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Contact the Laney Graudate School to learn more.
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Anthropology
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Genetics and Molecular Biology
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Molecular and Systems Pharmacology
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Population Biology, Ecology, and Evolution
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Cognition and Development (Psychology)
Comparative Literature
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As a world-class research university ranked #20 among 260 national universities, we position our students for career success and leadership in their communities. In today’s job market, a graduate degree from Emory University’s Laney Graduate
School is an investment in your career. Located in Atlanta, Georgia, we offer more
than 40 master’s and doctoral programs in business, nursing, public health, the
biomedical and natural sciences, the social sciences and the humanities.
We offer unique professional development opportunities to help students expand
their professional networks, connect to successful alumni and travel in support
of their work.
Invest In Your Career. Impact Your Community.
Expand Your Thinking.Discover The Unexpected.Create New Knowledge.
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When You Bring Together People With Diverse Beliefs, Backgrounds and Customs...Success Happens.We are the people of the Acushnet Company. We come from diverse backgrounds and have different beliefs and customs. But we share a common goal: to be the absolute best in the world. And it shows in the excellence of the equipment we create. Our products cannot reach this level without the unique talents and capabilities of our people. If you’re looking for a career where “Success Happens,” you‘ve found it at the Acushnet Company.
Information Technology • Customer Service • FinanceOpportunities are available in Southeastern MA and Southern CA. Acushnet Company offers competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits. For more information, check out our web site.
Please send resume to: Acushnet CompanyHuman ResourcesP.O. Box 965Fairhaven, MA [email protected] fax (508) 979-3900
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Laney Graduate School Degree Programs
Anthropology
Art History
Behavioral Sciences and Health Education
Bioethics
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Biochemistry, Cell and Developmental Biology
Cancer Biology
Genetics and Molecular Biology
Immunology and Molecular Pathogenesis
Microbiology and Molecular Genetics
Molecular and Systems Pharmacology
Neuroscience
Nutrition and Health Sciences
Population Biology, Ecology, and Evolution
Biomedical Engineering
Biostatistics
Business
Chemistry
Clinical Psychology
Cognition and Development (Psychology)
Comparative Literature
Computer Science and Informatics
Development Practice
Economics
Educational Studies
English
Environmental Health Sciences
Epidemiology
Film Studies
French
History
Graduate Institute of the Liberal Arts
Health Services Research and Health Policy
Mathematics
MD/PhD
Music
Neuroscience and Animal Behavior (Psychology)
Nursing
Philosophy
Physics
Political Science
Religion
Sociology
Spanish
Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies
As a world-class research university ranked #20 among 260 national universities, we position our students for career success and leadership in their communities. In today’s job market, a graduate degree from Emory University’s Laney Graduate
School is an investment in your career. Located in Atlanta, Georgia, we offer more
than 40 master’s and doctoral programs in business, nursing, public health, the
biomedical and natural sciences, the social sciences and the humanities.
We offer unique professional development opportunities to help students expand
their professional networks, connect to successful alumni and travel in support
of their work.
Invest In Your Career. Impact Your Community.
Expand Your Thinking.Discover The Unexpected.Create New Knowledge.
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Best universities For Hispanic Students
editor’s Letter
Going By The Numbers…
22,400,000 1999 U.S. Hispanic Population
48,400,000 Estimated 2009 U.S. Hispanic Population
132,800,000 Estimated 2050 U.S. Hispanic Population
16 Percentage of U.S. population of Hispanic descent (2009).
26Percentage of U.S. Hispanic children under the age of five; compares to 6.9 percent of thepopulation as a whole. (2009)
62 Percentage of U.S. Hispanics over age 25 holding a high school diploma; compares to 85 percent of the population as a whole. (2009)
13 Percentage of U.S Hispanics over age 25 holding a bachelor’s degree or higher; compares to 28 percent of the population as a whole.
U.S. Census Bureau Data
The country’s largest “minority” group is also its youngest, fastest growing—and least educated. If these trends continue unchecked, by 2050, there will be some 115 million Hispanics in the U.S. without a college degree. The consequences of allowing this to occur will be considerably less than positive for the United States—if we are to continue to be competitive on the world stage.
Which is why we’ve dedicated this issue primarily to education. Inside, you’ll find the top schools for Hispanics in terms of degrees
awarded to people of Hispanic descent. You’ll also find a guide to scholarships and grants, as well as workshops, seminars and events for Hispanic educators, administrators and students. Plus, our Bookshelf feature contains volumes specifically addressing Hispanic education issues in the United States.
