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First Latina President of a California State University Campus Inaugurated Friday – California State University, Dominguez Hills, one of the most diverse universities in the west, celebrates its history and future during President Mildred García’s inauguration this Friday, May 2

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“Dr. Mildred García will be inaugurated as the seventh president of California State University, Dominguez Hills on Friday, May 2. Taking place on the Loker Student Union North Lawn, the ceremony will begin at 10 a.m., followed immediately by a reception at noon in the Loker Student Union Dominguez Ballroom. Inauguration day events are open to the public.

García assumed the presidency in August 2007 and in doing so became the university’s first female president and the first Latina president in the 23-campus California State University system. She succeeded James E. Lyons Sr., who retired last year after seven years as CSUDH president to take a position as secretary of higher education for the Maryland State Higher Education Commission.

García brings to the university more than 30 years of higher education leadership. She was previously president of Berkeley College, a private institution with seven campuses in New York and New Jersey, and served in various administrative capacities at Arizona State University, Montclair State University and Hostos Community College of City University of New York.

García began her career in higher education as a professor and considers herself an educator foremost. She continues to produce scholarly work focused on issues of equity in higher education. Her commitment to ensuring equitable access to higher education is well served at a university considered one of the most ethnically and culturally diverse in the western United States.

With the theme “Transforming Lives: Our Heritage, Our Future,” the installation ceremony of President García will highlight the rich history and promising future of CSU Dominguez Hills.

“The inauguration will be a celebration of all that is good about CSU Dominguez Hills, especially our students, faculty, staff, supporters and community,” said Dr. Kate Fawver, professor of history and chair of the Inauguration Committee. “This campus has a tradition of courage, hope and extraordinary commitment to the success of our students. This event will be an opportunity for others to see that CSU Dominguez Hills is among the best universities around.”

The proceedings will include a formal procession of faculty, staff and alumni of CSU Dominguez Hills, along with representatives from universities and academic societies across the country, in full academic regalia, performances by a student-faculty-

alumni inauguration choir and the Carson-Dominguez Hills Symphony Wind Ensemble, and speakers from the campus community, the local Carson community and visiting universities. Dr. Herbert Carter, CSU Board of Trustees member and a former CSU Dominguez Hills interim president, will preside over the morning’s festivities and give the opening remarks. García will be installed by CSU Chancellor Charles B. Reed.

Among the individuals who will officially welcome García to the university will be CSU Board of Trustees chair, Roberta Achtenberg; Walter Neil, Carson Chamber of Commerce president and vice president of public affairs for BP; Mike Davis, an alumnus and California assemblyman for the 48th District; Dr. Carlos Hernández, chair of the American Association of State Colleges and Universities and president of New Jersey City University; and Dr. Evelyn Hu-DeHart, professor of history and director of the Center for the Study of Race and Ethnicity in America at Brown University. Hu-DeHart will give the inauguration’s key address.

A noted scholar on the Asian diaspora throughout North and South America, Hu-DeHart has also written extensively on issues of ethnicity, race and gender, and the importance of multiculturalism in higher education curriculum. She and García met through their shared interest in the area of women and minorities in higher education.

Following her installation as president, García will deliver an address articulating her vision for the next chapter in the history of the institution.

More than a ceremony, the inauguration also serves as a fundraiser for the university’s Presidential Scholarship program, which awards $4,000 scholarships to high school and community college transfer students who demonstrate outstanding academic achievement. The scholarship was established in 1994 and annually supports more than a dozen students. To date, the inauguration event has raised $175,000 through local business sponsorships for the scholarship fund.

Leading up to the inauguration, a week of special events has been planned to further celebrate the students, academic achievements and history of the university. Last Friday, April 25, Associated Students, Inc. (the student governing body), the Office of Student Life and the Loker Student Union Foundation put on “Casino Royale” Student Inaugural Ball, the university’s first student formal. As part of the ball, a special student swearing-in of President García took place.

