Special Thank You to:
Dr. Richard Rhodes, EPCC President
Information Technology Department and Dr. Jenny Giron
Physical Plant Department and Mr. Richard Lobato
Student Services and Ms. Linda Gonzalez
Ms. Belen Robles and
EPCC DIVERSITY PROGRAMS PRESENTS
SPIRIT OF DIVERSITY
9 ANNUAL
th
HISPANIC HERITAGE
CELEBRATION
Dr. Carmen Olivas-Graham, Advisors
Student Government Association and
Ms. Arvis Jones
Dr. Paula Mitchell,
Dean of Health Occupations, RG
Ms. Paula Meagher,
Dean of Nursing, RG
Also a Special Thank You to our
Film Series Historians:
Mr. Leon Metz, Dr. George Torok,
Mr. Mike Payan,
Mrs. Socorro Diamondstein
EL PASO COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Mr. Richard Baquera, and
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES CENTER
Mr. John Hamilton
9050 VISCOUNT, BLDG A
OCTOBER 6-8, 2010
THE BEST PLACE TO START
Past Recipients
2007:
Dear Distinguished Guests and Colleagues:
What an exciting time in our history! The El Paso Community College Diversity Programs/Hispanic Heritage Committee brings the celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month
and the Commemoration of 100 years since the Mexican Revolution to the College Family and to our Community.
This year of planning brought various scopes of memories, emotions, energies, vitalization and pride as we indulged first hand in the research, dialogue, artifacts and collaborations that touched the people and our city during this era. Discussions arose as to the
importance of this time period, the impact it had and continues to have on individuals,
our city and the entire nation. Most importantly, the reflection of the continued “significance and pride” of our ancestry . Many of us who walk the streets of El Paso have had a
direct or indirect experience of the times.
I sincerely hope this conference will enhance people’s knowledge and allow them an
opportunity to flourish and to pursue other historical avenues. In conjunction with these
efforts and to take this one step further, the entire conference will be video-taped capturing all the highlights. Threshold of memories and conversation can be saved for the
next generation. May this generation continue to become knowledgeable, educated,
determined, and directed toward an even better tomorrow.
Dr. James Vasquez
Executive Director, Region 19
Ernesto P. Martinez
Artist-Muralist, Educator
Richard Castro:
Respectfully,
Olga C. Chavez, M.A., LPC
Director, Diversity Programs
Chair, Hispanic Heritage Committee
Franchise Owner/Operator, McDonald’s
Ed Garza
Committee Members
Chavez, Olga
Acosta, Yvonne
Arras, Leti
Arvizo, Martha
Avila, Mike
Baeza, Oscar
Bugarini, Karina
Chavez, Liz
Chavez, Mary
Dewitt, Janice
Diamondstein, Socorro
Escandon, Rosa
Espinoza, Debbie
Estrada, Marta
Farah, Mayela
Franco, Doroteo
Garcia, Jose Luis
Gaytan, Gabriel
Guerrero, Jose
EPCC, Chair
Scott Hulse
State Farm
EPCC: VV
EPCC: ASC
EPCC: VV
Mexican Consulate
Wise Latina
EPCC: MDP
EPCC: VV
City of El Paso
Marketing, Program
EPCC: ASC
EP Library
EPCC: RG
EPCC: RG
Universal Radio
EPCC: ASC
State Farm
Hernandez, Alex
Jimenez, Ivonne
Macias, Teresa
Montenegro, Monica
Payan, Mike
Pineira, Cecilia
Rader, Olga
Ramirez, Graciano
Rangel, Evangelina
Razo, Danny
Reyes, Mari
Roberts, Luz
Rodriguez, Jaime
Rodriguez, Manny
Salazar, Maggie
Servin, Eduardo
Sirois, Terri
Storment, Diamantina
Villagrana, Pedro
EPCC: ASC
EP Public Library
EPCC: VV
EPCC: RG
EP Public Library
Ysleta Tiguas
EPCC: RG
EPCC: RG
EPCC: RG
MABA of El Paso
EPCC: ASC
EPCC: VV
EPCC: TM/ASC
Laster Marketing Group
EPCC: VV
EPCC: VV
Ft. Bliss, PR Office
Las Cruces
EPCC: ASC
Market Manager, Wal-Mart
Thania Lozano-Drake
Agency Field Executive, State Farm
Past Recipients
2007:
Dear Distinguished Guests and Colleagues:
What an exciting time in our history! The El Paso Community College Diversity Programs/Hispanic Heritage Committee brings the celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month
and the Commemoration of 100 years since the Mexican Revolution to the College Family and to our Community.
