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Please click on the link below to access our MIdwest Hispanic Student Leadership Conference brochure and conference registration form. We are expecting over 300 student leaders representing numerous organizations at 40 colleges and universities in eight states to attend.

Event Info
October 20, 2007
8 a.m. - 5 p.m
Hyatt Regency Chicago
151 East Wacker Drive
Chicago, IL 60601

10th Annual MHSLC
Midwest Hispanic Student Leadership Conference

October 20, 2007
Hyatt Regency Chicago
151 East Wacker Drive
Chicago, IL 60601
312-565-1234
8 a.m. - 5 p.m

"Saber es Poder"

You are invited to join USHLI at our 10th Annual Midwest Hispanic Student Leadership Conference as we welcome over 300 student leaders representing numerous organizations from 40 colleges and universities in eight states.

This conference provides a rare opportunity for Latino student leaders to expand their leadership skills. Our speakers will motivate everyone to get more involved and they will have a truly profound impact on students just now beginning to assume leadership roles on their campus, in their organization, and in their community.

Conference Agenda

Saturday, October 20, 2007

8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.       Registration

9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.    Opening Remarks

                                                   Keynote Speaker:
                                                   Mr. Jimmy Cabrera
                                                   Success through Excellence

10:15 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.    Workshops Cycle I

12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.     Distinguished Service
                                                   Award Luncheon
                                                   Keynote Speaker: TBD

1:45 p.m. - 3:15 p.m.        Workshops Cycle II

3:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.       Closing Session

                                                   Featured Speaker:
                                                   Mr. Andres Lara
                                                   The Cuban Guy


For more information about the conference please contact Michael Rodriguez via email at mrodriguez@ushli.org. Should you have any questions regarding registration or payment, please contact Raquel Colon at craquel@ushli.org Both can also be reached at (312) 427-8683.

Workshops Cycle: I  10:15 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.

"Organizing People"

Who's got the Power?

In order to become effective change agents, one must first understand what power is, who has it, and how WE get it. This workshop will be an interactive experiential exercise in real life scenarios. How will you stack up to the competition?

(Columbus A/B)

Presenter:
Michael D. Rodriguez
Director of Field Operations, USHLI

Moderator:
Dennis Papp
Rep. Martin Binder Jeweler, Valparaiso, IN


Organizing Your Community

What issues are important to you and your student group? How can we get more people from our community committed? This workshop will give you the fundamentals on organizing individuals and groups to become effective agents of social change in both the campus and greater community!

(Columbus G)

Presenter:
Alejandra Ibanez
Executive Director, Pilsen Alliance

Moderator:
Jesus Palafox
Northeastern Illinois University


"Organizing Money"

CreditSmart

Your future depends on the individual decisions you make today. Discover how your personal budget practices can help or hurt your financial resume. By learning to make better informed decisions, you can lead a more productive life. Don't be left behind, organize, earn money and put it to work!

(Columbus H)

Presenter:
Isabel Reyes
Field Coordinator, USHLI

Moderator:
Jaime Leal
Roosevelt University


Developing a Budget for Action

Organizing money through fundraising is an essential element to successful short-term and long-term goals. While teamwork and commitment are important, organizations who know how to manage money tend to be the most successful. This workshop will address innovative strategies to organize money.

(Columbus K/L)

Presenter:
Julio L. Guerrero
Manager, Corporate and Foundation Relations,
Project Exploration

Moderator:
Bertha Serrano
Columbia College Chicago

Workshops Cycle: II  1:45 pm - 3:15 p.m.
"Organizing People"

Direct Action on Your Campus

A student panel will lead a constructive dialogue and share student success stories from around the Midwest. Compare best practices in an environment focused on student perspectives with "out of the box" ideas.

(Columbus A/B)

Presenters:
Raquel Colon
USHLI, Bowling Green University Graduate

Eira Corral
DePaul University Graduate

Ricardo Lopez
University of IL- Urbana- Champaign

Moderator:
Veronica Reyes
Director, Parent School Partnership Program, MALDEF


Relationship Building

In order to maximize your individual talent, you must first learn how to effectively work with others. This requires more than just networking. It takes commitment between individuals to gain incite, knowledge, and respective power through collective action.

(Columbus G)

Presenter:
Rey Lopez-Calderon
Executive Director, Alianza Leadership Institute

Moderator:
Susana Dasneves
Latino Resource Center, Northern Illinois University


"Organizing Money"

Fundraising for Student Organizations

Bake sales are a thing of the past. Explore new ways of raising funds for your student conference, efforts in your community and beyond. Learn how to create a strong plan to fundraise for your organization and execute it!

(Columbus I/J)

Presenter:
Ernesto Mejia
Asst. Dean of Student Success
Morton College

Moderator:
Aracely Gutierrez
Morton College


Building Financial Wealth

Ever feel like you've wanted to save money and you just can't get started? Saving money is the key to creating a solid future, but investing wisely is just as important. At this workshop you will learn from a master money manager about how a few smart investments will lead to a lifetime of financial comfort.

(Columbus H)

Presenter:
Nicolas J. Delgado
Financial Advisor, Merrill Lynch

Moderator:
Edgar Leon
DePaul University


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