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Minority students pursuing health careers are far more motivated by a desire to serve their community than by potential financial rewards, according to new research released today by 
United Health Foundation. The research is being released in conjunction with United Health Foundation’s fourth annual Diverse Scholars Forum, which brings 76 scholarship recipients to Washington, D.C., this week to recognize and celebrate their accomplishments and inspire them to work toward strengthening the nation’s health care system. (More)
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The Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute (CHCI) is proud to announce that Lt. Col. Consuelo Castillo Kickbusch (ret.) will be awarded one of its highest honors—the Medallion of Excellence for Leadership and Community Service—in recognition of her accomplishments, leadership, and outstanding service to the Latino community, during its 35th Anniversary Awards Gala. (More) |
CHCI’s Hispanic Heritage Month Events culminate in a spectacular evening that recognizes and celebrates outstanding Latino achievement. As part of its 35th Anniversary Awards Gala, CHCI has invited all of its Highest Honors winners to attend the celebration.
View the Distinguished Honorees who have already confirmed their attendance at this year's gala.
CHCI welcomed the arrival of its 2012 summer congressional internship class on Monday, June 11, 2012. Forty undergraduate students traveled from 19 states and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico to take part in the nationally recognized and award-winning CHCI Congressional Internship Program (CIP). More...
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CHCI today announced September 10-13 as the dates for its 35th Anniversary Hispanic Heritage Month celebration in Washington, D.C. with the theme "CHCI at 35: Keeping the Founders’ Promise." CHCI hosts the nation's premier events commemorating Hispanic Heritage Month (HHM), which draw more than 3,000 Latino leaders from across the country to its Public Policy Conference, Reyes of Comedy, and Annual Awards Gala in Washington, D.C. Registration for CHCI HHM events is now available at www.chci.org.
2012 Hispanic Heritage Month Schedule of Events
CHCI today announced recent additions to the 2012-13 CHCI Advisory Council, adding dedicated national leaders committed to the organization's mission of developing the next generation of Latino leaders.
“We are very pleased to have such a distinguished and talented group of professionals join our advisory council to help guide CHCI forward,” said Esther Aguilera, CHCI President & CEO. “With the Latino population positioned to determine the future success of America, it is critical that leaders from all sectors of society join in our efforts to ensure Latino youth have opportunities to succeed through education.” See the list of new advisory council members...
The Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute (CHCI) announced today that Univision Communications I
nc., the leading media company serving Hispanic America, will serve as its exclusive media partner for the 35th Anniversary Awards Gala on Thursday, September 13, 2012 in Washington, D.C. The event, themed “CHCI at 35: Keeping the Founders’ Promise” is the largest and most prestigious in the Latino community, gathering more than 2,500 of the most powerful leaders in support of CHCI’s leadership development programs and educational services for Latino youth and young professionals. Emmy Award-winning Univision News anchor and 2006 CHCI Chair’s Award recipient Maria Elena Salinas will serve as celebrity host of the Gala, where CHCI will present its highest honors, the Medallion of Excellence Awards and its Chair’s Award, as well as pay tribute to its 35 years of successfully developing the next generation of Latino leaders. (More)
The future of our great nation lies with our Latino youth. In 2011, CHCI continued to expand nationally and our programs transformed the lives of nearly 1,700 young Latinos—the most ever recorded in one year! However, CHCI also had more than 24,000 inquiries, which is why it is imperative that we serve more of these emerging leaders.
CHCI's Hispanic Heritage Month Events remain our most important source of program funding. Sponsor opportunities exist for any size budget and demonstrate your company's commitment to developing the next generation of Latino leaders, while providing great visibility for your company and excellent networking opportunities for your guests. Click here to view the options and pledge your support today!
CHCI announced today that global food and beverage company PepsiCo and its philanthropic anchor, the PepsiCo Foundation, will serve as Host Sponsors of the 35th Anniversary Awards Gala on Thursday, September 13, 2012 in Washington, D.C.
The sponsorship is part of PepsiCo’s Hispanic corporate initiative, La Promesa de PepsiCo, which is inspired by the company’s mission of Performance with Purpose, and focused on helping build stronger Latino communities by advancing Latino leadership nationwide and working with leading national organizations to find solutions to challenges in the areas of education, health and wellness, and community. More...
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