Meet Our Summer Interns
Meet our summer interns, Ana Mier (right) and Alexandra Foster (left), from the US Latino/a/x Studies at Iowa State University.
Ana Mier
A Latina student originally from Charleston, IL. She is a senior at Iowa State University. Ana will graduate with a degree in English. In her internship she was seeking to connect with the Iowa Latinx communities.
About the internship: "Being in this setting reveals the process of systemic change; the patience it takes, the persistence it requires."
In her own words: " The internship has taught me to become more mindful of how I choose to serve my community."
Alexandra Foster
Alex is originally from Oskaloosa, Iowa. She is a senior at Iowa State University. Alex will graduate with a degree in Spanish.
About the internship: “I've learned how I can get more involved in government.”
In her own words: "The work that we've done in the office will affect my work elsewhere by providing me with the opportunity to connect with people in person. We have reached out to Latino business owners and simply listened to their journey, which isn't something I'd probably do if I hadn't had this experience."
Have you submitted your nomination for the 2019 Iowa Latino Hall of Fame?
To recognize and honor the many outstanding Latinos/as that have helped shape Iowa, and to to provide visible examples for tomorrow’s Latino leaders, the Iowa Commission of Latino Affairs established the Iowa Latino Hall of Fame in 2017 with the goal of ensuring that the efforts of Latino leaders are honorably recognized and celebrated.
Deadline: July 1, 2019
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Marshalltown
Our first meeting will be held June 27, 2019, from 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM.
If you work with the Latino community and would like to join the meeting, please contact us.
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Des Moines
July 12, 2019. 9:00 AM to 11: 00 AM
For more information or to be added to the email list, please contact us.
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Photo by Hola Iowa
Meet the new LULAC Iowa executive board. Pictured:
- Michael Reyes, immediate past state director
- Daniel Salazar, Muscatine Collegiate, Secretary
- Monica Vallejo, Cedar Rapids, Deputy State Director for Women’s Activities
- Jazmin Newton, Davenport, Deputy State Director
- Toni Robertson, Treasurer
- Tony Cedillo, Dep. State Director for Youth
- Nicholas Salazar, Muscatine, State Director
- Monica Reyes, Des Moines, Dep. State Director for Young Adults.
Mercado on Fifth-Quad Cities
Youth Mental Health Training
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Youth Mental Health First Aid teaches you how to identify, understand, and respond to signs of mental illnesses and substance use disorders. This 8-hour training gives adults who work with youth skills they need to reach out and provide initial support to adolescents (ages 12 - 18) who may be developing a mental health or substance use problem and help connect them to the appropriate care.
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Kermes-Cedar Rapids
Sunday, June 30, 2019 at 1 PM – 5 PM
Glow Run-Wapello County
Clínica Laboral Gratis
2019 Iowa Adult Education and Literacy Summer Conference
Warren Morrow Latin Music Festival
Immigrant Entrepreneur Summit-Quad Cities
7th Annual Midwest School Mental Health Conference
4th annual Summit on School Climate & Culture
The Summit on School Climate & Culture is one of the nation's premier events in helping educators improve school climate and culture through professional development, skill building and application of best practices and research. Now in its fourth year, this event features a line-up of nationally-recognized speakers and presenters, allowing educators to engage with leading experts in education and school improvement. Plan to attend this professional development event to find out more about how positive school climates and cultures are key to student, school and district improvements.
Café Tacvba in Des Moines
Café Tacvba - 30th Anniversary Tour - August 30, 2019.
¡Viva Ottumwa! Festival
U.S. Latino/a Studies Symposium
Latino Service Providers Coalition Meeting | July 12, 2019 | DES MOINES
Latino Service Providers Coalition Meeting | June 27, 2019 | MARSHALLTOWN
Commission Meeting | August 9, 2019 | Mary J Treglia Community House, Sioux City
Iowa Latino Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony | October 19, 2019 | Des Moines Art Center
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