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UC Santa Barbara Sociologist Named Outstanding Latina Faculty in Higher Education, Elected President of Scholarly Association – Denise Segura

Tomas — Wed, 04 Mar 2009 18:49:09 +0000

"Denise Segura, a professor of sociology at UC Santa Barbara, has received the Outstanding Latina Faculty in Higher Education award from the American Association of Hispanics in Higher Education (AAHHE). In addition, she is president-elect of Sociologists for Women in Society (SWS), the largest organization of sociologists dedicated to feminist studies.

"To have your research acknowledged by your peers is very gratifying," Segura said of the AAHHE award, which will be presented at the association's annual conference in San Antonio later this week. "These are scholars who, like me, are doing research around issues of pressing concern to Latino populations." Segura also is an affiliated faculty member in the Department of Feminist Studies, the Department of Chicana/o Studies, and the Program in Latin American and Iberian Studies at UCSB.

The AAHEE award recognizes Segura's pioneering research in social inequality, stratification and mobility among Chicano and Latino populations in the United States. Her work on Chicana and Mexican immigrant women workers has been widely published, and her early theories on "triple oppression" among Chicanas are widely cited. In addition, her analysis of "subjective mobility" among Chicana and Mexican immigrant workers offers insight into the mechanisms that maintain labor market and institutional inequality.

The AAHHE is a cross-disciplinary, higher education organization primarily focused on the need to develop Latino/a faculty and senior administrators. It also serves as a leading research and advocacy group for Hispanic higher education issues. Throughout its history, the AAHHE has been involved in numerous activities with the goals of increasing Hispanic faculty in higher education, bringing Hispanic issues to the attention of the larger academic community, and recognizing the achievements and accomplishments of Hispanics in higher education.

As president-elect of Sociologists for Women in Society, Segura's term continues through 2011. She is the first scholar from UCSB and the first Chicana to become president-elect of SWS. In addition, she is one of only two individuals from the UC system who have been so honored. The other is Francesca Cancian, a professor of sociology at UC Irvine.

SWS is a nonprofit scientific and educational organization of sociologists and others who are dedicated to maximizing professional opportunities for women in sociology, exploring the contributions of sociology to the investigation of current gender arrangements, and creating social change. The organization also publishes Gender & Society, a top scholarly journal in both women's studies and sociology.

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Poet and author Pat Mora will receive the 2008 Luis Leal Award for Distinction in Chicano/Latino Literature at the Santa Barbara Book & Author Festival on Saturday, September 27. Sponsored by UC Santa Barbara and the Santa Barbara Book Council, the annual award will be presented at a 3:30 p.m. ceremony in the Faulkner Gallery of the Santa Barbara Main Library.

Tomas — Fri, 05 Sep 2008 15:54:52 +0000

Read More in English: www.ia.ucsb.edu Traducido: usando Google o Altavista/Babel Fish

SVREP Targets 124 Communities for Nonpartisan Voter Registration

Tomas — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 13:14:55 +0000

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Blogante News for Thursday – June 19th, 2008

Tomas — Thu, 19 Jun 2008 17:21:59 +0000

Blogante News Essentials --»

Congressional Hispanics pledge to help Obama win

Learning the Language: Anti-Bilingual-Education Initiative to Be on November Ballot in Oregon

Bureau of Prisons ranks immigration as third highest offense in nation’s jails (Latina Lista)

Cuban immigrants reach Texas after being snatched by gunmen in Mexico

Open Border Conservatives Speak Out

Did You Know? Nearly half of the graduating Hispanic student population did not pass the Utah Basic Skills and Competency Test in 2008

Houston’s 1st bullfight in 20 years won’t draw blood

Generational gap found on Cuba travel - Polls showed a generational gap among Cuban Americans on how to deal with Cuba.

Successful Practices at 12 Top-Ranked Hispanic-Serving Institutions Provide Lessons On What U.S. Colleges and Universities Can Do To Bolster Results for Latino Students

Julieta Venegas: MTV Unplugged Soars To The Top Of iTunes’ Latin Album Chart On First Day of Release

Snippet: A Georgia study also found that Hispanics are twice as likely as whites not to have a government-issued photo ID. Hispanic citizens born outside of the United States often face significant barriers to obtaining ID consistent with the challenges facing foreign-born citizens generally. And of course, there are the 12 million undocumented immigrants who live among us. While some states in the past had granted licenses to anyone who provided proof of residency, that is already changing as the REAL ID regulations take effect.

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Mexico reforms its justice system - Legislation allows U.S.-style public trials. Change will take time.

Swiss returning Raul Salinas funds to Mexico

Border unit treats those crossing desert - BORSTAR

Lake Forest couple walks illegal immigrant trail

The Guantanamization of Immigrant Detention « Of América

Why the Guggenheim won’t open a branch in Guadalajara, Mexico

European Union votes to unify rules on detention of migrants

City Hall to speak Spanish on TV - Winston-Salem, North Carolina

Did You Know? Hispanic Boomers say they will spend an average of about $2,700 on household items in the next 12 months, about 25% more than General Market Boomers.

Election 2008 --» View the latest 50 headlines or 25 excerpts
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Machinist Survey Highlights Latino Voter Priorities

Snippet: The good news is, Obama’s standing in the Latino community is quite strong. The better news is, Obama is even stronger than expected. The remarkable news is, Obama is even ahead in Florida, where Cuban-American voters have consistently voted Republican for the last four decades.

What Makes a Good VP? Ask Bill Richardson

Federico Peña Obama’s Latino front - The former Denver mayor will lead efforts for nationwide outreach

Snippet: On the Republican side, a Hispanic New Hampshire Democrat, Roberto Fuentes, told Politico that he was recently asked, and declined, to contribute to the “diversity” of the crowd behind Sen. John McCain at a Nashua event.

Congressional Hispanics pledge to help Obama win

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National Society of Hispanic MBAs Hosts ‘Best Upon Request’ CEO as Speaker - Cincinnati NSHMBA Welcomes Tillie Hidalgo Lima as Upcoming Presenter of Power Breakfast Series

Snippet: REVOLUCION announced the promotion of Amy Gómez, Ph.D., to Managing Partner/Director, Account Services. Since 2004, Gómez has served as VP, Account Management for the New York City agency.

