Pa'lante 1999 University of Illinois at Chicago

Monday, March 8, 1999
1:00 - 3:00 p.m.		Pa'lante Opening Reception @ Newman Center Introductory speaker: Maritza Vega, PRSA advisor and LARES counselor Keynote speaker: Ada Lopez, President, National Conference on Puerto Rican Women
3:00 - 5:00 p.m.		Defying the Odds @ Newman Center Diverse perspectives on survival strategies, triumphs and tribulations experienced by Latinos entering and graduating from college. Moderator: Lucy Herrera, UIC-PRSA secretary Panelists: Osvaldo Del Valle, UIC graduate '98, Latin-American Studies Maraliz Collazo, UIC graduate '97, Elementary Education Betty Ruiz, UIC returning undergraduate Phil Realmo, Community College Student Andres Ibañez, Wright College Ron Diaz, Wright College
Tuesday, March 9, 1999
12:00 - 1:30 p.m.		The Hip-Hop Latin Culture A discussion on the roots of Hip-Hop culture and its evolution. Moderator: Maggie Ocasio and Omar Ortiz, UIC-PRSA members Speaker: Andres Vasquez, "Optimus Prime" Hip-Hop artist, UIC student Alejandro Cornejo, Chrew'd Marketing
1:45 - 3:30 p.m.		Salsa-eandola Ayer, Hoy, y Siempre combined panel & dance workshop A lesson on the origins of salsa, history of its evolution and contemporary forms of salsa. Instructors: Francisco R. Chajon, Latino Fest Salsa Champion & PRSA choreographer Neil Cruz, UIC-PRSA Vice-President Miguel Angel Canon - UIC Undergraduate Student
4:30 - 6:30 p.m.		La Operación @ College of Medicine West Room 423 (co-sponsored by Health Oriented Latino Association, and Hispanic Center of Excellence) A documentary presentation and discussion about the first experiments in birth control and sterilization on Puerto Rican women. Moderator: Seth Medina, President, Health Oriented Latino Association Speaker: Dr. Nilda Flores-Gonzalez, UIC Assistant Professor of Sociology
Wednesday, March 10, 1999
1:00 - 2:30 p.m.		Listen up Man! Wake up Woman (co-sponsored by Gamma Phi Omega) A discussion on domestic violence and abusive relationships in the Puerto Rican and Latino communities. Moderator: Louie Rodriguez, UIC-PRSA and Phi Alpha Psi member Panelists: Bea M. Lombré, M.Ed, Violence Prevention Specialist "How Cultural Beliefs Impact the Lives of Latin-American Women" By Yadira Tejeda, UIC graduate, Criminal Justice/Psychology Gabriela Tejeda, UIC student, Criminal Justice/Psychology Laura P. Soria, Member & former president of Gamma Phi Omega International, Inc
3:30 -5:00 p.m.		Latino Identity 101 (co-sponsored by Mexican Students of Aztlan) A panel discussion on diverse perspectives on the Latino identity as well as interracial Latino identities. Moderator: Betty Ruiz, UIC-PRSA member Panelists: Luis Duarte, Mexican growing up in Puerto Rican community Juan Mora, Professor Tanya Leon, UIC student, Mexican-Italian Arnoldo Cervantes, Mexican-Puerto Rican Jasmin Bhatty, UIC student, Mexican-Pakistan
5:00 - 6:30 p.m.		Are you Ready for the New Millenium? (co-sponsored by Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers) A discussion on the impact that the Y2K problem may have on our lives and a brief look into the Y2K-related projects in progress for 1999. Moderator: Esteban Perez, President of Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers Panelists: Thomas Kotsos, UIC Medical Center Y2K Coordinator Leonel Bueno, UIC student ADN Center Consultant Cynthia Rodriguez, Assistant Director of Academic Computing and Communications Center Dr. Archibald, Pan-American Center
Thursday, March 11, 1999
12:30 -1:45 p.m.		Chicago's Division Street: A Cultural Expression A presentation on the changing face of Division Street from the Chicago Puerto Rican riots until present time. Moderators: Neil Cruz, UIC-PRSA Vice-President Amal "Nena" Shaqildi, UIC-PRSA member Panelists: Dr. Nilda Flores-Gonzalez, "Paseo Boricua" Evelyn Delgado, "Puerto Ricans in Chicago" Jose Lopez, Director of the Puerto Rican Cultural Center
2:30- 3:30 p.m.		Latino and Greek? (co-sponsored by Alpha Psi Lambda, Gamma Phi Omega, and Sigma Lambda Beta) A panel discussion on the Latino Greek organizations and many stereotypes connected with these organizations. Moderator: Raul Medina, UIC student and President of Sigma Lambda Beta Esau Gutierrez, UIC student and member of Alpha Psi Lambda Derrick Cabrerra, Alpha Psi Lambda Alumni Annet Miranda, Alpha Psi Lambda Alumni Laura P. Soria, Member of Gamma Phi Omega International Sorority Inc.
