National Calendar of Events

There is no charge for listings.  Address items to:  Calendar Editor, Hispanic Link Weekly Report, 1420 N Street NW, Washington, D.C. 20005 (202) 234-0280, Fax:  (202) 234-4090, E-mail:  CarlosE@HispanicLink.org


MARCH


PUBLIC POLICY FORUM

Washington, D.C.   March 10

Dialogue on Diversity hosts a national public policy forum, "The Heat Comes Early: Civil Discourse in a Contentious Year."

Information: http://www.dialogueondiversity.org/files/calendar_2010.pdf 

Phone: (703) 631-0650


CABE CONFERENCE

San Jose, Calif.  March 10-13

San Jose McEnery Convention Center

The California Association for Bilingual Education holds its annual conference.

Information: http://www.bilingualeducation.org

Phone: (626) 814-4441


MEDIA SUMMIT

Albuquerque   March 10-13

The National Association of Hispanic Publications holds its media & legislative summit.

Information: http://www.nahp.org

Phone: (202) 662-7250


LAEF EDUCATION GALA

Denver  March 13

Sheraton Denver Downtown Hotel

The Latin American Education Forum holds its anniversary gala.

Information: http://www.laef.org/index.php?s=20&item=5

Phone: (303) 446-0541


GI FORUM CONFERENCE

Corpus Christi  March 18-20

The American GI Forum holds its mid-year conference.

Information: http://www.americangiforum.org

Phone: (817) 781-8731 (817) 346-9521


NHMA CONFERENCE

Washington, D.C.  March 25-28

The National Hispanic Medical Association conducts its 14th annual conference.

Information: http://www.nhmamd.org/NHMA-14th-Annual-Conference-2010-Washington-DC Health Care Transformation to Expand Prevention and Health Promotion for Hispanic Communities.

Phone: (202) 628-5895


APRIL


LULAC WOMEN'S CONFERENCE

San Juan, Puerto Rico    April 9, 10

The League of United Latin American Citizens' national women's vice president Regla González  chairs.

Contact her by email at reglag@aol.com


HACU FORUM

Washington, D.C.  April 18-20

The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities hosts its 15th annual capital forum on Hispanics in Higher Education.

Information: http://www.hacu.net/hacu/Capitol_Forum3_EN.asp

Phone: (202) 833-8361


MALDEF AWARDS

Washington, D.C.  April 20

The Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund holds its annual awards gala.

Information: http://www.maldef.org/news/calendar.cfm

Phone: (213) 629-2512 ext. 122


NHCSL SPRING FORUM

Washington, D.C.  April 22-25

The National Hispanic Caucus of State Legislators holds its spring forum.

Information: http://www.nhcsl.org/index.php

Phone: (202) 434-8070


LABOR NOTES CONFERENCE

Detroit  April 23-25

This three-day conference addresses easing the creation of unions in various industries and sectors of the workplace.

Information: www.labornotes.org/conference

Phone: (313) 842.6262


RAYS OF HOPE GALA

Washington, D.C.  April 28

The National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship holds its annual gala.

Information: www.canceradvocacy.org

Phone: (301) 650-9127


MAY


CANC CONFERENCE

Miami,  May 5-7

The Cuban American National Council holds its 15th biennial national conference.

Information: http://www.cnc.org/news/calendar.htm

Phone: (305) 642-3484 ext. 104


HEALTH CARE CONFERENCE

Washington, D.C.  May 12

Dialogue on Diversity holds its health care symposium, "If it's broke, can we fix it?"

Information: http://www.dialogueondiversity.org/files/calendar_2010.pdf

Phone: (703) 631-0650


HWVA CONFERENCE

Washington, D.C.  May 16

The Hispanic War Veterans of America holds its annual luncheon, awards, commemoration and conference.

Information: www.hwva.org


HACR SYMPOSIUM

San Francisco,  May 17,18

The Hispanic Association on Corporate Responsibility holds its 18th annual symposium.

