March 2012
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AL Elections are Coming Up!
Interested in being apart of the Alianza E-Board next year? Well, elections will be held on April 10th at 7:00 PM in the Howard Thurman Center! For more information, click Read More.
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KEEP IN MIND:
You must be nominated for a position or nominate yourself for the position interested.
If you’re interested in running for any positions, please make sure to email alianzal@bu.edu by...
SUMMER JOB OPPORTUNITIES WITH UPWARD BOUND
Upward Bound and Upward Bound Math/Science are federally-funded programs that help low-income and potential first-generation college bound high school students from Boston and Chelsea prepare for college. Program services include an academically intensive six-week summer residential program, as well as afterschool tutoring and enrichment classes during the school year. The programs work with a...
February 2012
11 posts
ROMEO CONCERT
Romeo will be at Agganis Arena on March 7th! Will you be there!? Tickets are still on sale!
Why I'll Fail Out of College: BU Memes →
Did you miss Premio Lo Nuestro last night? Well... →
Save the Date: Film Screening Series
The Association of Graduate Students of Spanish (AEGE) will start a film screening series focused on violence in Latin America.
March 23, Voces inocentes. (México 2004) April 6, Crónicas. (Ecuador 2004) April 20 , El violín. (México 2005)
We will update you all with exact classroom locations and times soon!
Can Men & Women Ever Be Just Friends? →
In honor of fast approaching Valentine’s Day, BU Today would like to know your thoughts on this matter!
Latino Networking 101 →
Check out this article for tips on how to build up your professional network!
Lectures in Criticism: Julio Ramos
Julio Ramos University of California, Berkeley What work is: Reflections on Fordism and Postfordism in Detroit
When: February 9, 5pm Where: Photonics 906 (8 St. Mary’s Street)
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Could Marco Rubio solve Mitt Romney's Hispanic... →
Continuing our meeting topic of “Latinos in 2012” Tell us what you think!
January 2012
4 posts
Love ♥ and Consumerism $
Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, love is in the air. Yes, Valentine’s Day is around the corner. For many of you, it is a time of year in which you become grouchy. You may ask why this article is being written 2.5 weeks ahead of the actual date of St. Valentine. But have you noticed the shelves in your local CVS, Target, Walmart, and most stores? Love has been in the air for businesses...
Janelle Lynch: Los Jardines de Mexico
Janelle Lynch’s exhibition at the Photographic Resource Center at Boston University is based on her book, Los Jardines de Mexico, published by Radius Books in 2011. The exhibit is comprised of color images made with a large format camera of various gardens in Mexico City. Janelle Lynch has garnered international recognition over the last decade for her large format photographs of the urban...
WELCOME BACK!
Good luck to everyone on their spring semester!
"The American Dream" →
Take a look at an article posted by Fox News Latino which profiles several Latin-American success stories. Yet, what exactly is this “American Dream” ? What defines such success? What are some of your success stories?
November 2011
4 posts
Latin Grammy's Tonight!
Be sure to watch the live video stream of the Latin Grammy’s today at 4:30 p.m. and then again starting at 7:00 p.m. on Univision!
October 2011
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Comments on Immigration Alienate Some Hispanics →
Interesting political article on Hispanic votes in presidential elections
OCCUPY MOVEMENT - ANDRES VARGAS (CAS 2015)
Avoiding homework in college is fairly easy. We all procrastinate. We all find something better to do. Facebook is in our face 24/7. So is the girl/guy we love to text. But right now, I’ve taken a break from my paper to write about something else; something that is inspiring. A movement that I have not had much involvement in, but nonetheless a movement I believe is healthy and necessary. As you...
A Lecture by Mabel Moraña
Internship Opportunity!
Are you looking for a creative design, media or planning internship in an exciting environment? For one-of-a-kind career experience at MARCA, a bilingual Hispanic marketing group in Miami, Florida, attend the October 31 internship informational session in CAS room 203 from 4-5 p.m.