This year of planning brought various scopes of memories, emotions, energies, vitalization and pride as we indulged first hand in the research, dialogue, artifacts and collaborations that touched the people and our city during this era. Discussions arose as to the
importance of this time period, the impact it had and continues to have on individuals,
our city and the entire nation. Most importantly, the reflection of the continued “significance and pride” of our ancestry . Many of us who walk the streets of El Paso have had a
direct or indirect experience of the times.
I sincerely hope this conference will enhance people’s knowledge and allow them an
opportunity to flourish and to pursue other historical avenues. In conjunction with these
efforts and to take this one step further, the entire conference will be video-taped capturing all the highlights. Threshold of memories and conversation can be saved for the
next generation. May this generation continue to become knowledgeable, educated,
determined, and directed toward an even better tomorrow.
Dr. James Vasquez
Executive Director, Region 19
Ernesto P. Martinez
Artist-Muralist, Educator
Richard Castro:
Respectfully,
Olga C. Chavez, M.A., LPC
Director, Diversity Programs
Chair, Hispanic Heritage Committee
Franchise Owner/Operator, McDonald’s
Ed Garza
Committee Members
Chavez, Olga
Acosta, Yvonne
Arras, Leti
Arvizo, Martha
Avila, Mike
Baeza, Oscar
Bugarini, Karina
Chavez, Liz
Chavez, Mary
Dewitt, Janice
Diamondstein, Socorro
Escandon, Rosa
Espinoza, Debbie
Estrada, Marta
Farah, Mayela
Franco, Doroteo
Garcia, Jose Luis
Gaytan, Gabriel
Guerrero, Jose
EPCC, Chair
Scott Hulse
State Farm
EPCC: VV
EPCC: ASC
EPCC: VV
Mexican Consulate
Wise Latina
EPCC: MDP
EPCC: VV
City of El Paso
Marketing, Program
EPCC: ASC
EP Library
EPCC: RG
EPCC: RG
Universal Radio
EPCC: ASC
State Farm
Hernandez, Alex
Jimenez, Ivonne
Macias, Teresa
Montenegro, Monica
Payan, Mike
Pineira, Cecilia
Rader, Olga
Ramirez, Graciano
Rangel, Evangelina
Razo, Danny
Reyes, Mari
Roberts, Luz
Rodriguez, Jaime
Rodriguez, Manny
Salazar, Maggie
Servin, Eduardo
Sirois, Terri
Storment, Diamantina
Villagrana, Pedro
EPCC: ASC
EP Public Library
EPCC: VV
EPCC: RG
EP Public Library
Ysleta Tiguas
EPCC: RG
EPCC: RG
EPCC: RG
MABA of El Paso
EPCC: ASC
EPCC: VV
EPCC: TM/ASC
Laster Marketing Group
EPCC: VV
EPCC: VV
Ft. Bliss, PR Office
Las Cruces
EPCC: ASC
Market Manager, Wal-Mart
Thania Lozano-Drake
Agency Field Executive, State Farm
Past Recipients
Wednesday, October 6, 2010
2009:
Time
Event
Location
Registration
Foyer
9:00 – 5:00
Exhibit Tables
Foyer
1:00 – 1:30
Opening General Session
Boardroom
9:00 – 12:00
Mr. Ken Miyaishma
Mayor
Special Recognition Award:
Las Cruces, New Mexico
Ft. Bliss: In appreciation for their
Olga C. Chávez, Chair, EPCC Director, Diversity Programs
continued support and dedication to
Carmela Morales, M.D.
