Focus Group Needs Volunteers

Posted on 24th September 2011 by Celina Mendoza in Events, Information, Volunteer Opportunity, Workshop

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Focus group hosted by Voices for Illinois Children

Looking for volunteers to discuss what families in Illinois think are important in helping care for young children. The group will consist of 7 to 9 other fathers of children birth to age 8.

Responses will be kept anonymous.
Dinner will be served.
Free $50 gift card at the end of discussion.  

Date: Tuesday, September 27th 2011
Time:5:00 to 7:30 p.m.
Place:Astroth Community Education Center at Heartland Community College
1500 W. Raab Road, Room #2205

 If you would try to register, please call Mike Doherty at 309-557-3268 or Jessica Roberts at 314-779-6314 as soon as possible.

Two Job Openings with the State of IL

Posted on 19th September 2011 by Celina Mendoza in Information, Job Opening, News

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The State of Illinois is looking for a Bilingual Automotive Mechanic to fill vacancies in Chicago and Peoria. The application window for both policies are still open.

Please click the link for more information. You can obtain an application online at http://work.illinois.gov.

ISU Hispanic Heritage Month Events

Posted on 19th September 2011 by Celina Mendoza in Baile, Events, Family Event, Fliers & Posters, Information, Student Opportunities, Workshop

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Here you will find a complete list of all ISU-sponsored events for Hispanic Heritage Month.

Bienvenidos (Welcome)
Saturday, Sept. 24 1:00-5:00pm
People’s Park (Corner of University & Beaufort St)

Argentinian Music Group, Los Pinguos
Sunday, Sept. 25 @ 3:00pm
ISU Brown Ballroom, Bone Student Center

Community Panel: Nuestra Comunidad
Tuesday, Sept. 27 @ 6:00pm
Jaime Escalante Room, Hewett-Manchester Halls
(Corner of Fell & Mulberry St)

Conversando Entre Nosotros: LALS Brown Bag Series
Friday, Oct. 14 @ Noon
Schroeder Hall, Room 115

Latino Cultural Dinner with America Ferrera and Chuchito Valdes
Monday, Oct. 3 @ 6:00pm
Bone Student Center, Ballroom

Art Exhibition: Josue Pellot and Hector Arce-Espasas
Aug. 16-Oct. 23
University Galleries, Galleries 2.5 and 3

Artist Lecture: A Conversation with Josue Pellot
Monday, Oct. 10 @ Noon
University Galleries

Film Screening: I Am the Queen (2010)
Tuesday, Oct. 11 @ 7:00pm
Normal Theater in Uptown Normal

IWU Hispanic Heritage Month Events

Posted on 17th September 2011 by Celina Mendoza in Baile, Events, Family Event, Fliers & Posters, Student Opportunities, Workshop

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Please see below for a listing of all Illinois Wesleyan University sponsored events during Hispanic Heritage Month. All events are FREE and OPEN to the PUBLIC.

Javier Mendoza Concert
Friday, Sept. 23 @  8:00pm
Young Main Lounge (IWU Memorial Center, 104 E. University St,
Bloomington, IL)
Co-sponsored by the Office of Multicultural Student Affairs and the
Spanish & Latin Student Assoc.

El Baile (The Dance)
Saturday, Oct. 1 @ 7:00pm
Young Main Lounge (IWU Memorial Center, 104 E. University St,
Bloomington, IL)
Sponsored by the Spanish & Latin Student Assoc.

From Aztecs to Chicanos to Hispanics to Latinos: What is in a name?
Thursday, Oct. 6 @ 7:00pm
Davidson Room (IWU Memorial Center, 104 E. University St, Bloomington, IL)
Featured speaker: Angel Loredo, cultural activist
Sponsored by the Office of Multicultural Student Affairs

Cedar Ridge 2011 Rocket Run

Posted on 17th September 2011 by Celina Mendoza in Events, Family Event, Fliers & Posters, Information, Student Opportunities, Volunteer Opportunity

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Cedar Ridge Elementary is hosting a 5K Run/Walk September 24th. All proceeds will benefit the students at Cedar Ridge Elementary.

The event will take place at Cedar Ridge, 2808 Breezewood Blvd, Bloomington, IL.
Race Start Time: 8:00am Rain or Shine!
1 Mile Fun Run/Walk begins after 5K

For More Information Call (309)261-4598

Rocket Run Flier 2011 – English
Rocket Run Flier – Espanol

ISU ALAS Presents…

Posted on 13th September 2011 by Celina Mendoza in Events, Family Event, Fliers & Posters, News, Student Opportunities

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Peoria Hispanics looking for volunteers

Posted on 23rd August 2011 by Celina Mendoza in Events, Family Event, Information, Student Opportunities, Volunteer Opportunity

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Peoria Hispanics will have presence in this year’s World Fest 2011. World Fest will take place Saturday, Sept. 10th from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Peoria Civic Center. Entrance is free.

They are currently looking for approximately 20 volunteers to help man Peoria Hispanics’ booth (the Peoria Hispanic Informational Booth, the World Market Booth, and the Taste Booth).

Please contact Cesar Vargas if you would like to volunteer.

Carver Center to close – Peoria

Posted on 23rd August 2011 by Celina Mendoza in Information, News

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Carver Center to close, for now

“PEORIA — George Washington Carver Community Center, an iconic institution with roots stretching back to the 1920s, is closing indefinitely Sept. 2.

“Board members say the closing is temporary to allow time to reorganize and restructure operations. But Carver supporters already are worrying about the possibility of the temporary shutdown becoming permanent.”

For the entire article, click here.

Migrant workers to get payout

Posted on 5th August 2011 by Celina Mendoza in Information, News

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Migrant workers to get payout of $220,000 from seed company

“An Indiana seed company has agreed to pay more than $200,000 to 91 migrant farm workers, including several who formerly resided in the Rantoul area.

“Remington Hybrid Seed Co. of Remington, Ind., reached a settlement to make the payment. A 2008 federal lawsuit was filed against the company in Texas for violations of the Migrant and Seasonal Agricultural Worker Protection Act, the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 and for breach of contract.

“The suit, settled in July, alleges the failure of a migrant-farm recruiter employed by the company to follow through on promises made to migrant workers.

“The company agreed to pay $220,000, including $68,000 in attorney fees…”

For a complete article: http://www.news-gazette.com/news/agriculture/2011-07-31/migrant-workers-get-payout-220000-seed-company.html

Governor Quinn signs Illinois Dream Act

Posted on 5th August 2011 by Celina Mendoza in Information, News, Student Opportunities

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“Governor Quinn has signed a bill into law that will benefit illegal immigrants looking for college funding. Quinn signed the Illinois DREAM Act, which creates a panel that will help raise private money for college scholarships…”

For the entire article: http://wjbc.com/quinn-signs-illinois-dream-act/

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