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ABC's of Applying for
College Admission And Financial Aid
MSUM staff will offer information
and tips on how to prepare and apply to the college of your choice,
and how to finance your education. Carolyn
Zehren and Gina Monson
Abriendo Fronteras - Opening Borders: A View of the
US-Mexican Border
This group will take you on a trip to the border at
El Paso, Texas and Juarez, Mexico where you will meet people seeking
to carve out their lives in the trenches of reality. These are the
families with whom members of Abriendo Fronteras stay, and whose
lives and stories they tell. Abriendo
Fronteras
Alberto Rembao: A Mexican Immigrant and Americanization in the
Period Between the Two World Wars
Alberto Rembao immigrated to the United States during the Mexican
Revolution seeking asylum and hospital care. Rembao and other
Orozquistas had been defeated by the troops of Pancho Villa at the
Battle of Tierra Blanca. Rembao became a U.S.-educated journalist
and a key architect in the development of socially-conscious Latino
protestanism.
This paper is based on a chapter included in Rivera’s Ph.D.
dissertation. Dr. Ruben Rivera
A Return to Aztlán: A Look at Ancient Aztecs and the Customs in
Practice Today
The archaeology done throughout Mesoamerica and Mexico City has
revealed information about the ancient Aztec Civilization. This
civilization eventually collapsed but, more than 500 years later,
some of the practices of the Aztecs still live on today. This
session looks into the culture of the ancient Aztecs and the customs
that have survived and are practiced today.
Craig Picka
Art Exhibit
Vic Lara is a local artist who uses media such as
pencil, ink, oils, and air brush. The subjects of the art on exhibit
include women, parrots and religious icon Virgen de Guadalupe. The
artist will be hosting the exihibit Friday from 9:00 until noon.
Vic Lara
Beyond the Myths: Paternal Values of Latino Fathers
In many Latino families, the father is central to the nuclear family
as well as to the extended family network. This is especially
important because of the unique aspect of Latino families –
familialism. The presenter will use personal narratives that
illustrate how paternal roles have influenced individual and family
development. Understanding the changing role of Latino fathers in a
rapidly evolving economic and social environment will help to define
the types of programs and interventions that will work in the Latino
community.
Dr.
Jaime Chahín
The Economic Impact of Latinos in the Midwest
The rapid growth of Latinos in the last decade produces implications
in all areas of our country’s economy, from the service industry to
international trade, from corporate to retail growth. Dr. Flores
will discuss why Latinos are such an important part of the factors
that influence the live of Americans. Dr. Oscar Flores
Educating
Our Youth at a Younger Age: How Sexual Involvement Affects Health
And Educational Goals
Bianca
Villeda provides awareness on STDS, HIV and AIDS, and how to protect
yourself from these diseases. Her presentation includes information
on how you can be more apt to succeed in achieving your education
goals and your life by practicing abstinence and becoming informed
on contraceptives. Ms. Villeda will provide statistics of the high
rates of High School dropout due to teenage pregnancy and the stigma
that comes from being sexually active. Bianca Villeda
Engaging Minnesota’s Latino Community Through Public ServiceFor
over 30 years, the Chicano Latino Affairs Council (CLAC) has
represented Latinos in Minnesota at the state Capitol in St. Paul.
The primary mission of CLAC is to advise the governor and state
Legislature on important issues and public policy that affect the
state’s growing Latino community. This session covers CLAC’s civic
engagement statewide, legislative priorities at the state Capitol,
and current data of policy issues that impact Latinos in Minnesota.
Rogelio Muñoz
The Formation of Mexican and Puerto Rican Communities in the United
States.
What are the common and different experiences Mexican and Puerto
Ricans share in their incorporation to the United States? What
institutions were created to facilitate their integration in the
social fabric of the nation? How have Latinos re-shaped United
States culture and expanded our understanding of culture and
identity? Dr. Rodriguez will address these topics during this
session. Dr. Victor Rodriguez
The Historical Journey of Mexicans and Puerto Ricans in Politics and
Education
The presenter will describe the historical origins of Mexicans and
Puerto Ricans and their relationship with educational and political
institutions. Furthermore, he will discuss the challenges and barriers
they faced and what achievements have been gained. Session attendees
will learn what is projected for the future role of Latinos in
education and politics. Dr. Victor Rodriguez
Latina Immigrant Mothers: The Voices of Leaders
Dr. Chahín describes how immigrant mothers provide
lessons in leadership by example rather that teaching. To them,
being educated means being a person of values, honesty, integrity,
and kindness. Latina mothers added other dimensions to the concept
of leadership in relation to engagement with family and community,
and connections with nature, ethics, and values. Their teachings present
an ethical challenge for all leaders regardless of their chosen
professions. Dr. Jaime Chahín
Latino Demographics: Policy Implications on the
Politics, Education, and Economy of the U.S.
What are the policy implications of the growing
numbers of Latinos? Although the numbers determine services needed,
numbers constitute power only if citizens engage in public discourse
of democracy. A population must participate to determine and define
the local, state and national agenda. Dr.