Color Guard, EPCC Police Department
the El Paso Hispanic Community
Chief of Staff
Jackie Gaines for the National Anthem
and consideration of others.
University Medical Center
Dr. Richard Rhodes, EPCC President
Mr. Roberto Rodríguez Hernández, Mexican Consulate
Mr. John C. Padalino
1:30 – 2:45
Special Assistant
Keynote Speaker:
Mr. David Romo–Author, Writer
USDA Rural Development
Boardroom
“The History They Never Taught Us”
2008:
2:45 – 3:30
Open Floor; Exhibit Tables/ Book signing
Boardroom
3:30 – 4:30
Guest Speaker:
Boardroom
Jose Manuel de la Rosa, M.D.
Dr. Jesus “Chuy” Negrete–Entertainer, Educator
Founding/Regional Dean
“Songs and Images of the Mexican Revolution”
for the Paul L. Foster School of Medicine
Carlos Gutierrez, M.D. FAAP
4:30 - 5:30
Break/Exhibits/ Book signing
Foyer
5:30 – 7:00
President’s Reception and Entertainment
Auditorium
La Fe Dancers and Dr. “Chuy” Negrete
Dr. Josefina Lujan
Associate Professor and Regional Deal for Texas Tech
University Health Science Center Past Recipients
Wednesday, October 6, 2010
2009:
Time
Event
Location
Registration
Foyer
9:00 – 5:00
Exhibit Tables
Foyer
1:00 – 1:30
Opening General Session
Boardroom
9:00 – 12:00
Mr. Ken Miyaishma
Mayor
Special Recognition Award:
Las Cruces, New Mexico
Ft. Bliss: In appreciation for their
Olga C. Chávez, Chair, EPCC Director, Diversity Programs
continued support and dedication to
Carmela Morales, M.D.
Color Guard, EPCC Police Department
the El Paso Hispanic Community
Chief of Staff
Jackie Gaines for the National Anthem
and consideration of others.
University Medical Center
Dr. Richard Rhodes, EPCC President
Mr. Roberto Rodríguez Hernández, Mexican Consulate
Mr. John C. Padalino
1:30 – 2:45
Special Assistant
Keynote Speaker:
Mr. David Romo–Author, Writer
USDA Rural Development
Boardroom
“The History They Never Taught Us”
2008:
2:45 – 3:30
Open Floor; Exhibit Tables/ Book signing
Boardroom
3:30 – 4:30
Guest Speaker:
Boardroom
Jose Manuel de la Rosa, M.D.
Dr. Jesus “Chuy” Negrete–Entertainer, Educator
Founding/Regional Dean
“Songs and Images of the Mexican Revolution”
for the Paul L. Foster School of Medicine
Carlos Gutierrez, M.D. FAAP
4:30 - 5:30
Break/Exhibits/ Book signing
Foyer
5:30 – 7:00
President’s Reception and Entertainment
Auditorium
La Fe Dancers and Dr. “Chuy” Negrete
Dr. Josefina Lujan
Associate Professor and Regional Deal for Texas Tech
University Health Science Center Thursday, October 7, 2010
Time
Event
Location
Registration
Foyer
8:30 – 9:30
Continental Breakfast
Auditorium
8:30 – 5:00
Exhibits
Foyer
8:30 – 9:00
Opening Remarks: Olga Chavez, Director, Diversity Programs
Boardroom
8:30 – 10:00
SPECIAL
RECOGNITION
AWARD
Daniel Villanueva was born in New Mexico and grew up
in Calexico, California. He graduated from New Mexico
Guest Speakers: Eliot Shapleigh, State Senator
State University with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in English.
9:00-10:45
Ruben Salazar Life and Legacy Roundtable
Boardroom
While attending college he worked as a journalist. Alone
“Voice of Conscience through Socially Engaged Journalism”
with a partner, he launched Bastion Capital Fund, a fund
Preview of Film: Requiem 29 (The Moratorium & Ruben Salazar death)
to provide financing to mid-size firms. L.A.’s Hispanic
Moderator: Pedro Villagrana, Past Recipient of Ruben Salazar Award
community followed his rise from 1964 to 1989 through
Diana Washington Valdez, El Paso Times, Past Recipient of the Ruben Salazar Award
the ranks of KMEX, the most popular Spanish-language
television station in the U.S.
