MN Latinos in Higher Education

Hilton La Jolla Torrey Pines
San Diego, CA

The annual Prepárate conference convenes educators from across the country to address the challenges that face a growing Latino student population. Join us in 2010 to hear from leading educators, and gain the knowledge and the tools to better serve your Latino students.

This year's conference will feature more than 40 sessions that focus on the issues affecting our students and communities, Bring your ideas and energy, and help us chart our way in shaping the future of education for Latino students.

For more information:

http://www.collegeboard.com/preparate/

Opening Ceremony @ 2:00 pm  at Atwood Theater Lounge

Come to the Chicano Studen, Staff, and Faculty gathering. Share some food while learning the requirements necessary for a Chicano Studies minor and major, and other opportunities.

FREE PIZZA!

Wdnesday April 1st, 12-1 pm

Scott Hall Commons, Room 105

For more information contact Maryanne Williams at 612-625-8945 or will2381@umn.edu

The author Ana Castillo wil give a talk about Latina/os and sexuality in 2009 at Macalester College in St. Paul MN. Please join us for this event at the Olin Rice Smail Gallery from 5:00-6:30. This event is part of Adelante's 2009 Latino/a week: Beyond taboosLatina/os and Sexuality at Macalester College. Open and free to the public.

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The National Association for Chicana and Chicano Studies will be holding its 36th Annual Confernce in Brunswick, New Jersey from April 8-1, 2009.

The Department of Chicano Studies is in search of a new Assistant Professor. The last candidate for the position, Professor Steven Rosales, will be meeting with students at La Raza Student Cultural Center. Students are encouraged to come meet the candidate, ask questions, and give feedback. Cookies and drinks will be served.

The Department of Chicano Studies is in search for a new Assistant Professor. The third candidate for the position, Professor Raul Ramos, will be meeting with students at La Raza Student Cultural Center. Students are encouraged to come meet the candidate, ask questions, and give feedback. Cookies and drinks will be served.

The Department of Chicano Studies is in the process of hiring a new Assisting Professor. The second candidate, Professor Rita Urquijo-Ruiz will be meeting with students at La Raza Student Cultural Center from 12-1 pm, so if you  are interested in meeting her and give feedback, join us! Cookies and refreshments will be served.

Come and share some food with students, staff, and faculty from the Chicano Studies Department, and learn about the requirements for a Chicano Studies major or minor and internship opportunities. There will free pizza and great conversations. For more information contact Maryanne Williams at 612-625-8945 or at will2381@umn.edu

The Chicano Studies Department will be interviewing candidates for an Assistant Professor position in their department. The first of the candidates, Professor Jillian Baez, will be meeting with student at La Raza Student Cultural Center. Students are encouraged to come meet, ask questions, and give feedback on the candidates. Cookies and drinks will be served.