Among the inauguration events open to the public are a town hall on the commendations and recommendations from the recent reaccreditation process by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) and the unveiling of the Dominguez Family and CSU Dominguez Hills Heritage Project. Funded by the Carson Companies and the Watson Land Company, the Heritage Project is a past-to-present photographic exhibit highlighting the history of Rancho San Pedro, the first Spanish land grant. CSU Dominguez Hills is on land that was once part of the rancho owned by the Dominguez family since 1784.

The WASC town hall will take place from noon to 2 p.m. on Tuesday, April 29, and the Heritage Project reception will be from 4 to 6 p.m. on Wednesday, April 30. Both events will take place in the Loker Student Union on campus.

A full list of events for the week, as well as other information about the inauguration, is at http://www.csudh.edu/inauguration.

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About CSUDH — California State University, Dominguez Hills is a diverse, urban university located in the Los Angeles metropolitan area. The university prides itself on its outstanding faculty and friendly, student-centered environment. Known for excellence in teacher education, nursing, psychology, business administration, and digital media arts. On campus is The Home Depot Center, a multi-purpose sports complex that hosts world-class soccer, tennis, track and field, lacrosse, and cycling.”*

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The big Hispanic/Latino news this week other than all the St. Patrick/Latino combos and Paquita la del Barrio saying about same-sex adoption, “I’d rather see a kid die.” is all the grassroots buildup to the big pro-immigration march in Washington DC tomorrow the 21st and our national leadership trying to be proactive before the march – I wish I were going but I probably will serve you the best by presenting you with the best news I can find.

Trends: Immigration Reform, Census, Violence in Mexico/Border Area and what I call “Our Future – Our People – Our Youth”

Special shout outs to:

Dyana Ortelli should co-host “The View” :: from www.heralddeparis.com (Seriously, why isn’t there a Latino on the View?)

Did You Know? Tom Flores was the first Hispanic quarterback to play professional football when he was signed by the Oakland Raiders in 1960 in the old American Football League. :: from ourdailybreadbyjoeortiz.blogspot.com

10 Reasons to Commemorate the Chicano Moratoriums 1969-1971 – While many of the Chicano generation are retiring from work, its not time to retire from the movement :: from latinola.com

Video of Los Tigres Del Norte y The Chieftains-Canción Mixteca

Cuba’s Ladies in White

No backing down for Ladies in White protesters in Cuba – The Ladies in White marched to mark the anniversary of Black Spring, but without the abuse they suffered during the previous day’s march. :: from www.miamiherald.com

Brutal atropello contra las Damas de Blanco :: from www.miamiherald.com

Cuban protesters punched, dragged – For the second straight day, but in a much harsher manner, Cuban security agents broke up a protest march by female relatives of jailed dissidents. – Damas de Blanca — or “Ladies in White” :: from www.miamiherald.com

Video: Violencia en Cuba contra Damas de Blanco

Quick Chile Earthquake Update:

New Numbers: 700 people dead + ~$30B damages + 500,000 dogs homeless or affected + Power failure plunged nearly the entire population into darkness last Sunday + Chilean Firms Fire 6,000 without Severance

Immigraion Reform: see all news for Immigration Reform tag

The Case for Immigration Reform – “On the eve of what may be the beginning of the immigration reform debate, are we a big enough country to consider the poor and desperate amongst us? Can compassion and forgiveness guide our judgment or will we hate, fear monger and slog it out healthcare style? I wonder how many of us are U.S. citizens by sheer luck and if so, can we extend the bounty that was freely given to us? :: from www.huffingtonpost.com

The national mobilization expected to attract some 100,000 people to Washington on Sunday will show an immigrant community fed up with unkept promises and with a Congress incapable of passing a comprehensive immigration reform. :: from www.laht.com

The right way to mend immigration – By Senator Charles E. Schumer and Senator Lindsey O. Graham :: from www.washingtonpost.com

Immigration reform: Stuck in the shadows – (good read – I wish I was going to DC this weekend) :: from www.washingtonpost.com

A Moment of Truth on Immigration Reform is at hand – Frank Sharry :: from www.huffingtonpost.com

After White House Meetings, What’s Next for Immigration Reform? :: from immigrationimpact.com