While we’re on the subject of the census data, the sharp increase in the Hispanic population’s numbers has also caught the attention of the denizens of Madison Avenue. Adweek, the advertising profes-sional’s publication of choice, recently named the 11 most influential Hispanic media executives in the United States. We profile one of them and present the entire list in this issue.
With all the cutbacks and layoffs the slowdown in the economy is producing, a number of people are losing their jobs. Our feature, Fired? Your Next Move, outlines strategies for getting your career back on track. More often than not, getting fired represents more of an opportunity than a setback. Just as with the education situation we discussed earlier, the final outcome depends entirely upon how we react to it.
Lyndon Conrad Bell. Editor
Hispanic Today
On the CoverThese schools award more secondary and
post secondary degrees to Hispanic students than any other universities in the nation.
Offering a broad variety of programs, in ad-dition to cultural sensitivity, these are the best
institutions of higher learning for Hispanics in the U.S.
Best universities For Hispanic Students
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With the growing influence of Hispanic media in the U.S., adweek magazine recently named its list of the top Hispanic media executives in the country. among them, is impremedia’s monica lozano.
losing your job probably wasn’t your choice, but what you do after you lose your job certainly is. and, if you do things properly, you might just find out it wasn’t the horrifying event it seemed to be. in fact, it might just turn out to be the best thing ever.
The toughest part of getting a college edu-cation can be finding the money to pay for it—if you don’t know where to look. turns out many corporations and organizations have set aside funds to help qualified students pursue their educational goals. Here’s how to find them.
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Association of Hispanic Nurses (NAHN) awarded a total of $40,000 to eight nAHn student members enrolled in bacca-laureate and graduate nursing programs at its recent 2011 Annual Conference in Las Vegas, nevada. Each student received a $5,000 Scholarship.
The United Health Foundation National Association of Hispanic Nurses Scholarships, funded by a grant from the United Health Foundation, aim to increase the number of qualified, bilingual/bicultural Hispanic student nurses. As the Hispanic population increases in the United States, the need for bilingual/bicultural Hispanic nurses rises. Of
the more than three million registered nurses in the United States, only about 3.6 percent are Hispanic.
Kate Rubin, president, United Health Foundation said; “With these scholarships, United Health Foundation is helping to ad-dress disparities in the nursing field to ensure everyone, including diverse communities, has access to quality, culturally competent care. Partnering with a respected organization such as the national Association of Hispanic nurses to create these scholarships is an effective way to help foster a more diverse health care workforce.” HT
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the Association of Latino Ad-ministrators and Superintendents eighth annual Summit on Hispanic Education will take place at the Mar-riott Marquis Hotel in San Francisco, October 12-16, 2011.
Actress Eva Longoria will deliver a video presentation including clips from her new film, La Cosecha (the Harvest), chronicling the plight of im-
migrant children.Key speakers include dr. Yong Zhao
from the University of Oregon, Dr. Wil-liam Perez from Claremont Univer-sity, Juan Sepulveda from the White House, and Rosalinda Barrera from the U. S. department of Education.
Accompanying breakout ses-sions will include topics such as ELL Research, Curriculum Development,
and Immigration Policy; and will be presented by practitioners from all across the United States.
the full conference program, regis-tration for the Summit, and hotel res-ervations are available online at www.alasedu.net. ALAS members receive a discount on the registration fees. Join the association at alasedu.net. HT
National Association of Hispanic Nurses United Health Foundation Scholarships
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impreMedia’sMonica LozanoNamed Top Executive In Hispanic Media
In its June 27, 2011 issue, Adweek named Monica Lozano to its list of the 11 most influential Hispanic media ex-ecutives in the United States. Lozano,
CEO of impreMedia, has over 25 years of experience in Spanish language media and today is leading the transformation of impreMedia into a fully-integrated multi-media Hispanic content company.
Lozano went to work at La Opinión, impreMedia’s flag-ship publication, and the most widely read Spanish-lan-guage newspaper in America in 1985. Her grandfather, Ignacio E. Lozano, Sr. founded the newspaper in 1926.
Lozano’s journalism career is particularly noted for its proactive nature. In the mid-eighties, the AIDS epidemic was gaining significant traction among the Hispanic community, largely because of taboos associated with the disease and prejudices fostered by the community’s Catholic mores. Lozano fought hard for coverage of the disease to educate Hispanic people about it.
Another subject of great concern for Lozano was infant mortality among Hispanic women. Her coverage of pre-natal care is credited with making a significant differ-ence in reducing the rates of that malady in the Hispanic community.
A member of the board of directors of Bank of America, Walt Disney Company, and the national Coun-cil of La Raza, Lozano was named to President Obama’s Economic Advisory Board in February of 2011.
