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Join Actors Tony Plana and Wilmer Valderrama in Miami on May 21 for CHCI's Education Policy Forum
May 15, 2012
CHCI is teaming up with NBC News' Education Nation for a powerful education dialogue in Miami on May 21. You're invited to join this critical discussion about the national imperative to increase Latino college completion rates. Celebrity moderators include Telemundo Reporter Mary Gamarra, Actor and Director Tony Plana, and Actor and Producer Wilmer Valderrama.
View the powerful agenda for CHCI's Keeping the Promise: Partnerships for Latino Education Success and register today.
Applications Now Being Accepted for CHCI’s High School Latino Leaders in D.C. Program
April 12, 2012
Know a high school student in one of the following locations—Chicago, Dallas, Miami, New York City, Phoenix, San Antonio, the San Joaquin Valley, or Southern California? Then encourage them to apply for CHCI’s summer high school program, High School Latino Leaders in D.C. The program, which will take place July 22-27, 2012, is completely free of charge to all selected student participants.
Through its partnership with State Farm Insurance Companies and the Close Up Foundation, CHCI will bring approximately 40 Latino high school students to D.C. to spend five days learning about how the Federal Government works, meeting important leaders, visiting historic sites and developing a deeper understanding of how they can affect positive change in their communities and their nation. Detailed eligibility requirements can be found online, as well as the online application for your specific area. Hurry! Applications must be submitted by April 27, 2012. Please share this information with any young Latino/a who may be interested in this transformative experience in D.C.
CHCI President & CEO Esther Aguilera Receives Cross of Isabel la Catolica from King of Spain
March 29, 2012
CHCI proudly announced today that its President & CEO Esther Aguilera was bestowed the Cross of Isabel la Catolica by the Ambassador of Spain Jorge Dezcallar at his residence in Washington, D.C. on the evening of Wednesday, March 28. The honor was decreed by Royal Proclamation from King Juan Carlos I of Spain.
“It has been a great joy to travel to Spain, host the Crown Prince Felipe de Borbón at our annual awards gala, and work to secure substantive partnerships that create international education opportunities for young Hispanics,” said Aguilera. “I am truly honored to receive such a distinguished award from the King of Spain and to be recognized for the work we are doing to make real connections between nations and people.” More...
CHCI Announces PepsiCo and PepsiCo Foundation as Host Sponsors of its 35th Anniversary Awards Gala in 2012
March 28, 2012
CHCI announced today that global food and beverage company PepsiCo and its philanthropic anchor, the PepsiCo Foundation, will serve as Host Sponsors of the 35th Anniversary Awards Gala on Thursday, September 13, 2012 in Washington, D.C.
The sponsorship is part of PepsiCo’s Hispanic corporate initiative, La Promesa de PepsiCo, which is inspired by the company’s mission of Performance with Purpose, and focused on helping build stronger Latino communities by advancing Latino leadership nationwide and working with leading national organizations to find solutions to challenges in the areas of education, health and wellness, and community. More...
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