Snippet: Don Jagoda Associates‚ (DJA), a promotion marketing agency, announced the appointment of Bernard Macias to lead their Hispanic Promotions Division.

Snippet: TuTv, a Grupo Televisa and Univision Communications Inc. joint venture, announced that it has created a new position and added Veronica Islas as director of marketing. She will be based in Los Angeles and report to Ariela Nerubay, vice president of Sales and Marketing, TuTv.

Telemundo’s ‘SIN SENOS NO HAY PARAISO’ premier ranks

Bank Freedom Launches Spanish Website For Its Bank Freedom Prepaid MasterCard(R) Card Program

South Carolina’s new immigration law has local businesses worried about enforcement

TransferOrbit Finalizes Definitive Contract with Mexican Network Giant TU-DNRO Inc.

Univision, Televisa trial date postponed to Oct 14

5th poultry supervisor arrested on immigration charges - House of Raeford Farms - South Carolina

Godwin Pappas & Ronquillo Managing Partner Selected One of Dallas’ Top Business Defense Attorneys

Solera Bank teams with Countrywide

Corona Extra Ads Launched Exclusively for Latinos

Latin Force Group, LLC Hires Arthur Rockwell as Vice President of Enterprise Sales

The Texas Association of Mexican American Chambers of Commerce (TAMACC) Signs Historic Agreement to Secure Over $100 Billion in Procurement Opportunities

US: Corona debuts Latino ad campaign

WKBF-AM radio sold to Hispanic broadcasters - Quad-Cities, Iowa/Illinois - La Jefa Latino Broadcasting

Pan-American Life Achieves Ranking as No.1 Hispanic Business in Louisiana

Top Hispanic-owned Green Cos. Remain Optimistic

Indiana State Hispanic Chamber Names New President - Wilson “Wil” Reyes

MAYA’s Luis Vasquez launches new book: “Inside the Minds” Surviving the Economic Crisis through Marketing

Did You Know? Hispanic Boomers say they will spend an average of about $2,700 on household items in the next 12 months, about 25% more than General Market Boomers.

More Than Half of Hispanic Boomers Like to Consider Alternative Health Treatments According to a New Report from Focalyst

Hispanic MBAs Tap Cincinnati PR Firm - Eisen Management Group

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Jaime Camil on his way to the altar?

Cristián de la Fuente also joins Fuego en la Sangre

Jennifer López Gives a Special Performance for Autistic Children : People en Español

Noelia: Justice is served

Being Over 40 doesn’t faze Salma Hayek

Festeja Luis Miguel cumple de su hija Michelle Salas

Ha*Ash: single “No te quiero nada” on understanding

J Lo and Marc touch down in Europe with their new babies

Javier Bardem wins top Spanish film award

Ry Cooder: I, Flathead

Luis Miguel plays South Lake Tahoe Sept. 7

SERGIO MENDES’ Encanto Debuts As The #1 Contemporary Jazz Album In The Country

‘¡Gaytino!’: His Two True Selves - Dan Guerrero

Julieta Venegas: MTV Unplugged Soars To The Top Of iTunes’ Latin Album Chart On First Day of Release

Zon del Barrio, Direct from N.Y. to Columbus, Ohio’s Music In the Air

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Homeland Security says Adios to Tijuana

Mexican Population Threatened by Diabetes - What Are the Major Challenges?

Some upcoming events in Chicago

Luis Alberto Urrea to Speak at Santa Barbara Writers Conference

Congresista Hilda Solis, GRAN MARISCAL de la 13va. FERIA AGOSTINA INTERNACIONAL

Mexico asks World Court to halt U.S. executions

Gunmen kill official in Ciudad Juarez

Lawmaker to help lead study on illegal immigration - Indiana

Premier Web Site on Child and Teen Mental Health Now in Spanish - AboutOurKids.org Offers Hispanic Parents Vital Information on Kids at Risk

Jóvenes SANOS quizzes community about fast food - Watsonville, California

University of Arizona Press Earns Top Honors - 2008 International Latino Book Awards

U.S. slowdown squeezes Mexico’s migrant worker bounty

LULAC Offers Alternative Roads For Cesar Chavez - Dallas

Snippet: Comic book writer, Jai Nitz from Lawrence, Kansas, wrote the first Spanish-only project released by DC Comics. It’s the June edition of ‘The Blue Beetle’

Hispanic leaders weigh options for César Chávez street - Dallas

Plainclothes border agent at Washington ferry terminal

Arpaio claims 1,000th arrest under smuggling law - Arizona

Lawman’s raids on immigrants spark fury in Phoenix - Sheriff Joe Arpaio

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Luis Alberto Urrea to Speak at Santa Barbara Writers Conference

Tomas — Thu, 19 Jun 2008 13:02:55 +0000

"There was a lot that made you love San Diego in the early ’90s. And then there were Luis Alberto Urrea’s essays in the Reader. His gritty accounts of border life offered a shock-and-awe contrast to the idyllic existence north of the border. In his descriptions of the dumps, orphanages, and police precincts of Tijuana, Urrea revealed the harsh reality that resided right on our doorstep even before border books came into vogue. He has since gone on to publish his expressive voice in all literary forms. His last two books — The Devil’s Highway, a real-life account of a border crossing, and the mystically intoxicating novel, The Hummingbird’s Daughter — have secured his place among the finest contemporary writers in the nation."

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Snippet – Chicano and Latino students account for 25 percent of the 2008 entering freshman class with 1,181 students, compared with 1,026 students last year. – UC Santa Barbara

Tomas — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 16:14:12 +0000

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Maite Perroni, the Image of NYX Cosmetics, Will be Signing Autographs and Holding an Interview on June 14, 2008 in Los Angeles, CA. – The talented actress and singer from the Mexican group “REBELDE” will meet and greet fans to kick-off the next NYX advertising campaign for the Hispanic Market.

tomasz — Thu, 22 May 2008 17:34:48 +0000

"On June 14, 2008, before launching the second photo shoot with Maite Perroni, NYX is hosting an autograph-signing event where fans can meet Maite and take home a personalized picture and beauty goodies. There will be free makeovers, snacks and drinks, raffles, goodies, music, and media coverage. The event is in appreciation of all the fans that supported Maite and NYX since the beginning of their successful union. Media are welcome to participate at the private interview. To participate, press badges must be obtained before the event. All interested co-sponsors and media coverage for this event are welcome.

