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Esther Aguilera's Huffington Post Op-ed - Latino College Graduates: Don't Stop Now
June 7, 2013
Throughout this month and last, thousands of Latino graduates across the country have been listening to a wide range of commencement addresses on how to achieve their career goals or make a difference in the world.
But while many graduates view the end of their studies as the formal transition point from one stage of life to another, the Latino community as a whole would be better served if, instead, graduation was looked upon as but one step along an individual's path of lifelong learning, professional development and achievement.
As president and CEO of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute, an educational and leadership development non-profit, I would like to offer my own words to our Latino graduates along those lines. Read full story here.
CHCI Announces 36th Annual Hispanic Heritage Month Events
May 21, 2013
Actor, producer, director, philanthropist Salma Hayek Pinault and educator Dr. Juan Andrade, Jr. to receive CHCI Medallion of Excellence Awards
CHCI today announced September 30-October 2 as the dates for its 36th Annual Hispanic Heritage Month celebration in Washington, D.C. with the theme “Our Time: A Strong America.” CHCI hosts the nation's premier events commemorating Hispanic Heritage Month (HHM), which draw more than 3,000 Latino leaders from across the country to its Public Policy Conference, Reyes of Comedy, and Annual Awards Gala in Washington, D.C. Registration for CHCI HHM events is now available at www.chci.org. Read More...
CHCI’s Alumni Association Empowers Future Latino Leaders with “A Conversation with Junot Díaz”
May 20, 2013
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The CHCI Alumni Association fundraiser with Junot Díaz, held on Friday, May 17 at Google, proved to be a success, supporting CHCI’s work to provide Latino students educational and leadership opportunities. The event raised money for CHCI’s Latino Leadership Programs and engaged attendees in a stimulating hour and a half-long conversation with the Pulitzer Prize winning author. “Ours is a brilliant vibrant community and to support our youth is to support the future geniuses of our nation and of our world. This is exactly the work CHCI engages in and why CHCI is so important, so beautiful, so necessary,” said Junot Díaz. Read More |
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CHCI Alumna Alejandra Ceja Appointed Director of White House Initiative on Educational Excellence for Hispanics
May 10, 2013
CHCI congratulates the Obama administration and the Department of Education for Ceja’s well-deserved appointment
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CHCI applauds U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan today for the appointment of CHCI alumna Alejandra Ceja as the new executive director of the White House Initiative on Educational Excellence for Hispanics. Ceja, a former CHCI Public Policy Fellow, will lead the administration’s efforts to address disparities in education that impact the Latino community and provide policy solutions to President Obama and Secretary Duncan.
“Alejandra is a trusted advisor and leader in the Hispanic community,” Duncan said. “As director of this important initiative, Alejandra will continue her exceptional work of pursuing academic excellence and opportunities for Hispanics across the country.” Read More
CHCI in the NY Times -- Started at the Bottom
May 10, 2013
CHCI Fellows sat down with renowned New York Times columnist David Brooks earlier this week to talk about their experiences in life and with CHCI that have put them on a pathway to success. Read this impactful story here.
Started at the BottomBy DAVID BROOKS
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2013 HHM Early Bird Registration
April 1, 2013
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CHCI is happy to announce that the early bird registration for the CHCI Hispanic Heritage Month Events 2013 is now open. Join more than 4,000 guests in the nation's capital as we celebrate Our Time: A Strong America. All proceeds benefit CHCI's award-winning and nationally acclaimed programs—Ready 2 Lead, scholarships, internships, and fellowships—providing unmatched career and leadership development opportunities to young, talented Latinos. Register now!
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2013 CHCI Hispanic Heritage Month Events Registration
April 2, 2013
