September 22, 2011
Tessa Benavides

2011 National TV show air dates announced for Hispanic College Quiz

Teams from 15 HACU-member institutions will be featured in the All-Star edition of the Hispanic College Quiz television series airing during Hispanic Heritage Month, and through Oct. 15. The Hispanic College Quiz will feature highlights from the past three seasons.

The following teams will be featured:

  • Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College (Georgia)
  • Arizona Western College
  • California State University, Los Angeles
  • City Colleges of Chicago
  • Colorado State University, Pueblo
  • East Los Angeles College
  • Eugenio Maria de Hostos Community College, CUNY (New York)
  • Los Angeles Southwest College
  • New Mexico State University
  • Our Lady of the Lake University (Texas)
  • Saint Peter’s College (New Jersey)
  • San Diego State University
  • University of Houston – Downtown
  • University of Houston – Victoria
  • Whittier College (California)
  • Trinity University (Texas)

During the show, testimonials from students who have participated in the Hispanic College Quiz will be aired. The following students will be featured in these testimonials:

  • Marlene Alvarez (California State University, Los Angeles)
  • Lynnzi Brianza (Whittier College)
  • Mike Guerra (Trinity University)
  • Marisela Lorenzo (California State University, Los Angeles)
  • Elvin Mendez (Eugenio Maria de Hostos Community College, CUNY)
  • Luciano Morales (Los Angeles Southwest College)
  • Agustin Vasquez (California State University, Los Angeles)

The episodes also feature students from across the nation honoring notable Hispanics and their achievements in vignettes that celebrate of Hispanic Heritage Month. The following students are featured in these vignettes:

  • Juan Sanenz (Penn State University)
  • Nathan Nazareno (University of Maryland, Baltimore County)
  • Lesile Rodriguez (University of South Florida)
  • Dahianna Reyes (Lehman College, CUNY)
  • Veronica Martinez (Florida International University)
  • Esmeralda Flores (San Francisco State University)
  • Adam Nunez (University of Houston)
  • Jesenia Toledo (Mercy College)

The Hispanic College Quiz television series is produced by Central City Productions and hosted by NBC news anchor Zoraida Sambolin. This is the fourth year HACU has partnered with Central City Productions to produce the Hispanic College Quiz.

Download a schedule of the nationwide airdates for the Hispanic College Quiz. Be sure to check your local listings for any changes to dates and times.



  

The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities, founded in 1986, represents more than 500 colleges and universities in the United States, Latin America, Spain, and school districts throughout the U.S. HACU is the only national association representing existing and emerging Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs). The Association’s headquarters are in San Antonio, Texas, with regional offices in Washington, D.C. and Sacramento, California.

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