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It’sstill more than twoyears before thenext presidential

election but already there’sJoe Biden at an IowaDemocratic fundraiser inSeptember cuddling a cute,baby and mugging for thephotographers in his bestpearly-teeth smile.Close by within camera

range, you can also spot SanAntonio Mayor Julian Castroworking the crowd like arock star which he does verywell and that is why somepolitical kingmakers viewhim as the next Latino politi-cal paladin, albeit a bit youngand relatively untested at 39.For now Castro would be

happy to be a running mate tothe Democratic presidentialnominee which is the bestprep work if the presidency isyour eventual goal and whatsomeone with Castro’s ambi-tions would be positioning for.

At this juncture, it seems abit farfetched considering hispolitical experience is limitedto being a two-term mayor ofSan Antonio with a spottytenure and a political visionbuilt mostly around ethnicissues and metro challenges.The Republicans have their

own Latino aspirants, Sen.Marco Rubio and Sen. TedCruz, a recent newcomer,

with both already eyeing theultimate political prize whiledenying such ambitions.Castro knows how to charman audience with his politicalstyle but other than that hedoesn’t have much to show interms of public achievements.Castro was the keynote

speaker at the 2012 DemocraticConvention in Charlotte, N.C.,following the path of anotherminority member, BarackObama.But Obama reached the

presidency through the sena-torial ranks which providegreater visibility and staturethan a mayor’s post.The 2016 presidential

race may be some time awaybut the national parties andthe prospective candidatesare already fanning out intothe field to take the voters’pulse and build up the sup-port and endorsements thatcan make this happen.The Latino vote went over-

whelmingly for Obama in2008 and 2012 and theDemocrats hope to do just aswell in 2016 again with thedecisive support of the Latinosand the contributing mishapsof the Republican Party whichhas a knack for shooting itselfin the foot when it comes tocourting the ethnic vote.A Latino seeking the presi-

dential nomination seemsutterly ambitious at this pointregardless of the minoritygroup’s vote potential. Thevice presidency, however, isanother matter and 2016might just be the year when aHispanic reaches that politi-cal plateau.Joe Biden already has put

this into his political calculusknowing there is no better

political stimulus than to havea telegenic Latino as a run-ning mate particularly when itcan turn out to be the winningfactor in an election wherethe electorate is split with allkinds of kinetic prejudices.That the Latinos are

beyond political puberty isbeyond question. That theycan coalesce their vote whenpursued has already beenshown. That they can pro-duce a viable political per-former in the higher eche-lons is another matter.There have been various

Latino political stars in thepast who have evaporatedinto the stratosphere fasterthan a burning comet.Remember Henry Cisneros,

also once a San Antoniomayor, and a cabinet memberin the Clinton administrationwho, with his enormous civicaffairs talents was seen as acan’t-miss Latino politicalsuperstar of that era until anillicit affair waylaid him andpoof went his career.Ex- Clinton cabinet mem-

ber and New Mexico Gov. BillRichardson, of bi-culturalparentage, also envisionedthe White House but personalproblems undermined thatambition.Currently there are some

potential Latino political starsin Congress and in state officeslike Govs. Susana Martínez ofNew Mexico, Brian Sandoval ofNevada or Los Angeles MayorAntonio Villaraigosa who mayhave super ethnic credentialsbut realistic assessments tellthem they are better off wherethey are now.Until now, there hasn’t

been that much conversationabout a Hispanic in the White

House, even at the vice presi-dential level but you can becertain of one thing: JoeBiden and the other presump-tive presidential candidate,Hillary Clinton, most definitelywill need a Latino as a run-ning mate if they want to win.The Republican Party

would do well to heed thesame advice.You won’t find anyone

more committed to the pub-lic service environment andpolitics than the Castrobrothers. Julian’s twin,Joaquin, is a congressmanwho is filling the legendaryHenry B. Gonzales’ seat.Their cohabiting parents

were political activists in theRaza Unida days of the 1960swhen Latino groups wereestablishing civil rights beach-heads throughout the nation.The Castro twins, literally

and figuratively, are a productof that era and they learnedfrom the cradle how to usethe system for their justdeserts like their Stanfordand Harvard University edu-cations supported by affirma-tive action programs.Neither Julian nor his twin

Joaquin have clearly articulatedtheir political philosophyexcept to say they are the recip-ients of a benevolent Americansociety – the American dream– that will work for others justas it did for them.

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Carlos D. Conde, award-winning journalist and com-mentator, former Washingtonand foreign news correspon-dent, was an aide in theNixon White House andworked on the political cam-paigns of George Bush Sr. Toreply to this column, [email protected].

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Noteworthy HispanicsWho Have MadeExtraordinary Contributions by Mary Ann Cooper

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here are many months and days throughout the year set aside to pay tribute to a particular people,race or issue. And every year we seem to add a new cause or group to be singled out for special recognition on the calendar.As a result, there is a tendency to diminish the importance of this observance. In the case of Hispanic Heritage Month, thatwould be a huge mistake – not to mention a terrible injustice. If we have learned anything from the national conversationabout everything from race relations to marriage equality, it’s that civility and tolerance is enhanced when people get to knowthose who are different from themselves or espouse a different point of view. In this issue of HO we showcase the lives ofextraordinary Hispanics in history and in contemporary society. Their efforts over the years have helped raise theconsciousness of a nation and the world about the contributions of Hispanics and the challenges Hispanics have faced asthey have woven themselves into the American tapestry of tradition and values. The more people know about the richheritage Hispanics share, the greater likelihood we can dispel the notion that Hispanics are just “those other people” astalk of immigration reform heats up this fall – regardless of where you come down on this important topic. That’s whycelebrating Hispanic Heritage Month is especially important this year. And thanks to the launch of our full color digitalmagazine, HO’s celebration of Hispanic Heritage month now looks better than ever.

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Thesocial influence of Hispanicsin American life is unmistak-able. It goes beyond a Latino

influence in baseball or using salsa insteadof ketchup. The latest elections have shownhow impactful Hispanics have become inpublic life. According to the U.S. CensusBureau, by the year 2050, there will be anadditional 60 million Hispanics in theUnited States, realizing a 50 percent growth rate. By then 25percent of America’s population will be Hispanic. Henry G.Cisneros, the first Hispanic mayor of a major U.S. city and for-mer HUD Secretary, who serves as editor of Latinos and theNation’s Future says these numbers are not reversible byclosing the borders, they ''are the simple demographic trajec-tory of people already living in the U.S.'' In his chapter that opens this collection of essays about the

future of the U.S., Cisneros makes the argument that “the coun-try cannot continue its historic path of growth, progress, andgreatness without substantial improvements in the Latino com-munity s economic and educational status. The fate of the nationis inextricably linked to that of the Hispanic community not onlybecause of its size, but also because of its relative youthfulness asother populations grow older and leave the workforce. There isabsolutely no doubt that the success and well-being of Latinos orlack thereof will impact the country as a whole, he explains. Cisneros argues that it is “imperative that Americans accept

this fact and work to harness its growth, develop its educa-tional potential, engage its community-building energies, andtransform it into the next middle class.”

Latinos and the Nation's Future contains essays by lead-ing scholars, civil rights leaders and other professionals onissues impacting the advancement of Latino citizens. Universityof Southern California professor and director of the TomásRivera Policy Institute Harry P. Pachón gives an overview ofthe emerging Latino middle class; Tamar Jacoby, a formersenior writer for Newsweek and deputy editor of The NewYork Times op-ed page, explores the subject of U.S. govern-ment immigration policy reform; Sarita E. Brown, foundingpresident of Excelencia in Education, takes an in-depth lookat the issues facing Latinos in higher education; andElena Rios, M.D., president and CEO of the NationalHispanic Medical Association, presents acomprehensive view of Latino healthissues.

Reviewed by Mary Ann Cooper

Latinos and the Nation’sFutureby Henry G. Cisneros (Author, Editor) and John Rosales (Editor)2009. 288 pp. ISBN-13: 978-1558855427 $29.95 cloth. Universityof Houston, (713) 743-2998. www.latinoteca.com.

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Latinas in the Workplace: An Emerging LeadershipForce (Journeys to Leadership Series)By Esther Elena López-Mulnix, Mimi Wolverton and Salwa

A. Zaki.

Latinas in the Workplace is the third book inthe Journeys to Leadership series that featuresstories about extraordinary women who havefound paths to success in male-dominated arenas.This volume showcases the stories of eight suchwomen. Even though each took a different route

to success, these women share an understanding of whatthey aspired to, including the freedom to choose how toinvest time and energy and establish professional and per-sonal balance, 2011. 150 pp. ISBN: 978-1579223533. $17.95. paper. Stylus

Publishing. Virginia, (703) 661-1504. www.Styluspub.com.

Latina LegislatorBy Sharon A. Navarro

In late 2003, Texas State Senator Leticia Van dePutte led 10 other Texas Senate Democrats to NewMexico as part of a protest against a Republicanredistricting plan. The walkout of the “Texas Eleven”made national headlines; it also deprived the statesenate of a quorum and temporarily froze all legisla-

tive action. In her career, Van de Putte has successfullyauthored legislation that has reformed the state welfare systemand provided a healthcare safety net for children in Texas.2008. 192 pp. ISBN: 978-1603440622. $29.95. cloth.

Texas A&M University Press, Galveston, Texas, (979) 845-1436. www.tamu.edu/upress.

El Deli Latino By Judith Ortiz Cofer (Author), Elena Olazagasti-Segovia

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This is a Spanish-language edition of The LatinDeli, Judith Ortiz Cofer's prizewinning collectionof short stories, personal essays, and poems,which opens a door into the lives of the PuertoRican immigrants who live in or near an urbanNew Jersey tenement known as "El Building." The

book was selected by Rita Dove, Ashley Montague, and HenryLouis Gates Jr. to receive the Anisfield-Wolf Book Award.2006. 200 pp. ISBN: 978-0820328409. $19.95. paper.

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Noteworthy Hispanics Who HaveMade Extraordinary Contributionsby Mary Ann Cooper

OSCAR ARIAS SÁNCHEZ – StatesmanBORN: Sept. 13, 1941 in Heredia, Costa Rica.• Appointed Costa Rica’s Minister of National Planning and Political Economy in 1972.• Elected president of Costa Rica in 1986. • Awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1987.Arias prompted a national debate in his country about class divisions and social inequities

with his doctoral thesis Quien Gobierna en Costa Rica? (Who Rules Costa Rica?). The reactionto his thesis launched his political career. Arias was known for his efforts to bring peace to theregion and foster free democratic elections throughout Central America

JACINTO BENAVENTE – Playwright, PoetBORN: Aug. 12, 1866 in Madrid, Spain. • Established himself as a writer with the book Cartas de Mujeres (Women’s Letters).• Published his most famous play, Los intereses creados (The Establishment), in 1907.• Wrote more than 170 plays, plus numerous books and poems. • Awarded the Nobel Prize in literature in 1922.Benavente is best known for his description of life in Spain, as well as his portrayal of women

in rural settings. He supported Francisco Franco’s Nationalists during the Spanish Civil War andwas placed under arrest for a few months by the country’s Republicans.

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Thecelebration of Hispanic Heritage Month would not be complete without a nod to this group of Hispanicartists, educators, statesmen, activists, scientists, soldiers, explorers, businessmen and clergy. Theirefforts over the years have helped raise the consciousness of the world about the contributions of

Hispanics and the challenges Hispanics have faced and brilliantly overcome. This list is based on information in 100Hispanics you should know by Iván Castro.

