The University of New Mexico

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Media Contacts: Sari Krosinsky, (505) 277-1593, michal@unm.edu
Christopher Smith-Lopez, (505) 277-3995, cslopez@unm.edu

September 10, 2009

El Centro at UNM Celebrates History, Creates Vision for Future

Understanding the past can be a gateway to shaping a better future. During Hispanic Heritage Month, El Centro de la Raza at the University of New Mexico presents “Adelante: Celebrating 40 Years of El Centro de la Raza and Creating a Vision for Latina/o Students, Faculty, Staff, Parents/Families, Alumni and Community for the Next 40 Years,” Monday, Oct. 5-Tuesday, Oct. 6, at the Student Union Building.

The 40th anniversary celebration will bring together multiple generations of the UNM Latina/o community, with tracks designed for Latina/o K-12 students, UNM students, student organizations, faculty, staff, alumni, community, community groups and allies. The goal is to build and share skills, academic research and community service models and develop a vision or call to action for Latina/o student access and success for the next 40 years.

Monday’s events include workshops and poster presentations on research, student leadership, organizing, and campus and community program models. Students in K-12 and their families can also take a tour of campus and participate in simulated classes. All are welcome to a legislators and alumni reception in the evening.

On Tuesday, all participants come together for a summit and call to action for the future of Latina/o education.

The celebration is cosponsored by Albuquerque Partnership; ENLACE; UNM Chicana/o, Mexicana/o, Hispana/o Studies; UNM Community Learning & Public Service/Service Corps; UNM Division of Enrollment Management, Admissions/Recruitment; UNM Office of Equity & Inclusion; UNM Office of Government & Community Relations; UNM Office of the President; UNM Parent Relations; UNM Title V; UNM Women’s Resource Center; and other campus and community partners.