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LATINO ALLIANCE
MISSION STATEMENT
The mission of the Latino Alliance is to promote a prosperous environment within the College and the Community that is conducive to the advancement and empowerment of Latinos in Southern Nevada.
The goals of the Latino Alliance are to: 1) Enhance opportunities and services for Latino students; 2) Attract and retain qualified administrators, faculty, and classified Latino employees; 3) Foster the professional development of Latino staff; and 4) Articulate, support, and advocate for the collective and individual rights of Latino employees.
Upcoming Events:
Friday, November 18, 2011.- General Latino Alliance Meeting
Location- Cheyenne campus room 1772
Time: 3:30 to 5 p.m. If you will be attending the meeting, please RSVP at LatinoAlliance@csn.edu
Also, please forward this to anyone who may not be a part of our list-server.
Agenda:
1.- Hispanic Heritage Month events- quick summary of 2011 events and planning for 2012/ Discussion Item
2.-Latino Graduate Scholarship- report on money raised during the Tequila Tasting event and some other details of the 2012 event/ Action Item
3.- Business Advisory Board for Latino Alliance- there is some interest in the community to participate of our efforts to benefit Latino Students at CSN / DiscussionItem
4.- Etiquette Training for our CSN Student leaders/ Action Item
5.- Guest speakers: Students that were appointed to attend the NHLI conference in California two weeks ago would like to give a quick summary of their experience and their plans for future workshops./ Information Item
6.- Information on the ALPFA student chapter/ Information Item
7.- Planning our next SOCIAL/ Action Item
8.- Public Comment
Friday, November 18, 2011
Location- Cheyenne Campus, room 1772 Telecom Building
Time: 5:30 to 7 p.m.
Friday, December 9, 2011
Location- West Charleston, Building "B' room 107
Time: 5:30 to 7 p.m.
The seminar will be conducted entirely in Spanish and is open to all students and guests. No reservation is necessary.
Latino Student Alliance presents: Beyond Hispanic Heritage Month
It will take place on Wednesday, November 23rd from 11:00 a. m. to 1:00 p.m. The Main Speaker Dr. Edith Fernandez will provide important information to our current and potential students. This is a FREE event and it is open to the public. Latino food and refreshments will also be provided for free! Gratis! Please call 651-5927 for more information.
Hispanic Student Union presents: Anger Management Workshop- In Spanish
It will take place on Thursday, November 17, 2011 from 5 to 7 p.m. on building "D" room: 216. Presented by Psychologist Gisela de la Rosa, "Como controlar sus emociones", Gratis. Please call 651-5930 for more information. Seating is limited.
NHLI Conference 2011- Picture of our CSN students chosen to attend. More information coming up soon.
C O M M U N I T Y BULLETIN BOARD
Toy Drive - Last date to donate is Dec. 1st
SAFE FAITH UNITED IS ACCEPTING DONATIONS OF BRAND NEW TOYS AND/OR FINANCIAL DONATIONS FOR OUR PROGRAM "WHEN PARENTS ARE GONE FOR CHRISTMAS" This program benefits children from all cultural and ethnic backgrounds who lost their mothers to homicide related to domestic violence in Nevada. Currently, we have over 250 children who meet this criteria. Last year, we provided toys to 125 children.
Socks and Gloves Drive - It is with great excitement that we invite you to collaborate with the CSN Trio Experience Club as they are launching a Socks and Gloves Drive to benefit high school homeless students in the Valley. The drive will begin on Monday, November 21, 2011 and will end on Monday, December 12, 2011.
Wine & Tequila Tasting and Art Auction 2011
All the pictures of the event are up on facebook, click here!
We raised $1,865 on ticket sales! The funds will be equally divided to support the Latino Graduate Scholarships during the Latino Graduation Ceremony in 2012 and the Cipriano Chavez Book Voucher Program. Thank you all for your support!
~Carolina Navarrete, Chair 2011-2012
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