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