Joe Olvera, Renowned Journalist, Past Recipient of the Ruben Salazar Award
Daniel by and large has accomplished and achieved the
Mario Montes, Community Member
American dream. He is also co-founder of the media
Cesar Castillo, Community Member
giant, known today as, Univision. Football fans enjoyed his incarnation as a punter and
Discussion to raise awareness and educate the participants as to who
place kicker with the Los Angeles Rams and Dallas Cowboys pro football teams from
Ruben Salazar was and the role he played as a journalist to expose the
1960-1968. Even though Daniel has reached the top, he hasn’t forgotten where he came
conditions of Mexicans/Chicanos. Additionally, they will discuss how these
from and refuses to stop remembering. He has given back to the community with a moral
events affected our present condition in this country and how they will
obligation that never ends. He has plenty to be proud of and a lot to look forward to.
continue to impact our future.
10:45 – 11:30
11:30 – 1:00
Break and Exhibits-Book signing
Foyer
Luncheon
Auditorium
Olga C. Chavez, Chair, Hispanic Heritage Committee
Color Guard EPCC Police Department
Dr. Richard Rhodes, EPCC President
Mr. John Cook, Mayor, El Paso Texas
Congratulations to this
year’s honorees!
Thursday, October 7, 2010
Time
Event
Location
Registration
Foyer
8:30 – 9:30
Continental Breakfast
Auditorium
8:30 – 5:00
Exhibits
Foyer
8:30 – 9:00
Opening Remarks: Olga Chavez, Director, Diversity Programs
Boardroom
8:30 – 10:00
SPECIAL
RECOGNITION
AWARD
Daniel Villanueva was born in New Mexico and grew up
in Calexico, California. He graduated from New Mexico
Guest Speakers: Eliot Shapleigh, State Senator
State University with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in English.
9:00-10:45
Ruben Salazar Life and Legacy Roundtable
Boardroom
While attending college he worked as a journalist. Alone
“Voice of Conscience through Socially Engaged Journalism”
with a partner, he launched Bastion Capital Fund, a fund
Preview of Film: Requiem 29 (The Moratorium & Ruben Salazar death)
to provide financing to mid-size firms. L.A.’s Hispanic
Moderator: Pedro Villagrana, Past Recipient of Ruben Salazar Award
community followed his rise from 1964 to 1989 through
Diana Washington Valdez, El Paso Times, Past Recipient of the Ruben Salazar Award
the ranks of KMEX, the most popular Spanish-language
television station in the U.S.
Joe Olvera, Renowned Journalist, Past Recipient of the Ruben Salazar Award
Daniel by and large has accomplished and achieved the
Mario Montes, Community Member
American dream. He is also co-founder of the media
Cesar Castillo, Community Member
giant, known today as, Univision. Football fans enjoyed his incarnation as a punter and
Discussion to raise awareness and educate the participants as to who
place kicker with the Los Angeles Rams and Dallas Cowboys pro football teams from
Ruben Salazar was and the role he played as a journalist to expose the
1960-1968. Even though Daniel has reached the top, he hasn’t forgotten where he came
conditions of Mexicans/Chicanos. Additionally, they will discuss how these
from and refuses to stop remembering. He has given back to the community with a moral
events affected our present condition in this country and how they will
obligation that never ends. He has plenty to be proud of and a lot to look forward to.
continue to impact our future.
10:45 – 11:30
11:30 – 1:00
Break and Exhibits-Book signing
Foyer
Luncheon
Auditorium
Olga C. Chavez, Chair, Hispanic Heritage Committee
Color Guard EPCC Police Department
Dr. Richard Rhodes, EPCC President
Mr. John Cook, Mayor, El Paso Texas
Congratulations to this
year’s honorees!