Other key media executives on Adweek’s list include: Gustavo Cisneros • Cisneros GroupMichelle Ebanks • People en EspañolMonica Gadsby • Starcom MediaVest Group MulticulturalCynthia Hudson • CNN en EspañolEmilio Azcarraga Jean • Grupo TelevisaMario Kreutzberger & Jorge Ramos • Sabado Gigante | Noticiero UnivisionDavid Lawenda • Univison CommunicationsMarcos Santana • Telemundo InternationalCristina Saralegui • El Show de Cristina
Of Adweek’s recognition of her career and accom-plishments, Lozano says; “This is a period of significant growth for Hispanic media, fueled by the impressive Census results and increasing investment by major American companies. To be recognized by the industry leader, Adweek, as one of the most influential executives in this field is a true honor.” HT
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fired?It Probably Wasn’t Your Choice, But What You Do Next Is!BY JOHN P. STRELECkY
Like Charlie Sheen, you might have seen it coming or it might have been a big surprise, but the truth remains - losing your job probably wasn’t your first choice. What happens next is your choice though.
You can either wallow in misery and collect unemployment for the next 99 weeks, or make being fired the best thing that ever happened to you.
If you find yourself in the nine percent of Americans who are unemployed, don’t despair. You can still get back in the game and actually make being fired the best thing that ever happened to you.
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fired?
Why It’s Not so BadA recent study found only
45 percent of Americans are satisfied with their current job. That was the lowest level ever recorded by the Conference Board research group in more than 22 years of studying the issue. Unfortunately, this also explains why so many people are collecting unemployment. It’s not that the jobs aren’t out there; it’s that some people would rather get paid for do-ing nothing than do some-thing they hate for 40 hours each week.
If you find yourself in the nine percent of Americans who are unemployed, don’t despair. You can still get back in the game and actually make being fired the best thing that ever happened to you.
here’s What to do NoW: • Do something you love.
Most people don’t realize that instead of spending time and money to be immersed in the things they love, they can get paid to be immersed in those items. And that is the case whether you want to work in sales, customer service, accounting, marketing or any other position.• Just as they give samples at
the grocery store hoping you’ll like it and come back for more, job seekers must do the same thing. Find ways to give samples of the value you can bring to the place or industry in which you want to work. Volunteer
for a half day, or one day per week in the industry you want to work. Write articles on the topic, or blog about it. give, give, give. And if you give enough value, someone will give back to you in the form of a job offer.
• It’s amazing how many people think filling out an
application or sending in a resume and cover letter con-stitutes applying for a job. That’s not enough anymore! Make the focus on how you can improve the company’s bottom line. If you are ap-plying for a $60,000 per year job, you have to be bringing at least $60,001 in great ideas and results to the table, or there’s no reason for anyone to hire you. Obviously, it should be a whole bunch more than just that one dol-lar. That value needs to be reflected in what you submit to a company when you ap-ply for a job.
• If you weren’t satisfied with the type of work you were doing previously, taking a job in the same field isn’t going to fulfill you now- or in the future. Use this down time to expose yourself to different situations that will help you figure out your pur-
pose for existing. Volunteer, backpack around the world, read books on topics that interest you. Do whatever you can do to experience new things, so that when you choose your next job, you are fired up to be there every day.
oNly you CaN Make It happeN
Our education system is broke, the economy is stag-nant, and unemployment is still high. You may have taken classes you didn’t care for and entered a field that didn’t fulfill you. It’s a shame that’s the way things are, but that’s the real-ity. And right now you have a choice.
If you are in the nine per-cent of people who are not working, it’s time to figure out what you want to do, find a way to do it, and bring tons of value to the table. nobody’s coming to the rescue, you must build your own ship and take control of your life.
Laying you off was their choice. What you do after that is yours. If you do it right, becoming unemployed can be the best thing that ever happened to you. They chose, now you choose. HT
John P. Strelecky knows what it’s like to be laid off. It happened to him during the last economic crisis. That experience launched him on a whole new path in which he has inspired millions of people to live life on their terms. He has been honored alongside Oprah Winfrey, Wayne Dyer, and Deepak Chopra as one of the one hundred most inspirational thought leaders in the field of lead-ership and personal development. He is the author of the #1 inspirational best-seller The Why Café. Visit www.whycafe.com
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Top Schools For Hispanic Students
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Top Schools For Hispanic Students
Hispanic Outlook In Higher Education Names
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By Mary ann Cooper
In May, Hispanic Outlook In Higher Educa-tion compiled listings of the Top 100 institutions for Hispanics based on degrees awarded. The findings are based on data provided by the U.S. Department of Education’s National Center for Education Statistics.