4:00 - 5:30 p.m.		Dealing with Clemente High School A discussion on the various issues concerning this local school's history and its unforeseen future. Moderator: Osiris Flores, UIC-PRSA member Speakers: Seth Medina, UIC student, Clemente High School graduate '96 Ruben Felicano, UIC student, Clemente High School graduate '97 Jose Medina, UIC student, Clemente High School graduate '98
7:00 - 11:00 p.m.		"Lyrical Food for Poetic Souls" 'Noche de Poetas & Mojo's Pen' Open mic poetry reading with a sabor Latino and a touch of urban flava! Hosts: Lucy Herrera, UIC PRSA & ?
Friday, March 12, 1999
12:00 -1:00 p.m.		Latinos in Sports A discussion on the various issues pertaining to Latinos in the Sports World. Moderator: Omar Ortiz, UIC-PRSA member Speakers: David Declet, UIC-PRSA member "Achievements of Roberto Clemente Jr."
1:15 - 2:00 p.m.		The Young Lords A documentary presentation and discussion on the Young Lords and their roots in Chicago. Presenter: Maida Morales
4:00 - 6:30 p.m.		Wepa!!! Latino Student Dinner Youth and community outreach reports from other PRSAs, Aspirantes, and other Latinos. Keynote speaker: Marco Antonio Davis, Director of Leadership Development, National Council of La Raza (NCLR) Invited groups: PRSA-University of Illinois-Champaign PRSA-DePaul University HACER-University of Chicago UPRS-Northeastern Illinois University Aspira-Roberto Clemente High School Aspira-Antonia Pantoja High School Aspira-Lane Technical High School LASA-University of Massachussetts-Lowell Other groups TBA
7:00 - 11:00 p.m.		BØRICÛÅ JAM 1999 @ Chicago Circle Center's Illinois Room
		Special Performances of the Night include: Orquesta Angelle An 18 member band from Chicago with cultural sounds of salsa, merengue, cumbia, and a touch of Latin Jazz. Taller Cocobalé A 15 member Bomba and Plena dance group from Chicago's Antonia Pantoja Aspira High School. UIC-PRSA Pa'lante Crew UIUC-PRSA Dance Presentation AND Hip-Hop/House dance routine by one of Chicago's best dance crew
		And more music provided by AFTER DARK PRODUCTIONS
Admission to all events* is free of charge!* Food and beverages are provided at every event! All Events located at Lecture Center B-2 Rafael Cintrón Ortiz Latino Cultural Center unless otherwise noted!
* A special thanks to: L.A.R.E.S. Rafael Cintrón-Ortiz Latino Cultural Center Hispanic Center of Excellence Newman Center Student Activities Funding Committee Chancellor's Committee on the Status of Latinos Pa'lante Committee (especially Sofia Mohammad and Jesse Vazquez!) and the student organizations mentioned above for their continued support during the organization of Pa'lante, our 5th Annual week-long event.
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