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May 11 — Hispanic Convocation to be held at NAU

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Students gather for a group photo during the 2014 Hispanic Convocation at Northern Arizona University. While Hispanic K-12 students have been making gains in the classroom in recent years, summer has become a crucial time for students to maintain their educational achievements as they prepare for community college and university admission. AmigosNAZ file photo ©2017

FLAGSTAFF — The annual Northern Arizona University Hispanic Convocation will be held at 6 p.m. Thursday, May 11 at the Ardrey Auditorium (bldg. 37A).

The Hispanic Convocation recognizes and celebrates the achievements of our Latino, Chicano, and Hispanic students. The Hispanic Convocation is an event to celebrate their commitment to this path. Our students will be officially recognized by the University for their leadership, successes, and academic achievements.

Please join us in celebrating your accomplishments by attending the Hispanic Convocation. Also, we would like to encourage you to invite faculty, staff and friends who have made a difference in your life to attend.

 

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For more information, please contact Dulce Soto at 928-523-1529 or Dulce.Soto@nau.edu.

Hispanic Convocation Awards

The Hispanic Student Convocation Committee recognizes three outstanding Latino graduating seniors and one outstanding graduate student. This year’s deadline for nominations is April 17, 2017.
  • Cesar Chavez Award: Recognizes students with strong leadership skills, a demonstrated care and concern for fellow students, and a history of involvement on behalf of the Hispanic community.
  • Sor Juana Ines de la Cruz Award: Recognizes students with demonstrated leadership abilities, strong attachments to their cultural heritage, and demonstrated advocacy regarding women’s rights.
  • Gabriela Mistral Award: Recognized students with a strong commitment to education and to promoting multicultural understanding.
  • Outstanding Hispanic Graduate Student: Recognizes a graduate student that serves as a positive role model for their fellow undergraduate colleagues; with strong leadership skills, demonstrates care and concern for fellow students, and a history of involvement on behalf of the Hispanic community.

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