Special Thank You to:Special Thank You to:Dr. Richard Rhodes, EPCC President
Information Technology Department and Dr. Jenny Giron
Physical Plant Department and Mr. Richard Lobato
Student Services and Ms. Linda Gonzalez
Ms. Belen Robles and
Dr. Carmen Olivas-Graham, Advisors
Student Government Association and
Ms. Arvis Jones
Dr. Paula Mitchell,
Dean of Health Occupations, RG
Ms. Paula Meagher,
Dean of Nursing, RG
Also a Special Thank You to our
Film Series Historians:
Mr. Leon Metz, Dr. George Torok,
Mr. Mike Payan,
Mrs. Socorro Diamondstein
Mr. Richard Baquera, and
Mr. John Hamilton
9th ANNUALHISPANIC HERITAGEHISPANIC HERITAGE
CELEBRATION
EPCC DIVERSITY PROGRAMS PRESENTS
SPIRIT OF DIVERSITY
EL PASO COMMUNITY COLLEGEADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES CENTER
9050 VISCOUNT, BLDG A
OCTOBER 6-8, 2010
THE BEST PLACE TO START
Dear Distinguished Guests and Colleagues:
What an exciting time in our history! The El Paso Community College Diversity Pro-grams/Hispanic Heritage Committee brings the celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month and the Commemoration of 100 years since the Mexican Revolution to the College Fam-ily and to our Community.
This year of planning brought various scopes of memories, emotions, energies, vitaliza-tion and pride as we indulged fi rst hand in the research, dialogue, artifacts and collabo-rations that touched the people and our city during this era. Discussions arose as to the importance of this time period, the impact it had and continues to have on individuals, our city and the entire nation. Most importantly, the refl ection of the continued “signifi -cance and pride” of our ancestry . Many of us who walk the streets of El Paso have had a direct or indirect experience of the times.
I sincerely hope this conference will enhance people’s knowledge and allow them an opportunity to fl ourish and to pursue other historical avenues. In conjunction with these eff orts and to take this one step further, the entire conference will be video-taped cap-turing all the highlights. Threshold of memories and conversation can be saved for the next generation. May this generation continue to become knowledgeable, educated, determined, and directed toward an even better tomorrow.
Respectfully,
Olga C. Chavez, M.A., LPCDirector, Diversity ProgramsChair, Hispanic Heritage Committee
Chavez, Olga EPCC, ChairAcosta, Yvonne Scott HulseArras, Leti State FarmArvizo, Martha EPCC: VVAvila, Mike EPCC: ASCBaeza, Oscar EPCC: VVBugarini, Karina Mexican ConsulateChavez, Liz Wise Latina Chavez, Mary EPCC: MDPDewitt, Janice EPCC: VVDiamondstein, Socorro City of El PasoEscandon, Rosa Marketing, ProgramEspinoza, Debbie EPCC: ASCEstrada, Marta EP LibraryFarah, Mayela EPCC: RGFranco, Doroteo EPCC: RGGarcia, Jose Luis Universal RadioGaytan, Gabriel EPCC: ASCGuerrero, Jose State Farm
Hernandez, Alex EPCC: ASCJimenez, Ivonne EP Public LibraryMacias, Teresa EPCC: VVMontenegro, Monica EPCC: RGPayan, Mike EP Public LibraryPineira, Cecilia Ysleta TiguasRader, Olga EPCC: RGRamirez, Graciano EPCC: RGRangel, Evangelina EPCC: RGRazo, Danny MABA of El PasoReyes, Mari EPCC: ASCRoberts, Luz EPCC: VVRodriguez, Jaime EPCC: TM/ASCRodriguez, Manny Laster Marketing Group Salazar, Maggie EPCC: VVServin, Eduardo EPCC: VVSirois, Terri Ft. Bliss, PR Offi ceStorment, Diamantina Las CrucesVillagrana, Pedro EPCC: ASC
Committee Members
Past Recipients
2007:
Dr. James Vasquez
Executive Director, Region 19
Ernesto P. Martinez
Artist-Muralist, Educator
Richard Castro:
Franchise Owner/Operator, McDonald’s
Ed Garza
Market Manager, Wal-Mart
Thania Lozano-Drake
Agency Field Executive, State Farm
Dear Distinguished Guests and Colleagues:
What an exciting time in our history! The El Paso Community College Diversity Pro-grams/Hispanic Heritage Committee brings the celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month and the Commemoration of 100 years since the Mexican Revolution to the College Fam-ily and to our Community.