Groups mobilize to pressure lawmakers to act on immigration reform – Plans include a march in Washington, a texting drive, ‘tacos for justice’ coupons and score cards for lawmakers’ votes on immigration issues. ‘The time for promises is over,’ an organizer says. :: from www.latimes.com

Immigrant advocates wonder will Democrats fight as hard for immigration reform as they’ve done for healthcare? :: from www.latinalista.net

CAP applauds Senators Schumer and Graham’s efforts on immigration reform – White House Statement Signals Stepped up Engagement as Senator Schumer and Senator Graham Push for Immigration Reform This Year

SENATORS ISSUE PROMISING, BUT VAGUE IMMIGRATION REFORM PLANS – President Obama Signals Support

Latino Congress members realize that health care, immigration are intertwined :: from southchicagoan.blogspot.com

Washington to see “anti Tea Party” on Sunday – Gregory Tejeda :: from southchicagoan.blogspot.com

Obama on immigration: then and now by Rep. Luis Gutierrez :: from thehill.com

To Fight for Immigration Reform, Don’t Show Up in the Last Round – (interesting commentary) :: from www.creators.com

U.S. Halts Mexican Migrant Repatriations Via Violent Border City – Cuidad Juarez – (what took them so long?) :: from www.laht.com

Immigration reform could be dilemma – Support it or oppose it, Dems risk voter fallout :: from www.azcentral.com

Census – see all the news for Census tag

Hispanics Are Increasingly Motivated about the 2010 Census with 91% Intending to Participate – according to the newest Ipsos-Telemundo telephone poll :: from www.ipsos-na.com

“No, I am not Black” – Describing Skin Color is a Dilemma for Puerto Ricans – Census – “No, yo no soy negro” – Describir el color de la piel es un dilema para los boricuas :: from archive.constantcontact.com

Filling Out the Census While Latina or How My Mom is White and I’m Not :: from vivirlatino.com

Census Says “Hispanic” Not A Race – Bronx Latinos Confused :: from www.wpix.com

Violence in Mexico/Border Area:

The nearly 50 murders committed on the final day of a long holiday weekend brought to 2,049 the number of drug-related homicides in Mexico just 74 days into 2010 :: from www.laht.com

Just how dangerous is Mexico? Rates of violent crime are on the rise in Mexico, but they remain lower than in the not-so-distant past — and lower than today’s violence in other Latin American countries of comparable size and wealth. :: from eurasia.foreignpolicy.com

The blog Ontobelli (en Español) meticulously accounts for narco-related gun battles across Mexico, mostly via amateur YouTube clips. Many if not most of these battles go unreported in the mainstream press.

Mexican Drug Cartels Extend Reach Farther Into U.S. – (click around the graphic for lots of info thanks to NPR) :: from www.npr.org

American Consular Slayings

A top-level American delegation will visit Mexico on Tuesday in a major show of solidarity, after the borderland drug war claimed the lives of U.S. consulate employees last weekend. :: from www.dallasnews.com

Consular slayings spotlight Mexico’s failures in fighting drug gangs – On a visit to Ciudad Juarez in the wake of the killings of an American couple and a Mexican, President Calderon is confronted by angry demonstrations and a tense, frustrated citizenry. :: from www.chicagotribune.com

The spin on President Felipe Calderon’s visit to Juarez – The range of spin on the news of the day in the Mexican press is often astounding. :: from latimesblogs.latimes.com

Suspected drug cartel hit squads gunned down three people connected to the US consulate in Ciudad Juarez :: from news.bbc.co.uk

The State Department is authorizing U.S. government employees at six U.S. consulates in northern Mexico to send their family members out of the area because of concerns about rising drug-related violence. :: from www.google.com

Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano said Tuesday that she will freeze funds for expanding the virtual fence that originally was supposed to monitor most of the 2,000-mile southern U.S. border by 2011 but now covers only a portion of Arizona’s boundary with Mexico. :: from www.npr.org

17 killed as Acapulco tourist idyll shattered by growing drug violence :: from www.timesonline.co.uk

Our Future – Our People – Our Youth:

New NCLR Fact Sheet Shows Young Latinos Overrepresented in Juvenile Justice System and Adult Prison Facilities

Extreme obesity is affecting more children at younger ages: 11.2% of Hispanic teenage boys now classified as extremely obese

Minorities at Greater Risk for Kidney Disease – Hispanic Americans have nearly twice the risk of kidney failure compared to non-Hispanic white Americans.