JOSÉ CAPABLANCA – Chess PlayerBORN: Nov.19, 1888 in Havana, Cuba.• Became Cuban chess champion in 1901.• Beat the U.S. champion in 1909.• Held the title of world champion from 1921 to 1927. Capablanca was a talented chess player who authored three books on chess, and introduced

ideas to innovate the game, including adding two new pieces to the chess board. One would bea “chancellor,” which could move like both a rook and a knight; the other would be an “arch-bishop,” which would be designed to move like a bishop and a knight.

MIGUEL de CERVANTES – Writer, AdventurerBORN: Sept. 29, 1547 in Madrid, Spain.• Joined various military expeditions, including the Spanish Armada.• Published his first work La Galatea in 1585.• Published the first part of Don Quixote in 1605 and the second part in 1615. • Published a tragedy in verse titled Numancia. Cervantes was a Spanish novelist, poet, and playwright. His most famous work, Don Quixote, is

arguably the first modern European novel written in a language other than Latin, and is one of themost translated books in the world along with the Bible and The Three Musketeers. He so influ-enced the Spanish language through his writing, Spanish is sometimes called la lengua deCervantes (“the language of Cervantes”).

FRANKLIN CHANG-DÍAZ – Astronaut,PhysicistBORN: April 5, 1950 in San Jose, Costa Rica. • Became a NASA astronaut in 1981.• Helped develop a propulsion system designed to be used in space flights.• Veteran of seven spaceflights.• Received three doctorates honoris causa from universities in North, Central,

and South America. A Costa Rican mechanical engineer and physicist, Franklin Ramón Chang-Díaz has logged

more than 1,600 hours in space, more than any other Hispanic. He was the third HispanicAmerican to explore space, and is the first naturalized U.S. citizen astronaut, having become a cit-izen in 1997. He maintains dual citizenship, retaining his Costa Rican roots. He is also a memberof the NASA Astronaut Hall of Fame.


HERNÁN CORTÉS – ExplorerBORN: Circa 1485 in Medellin, Spain. • Participated in the conquest of Cuba in 1511. • Left Cuba for Mexico in 1519.• Completed conquest of Mexico 1521. • Explored parts of lower California in 1535.Hernán Cortés de Monroy y Pizarro, 1st Marquis of the Valley of Oaxaca, was a Spanish

Conquistador who led an expedition that brought down the Aztec Empire. He is considered oneof the most famous Spanish conquistadores. His expeditions established Spain’s prominence inthe New World.

JOSÉ FERRER – ActorBORN: Jan. 8, 1909 in Santurce, Puerto Rico.• Made his Broadway debut in 1935.• Won a Tony in 1946 and an Oscar in 1950, for title performance Cyrano de Bergerac.• Director on Broadway and in Hollywood. • Received the National Medal of Arts from President Ronald Reagan In 1985José Vicente Ferrer de Otero y Cintrón, also known as José Ferrer, was an actor, as well as a

theater and film director. He was the first Puerto Rican and Hispanic actor to win an Oscar,which he donated to the University of Puerto Rico. In 1981 he was inducted into the AmericanTheater Hall of Fame. The United States Postal Service issued a stamp in José Ferrer's honor intheir Distinguished Americans series in 2012.

JULIUS PETER GARESCHÉ – SoldierBORN: April 26, 1821 in Havana, Cuba.• Commissioned as first lieutenant in 1846. • Decorated by Pope Pious IX as a knight of St. Sylvester in 1851.• Promoted to major in 1861.• Became chief of staff of the Army of the Potomac in 1862. Julius Peter Garesché was one of a few known Hispanic high–ranking officers who fought on the

Union side during the Civil War. He graduated from United States Military Academy at West Point in1841. Garesché also belonged to a religious group called the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul,which was a Catholic organization with a mission to help the poor. He was the society’s presidentfor a time when he was in Washington, D.C.


ROBERTO GOIZUETA – BusinessmanBORN: Nov. 18, 1931 in Havana, Cuba.• Hired by the Coca–Cola Company in 1954.• Became Coca–Cola’s chairman, director, and chief executive officer in 1981.• Under his direction, Coca–Cola donated nearly $100 million worldwide to education.• Introduced new Coca–Cola products. Along with being a successful businessman who expanded Coca–Cola’s brand and product line,

Goizueta was also a noted humanitarian. Under his leadership, Coca–Cola’s stock grew by 7,100percent. He established the Goizueta Foundation, which awards scholarships to Hispanics andother minority students.

MIGUEL HIDALGO – Revolutionary, PriestBORN: May 8, 1753 in Penjamo, Mexico.• Ordained a priest in 1778.• Proclaimed Mexico’s independence from Spain and the abolition of slavery in 1810. • Established an independent Mexican government in 1811. Miguel Hidalgo was a Mexican priest who became the inspiration and leader of the Mexican

War of Independence. His crusade began when he was serving in a church in Dolores, Mexicoand was moved by the poverty he saw there, and disenchanted by the government’s interest inkeeping the poor from growing olives and grapes in favor of importing these items for Spain. Herallied the poor to fight back when he delivered his famous speech entitled “The Cry ofDolores.”

AGUSTÍN LARA – ComposerBORN: Oct. 30, 1896 in Mexico City, Mexico.• Penned more than 500 popular songs• Creating movie scores from 1925 to 1950, during the Golden Age of Mexican cinema.• Composed “Granada,” one of the most popular songs of this era, in 1936. • Composed the famous waltz, “Maria Bonita” in 1945. Ángel Agustín María Carlos Fausto Mariano Alfonso del Sagrado Corazón de Jesús Lara y

Aguirre del Pino, also known as Agustín Lara was a Mexican singer, actor and songwriter. Hisstyle fused bolero, jazz, tango and waltz as well as the samba and rumba rhythms. He was alsoresponsible for many notable songs for Mexican movies including Farolito (Small Street Light),Santa (Saint), and Noche de Ronda (Serenade Night).


GABRIELA MISTRAL – PoetBORN: April 7, 1889 in Vicuna, Chile• First Latin American to win the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1945.• Awarded honorary degrees from the University of Guatemala and the University

of Florence, Italy. • Appointed to the United Nations Subcommittee on the Status of Women in 1946.• Received Chile’s National Prize for Literature in 1951.Born Lucila Godoy Alcayaga, this Chilean poet, educator, diplomat, and feminist used the pseu-

donym Gabriela Mistral. In 1914 she won a prize in the national literary contest, Juegos Florales(Flower Games) for her Sonetis de la Muerte (Death Sonnets). Her portrait also appears on the5,000 Chilean peso bank note.

RICARDO MONTALBÁN – ActorBORN: Nov. 25, 1920 in Mexico City, Mexico. • Founded Nosostros (Us) in 1973 to promote better roles and images for Hispanics in film. • Won an Emmy Award in 1978 for his role in the miniseries How the West Was Won.• Received the Screen Actors Guild Lifetime Achievement Award in 1993. • Awarded title of Knight Commander of Saint Gregory the Great by the Vatican in 1998. Ricardo Montalbán, born Ricardo Gonzalo Pedro Montalbán y Merino, was a Mexican radio,

television, theatre, and film actor who found his fame and fortune in Hollywood as a movie andtelevision star. He is best known for his role as Mr. Roarke on the TV series Fantasy Island, andKhan in the film Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan.

MARIO MORENO (CANTINFLAS) – ActorBORN: Aug.12, 1911 in Mexico City, Mexico.• Had his first starring role in Hay Esta el Detalle (That’s Where the Detail Is) in 1940.• Filmed his first American movie in 1955.• Won Golden Glove for Best Actor in 1956. • Latin American countries granted him honorary membership in professions he played

in movies. Mario Moreno, was a Mexican comic film actor, producer, and screenwriter known profession-

ally as Cantinflas. Often referred to as the Charlie Chaplin of Mexico, Moreno’s most notable char-acters were of peasants or campesinos. He made his first American movie in the 1955 version ofAround the World in 80 Days. A philanthropist who worked to improve the lives of the needy inLatin American nations, Moreno addressed the General Assembly of the United Nations andreceived an honorary doctorate from the University of Michigan.


PABLO PICASSO – ArtistBORN: Oct. 25, 1881 in Malaga, Spain• Painted his first canvas in 1891.• Went through his famous Blue Period between 1900 and 1904. • Went through his Rose Period from 1905 to 1906. • Unveiled his famous work, “Guernica” in 1937. Pablo Ruiz y Picasso, known as Pablo Picasso, was a Spanish painter, sculptor, printmaker,

ceramicist, and stage designer. Although born in Spain, he spent most of his life in France. As theartist who co–founded the popular Cubist movement, he was one of most influential artists in the20th century. Among his most famous works are the proto–Cubist “Les Demoiselles d'Avignon” (1907), and “Guernica”(1937), a portrayal of the German bombing of Guernica during the Spanish Civil War. In his lifetime he produced more than20,000 works.

GILBERT ROLAND – Actor BORN: Dec. 11, 1905 in Ciudad Juarez, Mexico.• Only Mexican actor to portray the Cisco Kid, which he did in 11 movies.• Nominated for Golden Globe as Best Supporting Actor in 1952. • Nominated for Golden Globe as Best Supporting Actor in 1964.Primarily known for his Latin lover roles, Gilbert Roland began his career in silent films and

appeared in more than 100 movies and television shows. Born Luis Antonio Dámaso de Alonso,Roland wanted to become a bullfighter like his father, but switched to an acting career when hecame to America with his family and was cast as an extra in a movie. He chose his screen name ofGilbert Roland by combining the names of his favorite actors, John Gilbert and Ruth Roland.

CÉSAR ROMERO – ActorBORN: Feb. 15, 1907 in New York City, N.Y.• Cast in his first Broadway role in 1927.• Made his movie debut in 1933.• Awarded the 1984 Nosotros Golden Eagle Award for his success as a Hispanic in the

entertainment industry.• Received the Imagen Foundation’s Lifetime Achievement Award in 1991. César Julio Romero, Jr. had a 60– year career in film, radio, and television. Although his early

career was marked with Latin Lover roles, he was as adept in dramas as he was in comedies andachieved pop culture status with his role as the Joker in the Batman TV series. He volunteered forservice in the U.S. Coast Guard in 1942, and served in the Pacific Theater of Operations. He was sta-tioned aboard the Coast Guard–manned assault transport USS Cavalier in November, 1943, and waspart of the forces invading Tinian and Saipan.


JUNÍPERO SERRA – MissionaryBORN: Nov. 24, 1713 in Petra (Island of Mallorca), Spain.• Ordained a Franciscan priest in 1738.• Traveled to New Spain, today’s Mexico, in 1749.• Founded nine missions in California between 1769 and 1782. Junípero Serra was a Spanish Franciscan friar who founded the first nine of 21 Spanish missions

in California from San Diego to San Francisco between the years 1769 and 1782. Serra was able tobring to the European products that eventually became central to California’s agriculture empire:oranges, lemons, olives, figs, grapes, and vegetables, as well as cattle, sheep, goats, and horses.These nine missions are part of the chain of missions that stretched for 650 miles along California’sEl Camino Real (The Royal Road). Fr. Serra was beatified by Pope John Paul II on Sept. 25, 1988.

