SPIRIT OF DIVERSITY EPCC DIVERSITY PROGRAMS PRESENTS 9 th ANNUAL HISPANIC HERITAGE CELEBRATION THE BEST PLACE TO START EL PASO COMMUNITY COLLEGE ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES CENTER 9050 VISCOUNT, BLDG A OCTOBER 6-8, 2010
Dear Distinguished Guests and Colleagues: What an exciting time in our history! The El Paso Community College Diversity Programs/Hispanic Heritage Committee brings the celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month and the Commemoration of 100 years since the Mexican Revolution to the College Family and to our Community. This year of planning brought various scopes of memories, emotions, energies, vitalization and pride as we indulged first hand in the research, dialogue, artifacts and collaborations that touched the people and our city during this era. Discussions arose as to the importance of this time period, the impact it had and continues to have on individuals, our city and the entire nation. Most importantly, the reflection of the continued significance and pride of our ancestry. Many of us who walk the streets of El Paso have had a direct or indirect experience of the times. I sincerely hope this conference will enhance people s knowledge and allow them an opportunity to flourish and to pursue other historical avenues. In conjunction with these efforts and to take this one step further, the entire conference will be video-taped capturing all the highlights. Threshold of memories and conversation can be saved for the next generation. May this generation continue to become knowledgeable, educated, determined, and directed toward an even better tomorrow. Respectfully, Olga C. Chavez, M.A., LPC Director, Diversity Programs Chair, Hispanic Heritage Committee Committee Members Chavez, Olga Acosta, Yvonne Arras, Leti Arvizo, Martha Avila, Mike Baeza, Oscar Bugarini, Karina Chavez, Liz Chavez, Mary Dewitt, Janice Diamondstein, Socorro Escandon, Rosa Espinoza, Debbie Estrada, Marta Farah, Mayela Franco, Doroteo Garcia, Jose Luis Gaytan, Gabriel Guerrero, Jose EPCC, Chair Scott Hulse State Farm EPCC: ASC Mexican Consulate Wise Latina EPCC: MDP City of El Paso Marketing, Program EPCC: ASC EP Library EPCC: RG EPCC: RG Universal Radio EPCC: ASC State Farm Hernandez, Alex Jimenez, Ivonne Macias, Teresa Montenegro, Monica Payan, Mike Pineira, Cecilia Rader, Olga Ramirez, Graciano Rangel, Evangelina Razo, Danny Reyes, Mari Roberts, Luz Rodriguez, Jaime Rodriguez, Manny Salazar, Maggie Servin, Eduardo Sirois, Terri Storment, Diamantina Villagrana, Pedro EPCC: ASC EP Public Library EPCC: RG EP Public Library Ysleta Tiguas EPCC: RG EPCC: RG EPCC: RG MABA of El Paso EPCC: ASC EPCC: TM/ASC Laster Marketing Group Ft. Bliss, PR Office Las Cruces EPCC: ASC
Past Recipients 2007: Dr. James Vasquez Executive Director, Region 19 Ernesto P. Martinez Artist-Muralist, Educator Richard Castro: Franchise Owner/Operator, McDonald s Ed Garza Market Manager, Wal-Mart Thania Lozano-Drake Agency Field Executive, State Farm
Past Recipients 2009: Mr. Ken Miyaishma Mayor Las Cruces, New Mexico Carmela Morales, M.D. Chief of Staff University Medical Center Special Recognition Award: Ft. Bliss: In appreciation for their continued support and dedication to the El Paso Hispanic Community and consideration of others. Mr. John C. Padalino Special Assistant USDA Rural Development 2008: Jose Manuel de la Rosa, M.D. Founding/Regional Dean for the Paul L. Foster School of Medicine Carlos Gutierrez, M.D. FAAP Dr. Josefina Lujan Associate Professor and Regional Deal for Texas Tech University Health Science Center
Wednesday, October 6, 2010 Time Event Location 9:00 12:00 Registration Foyer 9:00 5:00 Exhibit Tables Foyer 1:00 1:30 Opening General Session Boardroom Olga C. Chávez, Chair, EPCC Director, Diversity Programs Color Guard, EPCC Police Department Jackie Gaines for the National Anthem Dr. Richard Rhodes, EPCC President Mr. Roberto Rodríguez Hernández, Mexican Consulate 1:30 2:45 Keynote Speaker: Mr. David Romo Author, Writer Boardroom The History They Never Taught Us 2:45 3:30 Open Floor; Exhibit Tables/ Book signing Boardroom 3:30 4:30 Guest Speaker: Boardroom Dr. Jesus Chuy Negrete Entertainer, Educator Songs and Images of the Mexican Revolution 4:30-5:30 Break/Exhibits/ Book signing Foyer 5:30 7:00 President s Reception and Entertainment Auditorium La Fe Dancers and Dr. Chuy Negrete
Thursday, October 7, 2010 Time Event Location 8:30 10:00 Registration Foyer 8:30 9:30 Continental Breakfast Auditorium 8:30 5:00 Exhibits Foyer 8:30 9:00 Opening Remarks: Olga Chavez, Director, Diversity Programs Boardroom Guest Speakers: Eliot Shapleigh, State Senator 9:00-10:45 Ruben Salazar Life and Legacy Roundtable Boardroom Voice of Conscience through Socially Engaged Journalism Preview of Film: Requiem 29 (The Moratorium & Ruben Salazar death) Moderator: Pedro Villagrana, Past Recipient of Ruben Salazar Award Diana Washington Valdez, El Paso Times, Past Recipient of the Ruben Salazar Award Joe Olvera, Renowned Journalist, Past Recipient of the Ruben Salazar Award Mario Montes, Community Member Cesar Castillo, Community Member Discussion to raise awareness and educate the participants as to who Ruben Salazar was and the role he played as a journalist to expose the conditions of Mexicans/Chicanos. Additionally, they will discuss how these events affected our present condition in this country and how they will continue to impact our future. 10:45 11:30 Break and Exhibits-Book signing Foyer 11:30 1:00 Luncheon Auditorium Olga C. Chavez, Chair, Hispanic Heritage Committee Color Guard EPCC Police Department Dr. Richard Rhodes, EPCC President Mr. John Cook, Mayor, El Paso Texas
SPECIAL RECOGNITION AWARD Daniel Villanueva was born in New Mexico and grew up in Calexico, California. He graduated from New Mexico State University with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in English. While attending college he worked as a journalist. Alone with a partner, he launched Bastion Capital Fund, a fund to provide financing to mid-size firms. L.A. s Hispanic community followed his rise from 1964 to 1989 through the ranks of KMEX, the most popular Spanish-language television station in the U.S. Daniel by and large has accomplished and achieved the American dream. He is also co-founder of the media giant, known today as, Univision. Football fans enjoyed his incarnation as a punter and place kicker with the Los Angeles Rams and Dallas Cowboys pro football teams from 1960-1968. Even though Daniel has reached the top, he hasn t forgotten where he came from and refuses to stop remembering. He has given back to the community with a moral obligation that never ends. He has plenty to be proud of and a lot to look forward to. Congratulations to this year s honorees!
