HPN is a proud sponsor of various events on the Texas State University campus and in the San Marcos community.

HPN Scholarship The HPN membership has raised funds to establish an HPN scholarship as a way of demonstrating their role as higher education advocates. The scholarship will be awarded to students enrolled at Texas State to assist with tuition and/or room and board expenses. Applicants must be registered/enrolled at Texas State for the fall semester. All applications must be recieved by the designated deadline. For more information, check the link to the HPN Scholarship Application.

Mariachi Festival
More than 250 student participants will be on campus during the weekend for two days of instructional seminars focusing on various aspects of the mariachi musical art form. Everything from personalized instruction on the various instruments used in mariachi music and vocal technique to stage presence, arrangement and the traditions of mariachi are included in the two-day event. Participants come from high schools, middle schools and community colleges around the state. For further information and details on how to register please refer to the Texas State Multicultural Music website. On this website you will find the Application, Schedule of Events and Rules and Regulations.

Tejano Leadership Symposium October 2006 will mark the 200th anniversary of Juan N. Seguín’s birth. Seguín was the leading Tejano (Mexican Texan) military figure of the Texas Revolution and a member of one San Antonio’s most prominent families. He went on to serve in the Senate of the Republic, as mayor of San Antonio, an officer in the Mexican military, and a figure in Bexar County politics in the 1850s. In recognition of the anniversary the History Department at Texas State University will host a one-day symposium highlighting the role of Tejanos in the history of Texas from Mexican independence in 1821 to Texas annexation in 1845. The goal for the symposium is to introduce to the public a select group of Tejanos, most of whose efforts have been relegated to obscurity, who had a major impact on the development of Texas during the critical years when it passed from a Mexican frontier province to the 28th state in the Union. The symposium will make important contributions to the advancement of Texas historical studies; it will bring to light new perspectives on the founding events of modern Texas in light of recent scholarship, and contribute to expanding an understanding of our state’s multicultural roots; and it will advance the goal of expanding knowledge about the significant role of Mexican Texans in the state's history. The resulting publication will contribute to the dissemination of historical information regarding Tejanos and Texas history to a wide audience. This event is free and open to the public. Registration for the buffet luncheon, with keynote speaker Carolina Castillo Crimm will be available in summer 2006. You can access the symposium website here.

Race, Ethnicity and Place Conference
The Race, Ethnicity and Place Conference fosters dialogue on a range of issues related to the racial and ethnic transformation of places. It encourages interdisciplinary perspectives, philosophical and methodological diversity, and professional and student perspectives on such issues. The Conference is committed to providing high quality programs and remaining open to broad participation by theoreticians, practitioners, and students. The Conference makes an effort to rotate among U. S. regions, incorporating a regional focus when appropriate, while maintaining national and international perspectives on race, ethnicity and place issues. The Conference seeks partners and host institutions for future conferences. (For the "REP Principles and Guidelines" contact Professor John W. Frazier for details)

The Latino Presence at Texas State: Celebrating 100 years A committee of faculty, staff, and students is planning a Hispanic History Month Celebration for 2006, entitled "The Latino/a Presence at Texas State: Celebrating 100 Years." The committee is researching the current Latino/a presence at Texas State and looking back 100 years to1906 when the first Latinos joined the student body, according to Dr. Ron Brown's history of the university, Up the Hill, Down the Years. The celebration will begin Friday, September 15th, with an exhibit showcasing the history of Latinos on campus, accompanied by a booklet. The exhibit and booklet will highlight current faculty, staff, students, alumni, and organizations on campus. The month-long celebration will include a symposium and end Saturday, October 14th, with a finale celebration - Fiesta de Cien Años. We invite you to participate in this effort by joining the committee, helping to financially sponsor the major events, and/or sponsoring an activity related to the celebration. For more information, please contact Dr. Sandra Mayo in Multicultural and Gender Studies.

Multicultural Graduation Ceremony The Texas State office of Multicultural Student Affairs, the Coalition of Black Faculty and Staff, and the Hispanic Policy Network have come together to sponsor the Multicultural Student Graduation Celebration at the end of each long semester. Although this celebration does not replace the official Texas State graduation, it is a time for us to personally recognize the family and friends of our graduates as well as celebrate our student’s academic accomplishments. A reception follows the program in George’s on the first floor of the LBJ Student Center. For special accommodations please contact the MSA Office at least 72 hours prior to the event.

 

 

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