1992_05 The Daily Collegian May 1992

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Student Awards Banquet held a t Tornino's in
Fresno, on April 11,1992. The gala event was
Rita Magdaleno
Contributing writer
Education: A Promising Outlook for
Excellence was the theme for the 14th Annual
coordinated jy the Hispanic Business Stu¬
dents Association of CSUF. The purpose of
this annual event was to recognize Hispanic
Organizations help increase
minorities in health professions
Eduardo T. Perez - \
Staffwriter
The numer of Chicanos going into the
health sciences is moderately increasing.
The Science Career Opportunity Program
(SCOP), along with Chicano rlealth Or¬
ganization (CHO) and Charles R. Drew
Society, collaborated in bringing about the
5th Annual Scholarship and Awards Ban¬
quet on May 1,1992.
SCOP'S uniqueness stems from the
support it provides for minority students
who have been accepted into health profes¬
sional careers.
For the academic years of 1991-1992,
SCOP enrolled over 200 students in its
program. CHO was established as an in¬
centive program for Chicano and Chicana
students entering the health field. CHO
focuses on nurturing community aware¬
ness through sponsoring health-related
projects.
The Charles R. Drew Society is a pro¬
gram for encouraging young black college
students into the health field. The Society
influences support groups for ensuring the
students' academic success.
These three programs successfully
network and make the out-of-reach health
profession easily accessible to under-rep¬
resented students.  To acknowledge stu¬
dents' achievement and motivation, the 5th
Annual Scholarship and Awards Banquet
was held on May 1,1^92.
The keynote speaker, Dr. Raymond
Rodriguez, professor of genetics at UC
Davis, said that one of the reasons why
minorities tend not to establish their ca¬
reers in the health science field is that they
^ "jjet the message that science is not for
fc them."
The scholarship and awards banquet
is a symbolic message that the field o f heal t h
is suitable for any individual with an inter¬
est. Attesting to the increasing participa¬
tion of minorities in the health profession
were 24 awards receipien ts.    ^
The recipients, representing a wide
spectrum of ethnicity, are April Amey, Rose¬
mary Bernal, Phillip Castellano, Teresa
Judith Corona, Tarea Courington, Chang
Lee, Rithy Lim, Mary Lopes, Lea Lour,
Robert Madrigal, Michelle McClare, Sergio
Mazon, Larry Montano, Martha Moran,
Lisa Moreno, Pheakdey Morng, Andrea
Torres-Perez, Liliana Quintero, Manual
Ramirez, Lilia Rodriguez, Antonio Rubio,
La Mont Perry, Leslie Taylor, and Demetra
Vincent-Welker.
La Voz congratulates these students
and the success of the 5th A/rmual Awards
Banquet in continuing to support CSUF
students.
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students for their academic achievements at
the University.
The keynote speaker was Manuel A
Rosales, president of the California State
Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. In his
■peach, he urges Hispanics to become in¬
volved and participate In their local commu¬
nities. His speech addressed issues of em¬
powering the Hispanic community through
the means of involvement.
To act is critical," said Rosales. "His¬
panics are the fastest growing rnarket seg¬
ment for all consumer goods. The purchasing
power of Hispanics in the year 2000 will be
$477 billion.-     I
Manuel Rosales said the middle class of
the Hispanic community must also become
involved and educate others.
The involvement of Hispanics on com¬
mittees and hi the political arena is also cru¬
cial to establish the presence of Hispanics
within the community.
"We must also get involved and use the
voting rights and the power of the ballot to
implement change," Rosales said. "Wehave
the numbers. We have got to get people
registered to vote."
Rosales said that the two primary factors
that would determine the future of His panics
are participation and involvement.
The mistress of ceremonies was Dr. Luz
Gonzales, associate professor of the Chicano-
LarinoScudies Department She was given an
award of appreciation for her support and as¬
sisting in the success of the awards banquet.
The HBSA awardecf the following stu¬
dents: Juventina Gutierrez, Esmeralda Sali¬
nas, and Jose Marquez with scholarships. The
HBSA "Member of the Year" award went to
Aleida Magdaleno for her con tinuous dedica¬
tion to the organization.
The HBSA Alumni and Friends Associa¬
tion was formed this academic year in order'
to provide assistance for Hispanic students.
This year they awarded scholars tps to Norma
Pinedo and Jose Virrueta.
Recognition for comi ttmen t and support
was also given to the HBSA executive board:
Jose Marquez, vice president; Norma Pinedo,
administrative assistant; and Rene Castro, fi¬
nancial administrator; Rita Magdaleno, An¬
nual Awards Banquet chair.
Jesus Ceja recieved an award for his
special assistance in the swards banquet
Awards of Appreciation went to HBSA advi¬
sors Yolanda Luna and Victor Olivares.
Calendario
C.W.A^A. (Chicano Writers-Artist Association)
Meeting on May 7 630 p.m. in CLI#311
Chicano Commencement Committee
♦ Meeting every Thursday at 5.00 p.m. in Joyal Admin. #203
♦ Have you ordered your invitations yet? Pick them up at the
University Outreach Office.
t    ♦ Have you bought your cap and gown? Pick them up at the
Kennel Book Store.
Chicano Commencement Celebration
♦May 23
♦ Entertainment: Los Danzantes de Aztlan, 5:45 to 6:15 p.m.
♦ Ceremony* 6:15 to 8 p.m. ^
♦ Reception: Adrian's Restaurant, 8*15 to 10 p.m.    „.
Deadline-. Application for SECRETARY I
♦May 8 Friday v^—-—'
♦ The University of California, Santa Cruz* Early Academic
Outreach Program Academic Outreach Program (EAOP) has
j     a current opening for a Secretary I position.
♦ Starting salary 15ZD/month
» Call (209) 445-5163 or (408) 459-2011
Deadline: Minority Graduate Fellowship Applications
♦May 15
♦ Applications can be picked up at the Graduate Office in the
Thomas Administration building.
Fourth Annual Latin Jag Festival ^
♦May24
♦Featuring: Poncho Sanchez
♦ $2.00 admission for non-members
♦ Located at Ratdiff Stadium a non-alcoholic" event
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