International Services Specialist V - Elgin Community College

Elgin Community College

Elgin, IL

International Services Specialist V

Elgin Community College (ECC) is a comprehensive, fully accredited community college located in Elgin, Illinois, one of its most rapidly growing cities. ECC is one of five Illinois community colleges selected to participate in the national Achieving the Dream (AtD) initiative, a long-term national initiative that collaborates with community colleges to help more students earn degrees, complete certificates, or transfer to four-year institutions to continue their studies. Our district encompasses 360 square miles, serving 400,000 people, 11,000 businesses with four public school districts and 15 high schools. The park-like setting of our 145 acre Main Campus offers instruction spanning nine major buildings with beautiful views. ECC also offers classes throughout the northwest suburbs of Chicago with more than 100 off-campus locations.

"Humor from My Pen": an exhibit of political cartoons by Gerardo Hernandez

"Humor from My Pen": an exhibit of political cartoons by Gerardo Hernandez (one of the "Cuban Five")

Friday, March 9, 2012 - 6:00 to 9:00 pm

Organization: Chicago Cuba Coalition

Description: Humor from My Pen

Chicago will be hosting 'Humor from My Pen' an exhibit of political cartoons by Gerardo Hernandez (one of the "Cuban Five").

Location:

Calles y Suenos Gallery in Pilsen
1900 S. Carpenter, Chicago
Exhibit will run through April 28, 2012
http://chicago.indymedia.org/node/272

ILACHE Conference Program at a Glance

Illinois Latino Council on Higher Education (ILACHE)

Twentieth Annual Professional and Student Development Conference

Twenty Years: History, Transitions and Empowerment

Friday, March 23, 2012

DePaul University

CONFERENCE PROGRAM AT A GLANCE

8:00 a.m.         Registration and Continental Breakfast                                              

9:00 a.m.         Welcome/Bienvenidos                                                                    
9:20 a.m.         Morning Plenary Address                                                            
                       Education, Politics, Immigration and Demographics

10:30 a.m.      Break

10:45 a.m.      Workshops I
1.      Civic Engagement as Professional Development?                  
2.      Fostering Partnerships: Tips for Securing Funding  for Your Organization
3.      Surviving the PhD: A Latina Student Perspective                   
4.      Show Me the Money: How to Find and Win Scholarships   

11:45 p.m.      Lunch/Afternoon Plenary Address 

 ILACHE Awards

§  Emerging Leader          §  Lifetime Achievement

1:30 p.m.        Break

1:45 p.m.        Workshops II

  5.      Beyond College Access: From Admission to  Graduation, Then What?
  6.      The GRE, Why It (Doesn't) Matter                                            
  7.      Communicating Effectively with the Modern Day Student    
  8.      It takes two (or more): Best Practices for Ensuring Student Success at Community College
  9.      DePaul University’s Test-Optional Decision: Looking Back and Looking Forward

2:45 p.m.        Break

3:00 p.m.       Workshops III

10.  Chicano College Bowl (CCB): A Unique Way to Bring Chicano History to High School Students
11.  Leadership is Everyone’s Business in Student Organizations         
12.  The ENLACE Fellows Program FAQs and Testimonials                     
13.  DePaul University’s Test-Optional Decision: Looking Back and Looking Forward
14. Research Poster Presentation                                                

4 - 7 pm  ILACHE Conference 20th Anniversary Celebration and Networking Reception

ILACHE Networking Event and Conference Kickoff

Come join us on
Friday, March 2, 2012

Open Bar from 6 to 7 p.m.
Live Latin Band at 9:00 p.m.
Location: 
The Bar Ten Doors (Near UIC)
1259 W. Taylor Street
Chicago, IL

ILACHE Members:   Free, Zilch, Gratis 

Non-Members:   Suggested Contribution $15 to the ILACHE Scholarship Fund * 

  @ILACHE_com                      Like us on facebook

http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=akwzsghab&oeidk=a07e5ck8ystb99105ab

 *  We would really love to see you on March 2nd.  If for some reason you are not able to join us, would you consider a contribution to the ILACHE Scholarship Fund?  Contributions, made payable to ILACHE,  can be sent to our  PO Box 409368, Chicago, IL 60640.  Your tax deductible donation will be supporting a worthy cause.  We thank you on behalf of the next generaton of Latina/o scholars!

Our 20th Annual Professional and Student Development Conference is on Friday, March 23, 2012 at DePaul University, Chicago, IL. More information available at www.ilache.com.