NYX officially announced Maite Perroni as their spokes model at their launch party in Mexico City on September 27, 2007. The first photo shoot was in July 2007, in Los Angeles and Santa Barbara, California, which spanned across three days. Since the union, NYX and Maite have received abundant accolades, support from fans and customers, and have built a larger following by uniting them.

About NYX: Founded in 1999 by Ms. Toni Ko and headquartered in Los Angeles, CA, the primary goal was to provide professional quality cosmetics at discount store prices. Today, NYX accomplished that challenge. It is one of the top cosmetics companies with outstanding growth in the United States. Its products are characterized as ultramodern and are directed for the public, with emphasis on makeup artists and adventurous makeup aficionados with their wide range of bold colors that never discontinue. As for the name, NYX stands for the Greek goddess of night comparing her by way of metaphor to the young 'goddesses' that show sophistication and boldness in the modern-day night scene. NYX products are marketed in more than thirty countries, covering five continents, and are selling in stores such as Ultra, Longs, Rite Aid, independent salons, and bricks-and-mortars across the globe.

About Maite Perroni: She won our hearts in her debut as "Lupita" in the hit Spanish youth series "Rebelde" and left us with a special message that anything is possible. She was born on March 9, 1983 in Mexico City D.F. At only eleven months old, she and her family moved to Guadalajara. An accomplished singer, actress and songwriter, Maite gained popularity as an actress playing Lupita and as a singer being a member of the Latin phenomenon group RBD, in which she is said to be the "mother" of the group. She studied in Mexico's Center of Artistic Education for two years where she discovered her passion for acting. Maite is involved in various charities and enjoys volunteering her time for those in need. Maite's love for dance led to a campaign with sport giant Nike that promoted the importance of dance. Receiving a great amount of support from the Hispanic population in the US, NYX strengthened the bond by enlisting Maite as their spokes model and hiring advertising specialists Patricia and Tony Gracia of Power Media Group, Inc. to oversee their campaign focusing on the Hispanic market.

About Power Media Group,Inc.: Headquartered in Los Angeles, California PMG is a company that offers an extensive portfolio of advertising services in the Hispanic Media. It counts on professionals in the different areas of advertisement to achieve the challenges of its clients. The dedication that PMG gives its clients is shown in the rapid growth of the company. In only six years, PMG represents several prestigious clients such as: Universal Music Latin, Xenon Pictures, Vivendi Visual Entertainment, NYX Cosmetics, Creativa Interiors-Primor, The Perfume Club, AB Underwear, Costamar Travel Intl., New Concepts, Success Masters by Design, Laboratorios Mallo, Professional Financial Services, Selman Chevrolet, among others, to which they serve with respect and care since the beginning and standing true to their motto: "We love your business, as we love our baby." PMG recently bought its own commercial building in the city of Santa Clarita, CA, to continue serving its clients and offering an outstanding quality of customer service.

If you are interested in displaying your product to make an impression on the public and media at the event, please contact Tonie Shin. To obtain Press badges and to co-sponsor this event, please contact Patricia Gracia. "

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“Sounds Latino!” Exhibition at UCSB Accessible Via Telephone

Tomas — Tue, 13 May 2008 16:36:35 +0000

"An innovative exhibition that traces the genesis and evolution of Chicano and Latino music over the past 70 years is currently on view at the University of California, Santa Barbara and is accessible via telephone. "Sounds Latino!" continues through June 30 and highlights renowned singers and groups whose papers and other collections are represented in the California Ethnic and Multicultural Archives ( CEMA ) located in UCSB's Davidson Library.

The bolero, mambo, corrido, swing, boogie, Tex-Mex, and even punk rock are woven into the fabric of Latino cultural heritage, and the multidisciplinary exhibition engages visitors through the visual and theater arts as well as recorded music.

"We bring to life some of the music that many people may not have known was part of the historical chronology of Latino music over the last seven decades," said Salvador Güereña, director of CEMA. "It's important for younger people to know the impact it had on music across the spectrum."

Vintage recordings were brought back to life for the exhibition –– which also includes interpretive texts, photos, artifacts, and historical documents –– and Güereña included the telephone component because he wanted "Sounds Latino!" to appeal to young people and engage them through the music. Over 40 music selections can be accessed by telephone, including pieces by Lalo Guerrero, whose archives are housed at UCSB; Tito Puente; Perez Prado; Adelina García; Ritchie Valens; Don Tosti; and the Chicano punk rock group The Brat.

"Not everyone has an iPod or an iPhone, but pretty much everyone has a cell phone," he said. "Also, Latino music lovers aren't limited by the four walls of the exhibition room. They can pick up a phone anywhere and at any time call in for a bolero or mambo or boogie and listen to their heart's content."

More information about the exhibition, including directions for accessing the recordings, is available at http://cemaweb.library.ucsb.edu/cema_exh_present.html"

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Blogante News for Friday – April 25th, 2008

Tomas — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 18:13:41 +0000

Today, there is a lot of news about the border wall (lol). I am continually amazed at some of the stories I find and today is no exception. Help wanted ads for hitmen in Mexico, riots at immigration detention centers and $20 million virtual border wall prototype down the tubes. Maybe they should give some of that money to the Georgia sheriff who is wants money for detaining illegal immigrants. All this and more below.

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Top Stories --» view the latest 50 headlines or 25 excerpts

Illegal immigration issues roil Iowa town - Marshalltown, where a quarter of residents are Latino, is seeing rising anti-immigrant sentiments, especially after a deadly car crash involving a woman in the country illegally.