This year of planning brought various scopes of memories, emotions, energies, vitaliza-tion and pride as we indulged fi rst hand in the research, dialogue, artifacts and collabo-rations that touched the people and our city during this era. Discussions arose as to the importance of this time period, the impact it had and continues to have on individuals, our city and the entire nation. Most importantly, the refl ection of the continued “signifi -cance and pride” of our ancestry . Many of us who walk the streets of El Paso have had a direct or indirect experience of the times.
I sincerely hope this conference will enhance people’s knowledge and allow them an opportunity to fl ourish and to pursue other historical avenues. In conjunction with these eff orts and to take this one step further, the entire conference will be video-taped cap-turing all the highlights. Threshold of memories and conversation can be saved for the next generation. May this generation continue to become knowledgeable, educated, determined, and directed toward an even better tomorrow.
Respectfully,
Olga C. Chavez, M.A., LPCDirector, Diversity ProgramsChair, Hispanic Heritage Committee
Chavez, Olga EPCC, ChairAcosta, Yvonne Scott HulseArras, Leti State FarmArvizo, Martha EPCC: VVAvila, Mike EPCC: ASCBaeza, Oscar EPCC: VVBugarini, Karina Mexican ConsulateChavez, Liz Wise Latina Chavez, Mary EPCC: MDPDewitt, Janice EPCC: VVDiamondstein, Socorro City of El PasoEscandon, Rosa Marketing, ProgramEspinoza, Debbie EPCC: ASCEstrada, Marta EP LibraryFarah, Mayela EPCC: RGFranco, Doroteo EPCC: RGGarcia, Jose Luis Universal RadioGaytan, Gabriel EPCC: ASCGuerrero, Jose State Farm
Hernandez, Alex EPCC: ASCJimenez, Ivonne EP Public LibraryMacias, Teresa EPCC: VVMontenegro, Monica EPCC: RGPayan, Mike EP Public LibraryPineira, Cecilia Ysleta TiguasRader, Olga EPCC: RGRamirez, Graciano EPCC: RGRangel, Evangelina EPCC: RGRazo, Danny MABA of El PasoReyes, Mari EPCC: ASCRoberts, Luz EPCC: VVRodriguez, Jaime EPCC: TM/ASCRodriguez, Manny Laster Marketing Group Salazar, Maggie EPCC: VVServin, Eduardo EPCC: VVSirois, Terri Ft. Bliss, PR Offi ceStorment, Diamantina Las CrucesVillagrana, Pedro EPCC: ASC
Committee Members
Past Recipients
2007:
Dr. James Vasquez
Executive Director, Region 19
Ernesto P. Martinez
Artist-Muralist, Educator
Richard Castro:
Franchise Owner/Operator, McDonald’s
Ed Garza
Market Manager, Wal-Mart
Thania Lozano-Drake
Agency Field Executive, State Farm
Past Recipients
2009:
Mr. Ken Miyaishma
Mayor
Las Cruces, New Mexico
Carmela Morales, M.D.
Chief of Staff
University Medical Center
Mr. John C. Padalino
Special Assistant
USDA Rural Development
2008:
Jose Manuel de la Rosa, M.D.
Founding/Regional Dean
for the Paul L. Foster School of Medicine
Carlos Gutierrez, M.D. FAAP
Dr. Josefi na Lujan
Associate Professor and Regional Deal for Texas Tech
University Health Science Center
Special Recognition Award:
Ft. Bliss: In appreciation for their
continued support and dedication to
the El Paso Hispanic Community
and consideration of others.
