LAGSES

Latino/a Association of Graduate Students in Engineering and Science

LAGSES calendar of events

***February 2008***


Martin Luther King / Cesar Chavez Scholar Series (Friday, February 22)


It is a privilege and an honor to present Dr. Charles Vela, President and CEO of the Center for the Advancement of Hispanics in Science and Engineering Education (CAHSEE) as our speaker on Friday, February 22nd, at 6pm in Chavez 205. This event is open to everyone.
Reception at 5:30 in Chavez 209. This is a talk that you will not want to miss!
Click here for a flyer with abstract.

Contact David for more info.



Diversity in Science and Engineering Mixer (Tuesday, February 19, 2008)


Undergraduate and graduate students: come network to learn more about pursuing graduate school, research opportunities, internships and connect with a possible mentor.


Free pizza and sodas!!! 5:15pm in Cesar Chavez Bldg., Room 208

-Hosted by CMDITR and LAGSES.

Click here for a flyer


Contact Kimberly for more info.



Martin Luther King / Cesar Chavez Scholar Series (Wednesday, February 6)


It is a privilege and an honor to present Dr. Tyrone Hayes, Professor from UC Berkeley as the first speaker in this series. This event is at 6pm in Chavez 205, and is open to everyone.
Reception at 5:30 in Chavez 209. This is a talk that you will not want to miss!
Click here for a flyer with abstract.

Contact David for more info.



***December 2007***


Dinner with the Dean (Friday, Dec. 7)


It's our honor to announce that Dr. Joaquin Ruiz, Dean of the College of Science has enthusiastically agreed to have dinner with LAGSES. Graduate students, undergrads, faculty, staff, non-Latinos, everyone is invited! Please take advantage of this opportunity to commune with such an influential person. Be sure to set Friday December 7th at 7pm aside for this event.


The dinner will be at Zemam's Ethiopian Restaurant. Please show up before 7!

Following dinner, we will be having a social event at nearby El Parador (Broadway and Campbell), where there is live Salsa music and dancing. Everyone is welcome - bring other students and friends!


Leadership Lunch (Tuesday, Dec. 4)


Dr. Mark Nelson (Dept. of Pathology),12:15pm in the Student Union Tubac Room

Event co-sponsored by LAGSES.  Contact Kimberly for more info.




***November 2007***



Diversity in Science and Engineering Mixer (Monday, Nov. 19)


(for undergraduate and graduate students) 

Free pizza and sodas!!! 5:15pm in BioSciences West, Room 208

(south of Gould-Simpson, north of the 6th Street garage)

Click here for a flyer



Leadership Lunch (Monday, Nov. 19)


Dr. Maria Teresa-Velez (Graduate College),12:15pm in the Student Union Copper Room

Events co-sponsored by LAGSES.  Contact Kimberly for more info.



Celebrate Hispanic Science Achievement  (Friday, Nov. 2)


The University of Arizona Hispanic Alumni Proudly Invites You to Celebrate

 Hispanic Science Achievement, Friday November 2, 2007.  Chicano Hispano Student Affairs, Cesar Chavez Building Room 211,  4:30-6:30 p.m. Presentation at 5:00


Distinguished Hispanic Science Achievement:  Dr. Eugene Cota-Robles

Distinguished Alumni Award of Excellence:   Dr. William Velez

Student Award of Excellence:  Tim Melano

Organization Award of Excellence:  Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers


Co-sponsored by: UA Hispanic Alumni, UA College of Science, Chicano/Hispano Student Affairs, Tucson Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, Hispanic Professional Action Committee


 To rsvp or more information email sramos@u.arizona.edu

Click here for a flyer



***October 2007***



Diversity social mixer (10/4/07)


CMDITR and LAGSES are hosting the first
DIVERSITY IN SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING NETWORKING MIXER!
Targeting underrepresented students in the sciences and engineering
(Women, African-American, Hispanic, and Native American)

- Build a stronger network with other underrepresented students in the sciences and engineering.
- Come and meet other undergraduates and graduate students who are underrepresented in the sciences and engineering.
- Network to learn more about pursuing graduate school, research opportunities, internships; connect with a possible mentor; meet great role models.