Virtual fence on Mexican border deemed insufficient - $20 million prototype down the tubes

Feds aid Sept. 11 victims’ illegal-immigrant relatives

Joe’s worthless sweeps - Not only are they wrong, they’re not even making dent in illegal migration

Mesa on edge as it awaits promised Arpaio sweeps - Arizona

Shortchanging phone cards probed

Immigration: The Democratic divide

Court orders Goya to negotiate with union

North Carolina governor’s candidates want tough immigration rules

Tomás' Picks --» view the latest 50 headlines or 25 excerpts

Noted Mexican novelist scoffs at need for fences - Carlos Fuentes

A three-day conference honoring the late Guillermo Hernández, a professor of Spanish and Portuguese at UCLA and a leading scholar of Mexican narrative ballads, will take place at the University of California, Santa Barbara in May. “The Sixth International Corrido (Mexican Narrative Ballad) Conference” will also celebrate the work and memory of composer and vocalist Lalo Guerrero.

Border fence fiasco, real or virtual

Latino art fair to run - Chicago ARTEahora

Magazine caters to Hispanic community - St. Joseph, Missouri

Here are three questions posed by The Associated Press to the eight major-party candidates for governor (in North Carolina) on the topic of illegal immigration, followed by their unabridged responses.

Missouri Governor candidates find Hispanic issues on their plates

WETA AND LATINO PUBLIC BROADCASTING - CPB Funds Work on “The Latino Americans”

Eye Openers --» view the latest 50 headlines or 25 excerpts

Freed Mexican protest leader vows renewed demonstrations in Oaxaca - Flavio Sosa

Mexico cartels post ‘help wanted’ ads - for army soldiers who become hit men

Report questions Calif-Mexico border sewage plans

Refusal to investigate housing complaints for illegal immigrants an ‘embarrassment,’ EOC says - Nebraska

Immigrant labor pinch threatens 500 New Jersey farms (worth $475 million)

Chile is one of the most intolerant Latinamerican countries with respect to immigration, according to a survey published late last week by the pollster Latinobarometro.

Sheriff wants $700K for jailing illegal immigrants - Gwinnett County, Georgia

Rhode Island lawmakers delay vote targeting illegal immigrants

Hundreds riot at LA detention center for illegal immigrants

Contaminated sites study finds poor neighbors - 34% probability a Hispanic person lives next to a Superfund site in Lake County, Indiana

Did You Know --» view the latest 50 headlines or 25 excerpts.

Did You Know? Juan Gonzalez, Democracy Now! co-host and a columnist for the New York Daily News. In 1968 Juan was a member of SDS and one of the only Latino activists on the Columbia campus- Forty Years After Historic Columbia Strike

Did You Know? The Puerto Rican-American John Ruiz is the first and only Latino heavyweight champion of the world.

Did You Know? A study last year by the Hispanic Institute, found that on average, prepaid calling cards deliver 60% of the minutes they advertise. The Federal Trade Commission estimates that annually the industry sells $4 billion in calling cards.

Did You Know? 2.2 Million Hispanic-Owned Firms Estimated to Generate Almost $400B

Did You Know? States have considered more than 1,100 bills that deal with aspects of immigration this year (My question are how much money has been spent doing this and what party affiliations did the sponsors have)

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LATINA Style Business Series Celebrates the 10 Year Anniversary Tour in New York City, NY

Antonio Roman named VP of Univision Network Sales in Miami

TuContacto-Atl.Com launches in Atlanta

Mexican baker Bimbo 1st-quarter net slips 3.6 pct

America Movil shares plunge on Mexican market

Immigrant labor pinch threatens 500 New Jersey farms (worth $475 million)

Shortchanging phone cards probed

Did You Know? 2.2 Million Hispanic-Owned Firms Estimated to Generate Almost $400B

Court orders Goya to negotiate with union

Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage Launches ‘Puertas Abiertas’

TV Azteca Posts Loss

Kroger Creates New Position to Lead Multi-Cultural Business Development - Angel Colon

PowerDirect Launches New Hispanic Door Hanger

Hispanic advertising agencies seek to provide Arbitron input on ‘People Meter’

Nielsen Adds ESPN Deportes to Hispanic Ratings Tracking Service

Toyota Launches Literacy Program for Hispanic and Other Immigrant Families in Oakland

Hispanic e-mail users more receptive to personalized offers, study says

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Los Tigres del Norte ‘rugirán’ en Irak

JLo would charge 1 million dollars to sing in Russia!

“De Caifanes a Jaguares” The album that Continues the story

WETA AND LATINO PUBLIC BROADCASTING - CPB Funds Work on “The Latino Americans”

Blogante News from all the other categories - View all categories | states | metros | sitemap -- special mention to immigration

‘¡Ask a Mexican!’ columnist speaks - Columbia, Missouri

Dozens of new federal prosecutors headed to Texas - (and other border states)

English All Sound, No Fury As County’s Official Language - Frederick County, Maryland

Piecemeal immigration legislation not the solution, says caucus

Lena Guerrero honored at Saturday services - Austin

Bill would let sheriff’s office join forces with Border Patrol - Arizona

Puerto Rican Cultural Pageant, teaching and developing - Buffalo

FiestaCaliente.com * Miller Lite * Cabo Wabo Tequila - A New Jersey music & fashion extravaganza that focuses on a range of undiscovered designers and models while transcending unique style and class onto the runway

Hispanic Caucus continues to oppose action on H-2B bills

Guidelines for Attracting the Latino Population to a Summer Overnight Camp

Salvation Army Helps Local Hispanic Families - after the raids at Chattanooga’s Pilgrim’s Pride

13th Annual Hispanic Leadership Conference this weekend - Lorain County Community College in Ohio

Hispanic Students Vie for Scholarships - Boise, Idaho

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A three-day conference honoring the late Guillermo Hernández, a professor of Spanish and Portuguese at UCLA and a leading scholar of Mexican narrative ballads, will take place at the University of California, Santa Barbara in May. “The Sixth International Corrido (Mexican Narrative Ballad) Conference” will also celebrate the work and memory of composer and vocalist Lalo Guerrero.

