CHCI Honors Louis Caldera

Washington, DC – The Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute ( CHCI ), the nation’s leading Hispanic educational organization, honored the former Secretary of the Army Louis Caldera at a reception on Capitol Hill on Tuesday, April 9, 2002 . CHCI recognized his many career achievements, including his recent appointment as Vice Chancellor for University Advancement for the California State University System (CSU).  

“Caldera’s commitment to the Hispanic community, in particular our youth, has been unwavering and constant,” said CHCI Chairman, the Hon. Silvestre Reyes. “ CHCI looks forward to continue partnering with Vice Chancellor Caldera as we work to develop the next generation of Latino leaders.”  

As Vice Chancellor, Caldera’s duties include system-wide fundraising and development programs, legislative affairs, community relations, alumni affairs, public affairs and communications.  He also serves as President of the CSU Foundation.  

"I am grateful to the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute and the tremendous support they have given me throughout the years,” said Caldera. ” I look forward to continue partnering with them in my new capacity with the California State University system to inspire and empower Hispanic students to become future leaders in our nation."  

The CSU is the largest four-year university system in the country, with nearly 400,000 students. CSU has 23 campuses in California , nine of them designated as Hispanic Serving Institutions. Four campus presidents are Hispanic and 24 percent of the CSU student body is Hispanic.  

CHCI , a non-profit and non-partisan educational 501(c)(3) organization, provides leadership development programs and educational services for Hispanic college and postgraduate students. The CHCI board of directors is comprised of Hispanic Members of the U.S. Congress, non-profit leaders, and corporate executives. For more information on CHCI , visit our web site, www.chci.org.

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