Tag: Latino Fraternity/Sorority: Page 22

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Diverse Calendar

Sept. 17-20 National Black MBA Association 30th Annual Conference and Exposition “Catalyst for Change” Convention Center Washington, D.C. www.nbmbaa.org Sept. 22-24 National College Access Network Annual Conference Hilton Americas Hotel Houston www.collegeaccess.org /NCAN/ Sept. 24-27 Appalachian State University’s National Center for Developmental Education 4th International Conference on Research in Access and Developmental Education The Condado […]

July 23, 2008

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Diverse Calendar

July 27-Aug. 1 National Urban League Annual Conference Orlando World Center Marriott Orlando, Fla. Web: www.nul.org/2008conference/ July 29-Aug. 1 Improving University Teaching 33rd International Conference “Transforming Higher Education Teaching and Learning in the 21st Century” University of Strathclyde Glasgow, Scotland Web: www.iutconference.org July 29-Aug. 2 Association of Black Sociologists ABS 38th Annual Conference “Challenging Hierarchies: […]

July 9, 2008

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July 6-9 National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators 2008 NASFAA Conference Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort Orlando, Fla. Web: www.nasfaa.org July 7-12 League of United Latin American Citizens 79th Annual National Convention & Exposition Hilton Washington, D.C. Web: www.lulac.org/events/ convention08.html July 13-15 CASE Summit for Advancement Leaders “Powerful Ideas for Changing Times” […]

June 25, 2008

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Diverse Calendar

June 18-22 Association of American Colleges and Universities 8th Annual Greater Expectations Institute “Campus Leadership for Student Engagement, Inclusion and Achievement” Cliff Lodge & Spa Snowbird, Utah Web: www.aacu.org June 21-24Association of College and University Housing Officers — International 2008 ACUHO-I Annual Conference & Exposition Disney Coronado Springs Resort Lake Buena Vista, Fla. Web: www.acuho-i.org […]

May 28, 2008

Latinx

Unveiling of Stamp for Latino Journalist Will Be Observed at University of Arizona

The University of Arizona’s Media Democracy and Policy Institute will join with the United States Postal Service on Thursday to unveil a stamp commemorating the work of Rubén Salazar, a Latino journalist killed while on assignment in 1970 at the age of 42.

April 22, 2008

Latinx

Mexico Initiates English Classes Throughout U.S. at Consular Offices

Mexico will use its network of 48 consular offices in the United States to offer courses in English- as-a-Second-Language (ESL), diplomatic officials have announced.

March 11, 2008

Latinx

The Landmark Decision That Faded Into Historical Obscurity

Paving the way for Brown v. Board of Education, the outcome of Mendez v. Westminster resulted in California becoming the first state in the nation to desegregate its schools.

December 12, 2007

Faculty & Staff

Professor Allegedly Makes Racist Remarks in Class at Brandeis University

The professor allegedly used the term “wetbacks” in class, a derogatory expression used to describe immigrants who have crossed the Mexican border illegally. Brandeis University moved swiftly and decisively to correct the situation by placing a monitor in his class, but a faculty committee says the university threatened the professor’s academic freedom to remedy a situation that it hadn’t fully investigated.

December 1, 2007

Students

Private Jersey College Grapples With Spate of Racial Incidents, Tragedies

TRENTON, N.J. Rider University, where officials are still dealing with three recent bias incidents that have attracted public attention, is no stranger to controversy and tragedy lately. It has also been the scene of two deaths related to substance abuse that have attracted widespread attention and controversy this year.

November 4, 2007

Latinx

Mexican School for Down Syndrome Art Gains International Acclaim

MEXICO CITY The art students in white smocks bend over detailed engravings and squint at their canvases amid rows of easels. Their paintings many of which recall the work of expressionist masters now tour museums in the U.S. and Europe, impressing connoisseurs of fine art.

October 30, 2007

Students

Cal State Fresno Hosts Chicano-Latino Issues Forum

FRESNO, Calif. Despite the name, California State at Fresno’s first Chicano-Latino Issues Forum isn’t just intended to address problems Chicanos and Latinos face. It’s meant for everyone on campus.

October 17, 2007

Students

Cal State Fresno Hosts Chicano-Latino Issues Forum

FRESNO, Calif. Despite the name, California State at Fresno’s first Chicano-Latino Issues Forum isn’t just intended to address problems Chicanos and Latinos face. It’s meant for everyone on campus.

October 17, 2007