Tomas — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 17:43:16 +0000

"A three-day conference honoring the late Guillermo Hernández, a professor of Spanish and Portuguese at UCLA and a leading scholar of Mexican narrative ballads, will take place at the University of California, Santa Barbara in May. "The Sixth International Corrido ( Mexican Narrative Ballad ) Conference" will also celebrate the work and memory of composer and vocalist Lalo Guerrero.

The conference begins at 9 a.m. on Thursday, May 8, in the McCune Conference Room, 6020 Humanities and Social Sciences Building, and continues at 9 a.m. on Friday, May 9, in UCSB's MultiCultural Center. Free and open to the public, the conference includes panel discussions and a special reception at UCSB, a corrido contest and dance at Casa de la Raza in Santa Barbara, and a daylong festival at Chase Palm Park.

Conference participants include scholars from the United States, Mexico, and Siberia who will explore corridos as a musical composition form that traces its origins to Spanish romance and became popular during the Mexican Revolution. Among the presentations –– some conducted in English and others in Spanish –– is a keynote address by John McDowell, chair of the Folklore Institute at Indiana University. In addition, Salvador Güereña, director of UCSB's California Ethnic and Multicultural Archives ( CEMA ) will give a presentation on the "Sounds Latino!" exhibit currently on view at UCSB's Davidson Library. The exhibit recognizes some of the legendary music makers whose collections were established in CEMA.

The conference is co-sponsored by UCSB's Office of the Executive Vice Chancellor; Office of the Associate Vice Chancellor for Diversity, Equity, and Academic Policy; Office of Equal Opportunity; Chicano Studies Institute; Chicana and Chicano studies department; Latin American and Iberian studies program; UCSB libraries; Luis Leal Endowed Chair; and MultiCultural Center. Other sponsors include Casa de la Raza, The Arhoolie Foundation; Radio Bronco; La Preciosa; and Telemundo.

For more information about the conference, including a complete listing of all events, visit http://www.ucsb.edu/events/conferences/images/Corrido-Conf-Program.pdf or call the UCSB Chicano Studies Institute at ( 805 ) 893-3895.
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Cozen O’Connor Member Blanca Quintero Named Managing Partner of San Diego Office

Tomas — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 21:20:38 +0000

"Cozen O’Connor has announced that Blanca Quintero has been named office managing partner of the firm’s San Diego office.

“I am extremely pleased with the firm’s decision to appoint Blanca as office managing partner of the San Diego office,” said Thomas A. Decker, president and CEO of Cozen O’Connor. “She is an excellent attorney and we look forward to the continued success of the office under her direction.”

A member in the firm’s San Diego office, Quintero concentrates her practice in subrogation and recovery. She handles cases throughout California, Arizona and Latin America.

Quintero is a member of the Arizona Bar Association, the San Diego La Raza Lawyers Association, and the Hispanic National Bar Association. She was the 2003-2004 chair of the California State Bar’s Committee on Ethnic Minority Relations.

Quintero is a graduate of the University of California, Santa Barbara (B.A., 1995) and the University of California at Los Angeles School of Law (J.D., 1998), where she was executive editor of the Chicano/Latino Law Review and staff member of the UCLA Women's Law Journal. She also received an invitation to New York Law School’s Law Review and International Law Journal. She is fluent in Spanish.

Founded in 1970, Cozen O’Connor is ranked among the 100 largest law firms in the United States, serving business, insurance and private clients. Cozen O’Connor is a full-service firm with 500 attorneys practicing in 23 offices. The firm has 21 domestic offices located across the United States and international offices in London and Toronto.

Contact: For more information contact Anne Lotz at 215-665-4661 or e-mail at alotz@cozen.com, or Danielle Gibson at 215-793-4666 or e-mail dgibson@startoplin.com."

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The Christian Chronicle » A Conversation with Berto Murillo

tomasz — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 16:08:41 +0000

"MINISTER BORN IN HONDURAS discusses the need for churches — in the United States and Latin America — to reach out to multiple cultures.

Berto Murillo is an affable, gregarious, effective minister of the gospel. Born in Petoa, Santa Barbara, Honduras, the 53-year-old Murillo studied agricultural engineering at the University of Honduras, receiving a bachelor’s degree in 1977.

For the next eight years, he worked as an agricultural extension agent. Because of his outstanding work, the Honduran government gave him an award that entitled him to select any university in the world for further study. He chose Cameron University in Lawton, Okla., to pursue additional studies in agriculture. "

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Agnes Guevara’s Living Legacy of Mexican Cuisine

tomasz — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 17:15:33 +0000

"Maybe Gertrude Stein’s rose is a rose is a rose, but in this town you need to be more specific. Do you mean the Rose Café on Haley Street or the Rose Café on Cliff Drive? Newcomers may not even appreciate the diff, or even why so many of us have spent so many hours in either (or both) of these roseate places. For the uninitiated: Sometimes it’s just about satisfying a deep craving for old-school Mexican food with substantial emphasis on the carbohydrate joy of delicious rice, creamy beans, and fresh tortillas — not to mention untempered salsas, meats, and cheeses. Other times, however, the Roses serve as vivid reinforcements of what living in Santa Barbara implies: a small town with nicely varied cultural heritage, familiar with spice. (Haley, by the way, has the bad-boy chilaquiles; the Mesa’s got chicken tacos.)

More sophisticated variations apply to the war of the Roses: Take the comparative environments. For your basic Edward Hopper moment, I suggest a foggy late night at the Haley Street Rose with the counter’s often-solitary diners bent over hot plates, their shadows like ghosts sprawled over the linoleum. Philip Marlowe might wander in; the place seems to echo an earlier, more knockabout era. Unsurprisingly, until the 1980s the Eastside eatery was open from 6 a.m. to 2 a.m. and sometimes (secretly) well beyond those hours, I’ve heard from remarkably good sources."

