1/18/02 — Celebration of community and opportunity at KSU
In January 2002, the Center for Hispanic Studies at Kennesaw State University will sponsor activities aimed at promoting scholarship opportunities for Latino youth and community partnerships with the university.
On both January 22 and 24 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in Burruss Building 151 on campus, the Center for Hispanic Studies will host, "Conversations: Opportunities for Hispanic Youth in Georgia." These free workshops will feature:
Jan. 22
- The former Consul of Mexico, Teodoro Maus
- Honorary Vice Consul of Spain Ignacio Taboada
Jan. 24
- Consul of Colombia Cesar Felipe Gonzalez
- Honorary Consul of Bolivia George Handelsman
The speakers will present from 11 a.m. - 12 noon with questions from the audience to follow. Their topics will include:
- An overview of the growth of Hispanics in Northwest Georgia;
- Hispanic enrollment in public schools;
- Opportunities for first generation Americans of Hispanic descent in education, business and government;
- Working with the Hispanic community; and
- The Goizueta Foundation Scholars Fund.
On Tuesday, January 29, from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. in the KSU Student Center University Rooms A & B, the Center will host an Open House, "A Celebration of Community & Opportunity at KSU," also sponsored by the Bagwell College of Education. Prospective students, school counselors and teachers, as well as parents and community members are invited to visit the campus during this time to learn more about the school's programs and financial aid.
Applications for the Goizueta Scholars Fund, need-based tuition scholarships for Hispanic/Latino youth, will be available. For more information about attending KSU, contact Julio Espana in KSU Admissions at 770.423.6500 or visit the university's web site: www.kennesaw.edu.
LaPaz Restaurante & Cantina will provide refreshments for "A Celebration of Community & Opportunity at KSU." All events are free and open to the public.
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Kennesaw State University, a progressive comprehensive institution with a growing student population of 14,000, offers more than 50 degree programs. Out of 34 institutions, KSU is the sixth largest in the University System of Georgia.