Information: http://www.hacr.org/events/eventID.8/event_detail.asp

Phone: 202-682-4012


SMALL BUSINESS SUMMIT

Washington, D.C.  May 17-19

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce holds its annual small business summit.

Information: http://www.uschambersummit.com/sb/summit/default

Phone: (202) 778-2429 


JUNE


NCORE EDUCATION CONFERENCE

San Diego,  June 1-5

The National Conference on Race & Ethnicity conducts its 23rd annual education conference.

Information: http://ncore.ou.edu/2010/overview.html 

Student scholarship application deadline: Feb. 28

Phone: (405) 325-3694; Fax: (405) 325-7659


MAOF WOMEN'S CONFERENCE

Location TBA   May TBA

The Mexican American Opportunity Foundation holds its National Hispanic Women's Conference.

Information: http://www.maof.org/main.asp

Phone: (323) 890-9600


NALEO CONFERENCE

Denver,  June 24-26

The National Association of Latino Elected & Appointed Officials holds its annual conference.

Information: www.naleo.org/annualconference.html

Phone: (213) 747-7606


JULY


NCLR CONFERENCE

San Antonio  July 10-13

The National Council of La Raza holds its annual conference.

Information: http://www.nclr.org/section/events/conference

Phone: (202) 776-1766


LULAC CONVENTION

Albuquerque   July 12-17

The League of United Latin American Citizens holds its national convention.

Information: http://www.lulac.org/events.html

Phone: (202) 833-6130


INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY CONFERENCE

Washington, D.C.   July 12

The Entreprenurship/Information Technology stage its annual technology conference.

Information: http://www.dialogueondiversity.org/files/calendar_2010.pdf


NAHN CONFERENCE

Washington, D.C.   July 22-24

The National Association of Hispanic Nurses holds its annual conference.

Information: http://thehispanicnurses.org

Phone: (202) 387-247


UNITY & NABJ  ANNUAL CONVENTION & CAREER FAIR

San Diego   July 28-Aug. 1

Unity & National Association of Black Journalists will host its annual career job fair.

Information: http://www.unityjournalists.org/calendar/index.php

Phone: (703) 854-3585


AUGUST


NAMME CONVENTION

Tampa, Fla.  Aug. 4, 5

The National Association of Minority Media Executives holds its annual convention.

Information: http://www.namme.org/programs/conference

Phone: (703) 854-7178. Toll-free (888) 968-7658


AAJA NATIONAL CONVENTION

Los Angeles   Aug. 4-7

The AAJA will hosts its 21st annual AAJA national convention

Information: http://www.aaja.org/programs/AAJA_National_Convention/


GI FORUM NATIONAL CONFERENCE

Denver    August TBA

The American GI Forum holds its national conference.

Information: http://www.americangiforum.org

Phone: (303) 458-1700


SEPTEMBER


CHCI PUBLIC POLICY CONFERENCE

Washington, D.C.   Sept. 13,14

The Congress Hispanic Caucus will host its annual policy conference.

Phone: (202) 543-1771


CHCI COMEDY NIGHT

Washington, D.C.    Sept. 14

The Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute will host its annual Reyes of Comedy night.

Phone: (202) 543-1771


USHCC CONVENTION

Dallas  Date TBA

The United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce holds its annual convention and business expo.

Information: www.ushcc.com

Phone: (202) 842-1212


HEALTH DISPARITIES CONFERENCE                   

Washington, D.C.   Date TBA                      

The National Hispanic Caucus of State Legislators holds its annual health conference.

Information: http://www.nhcsl.org/index.php      

Phone: (202) 434-8070


PUBLIC POLICY CONFERENCE

Washington, D.C.   Sept.14,15

The Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute holds its public policy conference.

Information: htpp://www.chci.org

Phone: (202) 543-1771


HACU CONFERENCE

San Diego   Sept. 18-20

The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities hosts its

22nd annual conference, "Championing Hispanic Higher Education."