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Blogante Headlines for Friday – November 16th, 2007

Tomas — Fri, 16 Nov 2007 06:26:21 +0000

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Subcontractor sentenced to 18 months for using illegal workers - Kentucky

Fishing company accused of hiring 126 illegal immigrants - Newport News, Virginia - (fined $7 million)

Study finds brutal, corrupt police patrol black, Latino neighborhoods - Chicago

Irving police arrest activist Carlos Quintanilla

Driver’s licenses for migrants? Not in Mexico

Democrat’s Las Vegas debate eyes Latino voters

Latin chicken chain Pollo Campero to open restaurants inside U.S. Wal-Marts

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The Man From El Chuco: Border Scarface - (interesting read)

Minutemen Controversy Raises Questions of Clarity and Transparency - Kansas City

Office Accounting Express Is Still Free, Now Bilingual - Microsoft - (interesting and kudos to them)

Democrats cowed by GOP scare tactics on immigrants - New York

Immigrants Haven’t Worn Out The Welcome Mat in Arlington - Virginia

Special Feedback ¡Ask a Mexican! - breakup of Los Abandoned

Child of the revolution - Christine Chávez

Many U.S retirees heading south of the border for nursing home care

Eye Openers --» view the latest 50 headlines or 25 excerpts

Fort Worth, Texas: Gunning for Votes Creates a Showdown for Civil Rights (Latina Lista)

Mexican balladeer sings to save vanishing village - Boquillas del Carmen

Pomona State University Immigration Debate Sparks Protest - California

House Democrats target employers who hire illegal immigrants - Michigan

Aurora Latinos upbeat despite defeats - As Hispanic numbers grow, they aim to push diversity in government after falling short in this month’s elections. - Denver

Jewish group bands with Latinos against discrimination

Latin America’s Shock Resistance

Activists “Die-In” to Save Lives in Puerto Rico

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Fall Canceled After 3 Billion Seasons

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(Are you registered to vote? Will you vote? You really, really should.)

Howard Dean on Hispanics « Platicando

Mexican president lashes out at U.S. candidates

Obama on Illegal Immigration

Debate Wrap: Viva Las Vegas

Growing up in 2 worlds, Richardson learned to see issues from both sides

Democratic Debate Breakfast Held to Invigorate The Hispanic Vote - Las Vegas

Sen. Robert Menendez: Latinos Step Up

Actor/Activist Tony Plana to Serve as National Mi Familia con Richardson Spokesperson - Richardson announces national co-chairs and staff; Mi Familia program beats goal of 100 chapters in 100 days

Democrat’s Las Vegas debate eyes Latino voters

Giuliani Campaign Unveils Viva Rudy National Leadership

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Best Buy offers New Bilingual Online and In-Store presentation

LatinWorks adds to Creative Team

Subcontractor sentenced to 18 months for using illegal workers - Kentucky

Fishing company accused of hiring 126 illegal immigrants - Newport News, Virginia - (fined $7 million)

Office Accounting Express Is Still Free, Now Bilingual - Microsoft - (interesting and kudos to them)

House Democrats target employers who hire illegal immigrants - Michigan

Hablamos español - Harrisonburg, Virginia

WMEP hires Hispanic consultant to help Milwaukee manufacturers

Rod Wheeler Sure Knows the Difference Between Hispanics and Chinese

Dallas Business Helps Sponsor Irving Boycott

Valley Latino Students Get Taste of Working World - Las Vegas

Latin chicken chain Pollo Campero to open restaurants inside U.S. Wal-Marts

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Internet site opens betting on Lopez baby - Bodog.com

People’s Choice winner ‘Bella’ is for those who like their movies extra sweet

Special Feedback ¡Ask a Mexican! - breakup of Los Abandoned

Marta Gomez’s Tales From the South - Colombian songstress performs Friday at Joe’s Pub - New York City

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20 Percent of Breadwinners in Lima, Peru are Females

National Council of La Raza Joins NINDS Effort to Promote Stroke Awareness in the Latino Community

Users Rave About OCP’s Spanish Language Guide to Daily Prayer

Former Mexican president Vicente Fox visits Monterey County - California

Proposed fence could split town - Granjeno

Mexican school for Down syndrome art gains international acclaim

Immigration Law Angers Many Oklahoma Motorist

Two State Democrats Criticize Spitzer For Backing Off License Plan

New Portland street now in the running to honor Cesar Chavez

University of California Santa Barbara Study Indicates Minorities Underrepresented in Government

University of California-Riverside summit to study ethnic diversity at graduate level

For immigrants, North Carolina is worth the risk

Folk Medicine Thrives In Jackson Heights - New York City

Program works to counter low Hispanic attendance - Texas Christian University

Immigrants react to Spitzer’s reversal on licenses

The Daily News Web site adds new Spanish page - Longview, Washington

Black and Latino Male conference addresses issues in higher ed - Swarthmore College - Pennsylvania

Lucha Launches El Participante Magazine - Columbia University

Latinos in Action: Program challenges way students think - Utah

USC study — largest of its kind — finds older children more likely to develop vision disorders - (study composed equally of African-American and Hispanic youngsters, ages six months to six years)

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University of California Santa Barbara Study Indicates Minorities Underrepresented in Government

Tomas — Fri, 16 Nov 2007 04:09:56 +0000

"Race and gender are key factors in determining the distribution of power in government, according to the study presented this week by a team of researchers including UCSB professor of Political Science Pei-te Lien. The team created a database of over 10,000 elected officials of color at federal, state, and local levels. Using this database, they conducted phone surveys with 1,354 African-American, Asian-American, Latino, and American Indian officials on various policy topics ranging from the war in Iraq to education to abortion in an effort to gain a more focused understanding of our elected leadership. In addition to key issues, the group also analyzed personal background and the roles of those polled to create an unprecedented study of multiculturalism and gender in U.S. politics."

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Eduardo Verástegui Shines with ‘Bella’

Tomas — Sun, 21 Oct 2007 19:24:47 +0000

"Eduardo Verástegui, the eclectic Mexican star, has great talent as a producer and actor, and great passion to succeed and direct. In 2006, his film “Bella” won the ‘People’s Choice Award’ at the Toronto Film Festival, often an indicator of future Oscar winners such as: Life is Beautiful, American Beauty, Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon y Hotel Rwanda.

Now “Bella” premiers on October 26 in the United States, predicting that thanks to this touching and revealing production, the Hollywood industry will take a well-deserved turn, especially for Latinos.