Mentor s Luncheon 11:00 a.m. Entertainment 11:30 a.m. Lunch 12:00 p.m. Opening Remarks: Olga Chavez, Chair, Hispanic Heritage Committee Color Guard, EPCC Police Department Jackie Gaines, for the National Anthem Welcome: Dr. Ernst E. Roberts, Executive Asst. to the President 12:10 p.m. Honorees: Joe Olvera, Journalist, Past Recipient of the Ruben Salazar Award Diana Washington Valdez, Journalist, El Paso Times, Past Recipient of the Ruben Salazar Award Pedro Villagrana, Reporter, Past Recipient of the Ruben Salazar Award
October 7, 2010 continued Time Event Location 11:30 1:00 Presentation: Hispanic Heritage/Mexican Revolution Auditorium Ruben Salazar Memorial Tribute Guest Speaker: Mr. Manuel Medrano, Attorney at Law/Legal Correspondant Conquering the Tough Times Ahead 1:30 2:45 Historical Panel: Boardroom Dr. Yolanda Chavez Leyva, Chair, History Department, UTEP accompanied by UTEP Graduate Students El Paso, The Other Side of the Mexican Revolution 2:45-3:00 Break/Exhibits/book signing Foyer 3:00 4:00 Latinas Role in History Boardroom Keynote Speaker: Christine M. Sierra, PhD Professor Political Science, UNM, Albuquerque From the Margin to the Center: Latinas Move History 4:00 5:00 Mujeres in El Paso: Boardroom Estela Reyes, La Fe Media Relations and Public Information Office Raices de la Fe Alex Hernandez, Director, EPCC HR Development The Latinas Role in their Struggles for Social Justice 7:00 9:00 Performance by: Tony Melendez Auditorium Guitarist, singer, songwriter, composer
Friday, October 8, 2010 Time Event Location 8:30 10:00 Registration Foyer 8:30 9:30 Continental Breakfast Auditorium 9:00 1:00 Exhibit Tables Foyer 9:00 10:00 Seeds of Change Boardroom Author, John Pate, accompanied by special guest Rosa Guerrero 10:00 11:00 MABA Panel: Boardroom Immigration Issues: Then and Now Max Muñoz, Attorney, President of MABA Carlos Madrid, Attorney Iliana H. Holguin, Immigration Expert 11:00 11:30 Break /Exhibit Tables/Book signing Foyer 11:30 1:00 Mentor s Luncheon Auditorium Opening Remarks: Olga C. Chavez, Chair, Hispanic Heritage Committee Color Guard, EPCC Police Department Jackie Gaines for the National Anthem Welcome: Dr. Ernst E. Roberts, Executive Asst. to the President Recipients of the 2010 Hispanic Heritage Awards Special Award: Daniel Villanueva, Co-Founder, Univision Closing and Photos 1:30 3:00 Film -Requiem 29 (The Moratorium & Ruben Salazar death) Boardroom
El Paso Community College and Diversity Programs Present The 9th Annual Hispanic Hertiage Luncheon Celebration A Century of History, A Millennium of Promise Un Siglo de Historia, Un Milenio de Promesa Administrative Services Center MENTOR S LUNCHEON October 8, 2010 11:30a.m.- 1:00 p.m.
Special Thank You to: Dr. Richard Rhodes, EPCC President Information Technology Department and Dr. Jenny Giron Physical Plant Department and Mr. Richard Lobato Student Services and Ms. Linda Gonzalez Ms. Belen Robles and Dr. Carmen Olivas-Graham, Advisors Student Government Association and Ms. Arvis Jones Dr. Paula Mitchell, Dean of Health Occupations, RG Ms. Paula Meagher, Dean of Nursing, RG Also a Special Thank You to our Film Series Historians: Mr. Leon Metz, Dr. George Torok, Mr. Mike Payan, Mrs. Socorro Diamondstein Mr. Richard Baquera, and Mr. John Hamilton