Latino Education and Advocacy Day (LEAD) Update – University of California-San Bernardino

1) LEAD numbers to date (3-8-10)!

Registered Participants: 545

Sponsors/Partners: 113     lead.csusb.edu/sponsors.htm

Viewing Events: 55     lead.csusb.edu/TownhallViewingEventLocations.htm

Exhibitors: 20     lead.csusb.edu/exhibitors.htm

2) Send us your logos if you don’t see it on the web page currently! This way we can include it in the printed program.

3) Registration will close next Monday 3-15-10.

After that, people will have to just show up and take their chances on seating (although, we have secured a spill-over space and should not present a major problem; but lunch will be on their own). Remember that registration is absolutely free for those who will attend in-person! We ask that you please register, if you plan to attend in-person. Both parking as well as the food during the day will be absolutely free!

4) Program/Agenda can be found here:  lead.csusb.edu/program.htm

-   7:30 a.m.:   Check-in starts
-   8:30 a.m.:   Welcome and Opening Remarks
-   9:00 a.m.:   “My Legacy: Mendez v. Westminster (1946)” with Sylvia Mendez
-   9:30 a.m.:   �History, Schooling and Outcomes� with invited panel
- 10:30 a.m.:    Break / �Un Cafecito�
- 10:45 a.m.:   �Theory and Research into Action� with invited panel
- 12:00 p.m.:   Lunch / Live Music featuring Martin Espino “Sounds of Ancient Mexico”
-   1:00 p.m.:   “White House Initiative” with Dr. Juan Sepulveda
-   2:00 p.m.:   �The Policies and Politics of Educational Access and Opportunity� with invited panel
-   3:15 p.m.:    Break / �Otro Cafecito�
-   3:30 p.m.:   �Youth Development and Future LEADers� with invited panel
-   4:30 p.m.:    Networking Reception / Live Music featuring “Nash”
-   5:30 p.m.:   “Viva La Causa” Documentary Screening with Dolores Huerta
-   7:00 p.m.:    Closing Remarks and Acknowledgments
-   Teaching Resources & Information Expo: All Day

4) Conference Location: Santos Manuel Student Union Event Center
Free Event Parking Lot D

5) Here is the Hotel Lodging information with the Hilton San Bernardino, 285 East Hospitality Lane
San Bernardino, California, United States 92408

Link here:  lead.csusb.edu/TravelInformation.htm

Special Conference Room Rates: from $89.00 USD/Night

Reservation Group Code:  CSUSB – Latino Education and Advocacy Day

You may make your room reservation online now or by phone.
www.hilton.com/en/hi/groups/personalized/JSBHIHF-CSUSB-20100325/index.jhtml?WT.mc_id=POG
Tel: 909-889-0133     Fax: 909-381-4299
Toll Free: 800-HILTONS

*note: if you are a speaker/panelist, we have already reserved rooms for those of you who indicated your needs/preference to us. Please follow up with the letter we sent you under separate cover.

6) Our Exhibits Expo information is available here:  lead.csusb.edu/exhibitors.htm

The number of spaces is limited and, therefore, will be provided on a first-come, first-served basis. In lieu of payment, we ask that you give a donation to our SCHOLARSHIP FUND. To reserve your space and table(s), please complete one of the forms on the website and return with the suggested donation (small business and non-profit = $50, and corporate = $100).   100% of all donations will be given to students with financial need.

7) The Press Release, Public Service Announcements, and half a dozen video commercials are on the web site. Both English and Spanish versions can be found at:  lead.csusb.edu/press.htm

Lastly, we ask you to announce this information on your respective websites, and distribute the announcement widely among your membership and constituents.

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