Information: http://www.hacu.net

Phone: (210) 692-3805


ENTREPRENEURSHIP CONFERENCE - THE ISLAND ECONOMY

Carolina (San Juan), Puerto Rico   Sept. 30

Dialogue on Diversity hosts its entrepreneurship conference.

Information: http://www.dialogueondiversity.org/files/calendar_2010.pdf


OCTOBER


NSHMBA CONFERENCE & CAREER EXPO

Chicago    Oct. 21-23

National Society of Hispanic MBAs holds its annual conference.

Information: http://www,nshmba.org/conference_sites.asp  

Phone: (214) 596-9338, toll free: (877) 467-4622


SHPE CONFERENCE

Cincinnati    Oct. 27-31

The Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers holds its annual conference.

Information: http://oneshpe.shpe.org/wps/portal/national

Phone: (817) 914-0861
















NOVEMBER


HWVA CONFERENCE

Washington, D.C.   Date: TBA

The Hispanic War Veterans of America holds its annual special recognition commemoration and conference.

Information: www.hwva.org

Phone: (202) 439-8028


NHCSL NATIONAL SUMMIT

Washington, D.C.   Date:TBA

National Hispanic Caucus of State Legislators holds its annual summit.

Information: http://www.nhcsl.org/index.php

Phone: (202) 434-8070


MARCH


USHCC LEGISLATIVE CONFERENCE

Washington, D.C.    March 9-11

The United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce hosts its legislative conference.

Phone: (202) 872-1500 


SAN DIEGO LATINO FILM FESTIVAL

San Diego    March 11-21

The San Diego Arts Program stages its 16th annual Latino Film Festival.

Information: http://www.wacohispanicchamber.com/events.htm


NSHP JOB FAIR

Chicago     March 18

The National Society for Hispanic Professionals holds a job fair.

Information: http://www.nshp.org/jobfair


TEJANO MUSIC AWARDS AND FAN FAIR

San Antonio   March 19-21

The Texas Talent Musicians Association conducts its 29th annual Tejano Music Awards.

Phone: (210) 222-8862

























APRIL


LATINA STYLE BUSINESS SERIES

Anaheim, Calif.  April 8

Latina Style magazine stages its annual business series.

Phone: (703) 312-0904


NSHP JOB FAIR

New York City   April 16

National Society for Hispanic Professionals holds a job fair.

Information: http://www.nshp.org/jobfair


LATINO ISSUES CONVENTION AND EXPO

Newark, N.J.  April 12,13

The Latino Institute, Inc. holds its annual Latino issues convention and business expo.

Phone: (973) 481-2522


FILM FESTIVAL

Chicago    April 16-29

The International Latino Cultural Center of Chicago hosts a film festival.

Information: http://www.latinoculturalcenter.org/index2.htm

Phone: (312) 431-1330


NHCSL  ENERGY  MEETING

Washington, D.C.  April TBA

National Hispanic Caucus of State Legislators holds its energy meeting.

Phone: (202) 434-8070














MAY


NAHFE NATIONAL CONVENTION

Washington, D.C.    May TBA

The National Association of Hispanic Federal Executives holds its convention.

Phone: 202-315-3942


FIESTA DE GOLF

Santa Fe, N.M.    May 3

The Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute stages its annual Fiesta de Golf.

Information: (202) 543-1771


NSHP JOB FAIR

Washington, D.C.   May 13

Andrews Air Force Base

National Society for Hispanic Professionals holds a job fair.

Information: http://www.nshp.org/jobfair


LATINA STYLE BUSINESS SERIES

San Francisco    May 13

Latina Style hosts its business series

Phone: (703) 312-0904


PARA-EDUCATION/PARENT CONFERENCE

Riverside, Calif.   May 14

The California Association for Bilingual Education holds an educator/parent conference.

Phone: (616) 814-4441






JUNE


NSHP JOB FAIR

Denver   June TBA

National Society for Hispanic Professionals holds a job fair.