The latest figures reveal Florida International University awarded the most bachelor’s degrees to Hispanics—3,918 in 2010. This represents 63 percent of the 6,266 degrees granted by FIU. In 2009, FIU awarded 3,555, which also repre-sented 63 percent.
FIU leads the list of top schools for master’s degrees as well, with 1,014 degrees conferred
on Hispanics. This represents 43 percent of the master’s degrees it granted. For the third year in a row, Nova Southeastern University earned the top spot on the Top 100 list for doctoral degrees with 266 degrees conferred on Hispanic stu-dents, out of the 1,806 conferred there. This rep-resented 15 percent of Nova’s Ph.D.s granted.
An interesting aside, Hispanic females out-numbered Hispanic males achieving master’s degrees in more than 90 percent of the schools on the list. Latinas were shown to earn more bachelor’s degrees than Latinos too. More than 95 percent of the top schools for bachelor’s to Hispanics had more Latina than Latino recipients.
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BACHEloR’S DEGREES
1. FloRIDA INTERNATIoNAl UNIVERSITY with 3,918 bachelor’s degrees awarded to Hispan-ics in 2010, is a vibrant, student-centered public research university, ideally located in Miami. FIU says it is worlds ahead in its commitment to learning, research, entrepreneurship, innovation, and creativity so its graduates are prepared to succeed in a global market.
2. THE UNIVERSITY oF TEXAS AT El PASo with 2,382 bachelor’s degrees awarded to Hispanics in 2010, is proud of its multicul-tural locale and long history of fostering diversity. UTEP says these characteristics make the campus of more than 22,000 stu-dents one of the most friendly and welcom-ing university settings anywhere. The univer-sity offers 81 bachelor’s, 81 master’s and 17 doctoral degrees.
3. THE UNIVERSITY oF TEXAS-PAN AMERICAN, with 2,360 bachelor’s degrees awarded to Hispanics in 2010, is a Hispanic serving institution in the middle of one of the fastest growing areas in the nation, the southern tip of Texas known as the rio grande Valley. UTPA provides an affordable education and global opportunities with a choice of 57 bachelor’s, 57 master’s, three doctoral, and two cooperative doctoral programs within seven col-leges.
4. THE UNIVERSITY oF TEXAS AT SAN ANToNIo, with 1,779 bachelor’s degrees awarded to Hispanics in 2010, provides a wide variety of quality programs and services designed to support student success and enrich learning
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HISPANICS-BASEDoN DEGREES AWARDED.
and living experiences. One of only 66 universities in the nation designated as a national Center of Excellence in Information As-surance by the national Security Agency, UTSA offers 62 bach-elor’s, 49 master’s, and 22 doctoral programs within eight colleges and a graduate school.
5. CAlIFoRNIA STATE UNIVERSITY-FUllERToN, with 1,680 degrees awarded to Hispanics in 2010, aspires to combine the best qualities of teaching and research universities—where actively engaged students, faculty and staff work in close collaboration to expand knowledge. CSUF offers 54 undergraduate and 49 gradu-ate degree programs, including a doctorate in education.
Florida International University
Nova Southeastern University
MASTER’S DEGREES
1. FloRIDA INTERNATIoNAl UNIVERSITY, 1,014 mas-ter’s degrees awarded to Hispanics in 2010. See description on previous page.
2. NoVA SoUTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY in Palm Beach, Florida, with 798 master’s degrees awarded to Hispanics in 2010, offers a diverse array of innovative academic programs that complement on-campus educational opportunities and resources. The university also provides accessible distance learning programs, all in an effort to foster academic excel-lence, intellectual inquiry, leadership, research, and commit-ment to community.
3. THE UNIVERSITY oF TEXAS-PAN AMERICAN, 511 master’s degrees awarded to Hispanics in 2010. See descrip-tion on previous page.
4. THE UNIVERSITY oF TEXAS AT El PASo, 506 master’s degrees awarded to Hispanics in 2010. See description on previous page.
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5. NATIoNAl UNIVERSITY in San Diego, California, with 491 master’s degrees awarded to Hispanics in 2010, is dedicated to making lifelong learning opportu-nities accessible, challenging, and relevant to a diverse student population. national University is the second-largest private, nonprofit institution of higher educa-tion in California and the 12th largest in the United States.
DoCToRATE DEGREES
1. NoVA SoUTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY, 266 doctorate degrees awarded to Hispanics in 2010. See description on previous page.