Mentor’s Luncheon
October 7, 2010 continued…
Time
Event
Location
Presentation: Hispanic Heritage/Mexican Revolution
Auditorium
11:00 a.m.
Entertainment
11:30 a.m.
Lunch
12:00 p.m.
Opening Remarks: Olga Chavez, Chair, Hispanic Heritage Committee
Ruben Salazar Memorial Tribute
Color Guard, EPCC Police Department
Guest Speaker:
Jackie Gaines, for the National Anthem
Mr. Manuel Medrano, Attorney at Law/Legal Correspondant
Welcome: Dr. Ernst E. Roberts, Executive Asst. to the President
“Conquering the Tough Times Ahead”
12:10 p.m.
11:30 – 1:00
Honorees:
1:30 – 2:45
Historical Panel:
Boardroom
Dr. Yolanda Chavez Leyva, Chair,
Joe Olvera, Journalist,
History Department, UTEP accompanied by
Past Recipient of the Ruben Salazar Award
UTEP Graduate Students
“El Paso, The Other Side of the Mexican Revolution”
2:45 -3:00
Break/Exhibits/book signing
Foyer
Latinas Role in History
Boardroom
Diana Washington Valdez, Journalist,
El Paso Times, Past Recipient of the
3:00 – 4:00
Keynote Speaker: Christine M. Sierra, PhD
Ruben Salazar Award
Professor Political Science, UNM, Albuquerque
“From the Margin to the Center: Latinas Move History”
Pedro Villagrana, Reporter,
4:00 – 5:00
Mujeres in El Paso:
Boardroom
Estela Reyes, La Fe Media Relations and Public Information Office
Past Recipient of the Ruben Salazar Award
“Raices de la Fe”
Alex Hernandez, Director, EPCC HR Development
“The Latinas Role in their Struggles for Social Justice”
7:00 – 9:00
Performance by: Tony Melendez
Guitarist, singer, songwriter, composer
Auditorium
Mentor’s Luncheon
October 7, 2010 continued…
Time
Event
Location
Presentation: Hispanic Heritage/Mexican Revolution
Auditorium
11:00 a.m.
Entertainment
11:30 a.m.
Lunch
12:00 p.m.
Opening Remarks: Olga Chavez, Chair, Hispanic Heritage Committee
Ruben Salazar Memorial Tribute
Color Guard, EPCC Police Department
Guest Speaker:
Jackie Gaines, for the National Anthem
Mr. Manuel Medrano, Attorney at Law/Legal Correspondant
Welcome: Dr. Ernst E. Roberts, Executive Asst. to the President
“Conquering the Tough Times Ahead”
12:10 p.m.
11:30 – 1:00
Honorees:
1:30 – 2:45
Historical Panel:
Boardroom
Dr. Yolanda Chavez Leyva, Chair,
Joe Olvera, Journalist,
History Department, UTEP accompanied by
Past Recipient of the Ruben Salazar Award
UTEP Graduate Students
“El Paso, The Other Side of the Mexican Revolution”
2:45 -3:00
Break/Exhibits/book signing
Foyer
Latinas Role in History
Boardroom
Diana Washington Valdez, Journalist,
El Paso Times, Past Recipient of the
3:00 – 4:00
Keynote Speaker: Christine M. Sierra, PhD
Ruben Salazar Award
Professor Political Science, UNM, Albuquerque
“From the Margin to the Center: Latinas Move History”
Pedro Villagrana, Reporter,
4:00 – 5:00
Mujeres in El Paso:
Boardroom
Estela Reyes, La Fe Media Relations and Public Information Office
Past Recipient of the Ruben Salazar Award
“Raices de la Fe”
Alex Hernandez, Director, EPCC HR Development
“The Latinas Role in their Struggles for Social Justice”
7:00 – 9:00
Performance by: Tony Melendez
Guitarist, singer, songwriter, composer
Auditorium
El Paso Community College
Friday, October 8, 2010
Time
Event
Location
Registration
Foyer
8:30 – 9:30
Continental Breakfast
Auditorium
9:00 – 1:00
Exhibit Tables
Foyer
8:30 – 10:00
and
Diversity Programs
Present
9:00 – 10:00
“Seeds of Change”
Boardroom
Author, John Pate, accompanied by special guest Rosa Guerrero
10:00 – 11:00
MABA Panel:
Boardroom
Immigration
Issues: Then and Now
Max Muñoz, Attorney, President of MABA
The 9th Annual Hispanic Hertiage
Luncheon Celebration
Carlos Madrid, Attorney
Iliana H. Holguin, Immigration Expert
11:00 – 11:30
11:30 – 1:00
Break /Exhibit Tables/Book signing
Foyer
Mentor’s Luncheon
Auditorium
“A Century of History, A Millennium of Promise”
“Un Siglo de Historia, Un Milenio de Promesa”
Administrative Services Center
Opening Remarks: Olga C. Chavez, Chair, Hispanic Heritage Committee
MENTOR’S LUNCHEON
Color Guard, EPCC Police Department
Jackie Gaines for the National Anthem
Welcome: Dr. Ernst E. Roberts, Executive Asst. to the President
October 8, 2010
11:30a.m.- 1:00 p.m.