Wednesday, October 6, 2010
Time Event Location
9:00 – 12:00 Registration Foyer
9:00 – 5:00 Exhibit Tables Foyer
1:00 – 1:30 Opening General Session Boardroom
Olga C. Chávez, Chair, EPCC Director, Diversity Programs
Color Guard, EPCC Police Department
Jackie Gaines for the National Anthem
Dr. Richard Rhodes, EPCC President
Mr. Roberto Rodríguez Hernández, Mexican Consulate
1:30 – 2:45 Keynote Speaker:
Mr. David Romo–Author, Writer Boardroom
“The History They Never Taught Us”
2:45 – 3:30 Open Floor; Exhibit Tables/ Book signing Boardroom
3:30 – 4:30 Guest Speaker: Boardroom
Dr. Jesus “Chuy” Negrete–Entertainer, Educator
“Songs and Images of the Mexican Revolution”
4:30 - 5:30 Break/Exhibits/ Book signing Foyer
5:30 – 7:00 President’s Reception and Entertainment Auditorium
La Fe Dancers and Dr. “Chuy” Negrete
Past Recipients
2009:
Mr. Ken Miyaishma
Mayor
Las Cruces, New Mexico
Carmela Morales, M.D.
Chief of Staff
University Medical Center
Mr. John C. Padalino
Special Assistant
USDA Rural Development
2008:
Jose Manuel de la Rosa, M.D.
Founding/Regional Dean
for the Paul L. Foster School of Medicine
Carlos Gutierrez, M.D. FAAP
Dr. Josefi na Lujan
Associate Professor and Regional Deal for Texas Tech
University Health Science Center
Special Recognition Award:
Ft. Bliss: In appreciation for their
continued support and dedication to
the El Paso Hispanic Community
and consideration of others.
Wednesday, October 6, 2010
Time Event Location
9:00 – 12:00 Registration Foyer
9:00 – 5:00 Exhibit Tables Foyer
1:00 – 1:30 Opening General Session Boardroom
Olga C. Chávez, Chair, EPCC Director, Diversity Programs
Color Guard, EPCC Police Department
Jackie Gaines for the National Anthem
Dr. Richard Rhodes, EPCC President
Mr. Roberto Rodríguez Hernández, Mexican Consulate
1:30 – 2:45 Keynote Speaker:
Mr. David Romo–Author, Writer Boardroom
“The History They Never Taught Us”
2:45 – 3:30 Open Floor; Exhibit Tables/ Book signing Boardroom
3:30 – 4:30 Guest Speaker: Boardroom
Dr. Jesus “Chuy” Negrete–Entertainer, Educator
“Songs and Images of the Mexican Revolution”
4:30 - 5:30 Break/Exhibits/ Book signing Foyer
5:30 – 7:00 President’s Reception and Entertainment Auditorium
La Fe Dancers and Dr. “Chuy” Negrete
Thursday, October 7, 2010
Time Event Location
8:30 – 10:00 Registration Foyer
8:30 – 9:30 Continental Breakfast Auditorium
8:30 – 5:00 Exhibits Foyer
8:30 – 9:00 Opening Remarks: Olga Chavez, Director, Diversity Programs Boardroom
Guest Speakers: Eliot Shapleigh, State Senator
9:00-10:45 Ruben Salazar Life and Legacy Roundtable Boardroom
“Voice of Conscience through Socially Engaged Journalism”
Preview of Film: Requiem 29 (The Moratorium & Ruben Salazar death)
Moderator: Pedro Villagrana, Past Recipient of Ruben Salazar Award
Diana Washington Valdez, El Paso Times, Past Recipient of the Ruben Salazar Award
Joe Olvera, Renowned Journalist, Past Recipient of the Ruben Salazar Award
Mario Montes, Community Member
Cesar Castillo, Community Member
Discussion to raise awareness and educate the participants as to who
Ruben Salazar was and the role he played as a journalist to expose the
conditions of Mexicans/Chicanos. Additionally, they will discuss how these
events aff ected our present condition in this country and how they will
continue to impact our future.