2. UNIVERSITY oF FloRIDA, with 175 doctorate de-grees awarded to Hispanics in 2010, is a major, public, comprehensive, land-grant, research university. The state’s oldest and most comprehensive university, UF is among the nation’s most academically diverse public universities. With an enrollment of more than 50,000 students annually, UF is home to 16 colleges and more than 150 research centers and institutes.
3. THE UNIVERSITY oF TEXAS AT AUSTIN, with 145 doctorate degrees awarded to Hispanics in 2010, aims to achieve excellence in the interrelated areas of undergraduate education, graduate education, research and public service. The university provides superior and comprehensive educational opportunities at the baccalaureate through doctoral and special profes-sional educational levels.
4. UNIVERSITY oF SoUTHERN CAlIFoRNIA, with 121 doctorate degrees awarded to Hispanics in 2010, is one of the world’s leading private research universities. An anchor institution in Los Angeles, a global cen-ter for arts, technology and international trade, USC enrolls more international students than any other U.S. university and offers extensive opportunities for internships and study abroad.
5. UNIVERSITY oF MIAMI, with 110 doctorate degrees conferred to Hispanics in 2010, is a private re-search university with more than 15,000 students from around the world. The University of Miami is a vibrant and diverse academic community focused on teaching and learning, the discovery of new knowledge, and ser-vice to the South Florida region and beyond.
To see all 300 of the top schools conferring bachelor’s, masters’ and doctorate degrees to Hispanics in 2010, visit the Hispanic Outlook In Higher Education Website. HT
Excerpted with permission from the May, 2011 issue of Hispanic Outlook In Higher Education. University of Florida
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Hispanic Scholarships Grants
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often, the largest impediment to a college degree is getting the money to pay for school.
However, a quick Web search for “Hispanic Scholarship Funds” reveals a plethora of sources for scholarships, grants and loans, there’s always money available for students.
Here are just a few of the many we found…
aBa dIversIty sCholarshIphttp://www.buses.org/ABA-Foundation/Scholarships The ABA Diversity Scholarship focuses on broadening
the number of traditionally under-represented groups in the management and operation ranks of the transporta-tion, travel, and tourism industry.
Eligible candidates must have completed, at a mini-mum, their first year of college at an accredited universi-ty; must have a declared major or course of study relevant to the transportation, travel, and tourism industry; and must have a cumulative 3.0 gPA.
Winners are judged on their academic merit, character, leadership, financial need, and dedication to advancing the transportation, travel, and tourism industry. Candi-dates must use the space provided in the application to demonstrate their diversity (varying cultures, socioeco-nomic backgrounds, nationality, minorities, age, race, or ethnicity) to evaluators.
hsF/MarathoN oIl Corp. sCholarshIp prograMhttp://www.hsf.net/marathon.aspx The HSF/Marathon Oil Corporation Scholarship Pro-
gram is a scholarship of up to $15,000 per year. Selected students will receive up to $10,000 for two academic years for a possible total award of $30,000.
In addition, scholars will be offered the opportunity to participate in a possible paid 8-10 week summer intern-ship at various Marathon Oil Corporation locations. Scholars will also be paired with a Marathon Oil Corpo-ration employee who will serve as a professional mentor.
Only students who meet the following eligibility re-quirements are encouraged to apply:• Be of Hispanic American, African American, Asian
Pacific Islander American, or American Indian/Alaskan native heritage.
• Be a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident of the United States with a valid Social Security number at the time of application. All legal permanent residents must
submit a copy of their valid permanent resident card or passport stamped I-551.
• Have a minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.00 on a 4.00 scale.
• Be a sophomore majoring in chemical engineering, civil engineering, electrical engineering, mechanical engi-neering, petroleum engineering, geology, geophysics, accounting, marketing, global procurement or supply chain management, environmental health & safety, energy management or petroleum land management, transportation & logistics or geotechnical engineering.
• Or be a senior planning to earn a Masters degree in geology or geophysics.
• Agree to participate in a possible paid summer intern-ship opportunity with Marathon Oil Corporation.