JOHN PHILIP SOUSA – Composer, BandLeaderBORN: Nov. 6, 1854 in Washington, D.C. • Enlisted in the U.S. Marines in 1867. • Assumed leadership of the U.S. Marine Band in 1880.• Conducted the band "The President's Own," serving under Presidents Hayes,

Garfield, Cleveland, Arthur and Harrison.• Wrote "Semper Fidelis," which he dedicated to "the officers and men of the Marine Corps."John Philip Sousa was an American composer and conductor best known for American military

and patriotic marches as well as being dubbed The March King. Among his best–known marchesare "The Liberty Bell", "The Thunderer", "The Washington Post", "Semper Fidelis" (Official Marchof the United States Marine Corps), and "The Stars and Stripes Forever" (National March of the United States of America).

ARNALDO TAMAYO – CosmonautBORN: Jan. 29, 1942 in Guantánamo, Cuba.• Traveled to the Soviet Union for training on the MiG–15 in 1961. • Promoted to lieutenant in 1963.• Selected as a cosmonaut in 1978. Arnaldo Tamayo was the first Latin American, the first person of African descent, and the first

Cuban citizen to travel into earth orbit. After the revolution of 1959, Tamayo Méndez joined the Cubanair force as a pilot. He made a one week spaceflight in 1980 that was much heralded by Cuba, and hereceived the Hero of the Republic of Cuba Award for his groundbreaking achievements.


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Famed African-American author RalphEllison once posed an intriguingquestion: What would America be

like without blacks? Not only did Ellisonshow the socioeconomic and culturalcontribution of African-Americans, but healso questioned what America wouldhave been if Africans and their descen-dants did not shape and define America.Ellison not only showed that America’shistorical, political, economic and cultur-al definition was contributed to byAfrican-Americans, but also reminded usthat America has continued to evolve as acountry of immigrants.Recent debates, however, now sur-

round the “Browning of America,” thecontinuous reshaping of America and itsHispanic influence. Many of us fail tograpple that America has always beenHispanic. In fact, according to the 2011Census Bureau, one out of every six peo-ple in the United States is Hispanic. In2010, The New York Times reported forthe first time in our country’s rich histo-ry that we had more brown and blackchildren being born than white, yetdespite this astonishing information,many Americans are confused as to whoHispanics really are. For many of us, Hispanics are envi-

sioned as migrant workers, cheap labor-ers with leaf blowers, non-English-speaking individuals or any number ofmedia driven portrayals (and of coursethere are Cesar Chávez, Jennifer Lópezand Ricky Martin). The blending of vari-ous Hispanics’ identities, cultures, tradi-tions and lifestyles makes America cul-turally Hispanic without many of us evenrealizing it. What mainstream Americans have

failed to realize is that Hispanics haveplayed and will continue to play a cru-cial role in our nation. Hispanics havecontributed to every avenue of American

life since the inception of this country.Hispanics’ origins have played such akey role in our country’s socio-econom-ic, political and cultural developmentthat many argue: What would Americawould be like without the presence ofHispanics and their influence? Hispanic culture can be traced in the

United States for over 500 years whenCalifornia, Mexican states, Florida andthe Southwest were discovered bySpanish explorers. Many of us areunaware that Hispanic culture had firmroots in St. Augustine, Fla., and in whatis now New Mexico before the Englisharrived at Jamestown in 1607 or beforethe Pilgrims dropped anchor inMassachusetts Bay in 1621. Hispanicculture and political development flour-ished well before the Founding Fathersenvisioned the idea of securing theirindependence from Britain in 1776. Notonly did Hispanic culture help shapeand define America’s early politicaldevelopment, but it also has played animportant role in helping to secure thebirth of the new republic: America.During the American Revolutionary

War, Bernardo de Gálvez, governor ofthe Louisiana Territory, sent gunpowder,rifles, bullets, blankets, medicine andother supplies to the armies of GeneralGeorge Washington in support ofAmerica’s cause. Once the war began,Gálvez, along with support and rein-forcements from Spain’s Cuba, Mexicoand Puerto Rico, fought valiantly to helpdefeat British troops. Hispanics contin-ued to play a vital role in every militaryconflict – in every war, in every battleand on every battlefield. Hispanics haveput their lives on the line to protect theirfreedom, liberty and democracy in theCivil War, World Wars I & II, Vietnamand the present-day wars in Iraq andAfghanistan. It must be noted that

Hispanics have always met the challengeof serving America with great commit-ment and admiration.What would our country’s political

history be without Hispanics? Whatwould Manifest Destiny and America’sexpansion be without the role ofHispanics and the carving of America’sgreat western frontier? The Hispanicpresence in the election of PresidentJames Polk in 1844 and his future policyof annexation of Texas, the stolen land,the creation of the artificial border,remember the Alamo, the greatSouthwest, and the Compromise of 1850all help define our American history.What would America be like without theimportance of The Treaty of GuadalupeHidalgo, which ended the Mexican War,where the United States gained not onlyTexas, New Mexico and Upper California,making way for the vast expansion of

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American land, but also a cultural historylike no other? Our Civil War would notbe the same without the presence ofHispanics, often removed from our his-tory books. Some 20,000 Hispanicsfought in the Civil War, some serving inthe 1st Florida Cavalry, others serving inthe Union forces in Connecticut, NewYork and Massachusetts. From the firstbattle in Fort Sumter to the last battle inPalmito Ranch, Texas, their allegianceserved in America’s defining war over theissue of slavery. Hispanics have alwaysmet the challenge of serving America

with commitment and admiration in themidst of the great American split.The Spanish-American war not only

changed America, but announcedAmerica as a world power. Our influencein Latin America and our political gameswith the region not only created an illu-sion of a fake and misleading democracy,but also created more enemies.“Imperialism” became the new name for“colonialism.” Our political foreign poli-cy during pre and post Cuba’s FidelCastro helped define our Cold War for-eign policy with Latin America and therest of the world. It also played animportant role in defining what it meantto be an “American.” The Viva KennedyMovement helped elect one of America’spromising leaders, John F. Kennedy, aswell as the election and recent re-elec-tion of America’s first African- American

president. Without the Hispanic vote, thisfeat would not have been possible. As we embrace the 21st century, what

would America’s political future be likewithout the importance of the Hispanicvote? This vote, which can be utilized byboth political parties, now defines thestructure of America’s political process.From the time of the nation's founding,immigration has been crucial to the UnitedStates' growth, and also the source of polit-ical conflict. In recent decades, the countryhas experienced the second great wave ofimmigration which many argue is the

largest since our country’s establishment.The growth of the Hispanic electorate is animportant factor in the increasing numberof congressional races across the country.Both our political parties have redefinedtheir agenda to cater to the Hispanics evergrowing presence. Politically their votesremain hugely important for bothDemocratic and Republican campaigns.The New York Times called the 2004 Bushand Kerry appeals to Hispanic voters in the2004 campaign a “virtual love-fest,” com-menting further, “Well, politicians cancount. The Hispanic vote cannot be takenfor granted.” According to the Democratic Party,

“Hispanics are a swing vote; they are nolonger a base vote of our party. Thoughwe can all agree that it is the Democraticagenda that will help Hispanics live abetter life, we need to tell them in a com-

pelling way. When we speak to them wecan move them our way; they can breakthe Republican Party.” According to theRepublican Party, “given the size, growthrate and the distribution of Hispanics, itis safe to say that if we do not respecttheir voting power, they can change thefuture of elections.” America’s future,whether socio-economic or political, istied to the future of Hispanics. The division of the nation on this

topic has left us with no other choice butto face the fact that we are a nation ofimmigrants. The current flow of immi-

grants is overwhelmingly Hispanic. Manyargue these immigrants are a drain onthe system while others argue it is thebrowning of America. Whatever thearguments might be, many Americansseem to suffer from amnesia. They haveforgotten their commitment to the watchwords of this great nation: “Give me yourtired, your poor, your huddled massesyearning to breathe free.” The recentimmigration debate questioned ourcountry’s rich tradition of welcomingimmigrants with open arms. At no other time in our history has a

debate on immigration divided thenation on its true values and rich tradi-tion of freely welcoming immigrants.The recent immigration laws in Arizona,Alabama and other states have raisedseveral important questions regardingthe role of the federal government’s


No otherimmigrant groupin history has the

potential toredefine Americaas Hispanics do;they are quicklybecoming the

new cornerstone.

policies, policy decision-makingprocesses and more so, the role of racein many of the policy making processes. The 2013 comprehensive immigration

reform policies are geared to the future ofboth political parties as they try to courtAmerica’s greatest asset: the Hispanicvote. The immigration debate has gener-ated so many divisions in society that ithas become the “civil rights debate of 21stcentury.” Never in American history hasimmigration become such a divisive issuewhere policymaking and the electoralprocess go hand-in-hand. Moreover, howboth parties handle the issue of compre-hensive immigration reform will have aserious impact on Hispanic politicalbehavior and future presidential elections.The growing presence of the Hispaniccommunity will have profound politicalconsequences and future immigrationpolicy agendas will play an important partin the political process. What would our history be without the

struggle for civil rights, equality and guar-anteed rights under the constitution of theUnited States? Very few understand theimportance of Mendez v. Westminster in1947, which the U.S. Court of Appealsruled that segregation of Mexican-American children from the public schoolssystem in California was unconstitutionaland violated the 14th Amendment, it pavedthe way for the Brown v. Board ofEducation decision in 1954. The achievements of Dr. Hector P.

García, leader of the Hispanic move-ment, remain silent but of great impor-tance as he fought peacefully for the dis-mantling of segregation signs, racismand discrimination in many Mexican-American communities in the greatSouthwest in the 1940s and 50s. He cre-ated the Mexican-American GI Forum in1948, was appointed as United StatesAmbassador to the United Nations andwas the first Mexican- American to giventhe Presidential Medal of Freedom byPresident Ronald Reagan in 1984. Hisideology and commitment toward justicefor all later became the cornerstone forDr. Martin L. King and the African-American struggle for civil rights in the1960s. What would our first African-American

presidential campaign slogan “Yes WeCan” be like without the Cesar Chávezand Dolores Huerta who coined the term

“Sí, se puede” in the 1972 during thefarmworkers strike? Without the Hispanicstruggle for economic equality, the termmight not have had any importance.What would America’s economic

prosperity be like without defining thebuying power of Hispanics? The U.S. eco-nomic prosperity has and will solely reston the buying power of Hispanics. Withthis buying power, the next 18-year peri-od is expected to be greater than that ofthe white, African-American, and Asian-American populations, according to theSelig Center for Economic Growth 2102report. Our economy has been redefinedby the largest minority group. CEO of theU.S. Hispanic Chamber of CommerceMichael Barrera said, “the Hispanic con-sumer market here in the U.S. is actuallyas big or bigger than the GDP of Mexicoor Canada. We're the second largesteconomy in North America.” The Selig Center report also indicated

that Hispanics’ combined expenditures oneverything from staple goods and servicesto health care, housing and transportation,total a staggering $1.5 trillion annually.Nationally, Hispanic purchasing power isup by nearly 30 percent in the last threeyears, to $653 billion. According to thecenter study, the purchasing power isexpected to grow by 8.8 percent, to morethan $1.5 trillion by 2015. The businesscommunity has discovered the economicclout of the Hispanic population, which isclearly depicted by the prevalence ofSpanish-language signage, sports, adver-tisements and media.What differentiates Hispanics from

other previous immigrant groups is theireconomic, social and political power. Noother immigrant group in history has thepotential to redefine America as Hispanicsdo; they are quickly becoming the newcornerstone. With the explosion of theHispanic population, not only have theyimpacted the demographics of the U.S.population, but also the country’s eco-nomics. According to Linda Jacobson,director of the Population ReferenceBureau, “with growth will come increasedeconomic clout; already Hispanics are aneconomic force and because they aregrowing in numbers that won’t change,corporate America is taking notice.” From the Cuban rhythms in South

