Latino Scholarship and Awards Gala – Chicago

Posted on 3rd May 2011 by Celina Mendoza in Events, Information, News, Scholarship

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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

Cinco de Mayo Celebration

Posted on 3rd May 2011 by Celina Mendoza in Baile, Events, Family Event, Fliers & Posters

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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

Cinco de Mayo Happy Hour – Peoria

Posted on 20th April 2011 by Celina Mendoza in Baile, Events, Information, Meeting

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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

Peoria Hispanics – Meeting Tonight

Posted on 11th April 2011 by Celina Mendoza in Events, Information, Meeting

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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.

2011-2012 Peoria Hispanics Executive Board

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

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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!

HFWG Meeting – April 19 @ 5:30p.m.

Posted on 4th April 2011 by Celina Mendoza in Events, Meeting

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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!

HFWG Meeting Tomorrow (B-N)

Posted on 14th March 2011 by Celina Mendoza in Events, Information, Meeting

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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!

HFWG Meeting – March 15 @ 5:30p.m.

Posted on 8th March 2011 by Celina Mendoza in Events, Information, Meeting

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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!

Latino Student Scholarship Guide

Posted on 3rd March 2011 by Celina Mendoza in Fliers & Posters, Information, Links, News, Scholarship

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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.

The Immigration Project looking for financial contributions

Posted on 22nd February 2011 by Celina Mendoza in Information, News

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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