New Mexico Hispanic Youth Symposium Set for July From: unm.edu

One hundred Hispanic and Native American high school students will gather on UNM’s campus July 9-17, 2008 for the first New Mexico Hispanic Youth Symposium. New Mexico Lt. Governor Diane Denish and Albuquerque Hispano Chamber of Commerce CEO Alex O. Romero will co-chair the symposium, which is being hosted by the Hispanic College Fund and New Mexico Math Engineering Science Achievement.

“I am pleased to chair this important event,” Lt. Governor Denish said in a news release. “The Hispanic College Fund gives youths a chance to deepen their knowledge in areas that form the backbone of our current and future economy. These students will take a step toward successful, well-paying careers – and help us attract forward-looking businesses”*

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