Florida to the Puerto Ricans, Dominicans,Peruvians, Bolivians, Columbians and

other cultural influences in New York Cityand Boston to the Mexican culture foundin the great Southwest, Texas andCalifornia, America’s cultural historywould not be the same. Without Hispanicphysicist Luis Álvarez’s theory on theasteroid that destroyed the dinosaurssome 65 million years ago, that frequent-ly asked question would still be unan-swered. What would America’s pastime,baseball, be without the Hispanic influ-ence helping change and define thegame? From Roberto Clemente to thegreatest hitter of all time, Ted Williamsand his Hispanic background. Yes, hismother was Mexican, and though heshied away from the fact of his Hispanicheritage, many argue that it would affecthis status and playing career. Our Goya food brand has now

become an integral part of Americanfood culture, from its humble begin-nings in lower Manhattan to every majorcity in the world. It announced theHispanic presence in our homes andcommunities despite our ethnic back-ground. What would the ever changingAmerican music be without the influ-ence of Hispanics? From José Felicianoreminding us of “Feliz Navidad” to CeliaCruz, Carlos Santana defining much ofthe 60s and 70s, to ever presentHispanic musical trend that embracesthe great Southwest, West Coast,Midwest to the East Coast and continuesto define who we are as Americans. America must make the first move to

acknowledge and respect the contribu-tions of Hispanics in every aspect of oursociety. At the same time we must alsocome to terms that we are a nation ofimmigrants. The economic, political andsocial-cultural influence of currentimmigrants is far more beneficial to thenation than our media critics make themout to be. Hispanics are fast becomingthe new foundation of our country’s eco-nomic, political and social-culturalpower and based on their promise; noother immigrant group in the history ofour great nation has this potential toredefine America. Remember “we did notcross the border: the border crossed us.”

Stephen Balkaran is an instructor inthe department of philosophy & politi-cal science at Quinnipiac University.


Dreamers CouldDreamers CouldMake or BreakMake or BreakImmigrationImmigrationReform in 2013Reform in 2013by Peggy Sands Orchowski

InJuly and August of 2013, immigration reform suddenlybecame all about giving legal status to DREAMers –generally defined as “unauthorized immigrants who

came in as children.” Polls show that an increasing number ofAmericans consider it to be “the right American thing to do.” Democrats have made legalizing DREAMers a top priority

since 2010, when a stand-alone DREAMer bill died in theSenate, and Democrats lost the House majority. This June, theconcept was included without question in the bipartisan com-prehensive immigration reform bill that passed the Senate. InJuly, the question became, what would happen to theDREAMers when the now-Republican-dominated House tookup immigration reform? Republicans leaders were adamant that they would not con-

sider the Senate comprehensive bill. Instead they planned to dis-cuss a number of stand-alone immigration proposals, manyfocusing on increasing border and internal immigration enforce-ment. They said they might wrap those together in a kinda-sortacomprehensive immigration reform proposal this fall or nextyear. Presumably, that package would not include any proposalto legalize illegal immigrants currently in the country. But in a surprise move in mid-July, GOP House leaders sud-

denly changed their minds. On July 23 in a hearing packedwith journalists, advocates and members of both political par-ties, the Congressional immigration committee met to consid-er ideas to legalize “immigrants brought in as children” – theDREAMers, or “kids”, as Republicans might call them. “They had no input into their parents’ decision to bring the

family to the U.S. illegally,” said House Judiciary CommitteeChairman Bob Goodlatte, R-Va. “Many of them know no otherhome than the U.S. having grown up as Americans since theywere toddlers.”Hearing witnesses were all outspoken advocates for

DREAMers: religious leaders, immigrant rights groups, studygroups, two high-achiever DREAMers and – surprise – thecommittee’s most passionate Democratic spokesman for theDREAM Act, Illinois Congressman Luis Gutiérrez. As usual, heargued vigorously for the legalization of all DREAMers. But then in a head-jerking finale and in no uncertain terms,

Gutiérrez said he adamantly opposed any Republican proposalto legalize just the kids. He said their proposals were “un-American” if they did not include giving a pathway to citizen-ship not only to all DREAMers, but also to their parents, sib-

lings, relatives, in-laws, friends (including those who had beendeported already), mentors, sympathizers – in fact, to “all ofthe 11 million or so undocumented immigrants in the coun-try.” Gutiérrez’s position was supported unanimously by all theDemocrats on the panel – even the DREAMers.The Democrats suddenly seemed to be going for all or

nothing – a bait and switch? “Republican proposals are completely unacceptable,” said

the Brookings Institute’s immigration expert Audrey Singer atan Aug. 15 panel at the liberal think tank the Center forAmerican Progress (CAP). “They even are suggesting givingDREAMers only a permanent work and residency permit thatwould not lead to a pathway to citizenship.”But Singer admitted reluctantly that the Republicans’ com-

promise proposal might be placing Democrats in an “awk-ward” position. Would Democrats really kill the chance forhundreds of thousands of DREAMers to gain legalizationbecause they wouldn’t compromise on the larger issue ofblanket legalization for all illegal immigrants?It is estimated that 1.8 million unauthorized immigrants

would qualify generally as DREAMers, according to theMigration Policy Institute and the Center of Immigration Studies.Some 800,000 might gain legalization under the current legisla-tive requirements, according to The Pew Research Center. Extreme opponents of the DREAM Act say it is unfair to the

millions of foreign nationals wanting, applying for and waitingyears in their homelands for a green card, to give these covet-ed permanent work and residency visas to anyone who cameinto the country illegally, no matter what age. In July of 2013,Congressman Steven King, R-Iowa, countered the hype that“DREAMers were top students and valedictorians”, by hype ofhis own: “For every DREAMer who is a valedictorian, 10 havecalves the size of melons from carrying in drugs over the(Mexican) border as drug mules.” His impolitic remarks might create more sympathy for

DREAMer advocates. But King seems not to be mindful of anyslight. “What? You didn’t like the fruit I chose to comparetheir calves?” he asked one reporter.In the end, the fight might be over how comprehensive a

comprehensive immigration bill will be. “We need to passimmigration reform to be relevant,” say many RepublicanParty strategists. Most pundits and Democrats seem to thinkthey are talking about the 2016 presidential race.

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But most Republican pols are focusing on first winningback the Senate for Republicans in 2014. Even though noneof the current six Senate battleground states (Alaska,Arkansas, Louisiana, North Carolina, South Dakota, Montana)have any significant Hispanic electorate, the perception ofbeing inclusive to immigrants via legalizing DREAMers, themost sympathetic illegal immigrant community, could be apositive, some Republican leaders believe.In the meantime, the number of DREAMers applying for

DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals) has stabilizedat around 465,500, of which about 265,000 have beenapproved according to a recent report from the University ofSan Diego. DACA, President Obama’s executive order of June2012 (said to have won him the Latino vote), grants a two-year job permit and a waiver of deportation to unauthorizedimmigrants who meet the requirements of DREAMers. To date,40 percent of the applicants are between the ages of 19 and23; 24 percent are older; and 36 percent are15 to 18-year-oldpre-applicants (must have a high school degree to qualify).Incomplete data show that 69 percent of DACA applicantswere younger than 10 when they arrived. About 11 percent ofall applicants entered legally and overstayed their visas, butthe number of monthly DACA applications has declined signifi-cantly from the first six-month rush. Not because of discrimi-nation against Mexicans, however, as had been feared. On the contrary. Almost 75 percent of DACA applicants are

Mexican nationals. “In fact, the outreach to MexicanDREAMers and the cooperation they are getting from theMexican government is exemplary,” said Tom Wong, assistantprofessor of political science at University of California, SanDiego. “Mexican consulates have been expanded and the gov-ernment is expediting birth documentation access online.” But the easy-to-reach, DACA potential applicants might have

maxed out. DACA advocates now are eager to get the word outto other groups – especially Africans and those who have beenhere illegally for 10 years or more. “Documentation is the bigproblem for the older DREAMers, and the extreme languagediversity is really going to be a problem for outreach materialsto Africans [Americans] and Asians [Americans],” said Wong.But legalization for DREAMers’ parents, relatives, and friends

including those already deported, is a stretch legislatively.”While small children brought into the country illegally as tod-dlers do not share the same culpability of their parents,” saidGoodlatte. “I do not believe that parents, who made the decisionto illegally enter the U.S. while forcing their children to jointhem, should be afforded the same treatment as the kids.” “We will have to depend on President Obama to issue an

executive order to legalize our parents and relatives just as hedid for us,” said Erika Andiola, a DACA recipient who was onthe CAP panel. Some immigration reform advocates believe thatthe president should do so for all illegal immigrants, if Congressfails to pass comprehensive immigration reform in the fall.It would seem that many Democratic advocates are just as

stubborn about legalizing all illegal immigrants or nothing, asmany Republicans are about legalizing none. Is there roomfor compromise? Can both parties step over their “red lines”?Could legalizing only a few DREAMers lead to the passage of a“kindasorta comprehensive” immigration bill in 2013 that

would be a step in the right direction? Passing immigration reform in 2013 could be a big win for

Democratic congressional representatives in the House. Somesay it would be President Obama’s primary legacy.But passage of any kind of immigration bill in the

Republican House, especially for DREAMers, also couldenable Republicans to look good on immigration. It couldtake “anti-immigrant” off the list of accusations leveled atthem by Democrats. So maybe, politically, neither party really wants to see

immigration reform passed for a while. It could be that Republicans decide that immigration

reform and the Latino vote is about as important to them toget their big immediate goal – winning back the Senate in2014 – as an apology is to Steven King for his “melon”remark. They have nothing immediate to win from it.

It also could be that Democrats decide they gain much morefrom bashing Republicans for being “anti-immigrant” before the2014 elections (as they so successfully did in 2012), than theyget from compromising with some Republicans to legalize only afew hundred thousand qualified DREAMers – who can stay legal-ly in the U.S. anyway via prosecutorial discretion (DACA).Bashing Republicans over the failure of comprehensive immigra-tion reform might even help Democrats keep the Senate in 2014and position themselves for an all-or-nothing immigrationreform battle in 2016 from defeated and deflated Republicans. In which case, immigration reform will die in the 113th

Congress, done in some could say, by the success of theDREAMers.