Click here for a flyer.
Contact Kimberly for more info.



LAGSES meeting (10/8/07)


Monday, October 8th, 5pm
Location: Chavez 211

Please attend this important meeting. We will be discussing the rest of our events this semester and the MLK/CC speaker event in February. For more information contact David.



2007 Multi-Cultural Community & Career Expo (10/11/07)


Time: 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. Place: The University of Arizona Memorial Student Union Grand Ballroom Join us for a unique opportunity to network with students, faculty, staff, alumni, and members of the participating organizations:
Tucson Hispanic Chamber of Commerce * Tucson-Arizona Black Chamber of Commerce Tucson GLBT Chamber of Commerce * UA Asian American Faculty Staff and Alumni Association * UA Black Alumni * UA American Indian Alumni * UA Greater Phoenix Hispanic Alumni * UA Multicultural Centers * Local, national and international employer recruiters.
Free Event Admission - Refreshments - Bring plenty of Business Cards, Resumes and Network - Information and Business Tables
Click here for a flyer.
Hosted by: UA Hispanic Alumni, in collaboration with UA Career Services, and the University of Arizona’s Diversity Resource Office




2007 Diversity Celebration (10/19/07)


The Public Health Student Alliance (PHSA) and the University of Arizona Mel and Enid Zuckerman College of Public Health are back to present the 2007 DIVERSITY CELEBRATION!  Last year's successful event, formerly known as the CULTURAL DIVERSITY FASHION SHOW, was one of the events put on by public health student groups to help win the Peter Likins Inclusive Excellence award for 2006-2007.  You're invited to come see the University of Arizona's students, faculty, and  staff model their chique cultural identities on the catwalk.  A diverse array of food and entertainment and giveaways add to the evening, creating an atmosphere thriving on acceptance and awareness of global cultures and population diversity.

The show will be held in the plaza under the Drachman Hall Walkway (the Walkway of Wellness) at the University of Arizona on October 19, 2007. (For those of you mapquesters out there, the address is: 1295 N. Martin Ave. Tucson, Arizona 85724). The plaza opens at 5:30 p.m. and the event begins at 6:00 p.m.  Parking on the U of A campus is available free of charge after 5:00 p.m.  Admissions are $3.00 for U of A students and children under 6 years of  age; and $5.00 for general admissions.
Click here for a flyer.



LAGSES retreat (October ?, 2007)


Members of LAGSES will be taking an overnight retreat to a nearby location, either Mt. Lemmon or the Cochise Stronghold. This will last from about noon to noon the next day. For more information contact David.





***September 2007***



LAGSES Welcome Reception (9/4/07)


We will be discussing the LAGSES agenda for this school year and also be introducing our new LAGSES advisory board. Our annual welcome reception will be held in the Tubac room in the Student Union from 7-9pm. Thanks to Dr. Maria Teresa Velez for sponsoring the catering!



Hispanic Heritage Month (9/13/07)


LAGSES will be out on the mall today at lunchtime with other student organizations celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month with live music and information booths.



Leadership Lunch (9/18/07)


LAGSES is co-sponsoring the Leadership Lunches. This month the speaker is Dr. Rene Corrales who is also a member of our advisory board. 12-1pm in the Tubac room in the Student Union. Contact Kimberly for more info.



Latino Nights! (9/22/07)


LAGSES is hosting our first social event of the semester and is inviting all other graduate and undergraduate organizations to join us.
Click here for a flyer: Latino Nights!. 8pm-2am, 21 and over. Belushe's on 6th. For VIP passes contact Tim or David.



Graduate College Diversity Welcome Reception (9/27/07)


LAGSES is co-sponsoring the Graduate College Diversity Welcome Reception which will be held from 5-7pm in the Optical Sciences building. Click here for a flyer. Contact Kimberly for more info.



Upcoming events!


MLK/CC Speaker Series: Dr. Charles Vela
Friday, Feb. 22, 2008