The National Society of Hispanic MBAs (NSHMBA) and the National Black MBA Association (NBMBAA) kicked off July with a pre-conference Salsa and Soul mixer at Copa on July 2. Both Austin chapters are gearing up for the 2010 Texas LEAD, the 8th annual professional development conference on leadership, education, and diversity taking place on July 30. The associations are anticipating over 300 attendees from Central Texas. There will be plenty of opportunities to network with executives, business … [Read more...]
Austin Celebrates World Refugee Day
Austin residents are invited to join in the celebration of the United Nations World Refugee Day at the Bob Bullock State History Museum, 1800 N Congress Ave, this Saturday to learn more about the international refugee community in Austin. This year’s celebration coincides with the 30th Anniversary of the Refugee Act of 1980, landmark legislation signed by President Carter. Included in the festivities will be a special naturalization ceremony in the Spirit Theatre, where 15-20 refugees from the … [Read more...]
Big Brother & Little Brother Austinites Revisit White House
Austin attorney and Big Brother mentor Ben De Leon and his little brother for five years, Anthony Saldana, have been invited to attend an event on mentoring at the White House on Monday, June 21, 2010. This is not the first time the pair has been invited to meet with President Obama. After winning the 2009 Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) National Big Brother of the Year award, De Leon and Saldana traveled to the White House earlier this year to help promote January as National Mentoring … [Read more...]
Hispanic Chamber, Doggett, Acevedo host Celebrando awards
Over 900 of Central Texas’ most influential leaders are expected to share in the culmination of another successful year for the Greater Austin Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (GAHCC) at their 37th annual signature event, Celebrando Austin. Congressman Lloyd Doggett and Police Chief Art Acevedo will serve as honorary co-chairs of the March 6 event at the Hilton Austin Downtown Hotel. According to Andy Martinez, President and CEO of GAHCC, the event will “celebrate the success and heart that is … [Read more...]
SXSW Volunteers Trade Time for Pricey Festival Passes
Each Spring, Austin welcomes the international community of artists and industry professionals by hosting one of the biggest music, film, and interactive festivals in the world--South By Southwest (SXSW). Even with a year-round staff committed to building and delivering the conference and festival, there is simply not enough manpower to go around. With about 29,000 registrants, an event this large requires thousands of people to make it possible. In order to entice individuals to help out, SXSW … [Read more...]
Learning fair set to make historical book giveaway
When Feria Para Aprender (The Learning Fair) takes place next month, it will not only be the state’s largest Spanish language educational event, but it will set a one-day record in Texas for the most number of educational books given away. More than 18,500 books will be given away free at this year’s event, which is expanding to a larger regional venue at the Travis County Expo on Saturday, February 6. The Feria centralizes nonprofit and college resources to help Spanish speaking parents … [Read more...]