10:45 – 11:30 Break and Exhibits-Book signing Foyer
11:30 – 1:00 Luncheon Auditorium
Olga C. Chavez, Chair, Hispanic Heritage Committee
Color Guard EPCC Police Department
Dr. Richard Rhodes, EPCC President
Mr. John Cook, Mayor, El Paso Texas
SPECIAL SPECIAL RECOGNITION RECOGNITION
AWARD AWARD
Daniel Villanueva was born in New Mexico and grew up
in Calexico, California. He graduated from New Mexico
State University with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in English.
While attending college he worked as a journalist. Alone
with a partner, he launched Bastion Capital Fund, a fund
to provide fi nancing to mid-size fi rms. L.A.’s Hispanic
community followed his rise from 1964 to 1989 through
the ranks of KMEX, the most popular Spanish-language
television station in the U.S.
Daniel by and large has accomplished and achieved the
American dream. He is also co-founder of the media
giant, known today as, Univision. Football fans enjoyed his incarnation as a punter and
place kicker with the Los Angeles Rams and Dallas Cowboys pro football teams from
1960-1968. Even though Daniel has reached the top, he hasn’t forgotten where he came
from and refuses to stop remembering. He has given back to the community with a moral
obligation that never ends. He has plenty to be proud of and a lot to look forward to.
Congratulations to this Congratulations to this year’s honorees!year’s honorees!
Thursday, October 7, 2010
Time Event Location
8:30 – 10:00 Registration Foyer
8:30 – 9:30 Continental Breakfast Auditorium
8:30 – 5:00 Exhibits Foyer
8:30 – 9:00 Opening Remarks: Olga Chavez, Director, Diversity Programs Boardroom
Guest Speakers: Eliot Shapleigh, State Senator
9:00-10:45 Ruben Salazar Life and Legacy Roundtable Boardroom
“Voice of Conscience through Socially Engaged Journalism”
Preview of Film: Requiem 29 (The Moratorium & Ruben Salazar death)
Moderator: Pedro Villagrana, Past Recipient of Ruben Salazar Award
Diana Washington Valdez, El Paso Times, Past Recipient of the Ruben Salazar Award
Joe Olvera, Renowned Journalist, Past Recipient of the Ruben Salazar Award
Mario Montes, Community Member
Cesar Castillo, Community Member
Discussion to raise awareness and educate the participants as to who
Ruben Salazar was and the role he played as a journalist to expose the
conditions of Mexicans/Chicanos. Additionally, they will discuss how these
events aff ected our present condition in this country and how they will
continue to impact our future.
10:45 – 11:30 Break and Exhibits-Book signing Foyer
11:30 – 1:00 Luncheon Auditorium
Olga C. Chavez, Chair, Hispanic Heritage Committee
Color Guard EPCC Police Department
Dr. Richard Rhodes, EPCC President
Mr. John Cook, Mayor, El Paso Texas
SPECIAL SPECIAL RECOGNITION RECOGNITION
AWARD AWARD
Daniel Villanueva was born in New Mexico and grew up
in Calexico, California. He graduated from New Mexico
State University with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in English.
While attending college he worked as a journalist. Alone
with a partner, he launched Bastion Capital Fund, a fund
to provide fi nancing to mid-size fi rms. L.A.’s Hispanic
community followed his rise from 1964 to 1989 through
the ranks of KMEX, the most popular Spanish-language
television station in the U.S.
Daniel by and large has accomplished and achieved the
American dream. He is also co-founder of the media
giant, known today as, Univision. Football fans enjoyed his incarnation as a punter and
place kicker with the Los Angeles Rams and Dallas Cowboys pro football teams from
1960-1968. Even though Daniel has reached the top, he hasn’t forgotten where he came
from and refuses to stop remembering. He has given back to the community with a moral
obligation that never ends. He has plenty to be proud of and a lot to look forward to.
Congratulations to this Congratulations to this year’s honorees!year’s honorees!
