FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 26, 2008
HACU media contact:
Norma Jean Revilla-García
210.576.3206
njgarcia@hacu.net
HNIP fall semester kicks off
The HACU National Internship Program (HNIP) kicked off the fall semester by welcoming 91 students from nationwide colleges and universities (see list below). Internship placements include 66 participants to be located in
The interns began their fall semester on August 22, and participated in a two-day orientation in the nation’s capital. On the second day of orientation, interns had an opportunity to experience the sounds and sights of D.C. with a scenic tour along the
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Melissa |
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Barber |
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Tania |
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Irizarry |
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Andrea |
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Ross |
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Lora |
Christina |
Breeden |
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Kathryn |
Mae |
Wortman |
California State University-Fresno |
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Maritza |
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Huerta |
California State University-Fullerton |
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Marilyn |
Michelle |
Alvarado |
California State University-Hayward |
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Alejandra |
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Viramontes Merino |
California State University-San Bernardino |
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Viorica |
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Cerian |
California State University-San Bernardino |
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Alex |
Ruben |
Barriera |
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Patricia |
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Estrada Camacho |
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Fred |
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Maxineau |
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Shelea |
Renee |
Alonso |
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Jasmine |
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Woods |
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Sara |
Maria |
Escobar |
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Alejandro |
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Herrera |
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Carla |
Jaquelin |
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Edward |
Timothy |
Lyles |
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Juan |
Manuel |
Mena |
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Kevin |
Daniel |
Pardinas |
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Michael |
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Sanchez |
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Natasha |
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Sujan |
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Nikita |
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Sujan |
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Susana |
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Mariscal |
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Christopher |
Mario |
Demarest |
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Daniel |
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Lader |
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Serena |
Shi Ling |
Wong |
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Mitchell |
Henry |
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Shraddha |
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Desai |
Illinois Institute of Technology |
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Adrienne |
Laura |
Rodriguez |
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Alejandro |
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Manzanares Cainas |
Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Metropolitan Campus |
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Daffne |
Marie |
Gonzalez |
Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Metropolitan Campus |
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Maria |
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Hernandez Serrano |
Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Metropolitan Campus |
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Milagros |
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Ortiz |
Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Metropolitan Campus |
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Sarahí |
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Beaudry |
Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Metropolitan Campus |
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Sharonmarie |
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Vélez |
Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Metropolitan Campus |
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Jessica |
Mariel |
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Inter |
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Joselyn |
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Penson |
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Jaime |
Enrique |
Zelaya |
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Stephen |
Daniel |
Nelson |
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Alejandro |
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Romairone |
Miami Dade College-Wolfson Campus |
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L. |
Herrera |
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Lino |
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Silva |
New Mexico State University-Dona Ana Branch |
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Ambrosia |
Louise |
Aranda |
New Mexico State University-Main Campus |
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Michelle |
Christine |
Cardiel |
New Mexico State University-Main Campus |
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Springs |
Northeastern |
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Juliana |
Leticia |
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Ingrid |
Eileen |
Lopez Balocco |
Nova Southeastern University |
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Zoraly |
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Vega Gonzalez |
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Kristofer |
David |
Reyes |
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Lesley |
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Nichols |
St. Mary’s University |
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Jesus |
Andrew |
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Christina |
Jeanette |
Cervera |
Texas A & M University-Kingsville |
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Nia |
Castillo |
Texas State University-San Marcos |
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Jimena |
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Ruano |
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Janet |
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Mogollón |
Universidad Del Turabo |
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Sandra |
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Adrovet |
Universidad Metropolitana |
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Eugenna |
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Jennifer |
Reis |
Ferreira |
University of Maryland-College Park |
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Sederquest |
University of Maryland-College Park |
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Vanessa |
Jean |
Landau |
University of Maryland-College Park |
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Jennerfer |
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Torres |
University of |
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L. |
Ortiz |
University of |
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Patricia |
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Johnson |
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Traci |
Lyn |
Contla |
University of New Mexico-Main Campus |
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K. Andrea |
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Javier |
Alexis |
Rodríguez |
University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo |
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Mariam |
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Ortiz |
University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo |
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Abreu |
University of Puerto Rico-Aguadilla |
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Griselle |
E. |
Hernández |
University of Puerto Rico-Aguadilla |
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Sheila |
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Matias |
University of Puerto Rico-Mayagüez |
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Eileen |
Yaritza |
Charneco |
University of Puerto Rico-Medical Sciences Campus |
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Karen |
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Pabon-Cruz |
University of Puerto Rico-Medical Sciences Campus |
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Margaret |
Nicole |
Torres-Vazquez |
University of Puerto Rico-Medical Sciences Campus |
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Thomas |
Frankilin |
Young |
University of Puerto Rico-Ponce |
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Alexis |
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Novoa |
University of Puerto Rico-Río Piedras |
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Jeniffer |
Janice |
Hernandez-Martinez |
University of Puerto Rico-Río Piedras |
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Keyla |
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Ortiz |
University of Puerto Rico-Río Piedras |
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Dominic |
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Sandoval |
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Patricia |
Ashley |
Guzman |
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Franco |
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Jesus |
Antonio |
Rico |
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Joy |
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Archuleta |
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Jorge |
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Curiel |
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Teodulo |
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Soto |
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Alberto |
Gabriel |
Ramon |
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Gerardo |
Jesus |
Pacheco |
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James |
Anthony |
Williams |
University of the |
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Dylana |
Vasti |
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University of the Incarnate Word |
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Alejandra |
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Herrera |
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Dezrah |
D. |
Lee |
Vanguard |
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Upcoming Application Deadlines
HNIP Applications are accepted in the fall, spring and summer at www.hnip.net. Oct. 3, 2008, is the early application deadline to be considered for a summer 2009 (June 5 – Aug. 15) federal internship that requires a security clearance (e.g., U.S. Department of State, Central Intelligence Agency, Federal Reserve Bank, and some agencies within U.S. Department of Defense) and for selected corporate internships that may require an extensive interview process.
Regular application deadlines are as follows: Nov. 7, 2008 for spring 2009 (Jan. 15 – May 2); Feb. 27, 2009 for summer 2009; and June 19, 2009 for fall 2009 (Aug. 27 – Dec. 12). To accommodate students who attend institutions that operate on a quarter calendar basis, a later start date (June 22-Aug. 29) is available for the summer session. Application deadlines remain the same. Only students that attend quarter schools may participate during this later program session.
About HNIP
HNIP is the largest Hispanic internship program in the country. More than 7,500 participants have taken part in the program since its inception in 1992. Students intern at federal and corporate sites for a duration of ten or fifteen weeks and receive a stipend. HACU assists with paid round-trip airfare, housing arrangements, and emergency medical insurance. HNIP has been recognized as a “best practice” in the recruitment of Hispanics into the federal government.
About HACU
The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU) was established in 1986 with a founding membership of 18 institutions. Today, HACU represents approximately 450 colleges and universities committed to Hispanic higher education success in the
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