MARCA is seeking enthusiastic junior, senior and graduate students to fill their seasonal internships. Although...
PARTY PUERTO RICAN STYLE AT MIT!
BELLACRISIS The Association of Puerto Ricans at MIT presents: BELLACRISIS We’re going to party it up PUERTO RICAN STYLE. Join us on Friday October 21st from 10 PM to 1 AM in La Sala De Puerto Rico @ MIT’s Student Center (84 Mass Ave) Come and enjoy the night dancing to the best of REGGAETON, electronic, salsa, merengue and more. Think you got hispanic flavor and moves? This is your...
Your favorite bachatero, Romeo Santos, stars in an... →
Tell us your opinions!
Woman Students interested in Women's Issues and...
Alianza Latina supports the Nu Chapter of Phi Iota...
We will be there and so should you!
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Visit http://www.t-howard.org to find out more information about our exciting internship program
September 2011
7 posts
A Talk by Carlos Henríquez Consalvi
Latin Rock Fest to Benefit Children's Hospital...
Dear Boston University Latino Community,
I’m writing to you about a fundraiser that is going to take place this month to benefit Children’s Hospital Boston. We at Noir Events Boston and Clandestino are very excited to announce the Latin Rock Fest 2011. This concert will feature well known Latin Rock Bands from throughout the Massachusetts area at The Middle East Nightclub on September 30th. All...
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Chilean President Sebastian Pinera is speaking at... →
thatsso-bu:
From BU: “Will talk about Chile and also give his perspective on the international economic situation. Open to BU Students, Faculty and Staff (will need BU ID for admission).” Friday, September 23 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. SMG Auditorium (first floor) 595 Comm Ave
First General Meeting
Join Alianza Latina on Tuesday, September 20th as we host our first general meeting!
We will be meeting from 7pm-9pm in the Academy Room of the GSU. We have a lot of fun things planned for the evening!
We look forward to welcoming new students and old ones alike. The event is posted on Facebook just in case you need any additional information!
Remember, if you’re not following us on...
El Violín Hispano
Information: www.boston.cervantes.es aula.boston@cervantes.es Ph: 617.358.5989
The Impact of Negative Statistics on the Latino... →
August 2011
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Some News For Thought →
A new policy from the Obama administration has taken the topic of immigration reform in a new direction. After reading this article, do you believe that it is a step forward?
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/08/18/officials-change-deportation-policy_n_930688.html?ir=Latino%20Voices#s332934&title=DREAM_Act_Students
July 2011
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June 2011
2 posts
Latinos Taking The Media →
It is becoming more and more common to view and recognize Latino/a names in the media. The Latino population in America is growing at a rapid pace and several “icons” are making sure the ‘cultura’ continues to influence America as it has in recent times.
This article by John Consoli in Adweek is one worth taking a peek at:
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Are you a Native Spanish Speaker?
May 2011
4 posts
The Lopez Foundation
http://www.thelopezfoundation.org/
The charity’s mission is to create positive permanent change for underprivileged children and adults confronting challenges in education and health, as well as increasing community awareness about kidney disease and organ donation.
Like the page on facebook, or follow the organization on twitter!
Thank You!
Outdoor National Regional Summit
This summer, young people just like you from across the country will come together to build on what they started last year – a youth-led Outdoor Nation! During the 3-day Regional Summits, young people will connect with each other, identify top outdoor issues, brainstorm solutions and get resources to bring those ideas to life. Choose the location nearest to you so that you can help spread the...
April 2011
25 posts
Introducing Julianna Parra
….newly elected Community Service Chair for 2011-2012.
Class of 2013 Double major in Psychology & Linguistics & minor in Speech Pathology Colombiana
What AL means to Julianna:
AL means a lot to me because it was the first group/club I joined on campus & something I wanted to be active part of ever since I found out about it at MCW. I love AL because not only is it a place...