11:00 a.m. Entertainment
11:30 a.m. Lunch
12:00 p.m. Opening Remarks: Olga Chavez, Chair, Hispanic Heritage Committee
Color Guard, EPCC Police Department
Jackie Gaines, for the National Anthem
Welcome: Dr. Ernst E. Roberts, Executive Asst. to the President
12:10 p.m. Honorees:
Joe Olvera, Journalist,
Past Recipient of the Ruben Salazar Award
Diana Washington Valdez, Journalist,
El Paso Times, Past Recipient of the
Ruben Salazar Award
Pedro Villagrana, Reporter,
Past Recipient of the Ruben Salazar Award
Mentor’s LuncheonMentor’s Luncheon October 7, 2010 continued…
Time Event Location
11:30 – 1:00 Presentation: Hispanic Heritage/Mexican Revolution Auditorium
Ruben Salazar Memorial Tribute
Guest Speaker:
Mr. Manuel Medrano, Attorney at Law/Legal Correspondant
“Conquering the Tough Times Ahead”
1:30 – 2:45 Historical Panel: Boardroom
Dr. Yolanda Chavez Leyva, Chair,
History Department, UTEP accompanied by
UTEP Graduate Students
“El Paso, The Other Side of the Mexican Revolution”
2:45 -3:00 Break/Exhibits/book signing Foyer
3:00 – 4:00 Latinas Role in History Boardroom
Keynote Speaker: Christine M. Sierra, PhD
Professor Political Science, UNM, Albuquerque
“From the Margin to the Center: Latinas Move History”
4:00 – 5:00 Mujeres in El Paso: Boardroom
Estela Reyes, La Fe Media Relations and Public Information Offi ce
“Raices de la Fe”
Alex Hernandez, Director, EPCC HR Development
“The Latinas Role in their Struggles for Social Justice”
7:00 – 9:00 Performance by: Tony Melendez Auditorium
Guitarist, singer, songwriter, composer
11:00 a.m. Entertainment
11:30 a.m. Lunch
12:00 p.m. Opening Remarks: Olga Chavez, Chair, Hispanic Heritage Committee
Color Guard, EPCC Police Department
Jackie Gaines, for the National Anthem
Welcome: Dr. Ernst E. Roberts, Executive Asst. to the President
12:10 p.m. Honorees:
Joe Olvera, Journalist,
Past Recipient of the Ruben Salazar Award
Diana Washington Valdez, Journalist,
El Paso Times, Past Recipient of the
Ruben Salazar Award
Pedro Villagrana, Reporter,
Past Recipient of the Ruben Salazar Award
Mentor’s LuncheonMentor’s Luncheon October 7, 2010 continued…
Time Event Location
11:30 – 1:00 Presentation: Hispanic Heritage/Mexican Revolution Auditorium
Ruben Salazar Memorial Tribute
Guest Speaker:
Mr. Manuel Medrano, Attorney at Law/Legal Correspondant
“Conquering the Tough Times Ahead”
1:30 – 2:45 Historical Panel: Boardroom
Dr. Yolanda Chavez Leyva, Chair,
History Department, UTEP accompanied by
UTEP Graduate Students
“El Paso, The Other Side of the Mexican Revolution”
2:45 -3:00 Break/Exhibits/book signing Foyer
3:00 – 4:00 Latinas Role in History Boardroom
Keynote Speaker: Christine M. Sierra, PhD
Professor Political Science, UNM, Albuquerque
“From the Margin to the Center: Latinas Move History”
4:00 – 5:00 Mujeres in El Paso: Boardroom
Estela Reyes, La Fe Media Relations and Public Information Offi ce
“Raices de la Fe”
Alex Hernandez, Director, EPCC HR Development
“The Latinas Role in their Struggles for Social Justice”
7:00 – 9:00 Performance by: Tony Melendez Auditorium
Guitarist, singer, songwriter, composer
Friday, October 8, 2010
Time Event Location
8:30 – 10:00 Registration Foyer
8:30 – 9:30 Continental Breakfast Auditorium
9:00 – 1:00 Exhibit Tables Foyer
9:00 – 10:00 “Seeds of Change” Boardroom
Author, John Pate, accompanied by special guest Rosa Guerrero
10:00 – 11:00 MABA Panel: Boardroom Immigration Issues: Then and Now
Max Muñoz, Attorney, President of MABA
Carlos Madrid, Attorney
Iliana H. Holguin, Immigration Expert
11:00 – 11:30 Break /Exhibit Tables/Book signing Foyer
11:30 – 1:00 Mentor’s Luncheon Auditorium
Opening Remarks: Olga C. Chavez, Chair, Hispanic Heritage Committee
Color Guard, EPCC Police Department
Jackie Gaines for the National Anthem
Welcome: Dr. Ernst E. Roberts, Executive Asst. to the President
Recipients of the 2010 Hispanic Heritage Awards
Special Award: Daniel Villanueva, Co-Founder, Univision
Closing and Photos
1:30 – 3:00 Film -Requiem 29 (The Moratorium & Ruben Salazar death) Boardroom
El Paso Community CollegeEl Paso Community College
andand
Diversity ProgramsDiversity Programs
PresentPresent
The 9th Annual Hispanic Hertiage The 9th Annual Hispanic Hertiage Luncheon CelebrationLuncheon Celebration
“A Century of History, A Millennium of Promise”“A Century of History, A Millennium of Promise”“Un Siglo de Historia, Un Milenio de Promesa”“Un Siglo de Historia, Un Milenio de Promesa”
Administrative Services Center
MENTOR’S LUNCHEON
October 8, 2010
11:30a.m.- 1:00 p.m.
