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EventsDay of the Dead Celebration: In a project, developed by history professor Juan Javier Pescador, MSU will coordinate weeklong activities to honor this ancient Mexican tradition Oct. 28-Nov. 12. The celebration will be a multimedia installation on exhibit at the MSU Museum Community Gallery and the Cristo Rey Community Center in Lansing. more... The Julian Samora Research Institute (JSRI) will celebrate its 20th anniversary with highlights of the growth, contributions and needs of Latino/a populations and communities, at its annual conference Nov. 5-7 at the East Lansing Marriott. Guest speaker Jorge Bustamonte will present "Immigration Issues in the 20th Century." Registration is $150 ($75 for students). To register by Oct. 23, call (517) 432-7186. more... The JSRI will host an organizational meeting of the North Central Education/Extension and Research Activity 216 Nov. 4 and 5 at the East Lansing Marriott. The meeting will focus on organizing collaborative research, education, and outreach opportunities around Latinos and immigrants in midwestern communities. To register, call (517) 432-7186. more... As part of the celebration of the JSRI a special musical performance, Sones de Mexico with MSU Graduate Brass Quintet, will be held Nov. 5 at 8 p.m. at MSU's Music Auditorium. Special arrangements will be performed by MSU faculty member Ricardo Lorenz. The event is free. |
SpotlightCall for Proposals Michigan Applied Public Policy Research Program IPPSR is accepting proposals for funding research focused on tools, policies, or incentives that work on behalf of economic recovery overall or in a particular market or for a specified population. Awards will vary from $1,000 to $15,000. An additional $10,000 designated for survey research is available. Deadline for proposal submission is Monday, September 28, 2009. Grant recipients will generate discussion of a policy-relevant issue and pertinent economic growth possibilities with a report of their work that will be published as a research brief in the policy arena. more... |