Low Hispanic College Graduation Rates Threaten U.S. Attainment Goals – New Study: “Rising to the Challenge: Raising Hispanic Graduation Rates as a National Priority” – Hispanic students generally graduate at lower rates than their white peers, even among schools with similar admissions standards

New report finds colleges bear half of the blame for low Latino graduation rates :: from www.latinalista.net

Thoughts on the Mexican American Struggles for Peace and Justice – We are entering a new movimiento era for Mexican Americans and Latinos where a passing of the torch is in process :: from latinola.com

Increasing Evidence That Recession Has Caused Number of Unauthorized Immigrants in US to Drop :: from www.migrationinformation.org

Sadly, the California governor’s race has turned into a “let’s see who can talk the toughest on immigration” competition. :: from latinopoliticsblog.com

A bill that would require Oklahoma public schools to verify the immigration status of all students and report it to the state Department of Education drew fire from Tulsa Hispanic leaders Monday as well as criticism from Tulsa Public Schools Superintendent Keith Ballard. :: from www.tulsaworld.com

Catholic Church, and religion in general, losing Latinos in USA :: from www.usatoday.com

32% of US Catholics are now Hispanic :: from www.catholicculture.org

Yet Another Reason for Poor Performance among Latino Students (Like You Haven’t Heard it All Already) :: from labloga.blogspot.com

An Open Letter to the Texas Board of Education: Stop Rewriting History – (excellent commentary – this goes way past racial issues to something more insidious – I must point out that all 5 ‘minority’ board members voted ‘no’ but in this case they really were the minority as the other 10 held the majority) :: from www.huffingtonpost.com

Texas schoolbook controversy ought not be a surprise :: from southchicagoan.blogspot.com

Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio plans to launch a crime and immigration sweep this week, but declined to say specifically when or where it will begin. :: from www.azcentral.com

Targeting illegal immigrants, Arizona goes too far :: from www.washingtonpost.com

Restrictionist Front Group Still Pushing Green Xenophobia – Progressives for Immigration Reform (PFIR)—a front group for the Federation for American Immigration Reform (FAIR) :: from immigrationimpact.com

Other:

Report Shows Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) Projects Lead to Massive Displacement of local populations in Latin America

About 120 million people lack access systems for potable water and basic health services in Latin America and the Caribbean :: from www.laht.com

With so many Zacatecans in L.A., why is the best cooking still found at home? :: from www.latimes.com

Gabriel Garcia Marquez’s Translator Edith Grossman Speaks Up For Translations – (interesting) :: from www.huffingtonpost.com

Video: The National Hispanic Media Coalition 2010 Impact Awards Gala – Part 1 & 2 – hosted by Wilmer Valderrama and Jose Luis Valenzuela

TOP Ten ways Chicanos celebrate St. Patricks Day – Al Carlos

New political movement Coffee Party USA could become Café Olé for Latinos :: from www.latinalista.net

Latino Congressmen Take a Gamble with Health Care Reform :: from latinopoliticsblog.com

Three Mexican guestworkers find doing things legally incurs a high cost :: from www.latinalista.net

Illinois bill assumes all Latinos and blacks are gang members :: from www.latinalista.net

Gay Parents or Death? Famed Latino Singer Picks Death – A Mexican feminist singer makes controversial comments just days after Mexico City performs its first same-sex marriages. – Paquita la del Barrio is standing against same-sex adoption, saying, “I’d rather see a kid die.” :: from www.nbclosangeles.com

Nicknames given with affection – Sobrenombres – – With all due respect to El Gato, Chapito, El Baby, La Blondie, El Dormido, La Peach, La Bomba and all the proud vatos from El Sobaco. :: from www.elpasotimes.com

First alpaca in the world that can surf lives in Peru – (with video en Español)

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