Recipients of the 2010 Hispanic Heritage Awards
Special Award: Daniel Villanueva, Co-Founder, Univision
Closing and Photos
1:30 – 3:00
Film -Requiem 29 (The Moratorium & Ruben Salazar death)
Boardroom
El Paso Community College
Friday, October 8, 2010
Time
Event
Location
Registration
Foyer
8:30 – 9:30
Continental Breakfast
Auditorium
9:00 – 1:00
Exhibit Tables
Foyer
8:30 – 10:00
and
Diversity Programs
Present
9:00 – 10:00
“Seeds of Change”
Boardroom
Author, John Pate, accompanied by special guest Rosa Guerrero
10:00 – 11:00
MABA Panel:
Boardroom
Immigration
Issues: Then and Now
Max Muñoz, Attorney, President of MABA
The 9th Annual Hispanic Hertiage
Luncheon Celebration
Carlos Madrid, Attorney
Iliana H. Holguin, Immigration Expert
11:00 – 11:30
11:30 – 1:00
Break /Exhibit Tables/Book signing
Foyer
Mentor’s Luncheon
Auditorium
“A Century of History, A Millennium of Promise”
“Un Siglo de Historia, Un Milenio de Promesa”
Administrative Services Center
Opening Remarks: Olga C. Chavez, Chair, Hispanic Heritage Committee
MENTOR’S LUNCHEON
Color Guard, EPCC Police Department
Jackie Gaines for the National Anthem
Welcome: Dr. Ernst E. Roberts, Executive Asst. to the President
October 8, 2010
11:30a.m.- 1:00 p.m.
Recipients of the 2010 Hispanic Heritage Awards
Special Award: Daniel Villanueva, Co-Founder, Univision
Closing and Photos
1:30 – 3:00
Film -Requiem 29 (The Moratorium & Ruben Salazar death)
Boardroom
Special Thank You to:
Dr. Richard Rhodes, EPCC President
Information Technology Department and Dr. Jenny Giron
Physical Plant Department and Mr. Richard Lobato
Student Services and Ms. Linda Gonzalez
Ms. Belen Robles and
EPCC DIVERSITY PROGRAMS PRESENTS
SPIRIT OF DIVERSITY
9 ANNUAL
th
HISPANIC HERITAGE
CELEBRATION
Dr. Carmen Olivas-Graham, Advisors
Student Government Association and
Ms. Arvis Jones
Dr. Paula Mitchell,
Dean of Health Occupations, RG
Ms. Paula Meagher,
Dean of Nursing, RG
Also a Special Thank You to our
Film Series Historians:
Mr. Leon Metz, Dr. George Torok,
Mr. Mike Payan,
Mrs. Socorro Diamondstein
EL PASO COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Mr. Richard Baquera, and
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES CENTER
Mr. John Hamilton
9050 VISCOUNT, BLDG A
OCTOBER 6-8, 2010
THE BEST PLACE TO START