• Must apply for federal financial aid by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
XeroX teChNICal MINorIty sCholarshIphttp://www.xeroxstudentcareers.com/why-xerox/
scholarship.aspx The Xerox Technical Minority Scholarship provides
awards ranging from $1,000 to $10,000 for undergraduate and graduate minority students in technical disciplines that include: • Chemistry• Information Management• Computing & Software Systems• Material Science• Printing Management Science• Laser Optics• Physics• Material Science• Engineering (Chemical, Computer, Electrical, Imaging,
Manufacturing, Mechanical, Optical, or Software)
The student must have a minimum 3.0 gPA and be enrolled full-time. HT
Visit www.Employers.Universe.jobs or call (866) 268-6206 toll-free to learn more
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JACOBS is creating the world of tomorrow as one of the largest providers of architecture, engineering, construction, and other professional technical services. Jacobs Technology, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Jacobs Engineering, is a worldwide leader in providing advanced engineering and technical services for government and industry.
www.jacobstechnology.com
UPS Freight is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V
UPS Freight is one of the largest less than truckload carriers in the U.S. and offers
both LTL and truckload job opportunities. For Current Opportunities Visit:
ltl.upsfreight.com/aboutus/careers.aspx
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A WORLD OF OPPORTUNITYWe are the world’s largest ASME Authorized Inspection Agency. Although we are best known for our services as an AIA, we’ve leveraged experience gained over more than 136 years of operation to become an industry leader in a variety of engineering services fields.
Job opportunities are currently available at HSB Global Standards. Please visit our website for more information on current openings.
www.hsbglobalstandards.com
An Equal Opportunity Employer
Vanasse Hangen Brustlin, Inc.Transportation | Land Developement | Environmental Services
www.vhb.com | Offices located throughout the east coast
Consistently named among the “Best Civil Engineering Firms to Work For” by CE News magazine, VHB is committed to providing a challenging, dynamic and rewarding work environment. Our staff enjoys opportunities to grow professionally and work on interesting projects. Our dynamic, people-centric organization focuses on our culture of collaboration, personal development, and developing lasting relationships both inside and outside of our firm.
VHB is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.VHB ensures non discrimination in all programs and activities in accordance with Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.VHB participates in the E-verify employment authorization program.
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JACOBS is creating the world of tomorrow as one of the largest providers of architecture, engineering, construction, and other professional technical services. Jacobs Technology, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Jacobs Engineering, is a worldwide leader in providing advanced engineering and technical services for government and industry.
www.jacobstechnology.com
UPS Freight is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V
UPS Freight is one of the largest less than truckload carriers in the U.S. and offers
both LTL and truckload job opportunities. For Current Opportunities Visit:
ltl.upsfreight.com/aboutus/careers.aspx
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JACOBS is creating the world of tomorrow as one of the largest providers of architecture, engineering, construction, and other professional technical services. Jacobs Technology, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Jacobs Engineering, is a worldwide leader in providing advanced engineering and technical services for government and industry.
www.jacobstechnology.com
UPS Freight is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V
UPS Freight is one of the largest less than truckload carriers in the U.S. and offers
both LTL and truckload job opportunities. For Current Opportunities Visit:
ltl.upsfreight.com/aboutus/careers.aspx
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JACOBS is creating the world of tomorrow as one of the largest providers of architecture, engineering, construction, and other professional technical services. Jacobs Technology, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Jacobs Engineering, is a worldwide leader in providing advanced engineering and technical services for government and industry.
www.jacobstechnology.com
UPS Freight is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V
UPS Freight is one of the largest less than truckload carriers in the U.S. and offers
both LTL and truckload job opportunities. For Current Opportunities Visit:
ltl.upsfreight.com/aboutus/careers.aspx
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JACOBS is creating the world of tomorrow as one of the largest providers of architecture, engineering, construction, and other professional technical services. Jacobs Technology, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Jacobs Engineering, is a worldwide leader in providing advanced engineering and technical services for government and industry.
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The Metropolitan Police Department, City of St. Louis, Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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Should you have additional questions concerning employment opportunities you may call 314-444-5615.
If you are interested in a position as a police officer
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If you are interested in a civilian position please ask for a Human Resources Assistant.
Book ShelfTHE LATINO EDUCATION CRISIS: THE CONSEqUENCES OF FAILED SOCIAL POLICIES By Patricia Gandara and Frances ContrerasHarvard University Press
The Latino Education Crisis describes the cumulative disadvantages faced by too many children in the complex American school systems, where one in five students is Latino. Many live in poor and dangerous neighborhoods, attend impoverished and underachieving schools, and are raised by parents who speak little English and are the least educated of any ethnic group. revealing and disturbing, The Latino Education Crisis is a call to action and will be essential reading for everyone involved in planning the future of American schools.
ACHIEVING EqUITY FOR LATINO STUDENTS By Frances ContrerasTeachers College Press
Providing a critical discussion of the role that select k-12 educational policies have and continue to play in failing Latino students. Achieving Equity for Latino Students includes specific recommendations that aim to raise achievement, college transition rates, and success among Latino students across the pre-school through college continuum. Chapters cover high dropout rates, access to college-preparation resources, testing and accountability, financial aid, the Dream Act, and affirmative action.