The Missions ofSan Antonio

RecountSpanish History

by Michelle Adam

Thebells of the Mission San José in San Antonio,Texas, rang far before the Liberty Bell was evercast. Yet this reality had been obscured – or at

least until recently – by historical accounts that concentratedmostly on the English settlement of the United States. Standing along the San Antonio River, with four other

Catholic missions, the Mission San José on reminds visitorsthat the Spanish played a significant and central role in thecreation of our country. The mission was established in 1720– prior to the Liberty Bell’s ringing to mark the first readingof the Declaration of Independence on July 8, 1776 – and nowis a part of San Antonio Missions National Historical Park.Today, this park of 10-mile links throughout San Antonio

attracts 35,000 students and almost twomillion visitors a year. They come to seefive separate missions—the Alamo, SanJosé, San Juan, Concepción, and Espada –that contain magnificent stone churches,buildings, and fortresses dating back tothe 18th century. “These were all built in the 18th century

and Spain’s reason for doing this was tomake this [part of] Spain,” said TomCastaños, education and youth initiativecoordinator of the park. “It is easy to comehere and see these magnificent churchesthat are about religion. But these werebuilt by Spain to make a bigger kingdom—about creating communities so they couldconvert the native people to Catholicismand become Spanish. This gave the king anopportunity to tap into a willing workforce,in terms of Franciscan friars, who wantedto be out here to spread the gospel, butthey also worked as administrators and teachers.”Mission San José became a center for native people by

1760, forty years after its establishment. The natives were tra-ditionally seasonal hunters who moved up and down the riverto find food, but the Spanish provided them with anotheroption: farming, Catholicism, and living a sedentary life. TheSpanish taught the natives culture, religion, and vocationswithin the San José walled community made up of apartment

cells that were protected from raiding tribes. Mission San José was home to the first grist mill, which

grinds flour from wheat that was first brought to the Americasby the Spaniard. And this mission became one of the largestSpanish mission communities until 1824, when it was secular-ized and turned over to the people. The Alamo, probably the most famous mission, was origi-

nally called San Antonio de Valero, but was then later namedThe Alamo after it became the focal point of the Battle of theAlamo, fought between Mexico and Texas in the TexasRevolution. This was the first mission established along theSan Antonio River valley, founded two years before San José.The other three missions within San Antonio Missions

Historical Park—San Juan, Concepción, and Espada – wereoriginally founded in East Texas, but were largely unsuccessfulthere. East Texas Indians were magnificent farmers and theyhad plenty without relying on Spanish assistance. These mis-sions were therefore moved to the San Antonio river area inthe early 1730s, and they brought with them statues, farmingtools, and other equipment and movable items. By 1731, five


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missions were running successfully on the river valley.“Elements of the mission process were highly successful as

far as the natives learning the technology and being a part ofthe culture,” said Castaños. “The least successful part was thegovernment part of it. Spain was in a military free fall for ahundred years, and these places did not produce a lot in tradeor gold, so they were not profitable. It was only a matter oftime before Spain needed to pull away.”According to Castaños, the missions fell into severe ruin by

the 1840s. San José’s structure collapsed in 1878 as San Antoniobecame a burgeoning town with new infrastructure, and with lit-tle concern for this failing structure or that of other missions.It was only later that local citizens felt something should be

done to preserve these buildings, and the groups like theConservation Society, the Catholic Church and the U.S. govern-ment’s Works Progress Administration got involved. In 1936, the missions became a part of a larger park and

later became more visible nationwide when San Antonio heldthe World’s Fair there. In 1978, President Carter then signedinto legislation what today is officially known as San AntonioMissions National Historical Park. “For the first time you get the history of the missions and

Spain as part of a collective, as part of a much biggerprocess,” said Castaños. “The National Park System has donea better job of telling the history of the native peoples. Whilethere are beautiful stone buildings here, this is ultimately astory about people.”To this day, people still celebrate Mass at the churches,

which are partially owned and maintained by the Archdioceseof San Antonio, and the park is open to the public every day ofthe year except for Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s.They offer curriculum-based guided tours for K-12 studentsthat focus on Texas community and its people. “I think kids particularly see the very beginning of their city,”

said Castaños. “If they are listening carefully, they are going tolearn why they do some things they do even to this day. This is aculture that began here and carried through into the 21st centu-ry with El Día de Los Muertos, Las Posadas, and other events.”Castaño, who grew up in the same community as the mis-

sions, has heard many locals talk about how they would drive

by the churches, but only when they finally stopped to visit didthey learn the larger story behind these churches and thiscommunity. “They tell me they had no idea how old thesechurches were and what they meant. The legacy of thesechurches has a greatly enhanced position in history becausethey are still active today,” he said. Beyond the local area, this missions park has received visi-

tors from throughout the U.S. – numbers that dramaticallyincreased after Sept. 11, according to Castaños. “People werechoosing not to go oversees during the Sept. 11 time and wereconcerned about the high profile places like New York andWashington, D.C. Visitation took an upswing at that time. It hasbeen a steady increase in the last 11 years since then,” hesaid. “The average visitor here from anywhere in the U.S.leaves with an understanding that there were colonies besideEngland that were settling what would become the U.S. It

becomes a real shock to New Englandersthat someone else was doing this concur-rently. I had a young man argue with mevehemently that there was nothing west ofthe Mississippi before Lewis and Clark.”Beyond magnificent churches and a

beautiful park, San Antonio MissionsNational Historical Park has clearlyplayed a significant role in bringingSpanish history to the forefront of the U.S.public eye. “We are honoring the role thatthe mission process played in the makingof America,” said Castaño. “It is showingthat Spain was a driving element in themaking of a more European Southwest.”


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PROFILE


UTPA Professor and Texas Business

Woman Discusses Immigration

Reform at the White House

Itwas a typical Friday evening in the Lozano home. Dr.Karen Lozano, the Julia Beecherl Endowed Professor ofmechanical engineering at the University of Texas-Pan

American(UTPA), was relaxing when her cell phone rang. “Igot an unknown number on my cell phone. I usually never getthose,” she says. She accepted the call. The person on the other end told her

President Barack Obama wanted her in Washington, D.C., onMonday afternoon. “It was completely out of the blue,” saysLozano, who is also the chief technology officer at FibeRio inTexas. Fewer than 72 hours later she found herself participat-ing in a roundtable discussion on immigration reform at theWhite House. “At the beginning, I thought that they called 1000 people

and everybody said, ‘no’ and that’s why they’re calling me justa few hours before the roundtable,” says Lozano. In realityPresident Obama had chosen her because she had beenfeatured in a 2011 report titled Patent Pending: HowImmigrants Are Reinventing The American Economy,which highlighted the value foreign-born graduates bring tothe U.S. economy. President Obama gathered Lozano and eight other Hispanic

business leaders so they could share their life stories and dis-cuss their contributions to the American economy. As they did,Lozano, who was the last to share her story, noticed a theme:hard work. When it was her turn, she told the president what brought

her to America from Mexico, what she studied and what shevalues. Then she offered a summary of what she’d heard fromthe others. “Everybody worked really, really, really hard. TheUnited States is a beautiful country where hard work isrewarded. If you work hard, you are going to achieve theAmerican dream,” says Lozano. But the picture she painted for President Obama wasn’t all

rose-colored. She also shared the negatives of being an immi-grant. “We all worked hard, and we’ve all been immigrantswho have paid taxes since coming to America. We file a 1040NR, for non-residents. You’re not entitled to many of thedeductions, so you pay higher taxes,” she told him. The nine business leaders who shared their stories with

President Obama started on the bottom rung of the Americanworkforce ladder, says Lozano. And they’ve all climbed to thehighest rungs of their professions because America offersimmigrants the opportunity to work and succeed. “It’s ablessing that we were not given anything for free becausewhen you get stuff for free, it cuts your wings to fly. It removesthe desire and purpose to get there,” says Lozano. The nineindividuals who met with President Obama on June 24 wereshining examples of proof that hard work results in financialsuccess. Lozano earned her PhD from Rice and was hired as a facul-

ty member at UTPA in 2000. She was the first woman, and forseveral years afterward, the only female faculty member in themechanical engineering program. Through her research atUTPA she and fellow mechanical engineering faculty member,Dr. Kamalaksha Sarkar, invented a faster, more efficient way toproduce nanofibers.Their invention led to the creation of UTPA's first startup

company, FibeRio, whose mission is to transform the materialsmarket through the unlimited availability of nanofibers.“There’s been some very prominent research on hownanofibers can help in many areas like filtration, skin regener-ation and batteries,” says Lozano. The company earned UTPAtwo grants from the UT System's Texas Ignition Fund and a$1.5 million Commercialization Award from the TexasEmerging Technology Fund. FibeRio sprang from Lozano’s and Kamalaksha’s

ForceSpinning® technology in 2009. Before ForceSpinning®there were two main methods used to create nanofibers: thewet chemistry method and electrospinning. Both methods pro-duced only small quantities. For example, the electrospinningmethod produces only .1 grams of material per hour. “It’sgood for a lab, for curiosity so you know the technology isworking. But for the industrial scale it’s not producing enoughmaterial,” says Lozano.Electrospinning uses a high electrical charge to draw very

fine fibers from a polymer solution. “You’re talking about 20to 40 thousand volts. The current is low, but there is veryhigh voltage,” says Lozano who adds that with such high volt-age, “installation is a challenge and many things have to be

taken care of.” The ForceSpinning® method doesn’t need electrical fields.

Rather it uses centrifugal forces, like a cotton candy machineat a carnival, says Lozano. The only current required is fromthe outlet that the machine is plugged into. But the biggestadvantage of ForceSpinning® is that it produces more thanone gram of nanofibers per minute in a laboratory. In thefield, that number increases considerably. In addition to the quantities ForceSpinning® can produce

this technology has resulted in the creation of several high-tech jobs in the Rio Grande Valley, a region devoid of high-tech jobs. For years now well-trained natives of the Valley havebeen forced to seek job opportunities elsewhere in Texas.“They like to stay in Texas, close to their families. But they goto Dallas or Houston and leave the Valley,” says Lozano. The road that Lozano traveled from her upbringing in

Mexico to a meeting with President Obama was surely a rockyone, winding its way through lean financial times. After earn-ing a mechanical engineering degree from the Universidad deMonterrey in Mexico she had a hard time finding a well-pay-ing job, earning only about 3000 pesos per month, the equiva-lent of $300. And she was giving all of it to the people whotaught her the value of an education, her parents. “My parents always devoted more than 60 percent of their

earnings to education. We didn’t go out that much," saysLozano. “My house was built, but never painted. I painted itwhen I was 20 years old. I bought the paint and painted mywhole house inside and outside. There were a lot of things myparents sacrificed for education for my brother and myself.” Knowing she had to earn more to help her aging parents

financially, she applied to Rice University as a graduate stu-dent. She was accepted. It was a hard decision, but she cameto the U.S. Later she married a chemical engineer fromMexico. He joined her in Houston. “He started looking for ajob everywhere. But his degree was from Mexico so he wasn’tgetting any jobs,” says Lozano. Eventually he took a minimum wage job at Blockbuster. He

was clearing about $400 a week and Lozano, also working onher graduate degree, was taking home about $850. There wasvery little left over after she would send money home to herparents in Mexico. “We were living in an apartment with arefrigerator, stove and microwave,” she says. No bed, justblankets on the floor. To put a further strain on their finances, Lozano became

pregnant. “When we learned we were pregnant, it was veryhard, but a blessing at the same time,” she says. After her sonwas born, Lozano set up a nursery in her lab at Rice. “Myadvisor was very nice, and there were not a lot of people atthat time in the department. I was given a lab completely tomyself, so I brought the playpen and the swing. Until he start-ed crawling, he was there in the lab with me.” Looking back on the lean years, Lozano says, “It helps you

value everything else...I don’t regret anything. Probably I ageda lot working so hard, though.”


President Obama gatheredDr. Lozano and eight otherHispanic business leaders sothey could share their lifestories and discuss their

contributions to the Americaneconomy. As they did, Dr.Lozano, who was the last toshare her story, noticed a

theme: hard work.