Friday, October 8, 2010
Time Event Location
8:30 – 10:00 Registration Foyer
8:30 – 9:30 Continental Breakfast Auditorium
9:00 – 1:00 Exhibit Tables Foyer
9:00 – 10:00 “Seeds of Change” Boardroom
Author, John Pate, accompanied by special guest Rosa Guerrero
10:00 – 11:00 MABA Panel: Boardroom Immigration Issues: Then and Now
Max Muñoz, Attorney, President of MABA
Carlos Madrid, Attorney
Iliana H. Holguin, Immigration Expert
11:00 – 11:30 Break /Exhibit Tables/Book signing Foyer
11:30 – 1:00 Mentor’s Luncheon Auditorium
Opening Remarks: Olga C. Chavez, Chair, Hispanic Heritage Committee
Color Guard, EPCC Police Department
Jackie Gaines for the National Anthem
Welcome: Dr. Ernst E. Roberts, Executive Asst. to the President
Recipients of the 2010 Hispanic Heritage Awards
Special Award: Daniel Villanueva, Co-Founder, Univision
Closing and Photos
1:30 – 3:00 Film -Requiem 29 (The Moratorium & Ruben Salazar death) Boardroom
El Paso Community CollegeEl Paso Community College
andand
Diversity ProgramsDiversity Programs
PresentPresent
The 9th Annual Hispanic Hertiage The 9th Annual Hispanic Hertiage Luncheon CelebrationLuncheon Celebration
“A Century of History, A Millennium of Promise”“A Century of History, A Millennium of Promise”“Un Siglo de Historia, Un Milenio de Promesa”“Un Siglo de Historia, Un Milenio de Promesa”
Administrative Services Center
MENTOR’S LUNCHEON
October 8, 2010
11:30a.m.- 1:00 p.m.
Special Thank You to:Special Thank You to:Dr. Richard Rhodes, EPCC President
Information Technology Department and Dr. Jenny Giron
Physical Plant Department and Mr. Richard Lobato
Student Services and Ms. Linda Gonzalez
Ms. Belen Robles and
Dr. Carmen Olivas-Graham, Advisors
Student Government Association and
Ms. Arvis Jones
Dr. Paula Mitchell,
Dean of Health Occupations, RG
Ms. Paula Meagher,
Dean of Nursing, RG
Also a Special Thank You to our
Film Series Historians:
Mr. Leon Metz, Dr. George Torok,
Mr. Mike Payan,
Mrs. Socorro Diamondstein
Mr. Richard Baquera, and
Mr. John Hamilton
9th ANNUALHISPANIC HERITAGEHISPANIC HERITAGE
CELEBRATION
EPCC DIVERSITY PROGRAMS PRESENTS
SPIRIT OF DIVERSITY
EL PASO COMMUNITY COLLEGEADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES CENTER
9050 VISCOUNT, BLDG A
OCTOBER 6-8, 2010
THE BEST PLACE TO START