ILACHE Networking Event and Conference Kickoff - March 2nd

ILACHE Networking Event and Conference Kickoff

Did you know that 2012 is a Leap year? That's right, we'll have an additional day this year.
We chose to use a few of the extra hours to celebrate.

Come join us on  Friday, March 2, 2012

Open Bar from 6 to 7 p.m.
Live Latin Band at 9:00 p.m.

The Bar Ten Doors (Near UIC)
1259 W. Taylor Street
Chicago, IL

ILACHE Members:   Free, Zilch, Gratis 
Non-Members:   Suggested Contribution $15 to the ILACHE Scholarship Fund * 
@ILACHE_com                      Like us on facebook

 *  We would really love to see you on March 2nd.  If for some reason you are not able to join us, would you consider a contribution to the ILACHE Scholarship Fund?  Contributions, made payable to ILACHE,  can be sent to our  PO Box 409368, Chicago, IL 60640.  Your tax deductible donation will be supporting a worthy cause.  

We thank you on behalf of the next generaton of Latina/o scholars!


Our 20th Annual Professional and Student Development Conference is on Friday, March 23, 2012 at DePaul University, Chicago, IL. More information available at www.ilache.com.
Conference registration page: http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=akwzsghab&oeidk=a07e4obatpgec572dcb

Are Your Students and Families Looking for a Free Tax Preparation Site?

Are Your Students and Families Looking for a Free Tax Preparation Site?

Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program Site Locator Friday, January 27, 2012 www.IRS.gov

It’s here! 

The new Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program Site Locator is scheduled to launch late evening on Friday, January 27, 2012. 

How can the VITA site locator be found?

Go to http://www.irs.gov/individuals/article/0,,id=107626,00.html

The locator will be accessible from the "Free Tax Return Preparation for You by Volunteers" page on IRS.gov.  Taxpayers can find this page by searching IRS.gov using keyword "VITA" or “Free Tax Preparation.”  All sites that are active and open to the public will appear in the VITA site locator, except AARP and FSA sites.

How does it work?

Here’s how it works: A taxpayer will enter their zip code and choose a search radius of 5 to 100 miles.  The available sites within the selected radius will appear, providing the following information:

•    Site Name
•    Address
•    Phone Number (if available)
•    Dates and Hours of Operation
•    Languages Supported
•    Appointment Requirements (Required or Not Required)

Taxpayers can then select a specific location and enter their full address to get a map providing directions from the address to the selected VITA site. 

A note about updates:

Please note that in this initial launch of the VITA Site Locator, only site information from early December 2011 is available.  The first update of this listing is planned for the week of January 30.  You will receive a notification once the first update is posted.  We will update the locator on a weekly basis thereafter.  I ask that you please be patient as we continue to refine and update the locator's data to include all of our active sites.

Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) Spanish Information Session

Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) Spanish Information Session
The Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) provides reimbursement (money) for daycare centers to plan, purchase, prepare, and serve nutritious meals (including breakfast, lunch and/or snacks) to eligible children.
The Illinois State Board of Education Division of Nutrition Programs will hold an information session regarding participation in the CACFP.  In order to assist centers in the Latino communities, Spanish-speaking staff from the program will share information on eligibility and the application process.
The information session will be held:

March 5, 2012
1:00 p.m.

Arturo Velazquez Institute
2800 S. Western, Chicago, IL 60608
Participation is free but space is limited.  Please call to make reservations.
217-782-7250 or 815-545-7892
Ask for Naomi Velázquez Greene, between the hours of 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Monday - Friday

Informacion - Programa de Cuidados de Alimentación Para Niños y Adultos

El Programa de Cuidados de Alimentación Para Niños y Adultos (CACFP por sus siglas en Ingles) ofrece rembolsos a guarderías para planificar, comprar, preparar y para servir comidas nutritivas (incluyendo desayunos, almuerzos y/o entremeses) a niños que se identifiquen elegibles.
El departamento de alimentación bajo la Junta de Educación del estado de Illinois (Illinois State Board of Education) llevara acabo un programa de información sobre los requisitos para que participen guarderías en el CACFP.  Para poder ayudar a centros en la comunidad hispana, empleados bilingües compartirán información sobre el proceso de aplicación.

El programa de información tomara lugar:

5 de marzo de 2012
A la 1.00 de la tarde
Instituto Arturo Velázquez
2800 S. Western, Chicago, IL

Es un evento gratuito, aunque el número de asistentes está limitado.  Por favor llame para hacer su reservación al 217-782-7250 o 815-545-7892.  Por favor llame entre las horas de 8.00 a.m. hasta las 4.30 p.m. y pida por la Sra. Naomi Velázquez Greene.