“Bella”, written and directed by the Mexican filmmaker Alejandro Monteverde, produced by Metanoia Films and distributed by Liongate and Roadside Attractions, touches with unusual sensitivity the universal subject of love, friendship, family, and the challenges in the face of adversity. It is a love story that transcends romanticism, and as such “Bella” has touched the heart of the public in festivals, receiving many awards.

In the last few months, the Metanoia Films team has received awards across the United States and Mexico. The Smithsonian Latino Center honored Eduardo Verastegui (actor/producer) and Alejandro Monteverde (writer/director) with the prestigious “Legacy Award” for their contributions with “Bella” to the arts, to the image of Hispanics in the United States and for their positive message. The film took its producers to the White House, where President George Bush presented the “Outstanding American for Choice” award to director and writer Alejandro Monteverde as an initiative to recognize the contributions that naturalized immigrants have made to their communities and to this country.

After facing great challenges to study cinematography in this country, and confronted with economic and language barriers, Monteverde obtained his legal residency and recently his American citizenship. From hiding inside a mailroom at the University of Texas to be able to sleep (with an empty stomach), he became a guest of honor at the White House, and the pride of Latinos.

“Bella”, financed and produced by the entrepreneur Sean Wolfington was selected among thousands of films for the opening at the LA Latino International Film Festival (LALIFF) in 2006. The film was also selected to open the Miami International Film Festival (MIFF), and was the official selection at the Dallas, San Diego, Morelia, Huatulco, Santa Barbara, Austin Film Festivals. On May 5, the Mexican Embassy in Washington D.C. selected it as the winner of “Crystal Heart Award” in the Heartland Film Festival, among others.

Eduardo Verástegui said that “Bella” had the power to change lives, just as it changed his. “I needed to give 100% of myself to my beliefs and to produce a film that gave dignity to Latinos all over the World, to act and to tell stories that made a difference in our society”. “And that conviction resulted in ‘Bella’.”

The film rated PG, and starring Hispanic and American actors such as Angélica Aragón, Manny Pérez, Ali Landry y Tammy Blanchard, will be shown at the VIP Red Carpet Reception in the city of Miami, sponsored in part by Goya and Bacardi. Celebrities of the arts, film, press, TV and politics, have confirmed their presence to the event on Tuesday October 23, at the Gusman Center.

“Bella” premiers nationally on October 26 in the United States, bringing hope to new generations to appreciate a great film, with a positive, fresh message, that celebrates not only Hispanic values but the values of all human beings.

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PROGRAM:
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Doors close at 7:00 pm "

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Grupo Salinas; Azteca America :: Azteca America Presents ‘Issues: Caras y Voces’ Political Forum with News Veteran Armando Guzman Direct from Washington

Tomas — Wed, 03 Oct 2007 01:26:24 +0000

"Azteca America, the fastest-growing Hispanic television network in the United States, is proud to announce the launch of "Issues: Caras y Voces," a political forum hosted by veteran Latino journalist Armando Guzman. The weekly forum will begin airing October 1 and continue every Monday during the national newscast of Noticiero Azteca America at 6:30 pm EST and PST/ 5:30 pm CST and 11:00 pm EST and PST / 10:00 pm CST. The forum will also be transmitted on broadcast television in Mexico through Proyecto 40. The broadcast premiere will feature Governor Bill Richardson, the first Latino Democratic presidential candidate with real possibilities of being part of the Democratic ticket in 2008. His public service history includes US Congressman, U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations, Secretary of Energy and currently Governor of New Mexico. "The birth of this forum is the result of a dialog with bipartisan members of Congress, who expressed the need for our Latino communities to have issues in Washington communicated in simple, straightforward language through a broadcast television network in both the United States and Mexico," said Luis J. Echarte, Chairman of Azteca America. The focus of the segment is the projection and analysis of top leaders that impact the Hispanic community through one-on-one interviews, which will be conducted by Armando Guzman. Covering the White House and the Capitol for almost two decades, Mr. Guzman is one of the most veteran and respected correspondents in Washington. During ten years as senior anchor and producer of the weekly political news program "Temas y Debates," Mr. Guzman interviewed numerous heads of state and U.S. political figures. He has interviewed the last four U.S. presidents and vice presidents, as well as world figures such as Mikhail Gorbachev, Boris Yeltsin, Lech Walesa, Nelson Mandela, Yasser Arafat, Margaret Thatcher, Tony Blair and countless Latin American presidents. As a war correspondent, he was the first Latino journalist to ever broadcast from the USS Air Carrier Theodore Roosevelt during the 2001 U.S. invasion of Afghanistan. He has been recognized by numerous organizations for his journalistic contributions, including the Edward R. Murrow award in 1996 and the "Premio Nacional de Periodismo," Mexico's National Journalism Award, for his coverage of the September 11 attacks in 2001. Mr. Guzman will also be moderating an immigration forum as part of the activities of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute on October 2. The Plenary Session is titled "Achieving Comprehensive Immigration Reform: Where Do We Go From Here?" and will include participation by Congressman Luis Gutierrez. About Azteca America Azteca America is the fastest-growing Hispanic network in the United States. The network is a wholly owned subsidiary of TV Azteca S.A. de C.V., one of the two largest producers of Spanish-language television content in the world. Azteca America currently has presence in 60 Hispanic markets, including: Los Angeles, New York, Miami, Houston, Chicago, Dallas, San Antonio, San Francisco, Phoenix, Brownsville-McAllen, Sacramento, Albuquerque, Fresno, San Diego, Denver, El Paso, Orlando, Philadelphia, Tampa, Washington, D.C., Atlanta, Austin, Las Vegas, Boston, Tucson, Corpus Christi, West Palm Beach-Ft. Pierce, Seattle, Bakersfield, Hartford-New Haven, Portland, Salt Lake City, Monterey-Salinas, Laredo, Yuma, Ft. Myers-Naples, Palm Springs, Raleigh-Durham, Odessa, Colorado Springs, Milwaukee, Santa Barbara, Lubbock, Amarillo, Oklahoma City, Wichita, Reno, Greenville-Spartanburg, New Orleans, Omaha, Tulsa, Boise, Abilene, Chico, Toledo, Chattanooga, Victoria, Twin Falls, Charleston and Sherman. www.aztecaamerica.com/corporate Azteca America is a Grupo Salinas Company. Visit: www.gruposalinas.com Grupo Salinas Media Contact: Daniel McCosh 011 (5255) 1720-0059 dmccosh@gruposalinas.com Website: http://www.aztecaamerica.com/ "