Hispanic Heritage and thePromise of Latino Youth by Yvette Donado

It’sHispanic Heritage Month – a time to focus not ondeficits in the Latino community but on assets.Recently, I have met with interns and spoken at

Latino scholarship awards and fellowship graduation cere-monies. And contrary to the deficit news, I am very optimisticabout our Hispanic youth. Although the scholars and fellows are the exception, let’s not

forget that they competed with many others of merit who by dintof intelligence, hard work, perseverance and ambition mighthave been among them. The ones I have met are impressive. A few are from comfortable backgrounds. Most, as did I,

come from working-class families, many of them immigrants.Regardless of background, they bond readily with their fellowawardees of highly diverse backgrounds, seemingly recognizingthat their individual fate is linked to that of the Latino community.

Risky generalizations, perhaps, but these young Latinos andmillions more are:• Bright, world-wise and self-aware• Overwhelmingly bilingual and bicultural• Proud of their Hispanic heritage and Spanish-

language competence• Aware that academic assessments are opportunities• Studious, hardworking and committed to serve others• Ambitious, with clearly-defined individual goals• Taking charge of their future and primed for

leadership

What does this mean for our country? In New Jersey, where Ilive, Hispanics will be one-third of the population in a genera-tion. Nationally, one in four Americans will be of Latino descentby about 2025. So, a “demographic imperative” increasinglywill thrust Latinos into leadership positions. It is inevitable. All is not rosy, however. For every bright, ambitious and well-

educated young Hispanic, many others lag. They lag not for lackof hard work, desire, sacrifice or ambition, but because life hasdealt them a hand that hinders advancement. We must give thema better hand. They will discover how to make the most of it. The good news? Emerging leaders have an enviable trait –

they remember where they came from. What do I mean? Theyhave served others and will continue to help the less fortunateamong them. This deeply-rooted attribute will endurethroughout their careers. In my remarks to young people, I emphasize not only the

importance of giving back but also of taking charge of theirown future. I know these points resonate with them. And I

hope leaders of our Latino organizations and others in oursociety share my view of the promise of our youth. Such orga-nizations do a fine job – every day – to create opportunitiesand develop leaders. Some I know are the United States Hispanic Leadership

Institute, Hispanics Inspiring Students’ Performance andAchievement (HISPA), the American Association of Hispanics inHigher Education (AAHHE), Parents Step Ahead in Dallas, theHispanic Scholarship Fund, 100 Hispanic Women, the Committeefor Hispanic Children and Families and the CongressionalHispanic Caucus Institute. These are just of few among many. As we reflect on our heritage and consider the challenges ahead,

let us recall those who are destined to succeed. Let us rememberthat the path forward will be more easily transited because of them.Our Hispanic youth hold great promise for tomorrow.

Yvette Donado is the chief administrative officer andsenior vice president, people, process and communica-tions, of Educational Testing Service in Princeton, N.J.

PERSPECTIVES



Assistant Professor in Plant Sciences -Crop Ecology/Agroecology

Department of Plant SciencesUniversity of California, Davis

TITLE:Assistant Professor in Crop Ecology/Agroecology

LOCATION: University of California, Davis, CA

RESPONSIBILITIES: The successful candidate’s researchwill focus on crop production in agricultural systems.Possible research topics include improving resource useefficiency in diverse cropping systems, alternative approachesto attain sustainable production of annual and perennial crops,and utilizing ecologically-based approaches to reduceexternal inputs while maintaining crop yields. Interest inCalifornia agriculture is necessary and in internationalagriculture is desirable. Teaching responsibilities will involvea major role in the SustainableAgriculture and Food Systemsundergraduate major and include courses in sustainableagriculture systems, agroecosystem management, and cropecology. Graduate courses will be part of the Horticulture andAgronomy and/or Ecology Graduate Groups. Advising andmentoring of undergraduate and graduate students isexpected. The position is an academic year (9 month) tenure-track position. ThisAssistant Professor position will includean appointment in the Agricultural Experiment Station.Faculty members who hold an Agricultural ExperimentStation appointment have a responsibility to conduct researchand outreach relevant to the mission of the CaliforniaAgricultural Experiment Station. It is anticipated that thecandidate will collaborate with other scientists at UC Davisincluding staff and faculty affiliates of the AgriculturalSustainability Institute, Cooperative Extension specialists,farm advisors, and researchers from other universities andagencies to address the mission of the Department, College,and Agricultural Experiment Station. The successfulcandidate will be expected to participate in departmental,college, and campus committees, and with state, regional andnational organizations, as appropriate.

QUALIFICATIONS: Candidates must have a strong andwell-documented background in agroecology, cropecology, agroecosystem management, agronomy, orrelated fields and a Ph.D. or equivalent degree in anappropriate discipline. Candidates must have the ability toconduct independent and cooperative research, and awillingness to address research areas relevant to themission of the Agricultural Experiment Station.

SALARY:Commensurate with qualifications and experience.

TOAPPLY:Candidates should begin the applicationprocess by registering online at http://recruitments.plantsciences.ucdavis.edu Please include statements of researchand teaching interests, curriculum vitae, publication list,copies of 3 of your most important research publications,copies of undergraduate and graduate transcripts (if within 5years of either degree), and the names, e-mail addresses, andtelephone numbers of at least five professional references.For technical or administrative questions regarding theapplication process, please email [email protected] of the applications will begin November 1, 2013.The position will remain open until filled.

Dr. Arnold Bloom, Chair, Search CommitteeDepartment of Plant Sciences

University of CaliforniaOne Shields Avenue

Davis, CA 95616-8515Telephone: (530) 752-1743 / FAX: (530) 752-9659

E-mail: [email protected]

The University of California, Davis, and the Department ofPlant Sciences are interested in candidates who are committed

to the highest standards of scholarship and professionalactivities, and to the development of a campus climate that

supports equality and diversity. The University of California isan affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.

Faculty Positions in Electrical and Computer Engineering

The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at The University of Texas, San Antonio (UTSA) seeksto fill multiple open faculty positions at the rank of assistant professor in Computer Engineering and related emergingareas, beginning August 2014. Exceptional candidates at the rank of Associate Professor will also be considered.Please read the entire advertisement on the Department website at http://ece.utsa.edu/about/faculty-openings.html.The search committee will begin review of applications immediately and will continue until the positions are filled,but the preference will be given to those applications received by Friday, January 17, 2014.

The University of Texas at San Antonio is an Affirmative Action/ Equal Opportunity Employer,committed to diversity in its faculty and its educational programs. Women, minorities, veterans,

and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

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• Quantum Fields Beyond Perturbation Theory†Henrietta Elvang, Zohar Komargodski, Joe Polchinski*Scientific Advisors: Ken Intriligator, Anton Kapustin,Slava RychkovJanuary 27, 2014 - January 31, 2014

• Active Processes in Living and Nonliving Matter†Iain Couzin, M. Cristina Marchetti, Sriram Ramaswamy,Christoph Schmidt*February 10, 2014 - February 14, 2014

• Eddy - Mean-Flow Interactions in Fluids†Brad Marston, Steve Tobias*Scientific Advisors: Oliver Bühler, James Cho, PatrickDiamond, David Dritschel, Rick SalmonMarch 24, 2014 - March 27, 2014

• Fire Down Below: The Impact of Feedback on Starand Galaxy Formation†Norman Murray, Eve Ostriker, Romain Teyssier*Scientific Advisors: Crystal Martin, Jim StoneApril 14, 2014 - April 18, 2014

• Strong Correlations and Unconventional Super-conductivity: Towards a Conceptual Framework†Piers Coleman, J.C. Séamus Davis, Peter Hirschfeld,Srinivas Raghu, Qimiao Si*September 22, 2014 - September 26, 2014

• Complexity in Mechanics: Intermittency andCollective Phenomena in Disordered Solids†Corey O’Hern and Laurent Ponson*Scientific Advisors: Robert Behringer, J.P. Bouchaud,Karin Dahmen, Pierre Le Doussal, Craig Maloney, KayWiese, Stefano ZapperiOctober 20, 2014 - October 24, 2014

• Neutrinos: Recent Developments and FutureChallenges†Graciela Gelmini, Danny Marfatia, Sandip Pakvasa*November 3, 2014 - November 7, 2014

The Institute has a small number of openings, for aduration of less than one year, for general visitors notassociated with the above. Physicists wishing to participatein any of the Institute’s activities should apply through ourweb page at http://www.kitp.ucsb.edu or write to:

Professor Lars Bildsten, DirectorKavli Institute for Theoretical PhysicsUniversity of CaliforniaSanta Barbara, CA 93106-4030

†Attendance limited *Coordinators

KAVLI INSTITUTE FOR THEORETICAL PHYSICS

Conferences

The Kavli Institute for Theoretical Physics will host the following conferences in 2014:

The University of California, Santa Barbara, is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

Department of AdvertisingChair and Senior Faculty Member

(Administrative experience and research interests thatcomplement department needs)

Department of JournalismAssistant Professor of Journalism

(Specialization in Ethnic News Mediaor International News Media)

Department of JournalismAssistant Professor of Journalism

(Specialization in Emerging Journalism Technologies)

Department of JournalismOpen Rank Professor Position

(Specialization in New Journalism Business Models)

Department of Media Studies and ProductionAssociate or Full Tenured Professor

(Specialization in Development Media/Communication and Social Change)

Department of Media Studies and ProductionAssistant Professor

(Specialization in Media Economics, Media Institutions,or Media Audiences, and Quantitative Research Methods)

Department of Strategic CommunicationAssistant Professor of Organizational Leadership(Specialization in Organizational Communication

and Organizational Change)

Department of Strategic CommunicationAssistant Professor of Public Relations

(Specialization in International Public Relationsand Social Media)

School of Mediaand Communication

Temple University is a comprehensive public research institution in Philadelphia, PA with more than 35,000students. The School of Media and Communication, which has been recently renamed with a new strategicvision and a plan for expansion, enrolls more than 3,000 undergraduate and 100 graduate students. It offers fiveundergraduate majors, three master’s degrees, and an interdisciplinary Ph.D. in Media and Communication. Formore information about the positions advertised, and for background on the School and Temple University,please visit http://smc.temple.edu/faculty/available-positions/.

Temple University is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and educator where diversity is anessential source of vitality and strength.

The School of Media and Communication at Temple University invites applications for multiple positions:

Assistant or AssociateProfessor

Educational Measurementand Assessment

The School of Education at the University atAlbany, State University of New York, seeks tofill a tenure-track, assistant or associate facultyposition in Educational Measurement andAssessment. The ideal candidate will be ableto: teach undergraduate- and graduate-levelcourses in psychometrics and measurement,including item response theory, generalizabili-ty theory, psychometric models, measurementtheories, and scaling and equating procedures;work with students and faculty on the develop-ment of valid research instruments and grantproposals; and, have a research agenda thatrelates measurement and assessment issues toissues of teaching, learning, and research.

Detailed information, required qualifications,and an online application are available at:

http://albany.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=43165

Review of applications will begin November15, 2013.

The University at Albany is anEO/AA/IRCA/ADA Employer.

The University of Chicago Booth School ofBusiness is seeking to appoint outstanding scholarsto tenure-track positions in Econometrics andStatistics.

Applications are invited from individuals whohave earned a PhD (or equivalent) or expect toreceive a doctorate in the near future. Members ofour faculty are expected to conduct originalresearch of exceptionally high quality, to teacheffectively, and to participate in and contribute tothe academic environment. Junior candidates willbe judged on potential, and we will rely heavilyon the advice of established scholars.

