National Calendar of Events
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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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