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Iowa Memorial Union,
The University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA

The Latino/a Conference, as it has become known since its' inauguration four years ago, is an opportunity to explore the changing demographics and dynamics of the Latina/o community in Iowa and the responsiveness of policy makers, business leaders and community-based organizations, to the fastest growing population in Iowa.

According to the 2000 census Iowa's Latino/a population has grown 153% in the last 10 years. However, this new population is still untapped and under-served. The conference will emphasize "culture" as a strength that can be used to improve services to the Latino/a community (ideally one of providing optimum support to both the newcomers and the established persons of Latina/o origin). It will also provide access to and networking opportunities for Latino/a leaders who live and work in the state of Iowa. Registration for the conference will allow participants to attend a combination of three events. The Latina/o Leadership Awards Brunch, the main conference and the post conference reception.

In addition to the outstanding nationally known speakers, it will include break out sessions featuring a wide range of topics and presenters, feature wonderful entertainment, opportunities to network, delicious food and beautiful art. Come join us!!!

Para obtener información en español por favor comuníquese al 319-335-4935 ( john-chaisson@uiowa.edu ) y pregunte por John-Paul Chaisson-Cardenas. Para información en Español entra aquí.

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Conference Schedule

Directions and Lodging for Conference (Free Parking available)

This event sponsored by

The University of Iowa

• School of Social Work
  
• National Resource Center on Family Centered Practice
  
• Institute for the Support of Latino Families and Communities
  
• Center for Disabilities and Development
  
• Office of Admissions
  
• UI LGBTSFA
  
• Opportunity at Iowa
  
• Museum of Art
  
• College of Education Diversity Committee

State of Iowa Commission on Latino Affairs

City of Iowa City

• Commission on Human Rights
  
• City Police Department
  

Diocese of Davenport
American Civil Liberties Union
Iowa Civil Liberties Union
Iowa City Press Citizen
www.latinoiowa.org
Coralville Convention & Visitors Bureau
America and Moore: Research and Consulting
Wells Fargo Home Mortgage
State of Iowa Department of Public Health
Uptown Arts
National Conference for Community and Justice

With planning members representing:

Iowa Department of Education, Iowa Department of Public Health, University of Northern Iowa, American Friends Service Committee, Central College, HOLA, National Council for Community & Justice (NCCJ), Proteus, Iowa Civil Rights Commission, Iowa City Commission on Human Rights, La Casa Latina, Hispanic Educational Resources, Latino Leadership Project, Hispanic Community Outreach Project, ISED_WFD, Disproportionate Minority Confinement Resource Center, Children and Families of Iowa Family Violence Center, , United Action for Youth, University of Iowa (School of Social Work, Office of Support Services, Admissions office, Office of Financial Aid, Department of Community and Behavioral Health, Colleges of Public Health and Education and the Office of Affirmation Action), Diocese of Davenport, Iowa City Police Department.

Description of Conference Activates

Youth Development Track

This concurrent event is designed to provide self-enhancing growth opportunities for high school age youth in Iowa. The event will feature special artists and workshops targeted towards youth. Persons interested in bringing a group of youth or seeking more information please contact Adele Lozano at 319-335-1255 or adele-lozano@uiowa.edu .

Immigration Resource Center

The conference will also feature a day-long Immigration Resource Center (which will provide information and answer basic questions about immigration).

The 2nd Latino Leadership Awards Brunch

Keynote: Anthony D. Romero

Workshops

over 20 workshops (many featuring bi-lingual presenters) on topics such as Economic Development, Racial Profiling, Accessing Legislators, Human and Civil Rights, Latino/a Identity Development, Culturally and Language Appropriate Assessment and Services, Immigration, Family Group Decision Making, Latinas, Reaching Latino/ Communities, Education, services to Mexican's from the Mexican government, buying a home, access to medical services, and youth development.

Afternoon Keynote: Lorraine Gutierrez, Ph.D.

Post-conference Reception

There will be a post-conference reception featuring Iowa's best Latino/a musicians and dancers as well as the dramatic prints of the noted Mexican artist José Guadalupe Posada. Various themes of late 19th and early 20th century Mexican current events and culture can be seen in the over 50 prints in "My Mexico." Posada's prints for penny newspapers and broadsides illuminate the realities of Mexican life of that time, and commemorate occasions such as political events, crimes, disasters, miracles, popular culture, and the glorification of heroes. Reflecting the values of the working classes, Posada's prints were often mean to elicit moral condemnation, while celebrating characteristics of human nature.

For more information contact John-Paul Chaisson-Cardenas at 319-335-4935 or john-chaisson@uiowa.edu.