Jaime Chahín
Latino High Ability Learners: How to Nurture Their Gifts
In this session participants will get a better understanding of the
term “gifted” or “high ability learner.” Characteristics of gifted
individuals and their vulnerabilities will be discussed. Special
emphasis will be given to characteristics of gifted Latinos, the
unique barriers for this population and supports that enhance their
success. Francisca Peterson
Latino Theme Movies
Several movies will be shown, as many as time allows. No
discussion is planned. Enjoy the movies in the company of persons
among who spontaneous discussion might occur. Munchies will be available for
Conference attendees who plan to wait in the Student Union for the
evening event. Movies available:
Señorita
Extravida, Missing Young Woman;
Goal!;
Like Water
For Chocolate;
Border Town.
Making a Difference in Our
Community
These organizations provide unique services to populations of color
in the Fargo-Moorhead community: after-school programs, empowerment
activities, leadership skills, opportunities for
cultural interaction, and more. Learn more about these groups
involved in advocating for full citizen participation in the
community.
Centro Cultural,
Cultural
Diversity Resources, Daughters of the Earth,
Mujeres Unidas
Mexican American Legislative Caucus: The Texas
Struggle for Equality and Opportunity
This documentary traces the story of Texas Mexicans
and their efforts to secure their civil rights and expand their
social and economic opportunities through the legislative process.
The documentary explains the role Texas Mexicans played in the
independence and political organization of early Texas and explains
how, as a group, they were gradually excluded from political power
by the early 20th Century. The film directs attention to the
Civil Rights Movement, during which Mexican American organizations
in Texas led the fight for greater inclusion, overcoming barriers to
full citizenship, such as the poll tax, segregated schools, and
discriminatory labor and police practices. The story is told through
interviews with retired and present-day Tejano legislators.
Documnetary Video Link
No Latin@ Left Behind: Organizing For Now and For Our Future
This session will give a brief look at the current state of affairs
for Latinos in higher education. The presenter will offer
an update of a MN Network of Latinos in Higher Education initiative
– “A Report Card of Latino Supportive Institutions.” Ms. Zaragoza
will discuss criteria for what constitutes an academic environment
that is supportive of Latino faculty, staff, and students. Finally,
she will explain how the Network as a vehicle for community empowerment
and success while eliminating systemic barriers within our
institutions. Lisa Sass Zaragoza
Olmecs: The Mother Culture
The Olmec were a Pre-Columbian culture that flourished in what is
now the state of Tabasco and Veracruz near the Isthmus of
Tehuantepec. They are credited with having a large influence on
later cultures such as the Aztec and Maya. They are considered to be
the mother culture of civilizations in Mesoamerica and are widely
known for the immense stone heads found in their region. The Olmec
flourished during the formative period with major centers such as
San Lorenzo and La Venta. This presentation will cover the
archaeological work in the area to study this influential culture.
Abraham Ledezma
Reading Between the Lines: The Message Within the Frame
Steven Renderos, Project Coordinator of the Minnesotano Media
Empowerment Project, will lead a workshop examining how media
influences public perception and the role of Latinos in becoming
critical consumers and producers of media.
Steven Renderos
Scholarships and internships and what exactly they mean – free
money!
The Hispanic Association of Colleges & Universities (HACU) is an
organization that represents Hispanic students in U.S. colleges and
universities. For over 15 years, HACU has helped thousands of
first-generation college students through scholarships and
internships to make a college degree a reality. Find out about
HACU’s scholarship programs and the HACU National Internship Program
that places students with agencies, organizations, and companies for
a semester in their field of study across the country for free!
Rogelio Muñoz
A Snapshot of Immigration, Part 1
This session offers a brief history of immigration in
the United States with coverage of immigration law and policies,
including a look at this country’s dependence on immigration
throughout history and the more contemporary push and pull factors of
the latest waves of immigration. The session touches on the
attitudes, issues, and debates surrounding immigration from South of
the American border. Chrisy La Coursiere
A Snapshot of
Immigration, Part 2
This session is a sequel to "A
Snapshot of Immigration, Part 1." Part 2 presents the voices
of immigrants telling their personal stories on how they came to be
in the United States. Natalie
Fernandez-Mejia
What Do You Mean Pedro And Maria Are Not Achieving? A Path to
Achievement
Some students are considered high achievers and others are not.
Ms. Peterson offers information regarding student
achievement. What is achievement? How do we increase the
probabilities that a student achieves throughout their student
career? Why is achievement important? These and other questions
regarding achievement, particularly as it applies to Hispanic
students, will be considered during this session.
Francisca
Peterson
What I
Wish I Had Known About College
in High
School
A panel of students currently enrolled at MSU
Moorhead will share their experiences in college. They will address
your questions and such topics as: What I wish I knew then that I
know now. How we are doing it. What could I have done to better
prepare myself? What really is expected of me in college? Is my
ethnic culture important in college? MSU
Moorhead student panel
Why
Gangs? Views on Gang Involvement And Separation From That Life
This workshop
will address why youth join gangs. Is it peer pressure or a cultural
choice? The presenter will discuss the ramifications of being
involved with a gang and how gang involvement affects the family.
Tapia will offer prevention information and how to have a better
future being out of a gang. Additionally, they will discuss resources
and other activities in which youth can be involved to stay safe.
Marco
Tapia and Cindy Valle
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