Posted on 3rd May 2011 by Celina Mendoza in Events, Information, News, Scholarship
Chicago IL, Hispanic Community Organizations, Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers
The Chicago Chapter of the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers
Fourth Annual Latino Scholarship and Awards Gala Banquet
They will award $20,000 in Scholarships to 10 Illinois Latino college students for academic excellence in S.T.E.M (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math)
This years recipient of the SHPE Chicago Presidents Award will be presented to:
Pedro Cevallos-Candau, PE, Ph.D.
Executive Vice-President
Primera Engineering
For over 25 years of dedicated SHPE service
Keynote Speaker
Dr. Jose Francisco Salgado
Astronomer at the Adler Planetarium and Astronomy Museum
Friday, May 13, 2011
Marriott Hotel Chicago
540 N Michigan Avenue
Chicago, IL 60611
Reception 6:00pm
Dinner 7:00pm
For ticket purchases please go to: www.shpechicago.org
Ticket prices: SHPE members $45 Non members $65
After May 6th all ticket prices will increase
Posted on 3rd May 2011 by Celina Mendoza in Baile, Events, Family Event, Fliers & Posters
Bloomington IL, Hispanic Community Event, Hispanic Community Organizations, Hispanics, Western Ave Community Center
Western Avenue Community Center (600 N Western Ave, Bloomington IL) will be hosting its first annual Cinco de Mayo Celebration
Saturday May 7th
6:00pm-10:00pm
Live entertainment and food will be available.
For more information call (309) 827-3794.
Para Espanol: Cinco de Mayo
Posted on 20th April 2011 by Celina Mendoza in Baile, Events, Information, Meeting
Community Event, Community Organization, Hispanic Community Event, Hispanic Community Organizations, Peoria, Peoria Hispanics

JOIN Peoria Hispanics for their Cinco de Mayo Happy Hour Thursday, May 5th, 2011 from 5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. at Jimmy C’s Sports Bar & Grill (2509 N. Sheridan Rd. Peoria IL) (309)681-7914
$2.00 suggested donation at the door. Proceeds to benefit the Peoria Hispanics organization.
Bring a friend. Hope to see you there!
REMINDER: The next Peoria Hispanic’s meeting will be:
Monday, May 9th, 2011
5:30 – 7:00 p.m.
American Red Cross Building – Caterpillar Room.
311 W. John H. Gwynn Jr. Ave.
Peoria IL 61605
Posted on 11th April 2011 by Celina Mendoza in Events, Information, Meeting
Hispanic Community Organizations, Peoria, Peoria Hispanics
Peoria Hispanics will be hosting their next meeting today April 11th from 5:30pm-7:00pm at the American Red Cross Building – Caterpillar Room located at 311 W. John H. Gwynn Jr Ave, Peoria IL 61605.
Posted on 5th April 2011 by Celina Mendoza in Information, News
Community Organization, Hispanic Community Organizations, Peoria, Peoria Hispanics

The outgoing executive board is pleased to introduce the new 2011-2012 Peoria Hispanics executive board:
President Grace Zamudio
Vice-President Jacques Ceballos
Secretary Cesar Vargas
Treasurer Sue Barlow
CONGRATULATIONS!
Posted on 4th April 2011 by Celina Mendoza in Events, Meeting
Community Organization, HFWG, HFWG Meeting, Hispanic Community Organizations

Please join us for the next HFWG meeting Tuesday, April 19th from 5:30-6:30 p.m. at Western Ave Community Center, 600 N. Western Avenue, Bloomington, IL 61701.
If you would like to add something to this month’s agenda, please email the group by the end of the week.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Posted on 14th March 2011 by Celina Mendoza in Events, Information, Meeting
Bloomington IL, Community Event, Community Organization, HFWG, HFWG Meeting, Hispanic Community Event, Hispanic Community Organizations

Please join us for the next HFWG meeting tomorrow Tuesday, March 15th from 5:30-6:30 p.m. at Western Ave Community Center, 600 N. Western Avenue, Bloomington, IL 61701.
The Agenda is as follows:
I. Welcome and Introductions
II. Announcements
III. Committee Reports from Chairs
IV. Voter’s Guide
V. Future Meeting/Agenda Items
We look forward to seeing you there!
Posted on 8th March 2011 by Celina Mendoza in Events, Information, Meeting
Bloomington IL, Community Organization, HFWG, HFWG Meeting, Hispanic Community Event, Hispanic Community Organizations

Please join us for the next HFWG meeting Tuesday, March 15th from 5:30-6:30 p.m. at Western Ave Community Center, 600 N. Western Avenue, Bloomington, IL 61701.
If you would like to add something to this month’s agenda, please email the group by the end of the week.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Posted on 3rd March 2011 by Celina Mendoza in Fliers & Posters, Information, Links, News, Scholarship
Education, Hispanic Community Organizations, Hispanic Students, Hispanics, Scholarships, State Farm es Para Mi, State Farm Insurance

As part of the State Farm es Para Mí program, State Farm provides various educational resources to support Hispanic communities.
The new Latino student scholarship guide is only available online right now.
Please take advantage for those of you who may know a student or the family of a student who can benefit from this information.
Posted on 22nd February 2011 by Celina Mendoza in Information, News
Bloomington IL, Community Organization, Hispanic Community Organizations, Immigration Project
Would you help The Immigration Project with a financial contribution?
Any amount will be of great value… The program really needs YOUR help.
Reduced state contracts and less individual donations are hurting the program and less immigrants needing help are receiving it.
Would you consider sending a check of any amount directly to:
The Immigration Project, Inc.
510 E. Washington St., Ste. 318
P.O. Box 3065
Bloomington, IL 61702-3065