USHLI: Making
a Difference
September 22 Weekly Update
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Upcoming Dates
USHLI Regional Student Leadership
Conferences
Midwest
Hyatt Regency McCormick Place
Chicago, IL
September 25-26, 2009
Northwest
Doubletree Hotel
Spokane, WA
October 2-3, 2009
Northeast
Holiday Inn - Newark Int'l Airport
Newark, NJ
October 9-10, 2009
Great Plains
Hilton President
Kansas City, MO
October 16-17, 2009
Southeast
Disney's Coronado
Springs Resort
Orlando, FL
November 6-7, 2009
Other USHLI Conferences
Latino Students en Marcha - Career and College Fair
St. Augustine College
Chicago, IL
October 22, 2009
Hacia Metas Mas Altas- Reaching for Higher Ground Conference
Purdue University Calumet
Hammond, IN
November 6, 2009
USHLI National Conference
Sheraton Chicago
Hotel & Towers
Chicago, IL
February 17-20, 2010
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| President Obama Nominates Carmen Lomellin for Ambassador |
 Last week the President nominated Carmen Lomellin to be the Permanent Representative of the United States to the Organization of American States (OAS), with the rank of Ambassador. In announcing his five nominees the President said, "This group brings a dedication and expertise in their fields that will serve this administration and the American people well. As we work to advance equal rights, keep our nation safe and put our country back on a path to prosperity, I look forward to working with these fine individuals in the months and years ahead."
Carmen's public service in Washington began in 1993 when she accepted a position in the Clinton Administration as White House Liaison and Senior Policy Advisor to the Director at the Office of Personnel Management. She also worked in the Office of White House Presidential Personnel and as Adviser on Hispanic Affairs for the White House Office for Women's Initiatives and Outreach. She left the White House to accept the position of Executive Secretary of the Inter-American Commission of Women within the OAS, where she focused on hemispheric policies and issues affecting women, particularly in the areas of gender equality, economic empowerment and human rights. Carmen is currently the Director of Outreach for the Organization of American States (OAS).
Originally from Northwest Indiana, Carmen has had a stellar career. In Chicago she served as Director of the Private Industry Council for Mayor Richard M. Daley. She was also Director of Leadership Development for MALDEF, and Director of Economic Development for Chicago United, a civic think tank.
Carmen holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Management from St. Joseph's Calumet College and a Masters in Business Administration in International Business from De Paul University. |
| Sponsors Needed for Student Leadership Conference Series |
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| USHLI is seeking sponsors for our 2009 Student Leadership Conference Series, which is expected to attract 4,500 high school and college students. Our sponsors currently include Southwest Airlines, the Verizon Foundation, AARP, the University of Phoenix, Walt Disney World Co., and Coca-Cola Enterprises. Potential sponsors needing additional information are urged to contact Tammy Deavours at 312-371-8683 or tdeavours@ushli.org.
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| Midwest Student Leadership Conference Kicks Off Friday |
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The Midwest Student Leadership Conference will kick off this Friday with a Career Day/College Recruitment Fair, which will be held from 9:00 a.m.-1:30 p.m. at Little Village High School. High school students will hear a nationally prominent speaker, obtain information on financial aid, and visit with recruiters from the surrounding area. The fair is free and students will receive a sack lunch.
On Friday night and all day Saturday at the Hyatt Regency McCormick Place, college students will hear nationally prominent speakers, obtain information on graduate school and the 2010 Census, and attend skills development workshops. College scholarships will be awarded through a grant from the Verizon Foundation.
Students from Ohio, Michigan, Indiana, Illinois, Wisconsin and Minnesota are expected to attend. The cost is $35 per student, which includes a continental breakfast and lunch.
Click here to register online and/or to download the agenda for the two-day conference.
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| Coming Next: Northwest Student Leadership Conference in Spokane |
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The Northwest Student Leadership Conference will be held October 2-3,
2009, in Spokane, WA. Nationally prominent speakers will be featured both
days. A Career/College Recruitment Fair will highlight the first day with
our featured speaker, John Haroldson.
The Conference will continue on Friday night and all day Saturday with an advanced
leadership skills development program for college students, who will have the
opportunity to also hear nationally prominent speakers and leaders, obtain information on graduate school and the 2010 Census, and attend skills development workshops. College
scholarships will be awarded through a grant from the Verizon Foundation.
Students from Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Utah, Nevada, Montana and Wyoming are expected to attend. The cost is $35 and includes a continental breakfast and lunch.
Click here to register online and/or to download the agenda for the two-day conference.
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| Coming Soon: Northeast Student Leadership Conference in Newark |
 The Northeast Student Leadership Conference will be held October 9-10,
2009, in Newark, NJ. A Career/College Recruitment Fair will highlight the
first day with our featured speaker, Dr. Rosita Lopez. This will be the
third in a series of conferences featuring a Career Day/College
Recruitment Fair for high school students. The purpose for the fair is to
encourage students to stay in school, prepare for some kind of
post-secondary training or education, and graduate. The fair is free and
students will receive a sack lunch.
On Saturday, emerging student leaders representing 25-30 college and
universities from Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania,
Delaware and Maryland are expected to attend. Students will receive
advanced leadership skills development training, information on graduate
school, exposure to career opportunities, and useful information on how to
get involved in the 2010 Census. College scholarships will be awarded
through a grant from the Verizon Foundation. Addressing the conference
will be Gerson V. Martinez, Hon. Pedro A. Cortes, and Dr. Christina Marin.
The conference will be held at the Holiday Inn Newark
International Airport at 160 Frontage Road, Newark, NJ. The cost is $35,
which includes a continental breakfast and lunch.
Click here to register online and/or to download the agenda for the two-day conference.
Recruiters and students are urged to contact Isabel Reyes or Ricardo Lopez
for more information. Both can be reached at 312-427-8683 or
ireyes@ushli.org and rlopez@ushli.org, respectively.
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| Volunteers Needed for Regional Conferences |
 We are looking for volunteers for all USHLI Regional Student Leadership Conferences. The conferences will be held in Chicago IL, Spokane WA, Newark NJ, Kansas City MO, and Orlando FL. If you would like to
volunteer, please contact the USHLI office at 312-427-8683 for complete
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| Thought for the Week |
"I have seen throughout my life how we as a people
can rise to a challenge, embrace change and renew our destiny."
-- Edward M. Kennedy
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