Hispanic Heritage Month 2007 Kick-Off

Hispanic Heritage Month 2007 Kick-Off
Monday, September 17, 2007
LBJSC Patio 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.

The Hispanic Heritage Month Kick-Off commemorates the start of the Texas State Hispanic Heritage Month program for 2007. This event will feature live salsa music, performed by Salsa de Rio, Hispanic student organization booths, voter registration booth and internship recruitment by the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities National Internship Program. There will also be free giveaways from the University Bookstore and free Hispanic Heritage Month t-shirts. This event is absolutely free and will serve to create an awareness of the growing Latino presence on campus.

Hispanic Leaders In Criminal Justice

Monday, September 20, 2007
Hines Academic Center Room  205 3:30 p.m.

The Criminal Justice Department invites you to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month by joining us in recognizing Hispanic Leaders in the Criminal Justice field.  Panelists include law enforcement officers, state department officials, and members from the Texas State University Criminal Justice Department.  The panelists will discuss research opportunities, share their experiences in the field of Criminal Justice, and answer questions from the audience.  Refreshments will be served, so come join us in acknowledging the success that has made our panelists Hispanic Leaders in Criminal Justice.

Hispanic Heritage Month Honorary Speaker

Dr. Jose Angel Gutierrez

Tuesday, September 25, 2007
VIP Leadership Dinner
LBJSC Ballroom 5:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m.
LBJSC Ballroom Keynote Address
7:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.

Dr. Gutierrez is a political activist, founder of numerous grass-roots organizations and founder of the Raza Unida political party, which promotes civil rights and interests of Mexican American citizens. He is a dynamic and experienced speaker who sheds light on controversial issues that affect underrepresented populations. As a pivotal figure in the Chicano Civil Rights movements, Dr. Gutierrez speaks from personal experience of issues concerning disparity within underrepresented populations.

What it Means to be Latino Student Panel

Wednesday, October 3, 2007
Quad 10:00 A.M.-12 p.m.
LBJSC 3-15.1 7:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.

Life is in Your Hands Blood Drive

Co-Sponsored by Omega Delta Phi
Tuesday, October 9, 2007
Quad 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Blood saves lives and the demand for it in our community increases as our population grows and ages. The amount of blood our community needs varies constantly due to unpredictable factors. On any day, in any month, in any year, the community blood supply can be depleted in a few hours. Take a moment to give a life-saving donation.