Monthly Archives: April 2012
St. Augustine Director Receives Prestigious Award
On April 7, Carmen Rivera, director of St. Augustine College’s campus in the West Town and Little Village areas of Chicago, was honored with the Imagen Foundation’s Latina Leader Award…. Read more
El Alcalde Emanuel, y las Escuelas anuncian Nuevos Días Escolares
El alcalde Rahm Emanuel y Jean-Claude Brizard, Gerente General las Escuelas Públicas de Chicago (CPS) anunciaron que las escuelas elementales adoptarán días de 7 horas el próximo año y las… Read more
UIC Welcomes Renowned Mexican Poet and Activist
The University of Illinois at Chicago will host a public lecture by award-winning Mexican poet and activist Javier Sicilia, entitled “When Silence Comes Upon a Poet-National Emergency in Mexico.” The… Read more
Toyota and Boys and Girls Clubs of America Partner to Combat Dropout Crisis
Toyota and Boys and Girls Clubs of America (BGCA) announced a national partnership through the establishment of a college readiness initiative, which will help fund youth education and improve high… Read more
‘Girl in Progress’: Eva Mendes’ Latest Project
By: Carlos Acevedo The story of a single parent working multiple jobs to make ends meet is not uncommon. With the pressure of today’s economy, it’s not unusual to see… Read more
La Directora de St. Augustine Recive un Prestigioso Premio
El 7 de abril, Carmen Rivera, Directora del campus del Colegio St. Augustine en las áreas de West Town y La Villita en Chicago, fue honrada con el Premio Lideresa… Read more
El Banco Lakeside celebra la Semana del Dinero Inteligente
En honor de la 11ª Semana Anual del Dinero Inteligente de Chicago, designada para el 21 al 28 de abril por el Banco Federal de la Reserva de Chicago, el… Read more
UNO Welcomes New Member to Executive Board of Directors
UNO recently welcomed a new addition to the Executive Board of Directors, Richard L. Rodriguez. Rodriguez brings a wealth of experience, which will further enrich UNO during a period of… Read more
Addressing Child Abuse in Latino Community
By: Ashmar Mandou Across the United States a report of child abuse is made every ten seconds. More specifically, one in four girls will be sexually assaulted by the age… Read more
RadioShack Gears Up for Mobile Makeover
Dying to have the newest mobile gadget, but can’t justify the spend? Well, it’s time to trade in your old tech items. Throughout the month of April, RadioShack challenges America… Read more
