ICBCHE

African American and Latino Dialogue & Research Forum

Friday, April 3, 2009

University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC) - Student Center East

750 S. Halsted - Chicago, Illinois

Mother Earth

Mother Earth by René H. Arceo

Please join the Illinois African American and Latino Higher Education Alliance in the premiere screening of the documentary.

Storming the Gates: The Struggle for Access to Higher Education in Illinois

While national ideology promoted equal opportunity as a banner of Americanism, for much of this country's history admission of African Americans, Latinos and Native Americans to the country's major academic institutions was gained only through hard fought, grassroots collaborations of students and community leaders. This documentary is the first of what is expected to be a series of historical accounts meant to pass on the legacy of struggle to younger generations while inspiring concern and action to preserve the gains that today are being threatened. The film will be followed by a discussion with a panel of trailblazers.

Program

8:00 Registration & Continental Breakfast

9:00 Welcome and Opening Remarks

9:15 Documentary Screening and Panel

12:00 Luncheon Panel (Following the luncheon, please join us at the student research forum)

1:30 Student Research Forum – Presentations and Posters

4:00 Reception

Co-Sponsors:
Illinois African American and Latino Higher Education Alliance (IALHEA), Illinois Committee on Black Concerns in Higher Education (ICBCHE), Illinois Latino Council on Higher Education (ILACHE), UIC Chancellor’s Committee on the Status of Blacks; UIC Chancellor’s Committee on the Status of Latinos; Latin American Recruitment and Educational Services Program; Urban Health Program Administrative Office; Institute for Research on Race and Public Policy; UIC Graduate College; UIC, Advanced Practice Cardio metabolic & Forensic Nursing Certificate Programs, Graduate College Urban Health Program; UIC College of Nursing, Health Resources and Services Administration; DePaul University, Prairie State College, Chicago State University, Department of African American Studies; Latin American Latino Studies Program; Caterpillar, Inc.; Rafael Cintrón-Ortíz Latino Cultural Center; Alliance for Minority Participation; Graduate Pathway Program; Office of the Vice Chancellor for External Affairs; Office of the Special Assistant to the Provost for Diversity; Bridge to the Doctorate.