May 3, 2012

Celebrate Hispanic-Serving Institutions Week in September

The Hispanic Association of Colleges & Universities (HACU) is calling on all presidents and chancellors of Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs) to make plans to celebrate National Hispanic-Serving Institutions Week this fall, September 16-22, 2012.

Once again, plans are underway for several Members of Congress to recognize the contributions of HSIs in their communities. A request for a proclamation to observe HSI week nationally has been sent to President Obama.

Below are some suggestions of ways you can celebrate on your campus:

1. Raise awareness - Partner with your local newspaper or radio station to advertise National HSIs Week and the events being sponsored by your institution. This increased visibility can highlight the contributions made by HSIs on a local, national, and international scale. Mention your membership with HACU.

2. Host a campus forum - Organize a town hall meeting with students, faculty, staff and community leaders to explore issues of particular interest to the HSI community.

3. Organize a community-wide activity - Build and promote campus-community partnerships to address various issues impacting the local community.

4. Use the Web - Post acknowledgements of HSIs on your institution's Web site and, upon availability, download copies of the anticipated Congressional Resolutions and the Presidential Proclamation commemorating this event.

5. Showcase your students - Arrange for your institution's choir, band, cheerleading squad, fraternities or sororities to perform during events held to commemorate National HSIs Week. You may also highlight the week during a sporting event any day that week.

6. Celebrate National HSIs Week in your own unique way.

7. Share your institution’s plans to celebrate National HSIs Week with HACU. Submit your event to news@hacu.net and/or via HACU Social Media. Use hashtag #hsiweek 

 • http://twitter.com/HACUNews

 • www.facebook.com/HACUNews

For information or questions about National HSIs week, please contact: Laura Maristany, HACU Executive Director of Legislative Affairs, at 202-261-2090.



  

The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities, founded in 1986, represents more than 500 colleges and universities in the United States, Latin America, Spain, and school districts throughout the U.S. HACU is the only national association representing existing and emerging Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs). The Association’s headquarters are in San Antonio, Texas, with regional offices in Washington, D.C. and Sacramento, California.

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