A MATCH ON DRY GRASS: COMMUNITY ORGANIzING AS A CATALYST FOR SCHOOL REFORMBy Mark Warren and Karen L. MappOxford University Press
The persistent failure of public schooling in low-income communities constitutes one of our nation’s most pressing civil rights and social justice issues. A Match on Dry Grass argues community organizing represents a fresh and promising approach to school reform as part of a broader agenda to build power for low-income communities and address the profound social inequalities that affect the education of children. Warren, Mapp and their collaborators show how community organizing can build powerful relationships leading to the transformational change necessary to advance educational equity and a robust democracy.
LATINO EDUCATION IN THE UNITED STATES: A NARRATED HISTORY FROM 1513-2000Edited by Victoria Maria MacDonaldPelgrave Macmillan
The complete history of Latino education in the United States gathered together into one groundbreaking volume. Victoria-María MacDonald’s Latino Education in the United States provides a comprehensive examination of Latino culture, history, and education, and transcends regional and cultural boundaries. MacDonald highlights the poignant histories and triumphs of Mexican Americans, Puerto ricans, Cubans, Central and South Americans and explores the influence of Latino culture in the United States. Latino Education in the United States is an essential collection for all courses in the history of education, multicultural education, and Latino studies. HT
Book ShelfHispanic professional Organizations
assoCIatIoN oF hIspaNIC advertIsINg ageNCIes, (ahaa) The mission of AHAA is to grow, strengthen and protect the Hispanic marketing and advertis-ing industry by providing leadership in raising awareness of the value of the Hispanic market opportunities and enhancing the professional-ism of the industry. assoCIatIoN oF latINo proFessIoN-als IN FINaNCe aNd aCCoutINg, (alpFa) ALPFA is the leading professional associa-tion dedicated to enhancing opportunities for Latinos in the accounting, finance and related professions. ALPFA is a not-for-profit entity registered with the Internal Revenue Service. hIspaNIC assoCIatIoN oN Corporate respoNsIBIlIty HACR’s mission is to ensure the inclusion of Hispanics in Corporate America at a level commensurate with our economic contributions. HACR focuses on Employment, Procurement, Philanthropy and Governance. In pursuit of its mission, HACR offers Corporate America access to the Hispanic community - its talents, its entrepreneurs and its leadership - creating a forum to ensure corporate responsibility and
market reciprocity for the nation’s Hispanic population. hIspaNIC NatIoNal Bar assoCIatIoN, (hNBa) HNBA is professional association representing the interests of Hispanic-American attorneys, judges, law professors, and law students in the United States and Puerto Rico. This associa-tion was formerly known as La Raza National Lawyers Association and La Raza National Bar Association. NatIoNal assoCIatIoN oFlatINo eleCted aNd appoINted oFFICIals, (Naleo) Hispanic elected and appointed officials and people who support them, including both individuals and corporate members; associate members are others interested in furthering association goals. A comprehensive advo-cacy and leadership network dedicated to the advancement of the Hispanic people. Serves as a vehicle through which Hispanic needs and concerns may be articulated, particularly in Washington, DC and the southwestern U.S., on issues such as economic development, U.S. citizenship, legalization, and Latino child pov-
erty. Serves as a clearinghouse on citizenship information; compiles Hispanic voting statistics.
NatIoNal assoCIatIoN oF hIspaNIC JourNalIsts, (NahJ) Organization dedicated to the recognition and professional advancement of Hispanics in the news industry. Scholarships and internships for Latino students of journalism are offered annually
NatIoNal hIspaNIC Corporate CouNCIl (NhCC) Membership organization of Fortune 1000 com-panies, serving as their principal resource for information, expertise, and counsel on selected Hispanic issues affecting corporate objective, and advocating for increased employment, leadership, and business opportunities for Hispanics in corporate America. uNIted states hIspaNIC ChaMBer oF CoMMerCe, (ushCC) Hispanic and other business firms interested in the development of Hispanic business and promotion of business leadership and economic interests in the Hispanic community. HT
p rofessional organizations can be invaluable tools when it comes to founding, running and growing a busi-ness. In addition to networking opportunities, you can benefit from the advice of others who have gone through the experiences you’re having and learn from them, rather than living through them.
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A WORLD OF OPPORTUNITYWe are the world’s largest ASME Authorized Inspection Agency. Although we are best known for our services as an AIA, we’ve leveraged experience gained over more than 136 years of operation to become an industry leader in a variety of engineering services fields.
