Rudman Institute to Screen Documentary Rosita

The Kal and Lucille Rudman Institute for Entertainment Industry Studies will screen the documentary Rosita on Thursday, October 6, 2005 at 7 p.m. at the University Crossings screen room (15 N. 34th Street).

The screening will be followed by a talk by filmmakers Barbara Attie and Janet Goldwater, both of whom are from Philadelphia.

Rosita is the true story of a nine-year old Nicaraguan girl who is raped and becomes pregnant.

The film raises issues about women's rights, the role of church and state and medical ethics.

The screening is free and open to students, faculty and staff. Space is limited and reservations are required by calling 215-895-0352.

Latino Issues at Large: Unidos en La Isla United Here

UNIDOS en LA ISLA UNITED HERE

Supporters of Independence, Statehood, the Commonwealth

All Puertorriquenos!

PROTEST the Assassination of Filiberto Ojeda
Puerto Rican Nationalist Leader

This Friday, 9/30/05, 5:00PM
at the Federal Building
6th and Market Streets

Get information about what happened,
About Puerto Rican Political Prisoners, and
About what you can do!

For more info call 215.227.7111

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Latino Heritage News

So since this is Latino Heritage Month we're going to be presenting you with facts, news, issues and events all month long, check back regularly to expand your mind, be aware, and get involved.

Test your knowledge on important Latino People!

Story of the week:

ELFEGO BACA, NEW MEXICO GUNFIGHTER LEGEND

Anyone with a Baca surname in New Mexico should research the fascinating Elfego Baca, son of Francisco Baca. Elfego was born in 1865 in Socorro, New Mexico Territory, but spent his boyhood in Topeka, Kansas. On October 1884, nineteen-year-old Elfego pinned on a mail-order badge and made a citizens' arrest of a drunken cowboy that was making the Mexican populace dance by firing at their feet.

Elfego was confronted by a small group of men and quickly dispersed them. The next morning a group of 80 cowboys crowded Baca just as he left the prisoner to the local justice of the peace. For Thirty-three hours Baca held the 80 men off. It was claimed that more than 4,000 bullets were fired into the little shed that Baca fled into for cover. The door had 367 holes in it, and a broom handle had been hit 8 times.

Baca agreed to let the deputy sheriff and Francisquito Naranjo take him under custody to Socorro, but only if Baca were allowed to keep his guns. The cowboys rode in the lead, followed by a buckboard in the rear of which Baca was seated with his guns trained on his captors. Baca was tried twice for murder, but won acquittal on both occasions.
Baca was admitted to the New Mexico Bar in 1894 and ultimately served as mayor, county clerk, school superintendent, and district attorney. He was elected sheriff of Socorro County in November 1918. He died August 27, 1945.

Sources: Encyclopedia of Western Gunfighters by Bill O'Neal, University of Oklahoma Press (c) 1979 and New Mexico Legend by Chuck Parsons, True West, Oct 1993, pg 12.

First SHPE meeting of the year

TAG YOU'RE IT!

Join SHPE at their 1st meeting of the year for Freeze tag in the quad!

meet us there at 6:3o pm

There's a hidden message that relates to the Latinos today,

Plus Prizes for Latino Heritage Month Trivia!
(good prizes to, the kind that you always asked mom for when you were little.)

So come join us its freeeee!

Northeast Latino Student Leadership Conference

"¡Nuestro Futuro Es Hoy!"

FRIDAY & SATURDAY
OCTOBER 14-15, 2005
HOLIDAY INN CITY AVENUE
4100 PRESIDENTIAL BLVD.
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19131
SPONSORED BY:
THE U.S. HISPANIC LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE

The mission of the Northeast Latino Student Leadership Conference (NLSLC) is to promote education, train a broad cross-section of present and future Latino leaders and to create a servant leadership community that values diversity, community, cultural pride, and empowerment. The NLSLC provides opportunities for advanced leadership skills development and promotes unity among Latino student leaders attending colleges and universities in the Northeast United States.

This year’s Northeast Conference is expected to attract leaders from over 40 student organizations representing at least 20 colleges and universities from states including New York, Pennsylvania, Delaware, New Jersey, Delaware, Connecticut, Massachusetts, and more.

CONFERENCE BREAKDOWN

VIERNES GIGANTE
Friday night marks the beginning of the conference. We will have a fun program called "Viernes Gigante", which consists of a series of games, activities, and challenges that will get students familiar with each other. Don’t miss out on the fun!


TALENT SHOW
Every conference, we hold a talent show which showcases the talent and diversity of our attendees. In the past, talent acts have included dancing, singing, spoken word, stepping, etc… To sign up, send an e-mail to nlslc2005@yahoo.com with your name and talent! The show will be held after dinner on Saturday night.

SATURDAY NIGHT ACTIVITIES
After dinner, we will hold our talent show (details above). After the show, salsa lessons will be offered for those who want to brush up on their moves! Finally, our dance will begin at 11pm with music played by Philly’s own DJ LaClave.

SPECIAL WORKSHOPS
Aside from our selection of workshops available on Saturday, we have also put in some optional open-forums at the end of the second workshop cycle.

WANNA GO? POST A COMMENT TO LET SHPE KNOW, AND WE' LL SEE IF WE CAN'T GET YOU SPONSORED TO GO!

(must but Drexel SHPE member to be eligble)

Puerto Rican Festival Volunteering

As you should know from reading the DUSHPE Announcements our wonderful secretary has sent out, we will be volunteering at the Puerto Rican Festival with Concilio on the 24th/25th of September. If you are interested please post a comment or send me an email (jls75) letting me know you'll be attending. Also, all volunteers must attend a volunteer's meeting Friday, Sept 23 at 5pm at Concilio (7th & Fairmount). There will be food and t-shirts and nametags will be distributed so you don't want to miss this meeting. Plus you'll get to meet the wonderful people we'll be working with.

Enjoy term break everyone

-Serpas


UPDATE: Here are some pics from the parade:

That is Deputy Director of Concilio, Jose Rivera


Ced Teresita and Friend


These are all of Concilio's volunteers and administrators that put on an amazing parade. (we were in the back somewhere)

Its time for the 18th annual Eastern Technical Career Conference (ETCC)! ETCC will be held at the Marriott Hotel in Center City this October 20th-23rd. Events include corporate tours, workshops, networking sessions, and a career fair. This is a great opportunity to grow professionally and most importantly network!! The registration deadline is October 1st. Registration fee for SHPE members is $75 and for non-SHPE members is $100 if you register before the October 1st deadline. The late registration deadline is October 8th and is an additional $25.
If you are interested in attending ETCC 2005 post on the blog
For more information on the companies attending ETCC visit the ETCC website: http://reg4.shpe.org/etcc/