Each candidate should submit a curriculum vitae, asample of written work, and the names of at least twoscholars qualified and willing to evaluate thecandidate’s ability, training, and potential for researchand teaching. Applicationswill be accepted online at:http://www.chicagobooth.edu/faculty/openings. Wewill start formally reviewing applications onDecember 1, 2013 and strongly encourage you tocomplete your application by then. We will continueto accept applications until March 15, 2014.

The University of Chicago is an AffirmativeAction/Equal Opportunity Employer.

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http://www.chicagobooth.edu/faculty/openings

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Department of Electrical and Systems Engineering

Tenured/Tenure-TrackFaculty Position

The Department of Electrical and Systems Engineering of the School ofEngineering and Applied Science at the University of Pennsylvania invitesapplications for tenured and tenure-track faculty positions at all levels.Candidates must hold a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering,or related area. The department seeks individuals with exceptional promise for,or proven record of, research achievement, who will take a position ofinternational leadership in defining their field of study, and excel inundergraduate and graduate education. Leadership in cross-disciplinary andmulti-disciplinary collaborations is of particular interest. We are interested incandidates in all areas that enhance our research strengths in

1. Nanodevices and nanosystems (nanophotonics, nanoelectronics,integrated devices and systems at nanoscale),

2. Circuits and computer engineering (analog and digital circuits,emerging circuit design, computer engineering, embedded systems),and

3. Information and decision systems (communications, control, signalprocessing, network science, markets and social systems).

Prospective candidates in all areas are strongly encouraged to address largescale societal problems in energy, transportation, health, economic and financialnetworks, critical infrastructure, and national security. Diversity candidates arestrongly encouraged to apply. Interested persons should submit an onlineapplication at http://facultysearches.provost.upenn.edu/postings/40 includingcurriculum vitae, statement of research and teaching interests, and the names ofat least four references. Review of applications will begin on December 1, 2013.

The University of Pennsylvania is an Equal Opportunity Employer.Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Veterans are encouraged to apply.

Join a vibrant campus community whose excellence is reflected in its diversity and studentsuccess. West Chester University of Pennsylvania is seeking applicants for tenure-trackfaculty positions for Fall, 2014.

Unless indicated in the job description, a terminal degree in the field or related field isrequired. For all positions, excellence in teaching and the potential to develop an activeprogram of research or scholarly activity in the discipline are essential. Effectivecommunication and teaching must be demonstrated by presenting a seminar or lecture duringan on-campus interview. Successful candidates will also have the opportunity to participatein teaching and research within interdisciplinary programs. Assignments may includedistance education/online courses and/or teaching off-site. Rank and salary arecommensurate with experience.

For a complete listing of our position announcements, including position requirements, as wellas application instructions, visit our Web Page at http://agency.governmentjobs.com/wcupa/default.cfm.

West Chester University of Pennsylvania, a member of the Pennsylvania State System ofHigher Education, is actively building a culturally diverse academic community that fostersan inclusive environment and encourages a broad spectrum of candidates including people ofcolor, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities to apply for positions. West Chester,located 25 miles west of Philadelphia, is convenient to major cultural & commercialinstitutions, recreational activities, and is within driving distance of Wilmington, DE, NYC,and Washington, DC.

All offers of employment are subject to and contingent upon satisfactory completion of allpreemployment criminal background and consumer reporting checks. The filling of thesepositions is contingent upon available funding.

TENURE-TRACK FACULTY POSITIONS

ASSOCIATE/ASSISTANT PROFESSOR, EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIPCOLLEGE OF EDUCATION

EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP, SPORT STUDIES &EDUCATIONAL/COUNSELING PSYCHOLOGY DEPARTMENT

Washington State University Vancouver

Title: Associate/Assistant Professor (dependent upon qualifications)Salary: Competitive, commensurate with experiencePosition: Permanent full-time, tenure-track, faculty, nine-month termEffective Date: August 15, 2014

The Position: This Educational Leadership position is located at the WSUVancouver campus in Vancouver, WA. The Educational Leadership Programseeks candidates with the potential to make a significant contribution toscholarship in the field of educational leadership. Duties include contributing tograduate programs in education by teaching appropriate courses, conductingrelevant research, assuming service responsibilities, advising students, andchairing doctoral students’ committees. Candidates should have scholarship andteaching in two or more of the following areas: culture, diversity and socialjustice, leadership and organizational theory, instructional leadership, policy andpolitics, community and communications, and law and/or finance.

In addition, candidates are expected to teach qualitative and/or quantitativeresearch methods. Responsibilities include maintaining an active research andscholarly agenda; advising Master’s and Doctoral students; providing service tothe university and to the profession at the local, state, and national levels; andengaging in collaborative work with Educational Leadership faculty on the otherthree WSU campuses. Candidates must be willing to teach with distance learningtechnologies and at off-campus sites.

Required Qualifications: Earned doctorate in educational leadership or closelyrelated field, evidence of appropriate contribution to scholarship in the field ofeducational leadership, evidence of ability to contribute to advancing diversityconsistent with the campus strategic plan (see http://admin.vancouver.wsu.edu/office-chancellor/wsu-vancouver-strategic-plan), appropriate knowledge mentoring doctoralstudents, evidence of ability to work collaboratively with other faculty, expertise toteach core educational leadership coursework, and commitment to field-basedleadership preparation programs.

Preferred Qualifications: Research expertise in educational leadership related todiversity issues, culturally competent leadership and/or leadership for socialjustice; expertise to teach qualitative and/or quantitative research methods; andability to work with colleagues in a multi-campus system

Application Process: The Search Committee will accept confidential applicationsuntil the position is filled. For best consideration, applications should be providedby January 10, 2014. To apply, go to www.wsujobs.com/applicants/Central?quickFind=59032. An application should include a letter of interest thataddresses the required and preferred qualifications and interest in the position, aresume/CV, 1-2 publications, three letters of reference and the names of at leasttwo additional references with titles, addresses, business telephone numbers and e-mail addresses.

For more information, contact Dr. Gay Selby, Search Committee Chair, [email protected] or

Roxanne Doenecke, Search Committee Clerical Manager [email protected].

Visit WSUV online at http://www.vancouver.wsu.edu.WSU is an EEO/AA Employer.

Protected and underrepresented group members are encouraged to apply.

http://facultysearches.provost.upenn.edu/postings/40

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Palm Beach State College is committed to academic excellence and invites qualified applicantswho are devoted to innovative teaching and a dynamic learning environment to apply for full-timeteaching positions in the following disciplines:

Anatomy & PhysiologyBachelor’s Degree Program,

EntrepreneurshipBachelor’s Degree Program,

Information ManagementBusiness EntrepreneurshipComputer Science (3positions)Criminal JusticeEnglish (4 positions)

Requirements: Applicants must be able to demonstrate the use of technology in theclassroom and must be able to use technology required for the assigned course. Courseworkwithin the degree must reflect competencies in the courses to be taught.

All applications must be submitted by December 1, 2013.

In addition to the full-time faculty positions, we have immediate vacancies for twelve-month Post-Secondary Adult Vocational Instructor positions in the following disciplines:

PSAV Practical Nurse Instructor PSAV Welding Instructor

A complete application package must be submitted, which must include an electronic application,resume, and letter of intent, documentation of any required license or certification, and official orcollege-stamped student copy of transcripts.Transcripts produced through web-basedstudent systems will not be accepted.Applications without attached official or college-stamped student copies of transcripts will not be considered. Palm Beach State College offers ahighly attractive benefits package and encourages qualified candidates to apply. For moreinformation and to apply online please visit:

Palm Beach State College, 4200 Congress Avenue, Lake Worth, FL 33461

An EOE/VP/ADA Employer.

Full-Time FacultyPositions - Fall 2014

www.palmbeachstate.edu/employment

Fire ScienceHealthMathematics (2 positions)Ophthalmic Medical TechnologyParalegalPhysicsPsychologyStrategies for College Success

(2 positions)

MCC, a dynamic institution with state-of-the-art facilities, outstanding educational programs, and astrong commitment to diversity, is seeking candidates to fill anticipated openings for:

Chief Academic Officer/ProvostAssistant Professor/Program Coordinator (Health & Exercise Science)

For a copy of the vacancy announcements, including minimum qualifications and application deadline,please visit ourWeb site at www.mcc.commnet.edu. Please send letter of intent, resume, transcripts, emailaddress and the names of three references to: Holly Foetsch, Interim Director of Human Resources;Manchester Community College; Great Path, MS #2; P.O. Box 1046, Manchester, CT 06045-1046

Or e-mail the required application information noted above to the Department of Human Resources:c/o [email protected] EOE/AA/M/F

Wayne State UniversityAdvertisement for the Accounting Faculty Position

(Starting Fa112014)

Department of Accounting at School of BusinessAdministration, Wayne State University invitesapplications for full-time tenure-track eitherassistant or associate professor positions, effectivefall semester 2014. Preference will be given toapplicants having teaching interest and experiencein the areas of Accounting Information Systemsand Auditing but applicants from other accountingdisciplines (such as financial accounting and tax)would also be given due consideration. Candidatesfor the Assistant Professor position must hold or benear completion of an earned doctorate inaccounting (or in business administration with amajor in accounting) from an AACSB-accreditedbusiness school, show promise for effectiveteaching and interactions with students, anddemonstrate an ability to publish high qualityresearch. Candidates for the Associate Professorposition must hold doctorate in accounting andhave an established record of high quality teachingand research, including publications in majoraccounting journals. Professional certification inaccounting (e.g., CPA, CMA, or CIA) is desirable.Wayne State University offers competitive salariesand excellent benefit packages to its employees.Successful applicants must fulfill teaching,research and, service responsibilities to thedepartment, school, university, and community.They must maintain continued scholarly activity,including research publications in high-qualityaccounting journals.

Wayne State University is a nationally recognizedurban center of excellence in research, and one ofthe three major state-related research universitiesthat comprise Michigan’s University ResearchCorridor. We are located in the heart of Midtown,Detroit’s cultural center, with easy access to theDetroit Institute of Arts, the Detroit Symphony,Comerica Park, Ford Field, and the world famousFox Theatre. The university offers more than 350academic programs to approximately 30,000students. The School of Business Administration isamong one of 13 schools and colleges at WayneState University and is accredited by AACSBInternational. The School grants degrees inBachelor of Arts (BA) and Bachelor of Science(BS) with majors in Accounting, Finance, GlobalSupply Chain Management, Information SystemsManagement, Management and Marketing; Masterof Business Administration (MBA); Master ofScience in Accounting (MSA); Master of Sciencein Taxation (MST); and Ph.D. in BusinessAdministration with tracks in Finance, Marketing,and Management. The School enrolls more than1,500 upper division undergraduate and nearly1,000 graduate students.

How to apply: Applications must submit a letterof interest, current vita and a list of three referenceselectronically at the Wayne State UniversityEmployment Website at http:// jobs.wayne.eduwith the job posting number 039799. Applicationswill be considered until the positions are filled;however, applications received by December 31,2013 will be given priority consideration.Questions about the positions may be addressed tothe Interim Chair, Department of Accounting,Dr. Santanu Mitra at [email protected] or313-577-9908.

http://www.palmbeachstate.edu/employment

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University of UtahTenure-Track Faculty Position Openings

The University of Utah’s School of Computing isseeking to hire four tenure-track faculty membersat the assistant professor level. Applications will beconsidered at more advanced ranks in exceptionalcases. The School is a demonstrated leader inresearch that spans multiple areas within computerscience and also crosses disciplinary boundaries.Our priority areas are:

• Computer Security

• Operating Systems and Distributed Systems

• Big Data Analytics and Scalable Computation:principled approaches to big data analytics with afocus on the development of scalable techniquesthat are efficient for large scale storage andcomputing infrastructures.