Job opportunities are currently available at HSB Global Standards. Please visit our website for more information on current openings.
www.hsbglobalstandards.com
An Equal Opportunity Employer
Vanasse Hangen Brustlin, Inc.Transportation | Land Developement | Environmental Services
www.vhb.com | Offices located throughout the east coast
Consistently named among the “Best Civil Engineering Firms to Work For” by CE News magazine, VHB is committed to providing a challenging, dynamic and rewarding work environment. Our staff enjoys opportunities to grow professionally and work on interesting projects. Our dynamic, people-centric organization focuses on our culture of collaboration, personal development, and developing lasting relationships both inside and outside of our firm.
VHB is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.VHB ensures non discrimination in all programs and activities in accordance with Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.VHB participates in the E-verify employment authorization program.
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HISPANIC TODAY
A WORLD OF OPPORTUNITYWe are the world’s largest ASME Authorized Inspection Agency. Although we are best known for our services as an AIA, we’ve leveraged experience gained over more than 136 years of operation to become an industry leader in a variety of engineering services fields.
Job opportunities are currently available at HSB Global Standards. Please visit our website for more information on current openings.
www.hsbglobalstandards.com
An Equal Opportunity Employer
Vanasse Hangen Brustlin, Inc.Transportation | Land Developement | Environmental Services
www.vhb.com | Offices located throughout the east coast
Consistently named among the “Best Civil Engineering Firms to Work For” by CE News magazine, VHB is committed to providing a challenging, dynamic and rewarding work environment. Our staff enjoys opportunities to grow professionally and work on interesting projects. Our dynamic, people-centric organization focuses on our culture of collaboration, personal development, and developing lasting relationships both inside and outside of our firm.
VHB is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.VHB ensures non discrimination in all programs and activities in accordance with Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.VHB participates in the E-verify employment authorization program.
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events
COUNCIL OF HISPANIC BUSINESS PROFESSION-ALS’ THIRD ANNUAL GALA, a wonderful evening of dining and dancing to live music, will take place on Saturday, October 8, 2011, at 6:00 pm, at Kensington Golf and Country Club in Naples, Fla. The proceeds will be donated to Guadalupe Social Services’ School on Wheels. Guadalupe Social Services is a nonprofit organization with a mission to improve the lives of functionally illiterate women from Mexico, guate-mala, Haiti, El Salvador, and other countries who are isolated in worker camps and trailer parks in rural Immokalee. http://chbpnaples.org
LATINO ENTREPRENEUR + SOCIAL MEDIA FORUM, a collaborative partnership of 18 prominent organizations serving Hispanic business owners and professionals at the local, state and national levels will take place on Thursday, October 20, 2011 from 10:00 am to 9:00 pm. The event, an annual one-day confer-ence, provides progressive Latinos with the unique opportunity to dialogue with top visionaries, leaders and innovators in business, social media, green tech-nologies, academia, authors, and the entertainment industry as they share their insights and thought-provoking ideas. http://Latinoef.com
SOCIETY OF HISPANIC PROFESSIONAL ENGI-NEERS CONFERENCE 2011 for pre-college; college and graduate students; teachers, advisors, and pro-fessionals pursuing careers or employed in disciplines concentrating on science, technology, engineering, math (STEM), and other technical fields. The confer-ence includes a career Expo, expected to attract more than 300 of the nation’s top employers and universities. Certification courses and concentrated tracks in business development and green engineer-ing will be available to aid professionals in skills development. The conference’s Graduate Institute will include seminars designed to nurture the develop-ment of future faculty and researchers. the Under-graduate Program will offer technical and experiential learning opportunities for university students. The Pre-college Symposia will expose Hispanic youth—grades six through 12—to STEM subjects and career opportunities. The conference will run from 8:00 am to 9:00 pm Wednesday, October 26, 2011 through Sunday, October 30, 2011 at the Anaheim Convention Center, in Anaheim, California. http://conference.shpe.org/shpe2011/
INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF HISPANIC MEETING PROFESSIONALS 16th annual Interna-tional Conference will be held at Hotel Albuquerque from 8:30 am to noon Wednesday, December 7, 2011 through Saturday, December 10, 2011 in Albuquer-que, New Mexico. IAHMP is a Globally Diverse Asso-ciation with members in the USA, the Navajo Nation, Puerto Rico, Mexico, Central/South America, Spain, Portugal, Croatia, and the UK. http://www.iahmp.org. HT
Of all the ingredients in a DIVERSE company, the most important one is YOU.Become a part of a global workforce engaged in bringing “what’s next” solutions to our customers in food, agriculture and risk management. We welcome people who can add fresh perspectives and new ideas to the mix. Your skills and talents are not only valued, but will be essential to Cargill’s future growth. Learn more at www.cargill.com/careers.
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