�QUIENES SOMOS?
WHO ARE WE?
Latinos in the U.S. Today
Tuesday, March 23-Thursday, March 25, 1993
St. Mary's University,
University Center, Conference Room A
Tuesday, March 23, 1993
La Literatura Mexico-americana hoy en dia: una conferencia en espa�ol
Call Number PS153 .M4 S256 1993
Dr. Frank Pi�o, head of the Languages Department at the University of Texas in San Antonio, is the host and introduces Dr. Rolando Hinojosa-Smith, professor at the University of Texas at Austin and author of several books. Dr. Hinojosa-Smith speaks about Chicano literature. Presented as part of the President's Peace Commission spring 1993 program, "Quienes Somos? Who Are We? Latinos in the U.S. Today." (74 minutes)
12:30 pm Chicano/Tejano Music: A Sampling of the Old and the New
Call Number ML3551 .S256 1993
Address, with musical accompaniment, by Juan Tejeda, Music Director, Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center. Presented as part of the President's Peace Commission spring 1993 program, "Quienes Somos? Who Are We? Latinos in the U.S. Today." (60 minutes)
Wednesday, March 24, 1993
9:20 am Who Are the Latins in the U.S. Today? An Overview
Call Number E184 .M5 S256 1993
Father John Moder, President of St. Mary's University, serves as the host for this session. Dr. Jerry Poyo, an O'Connor Professor of History at St. Mary's University speaks on the issue of the Latin-American population in the United States. Presented as part of the President's Peace Commission spring 1993 program, "Quienes Somos? Who Are We? Latinos in the U.S. Today." (45 minutes)
10:20 am Growing up Latino: What Are the Problems?
Call Number E184.M5 S256 1993a
Dora Ybarra, of St. Mary's University's Bursar's Office and of the President's Peace Commission, serves as the host for this discussion. Dr. J�se Coronado, Director of the Audie L. Murphy Veteran's Hospital, speaks about the difficulties of growing up Latino in the United States. Presented as part of the President's Peace Commission spring 1993 program, "Quienes Somos? Who Are We? Latinos in the U.S. Today." (42 minutes)
11:20 am How Strong is Latino Influence in American Politics?
Call Number JK1764 .S256 1993
Dr. Ray Leal, professor of Public Justice at St. Mary's University, hosts this session and introduces Dr. Henry Flores, professor of Political Science at St. Mary's University. Dr. Flores discusses the question: "How strong is Latino influence in American politics?" Presented as part of the President's Peace Commission spring 1993 program, "Quienes Somos? Who Are We? Latinos in the U.S. Today." (48 minutes)
12:20 pm What's It Like for Young Latinos In the U.S. Today? A Student Panel
Call Number E184 .M5 S256 1993b
Gina Garza, of the Mexican-American Student's Organization at St. Mary's University serves as the hostess for this panel discussion. Speaking about their experiences as a young Latino adult in the United States today are the following St. Mary's University students: Rosario Jacinto (Peruvian), Luis Jim�nez (Puerto Rican), and Sandra Garza (Mexican-American). Presented as part of the President's Peace Commission spring 1993 program, "Quenes Somos? Who Are We? Latinos in the U.S. Today." (45 minutes)
1:45 pm Latino Health Issues: What Are the Pressing Problems?
Call Number RA778.4 .H57 S256 1993
Panel discussion featuring Fernando A. Guerra, Director, San Antonio Metropolitan Health District; and Olga Aguirre, AIDS specialist and Director, Mujeres Project. Presented as part of the President's Peace Commission spring 1993 program, "Quienes Somos? Who Are We? Latinos in the U.S. Today." (68 minutes)
Thursday, March 25, 1993
9:45 am What Is the Role of the Church in Latino Life?
Call Number BV2788 .H56 S256 1993
Father Miguel Brise�o, of St. Mary's University's Campus Ministry, hosts this panel discussion, which features Timothy M. Matovina, Roberto Pi�a, and Yolanda R�os Rangel, all of the Mexican-American Cultural Center. Presented as part of the President's Peace Commission spring 1993 program, "Quienes Somos? Who Are We? Latinos in the U.S. Today." (68 minutes)
11:10 am Latino Women: What Issues Do They Face?
Call Number E184.M5 S256 1993c
Sandra Garza, a student at St. Mary's University and member of the President's Peace Commission, hosts session. The Alice Franzke Feminist Award is presented to Sister Ann Semel, before Ms. Garza introduces the panel. The speakers for this panel discussion are Dr. Gloria Rodr�guez, the Executive Director of AVANCE; and Captain Olga Ochoa Simons, of the U.S. Air Force and graduate of St. Mary's University. Yolanda Arellano, candidate for City Council, District 7, speaks briefly about the importance of gatherings like this one. A question and answer period concludes this session. Presented as part of the President's Peace Commission spring 1993 program, "Quienes Somos? Who Are We? Latinos in the U.S. Today." (46 minutes)
12:35 pm Latinos and the Law: What Are the Problems? A Panel from the StMU School of Law
Call Number E184 .M5 S256 1993d
Cecilia Aguilar, of St. Mary's University's Law School and member of the President's Peace Commission, hosts this panel discussion. She introduces Professor Jos� Roberto Ju�rez, former director of California MALDEF; Lee Ter�n, a specialist in immigration law; and Ana Maria Novoa, a specialist in poverty law. Presented as part of the President's Peace Commission spring 1993 program, "Quienes Somos? Who Are We? Latinos in the U.S. Today." (69 minutes)
All events are free and open to the public.
THE PRESIDENT'S PEACE COMMISSION
The purpose of the President's Peace Commission is to foster ethical commitment to participate in the establishment of world peace. That purpose recognizes that a respect for human rights and the dignity of all people is essential to any such commitment.
The Commission serves to create within the St. Mary�s University community an awareness of the Roman Catholic perspective as a foundation for directing the dialogue among the broad and varied human and religious enterprises, themselves directed toward peace. It especially takes direction from the United States Catholic Conference and the Association of Catholic Colleges and Universities.
The Peace Commission, founded in 1984, is comprised of students, staff, and faculty, all with equal status. If you would like more information about the President's Peace Commission, please contact any one of its members:
Students: Liz Ann Aguilar, Yamin Aguilar, Meridith Alvarez, Odilia Boffill, Sandra Garza, Kym Hemley, Kathleen Taggart
Staff: Cecilia Aguilar, Fr. John Manahan, SM, Thomas Wendt, Dora Ybarra
Faculty: Armando Abney, Douglas Haddock, Frances Holland, Marcella Lesher, Jerry Poyo, Richard Pressman
created March 3, 2000; updated August 5, 2004
Thanks to Liza S�nchez for videotaping these sessions and to Lonnie Beene and Shirley Martyn for cataloging of these videos.
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