Information: http://www.nshp.org/jobfair


MALDEF  CHICAGO  AWARDS

Chicago   June 17

The Mexican American Legal Defense & Educational Fund hosts its regional dinner.

Phone (213) 629-2512 Ext.122


HUMAN CAPITOL CONFERENCE

State:TBA    June TBA

The New America Alliance conducts its human capitol conference.

Information: http://www.naaonline.org

Phone: (214) 466-6410






JULY


TWO-WAY BILINGUAL IMMERSION

Monterey, Calif.    July TBA

The California Association for Bilingual Education holds its summer immersion conference.

Information: www.bilingualeducation.org

Phone: (626) 814-4441


LATINA STYLE BUSINESS SERIES

New York City   July 22

Latina Style magazine stages its annual business series.

Information: http://bs.latinastyle.com/b-events2008.html

Phone: 1-800-651-8083























AUGUST


CCBA JOB FAIR

Chicago    Aug. 9

Cook County Bar Association conducts its 27th annual minority law student job fair.

Information: http://www.ccbaminorityjobfair.com/students

Email: ccbajobfair@gmail.com


EXPO COMIDA LATINA

New York City    Aug. 14-16

Diversified Business Communications conducts its annual Comida Latina Expo.

Information: http://www.expo-comidalatinacom/portal/index.asp

Phone: (207) 842-5500






SEPTEMBER


MALDEF TEXAS AWARDS

San Antonio    Sept. 17

The Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund hosts its regional dinner.

Information: http://www.maldef.org/news/calendar.cfm

Phone: (213) 629-2512 Ext.122


NSHP JOB FAIR

Washington, D.C.   Sept. 23

National Society for Hispanic Professionals holds a job fair.

Information: http://www.nshp.org/jobfair


USHCC CONFERENCE AND BUSINESS EXPO

Dallas    Sept. 29-Oct. 2

The United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce hosts its 30th annual conference and business expo.

Information: http://www.ushcc.com/#

Phone: 1-800-USHCC86 or (202) 842-1212



























OCTOBER


EXPO COMIDA LATINA

Los Angeles,  October TBA

Diversified Business Communication conducts its annual Comida Latina Expo.

Information: http://www.expo-comida-latina.com/portal/index.asp

Phone: (207) 842-5500


LATINO ECONOMIC FORUM

New York City   October TBA

The New America Alliance conducts its human capitol conference.

Information: http://www.naaonline.org

Phone: (214) 466-6410

Email: Program Director ncardenas@naaonline.com


LATINA STYLE BUSINESS SERIES

Miami, Fla.   Oct. 14

Latina Style magazine hosts its annual business series.

Information: http://bs.latinastyle.com/b-events2008html

Phone: 214-466-6411


CONVENTION  AND  BUSINESS  EXPO

El Paso, Texas    Oct. 14-16

Texas Association of Mexican-American Chambers of Commerce stages its 33rd annual convention and business expo.

Information: http://www.tamacc.org/cal.php

Phone: (512) 444-5727


NOVEMBER


MALDEF  LOS ANGELES  AWARDS

Los Angeles   Nov. 4

The Mexican American Legal Defense & Educational Fund hosts its regional dinner.

Information: http://www.maldef.org/news/calendar.cfm

Phone: (213) 629-2512 Ext.122


NHLI  AWARDS

Miami, Fla.   Nov. 4-5

The National Hispanic Leadership Institute hosts its annual Mujer Awards gala.

Information: http://www.nhli.org/calendar.htm  

Phone: (703) 527-6007


NSHP JOB FAIR

Los Angeles   Nov. 18

National Society for Hispanic Professionals holds a job fair.

Information: http://www.nshp.org/jobfair


DECEMBER


HOLIDAY FAIR

Washington, D.C.   Dec. 11

Dialogue on Diversity holds a holiday fair and children's gift collection.

Information: http://www.dialougeondiversity.org/files/calender-2008.pdf

Phone: (703) 631-0650

Email: Victoria@nhli.org program director


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