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Hispanic Publishers’ Foundation Announces GMAC SmartEdge Winners

Tomas — Wed, 03 Oct 2007 00:55:19 +0000

"The National Association of Hispanic Publications Foundation (NAHP Foundation) and GMAC Financial Services announced the recipients of the second GMAC SmartEdge Book Allowance program after an intensive review of hundreds of applications. Twenty winners were chosen after a review of their academic credentials including grade point average, resume and a written essay. The applicants’ contributions to their communities through volunteering, community service, need and level of study were also taken into consideration. “We had a large turn out of applicants for this program. We are thrilled to be able to reach outstanding traditional college age students as well as deserving adult learners with compelling need and exceptional promise,” said Eddie Escobedo, chairman of the Board of Directors of the NAHP Foundation. SmartEdge by GMAC is an educational program designed to increase awareness and understanding about automotive financing, unlock the mysteries of personal credit and help consumers make informed financial decisions. “The SmartEdge Book Allowance was designed to encourage higher education while promoting responsible personal finance habits,” said Barbara Stokel, executive vice president, GMAC North American Operations. “GMAC’s collaborative relationships with community leaders and organizations like the NAHP Foundation are key to our efforts in successfully promoting financial literacy and offering all consumers a tool for taking control of their financial lives.” “The NAHP Foundation is proud to partner with GMAC and the SmartEdge Book Allowance program,” said Tom Oliver, CEO of the NAHP Foundation. “The essay contest and financial literacy exposure is a valuable attraction to even larger college access financial aide at http://www.scholarshipsforhispanics.org. Our Foundation provides hundreds of thousands of brochures and CD’s free of charge to aspiring college students of all ages and backgrounds. GMAC has helped us highlight those resources to thousands of more users through this contest.” The GMAC SmartEdge Book Allowance program is designed to assist students with the cost of college textbooks. The twenty awards, each for $500, will be given to the following students from across the nation: Name - Educational Institution Jessica Lauren Rodriguez - University of Texas, Austin Christina Esparza - DePaul University Elisabeth Rodriguez - University of Pittsburgh Diamond Overby - Lincoln University Vanessa Trejos - University of Maryland, College Park Anthony Lyons - Full Sail Real World Education Rosa Belara Young - Hinds Community College Juanita Rojas - University of Nevada, Reno Claribel Dominguez - Southwest Minnesota State University Daniel Rosales - Occidental College Gabriela Berrios - University of Florida Yadira Dominguez - New Mexico State University Ernesto Bassi Arevalo - University of California, Irvine Jennifer Barrera Texas - A&M University Nancy Zuniga - University of California, Los Angeles Ana Diaz-Hernandez - Stanford University Jessica Bolanos - University of California, Davis Raelyn Daltori - University of California, Santa Barbara Alicia Covarrubias - New Mexico State University Shayla Aguilar - Bristol Community College About the National Association of Hispanic Publications Foundation The National Hispanic Press Foundation is the 501-c-3 educational organization of Hispanic publishers throughout the United States. Its mission is to build communities through excellence in publishing. The Foundation's programs include an publication of the nation’s largest and most comprehensive Hispanic scholarship directory in print, on line and by CD; pathways to college workshops; educational public information campaigns; media research; and professional training programs in print media and print media use. For more information see http://www.hispanicpress.org or call 202-662-7256. About GMAC GMAC Financial Services is a global, diversified financial services company that operates in approximately 40 countries in automotive finance, real estate finance, insurance and other commercial businesses. GMAC was established in 1919 and currently employs 31,000 people worldwide. GMAC is passionate in its support of efforts that strengthen communities, focusing on housing and human services, financial literacy, education, youth development and the arts. For more information please go to http://www.gmacfs.com."

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Western University of Health Sciences Top Los Angeles Med School for Hispanics

Tomas — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 06:42:44 +0000

"Hispanic Business magazine has named Western University of Health Sciences' College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific (COMP) in Pomona, Calif., as the best medical school for Hispanics in Southern California. COMP ranks 18th on the list and joins Stanford University as the only California schools in the top 20, according to Santa Barbara, Calif.-based Hispanic Business magazine's national survey published in its September issue. COMP's program currently has 35 Hispanic students out of a total of 829 students, or 4.2 percent. University-wide, WesternU has 154 Hispanic students out of a total of 2,291, or 6.7 percent. The Top 20 Best Medical Schools for Hispanics survey ranking is based on a point system for enrollment, faculty, student services, retention rate and reputation. "COMP's mission is to graduate caring, compassionate, lifelong learners with the distinctive osteopathic philosophy and return them to the community within which we live and serve," said COMP Dean Clinton Adams, DO, FAAFP, FACHE. "The overwhelming focus of that effort is Southern California. We cannot achieve that mission if we do not reflect its cultural characteristics." WesternU received a solid score all around, from the retention rate of Hispanic students to a good enrollment number and a good faculty score, said Michael Caplinger, research supervisor for Hispanic Business magazine. Put together, the school has a well-rounded program for its Hispanic students, he said. "The goal of our school rankings is to provide our readers with a basis to begin their search for a graduate school that will be suitable for their needs," Caplinger said. "Schools such as Western that provide services and programs geared towards Hispanics deserve the recognition that goes with their efforts." About Western University of Health Sciences Western University of Health Sciences (www.westernu.edu), located in Pomona, Calif., is an independent nonprofit health professions university, conferring degrees in nursing, osteopathic medicine, pharmacy, physical therapy, physician assistant studies and veterinary medicine. In 2009, the university will admit students to new degree programs in dentistry, optometry, podiatry and graduate studies."

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