• 3D Computer Vision: 3D analysis of objects andscenes from active and passive sensor data, such asmulti-view 2D images, video, range data,structured light, fusion of multiple sensors, etc.

Applicants must have earned a Ph.D. in ComputerScience or a closely related field and have a strongresearch presence and publication record in top tiervenues in the applicable area.

The University of Utah is located in Salt Lake City,the hub of a large metropolitan area with excellentcultural facilities and unsurpassed outdoorrecreation opportunities just a few minutes awayfrom campus. Additional information about theschool and our current faculty can be found athttp://www.cs.utah.edu. Please send curriculumvitae, a research goals statement, a teaching goalsstatement, and names and addresses of at least fourreferences. Please go to the following link to apply:

Computer Security positionhttp://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/27142

Operating Systems andDistributed Systems position

http://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/27491

3D Computer Vision positionhttp://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/27493

Big Data Analyticsand Scalable Computation position


Review of applications will begin after December1st and will continue until the positions are filled

The University of Utah is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and educator.

Minorities, women, and persons with disabilitiesare strongly encouraged to apply.

Veterans preference. Reasonable accommodationsprovided. For additional information:

http://www.regulations.utah.edu/humanResources/5-106.html.

The University of Utah values candidateswho have experience working in settings withstudents from diverse backgrounds, and possess

a strong commitment to improving accessto higher education for historically

underrepresented students.

• Frontiers of Intense Laser PhysicsAndre Bandrauk, Katarzyna Krajewska, Anthony Starace*July 21, 2014 - September 19, 2014

• Evolution of Drug ResistanceRichard Neher, Ville Mustonen, Daniel Weinreich*July 21, 2014 - September 19, 2014

• Magnetism, Bad Metals and Superconductivity: IronPnictides and BeyondPiers Coleman, Peter Hirschfeld, Srinivas Raghu, Qimiao Si*September 2, 2014 - November 21, 2014

• Avalanches, Intermittency, and Nonlinear Response inFar-From-Equilibrium SolidsKarin Dahmen, Pierre Le Doussal, Corey O’Hern*September 22, 2014 - December 12, 2014

• Present and Future Neutrino PhysicsGraciela Gelmini, Danny Marfatia, Thomas Weiler, WalterWinter*September 29, 2014 - December 19, 2014

• GalacticArchaeology and Precision StellarAstrophysicsJo Bovy, Charlie Conroy, JunaKollmeier,Marc Pinsonneault*January 12, 2015 - April 3, 2015

• Dynamics and Evolution of Earth-Like PlanetsEric Ford, Louise Kellogg, Geoff Marcy, Burkhard Militzer*January 20, 2015 - March 26, 2015

• Quantum Gravity Foundations: UV to IRBen Freivogel, Steve Giddings, Ted Jacobson, JuanMaldacena*March 30, 2015 - June 19, 2015

• Entanglement in Strongly-Correlated QuantumMatterTarun Grover, Matthew Headrick, Roger Melko*April 6, 2015 - July 3, 2015

• Deconstructing the Sense of SmellMaxim Bazhenov, Alex Koulakov, Venkatesh Murthy,Anne-Marie Oswald*June 8, 2015 - July 31, 2015

The Institute has a small number of openings, for aduration of less than one year, for general visitors notattached to the above-listed programs.

Physicists wishing to participate in any of the Institute’sactivities should apply through our web page athttp://www.kitp.ucsb.edu or write to:

Professor Lars Bildsten, DirectorKavli Institute for Theoretical PhysicsUniversity of CaliforniaSanta Barbara, CA 93106-4030

The Institute invites suggestions either for short programs(3 months) or long programs (5-6 months) for the years2015-2016 and later.

*Coordinators

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During the years 2014/2015, the Kavli Institute for Theoretical Physics will conduct research programs in the following areas:

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Learning and TechnologyThe School of Education at the University atAlbany, State University of New York, seeksan Assistant/Associate/Full Professor (openrank, tenure/track) in the field of Learning andTechnology, starting Fall 2014.Responsibilities include: conducting researchon innovative design and application of tech-nology to support STEM learning, teaching,and assessment and obtaining external fundingto support such research; teaching courses atthe doctoral and master’s levels in areas relat-ed to one or more of: video/educational gamedesign, learning analytics in immersive andinteractive learning environments, technology-enhanced STEM instruction, research meth-ods, and technology supported assessment;mentoring graduate students; providing serv-ice to the Department, School, University, andprofessional field as appropriate for the candi-date’s level of experience.

Detailed information, required qualifications,and an online application are available at:


Review of applications will begin December 1,2013.

The University at Albany is anEO/AA/IRCA/ADA Employer.

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POSITION ANNOUNCEMENTVICE PROVOST FOR

GLOBAL ENGAGEMENThttp://www.baylor.edu/provost/VPGE

Baylor University invites applications and nominations for the newly-createdposition of Vice Provost for Global Engagement.

Baylor conceives its global engagement efforts as extending from thecommunity immediately surrounding the campus in Waco to the far reaches ofthe globe. The Vice Provost will have the opportunity and primaryresponsibility for cultivating and implementing these efforts in a strategic wayto develop cultural competence in our students and to extend the university’steaching, scholarship, and service to promote human flourishing. Additionally,the Vice Provost will lead the recently approved Center for Global Engagement(an expansion of the former Center for International Education), grow studyabroad programs, cultivate mutually beneficial institutional partnerships,enhance international student support, promote the internationalization of theuniversity’s curriculum, and foster discipline-specific and other mission-relatedactivities. As a member of Baylor’s senior academic administrative team, theVice Provost will report to the Executive Vice President & Provost and workclosely with the academic deans and executive officers on behalf of theuniversity as a whole.

The ideal candidate will possess the following:

• Creative and facilitative leadership and administrative experience in thefield of international education, with proven results that have been informedby evidenced-based assessment and decision making;

• Experience setting and advocating sound strategic priorities that respect thepast, understand the present, and envision the future;

• Demonstrated capacity to advance the university’s global engagementmission and interests within and beyond the institution while marshalingand distributing the resources necessary to strategically focus these efforts;

• Substantive international travel experience in developed and developingcountries, along with a willingness and ability to travel internationallyseveral times a year;

• Evidence of multicultural experiences and awareness, including a workingknowledge of at least one language in addition to English;

• Proven capacity to foster partnerships among multiple constituencies, includingstudents, faculty, staff, and alumni, as well as leaders in the business, political,social, and governmental sectors locally, nationally, and internationally;

• A commitment and ability to contribute actively to substantial developmentand fundraising efforts to enhance Baylor’s global engagement;

• Intellectual curiosity and a terminal degree in a relevant field;

• Excellent management, communication, problem-solving, and negotiationskills; and

• Commitment to diversity among faculty, staff, and students.

Baylor University is the oldest continually operating university in Texas andthe largest Christian university with a Baptist heritage in the world. Baylor’smission is “to educate men and women for worldwide leadership and serviceby integrating academic excellence and Christian commitment within acaring community.” With a student body of over 15,000, representing all 50states and more than 80 foreign countries, the university offers 144undergraduate degrees, 74 master’s programs, and 34 doctoral programsacross 11 academic divisions. As described in the university’s strategicvision, Pro Futuris, Baylor is actively recruiting individuals with acommitment to transformational education, compelling scholarship,informed engagement, committed constituents, and judicious stewardship as

means to propel Baylor’s aspiration to become a top-tier researchuniversity while reaffirming and strengthening its distinctiveChristian mission.

Applications should include a statement of interest and acurriculum vitae. Applications and nominations will be keptstrictly confidential. The review of materials will beginimmediately and continue until the new Vice Provost is selected.

Send materials or nominations to: Vice Provost for GlobalEngagement Search Manager, One Bear Place #97014, BaylorUniversity, Waco, TX 76798-7014 or electronically [email protected].

Baylor University is an AffirmativeAction/Equal Employment Opportunityeducator and employer and encouragesminorities, women, veterans, and personswith disabilities to apply.

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Assistant Professor in Plant Sciences -Computational and Statistical Plant Biology

Department of Plant SciencesUniversity of California, Davis

TITLE: Assistant Professor in Computational andStatistical Plant Biology

The Department of Plant Sciences in the College ofAgricultural and Environmental Sciences at the Universityof California Davis invites applications for a 9-monthtenure-track faculty appointment at the Assistant Professorlevel in Computational and Statistical Plant Biology. Weseek candidates with a strong background in statisticsand/or computational biology working in areas such asbioinformatics, quantitative genetics and genomicselection, systems biology, or ecological, evolutionary,functional, or comparative genomics. In particular we areinterested in candidates whose research seeks to developand apply quantitative methods to interrogate large datasets to improve our understanding of the connectionbetween genotype, phenotype, and the environment. Thesuccessful candidate will have a PhD in a related discipline,preferably with postdoctoral experience. She or he will beexpected to teach upper division undergraduate andgraduate courses in the areas of bioinformatics, statisticalanalysis, and experimental design; to establish anextramurally funded research program; to mentor and trainstudents and postdoctoral scholars; and to interact with adiverse faculty including plant geneticists, breeders,physiologists, and ecologists. This position will include anappointment in the Agricultural Experiment Station, whichincludes the responsibility to conduct research and outreachrelevant to the mission of the California AgriculturalExperiment Station.

QUALIFICATIONS: Ph.D. or equivalent level ofexperience in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology,Statistics, Quantitative or Populations Genetics or relatedfields.

SALARY: Commensurate with qualifications andexperience.

TO APPLY:Candidates should begin the applicationprocess by registering online at http://recruitments.plantsciences.ucdavis.edu/. Please include statements ofresearch and teaching interests, curriculum vitae,publication list, copies of 3 of your most importantresearch publications, copies of undergraduate andgraduate transcripts (if within 5 years of either degree),and the names, e-mail addresses, and telephone numbersof at least 4 professional references. For technical oradministrative questions regarding the application process,please email [email protected]. Review of theapplications will begin December 15, 2013. The positionwill remain open until filled. Please direct inquiries to:

Dr. Jeffrey Ross-Ibarra, Chair, Search CommitteeDepartment of Plant Sciences

University of CaliforniaOne Shields Avenue

Davis, CA 95616-8515Telephone: (530) 752-1152

E-mail: [email protected]

The University of California, Davis, and the Departmentof Plant Sciences are interested in candidates who arecommitted to the highest standards of scholarship andprofessional activities, and to the development of acampus climate that supports equality and diversity.The University of California, Davis is an affirmativeaction/equal opportunity employer with a strong

institutional commitment to the achievement of diversityamong its faculty and staff. UC Davis is an NSF

ADVANCE institution committed to equality and inclusion.

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Modern Languages and Cultures at the University of Idaho seeks a tenure track assistant professor ofSpanish/Latin American Specialist to begin August 2014.

Required qualifications: Ph.D. in Spanish or comparable field; bilingual; eligible to work in U.S. byAugust 2014. Department can consider doctoral candidates who have completed all requirements andwill defend their dissertation by date of hire.

Desired qualifications: Potential for teaching excellence; strong interest in interdisciplinary researchand collaboration; strong potential for research productivity; demonstrated skill to interact effectivelywith students and faculty; interest and ability to work on interdisciplinary collaborations.

Full announcement can be found athttp://www.uidaho.edu/human-resources/jobs

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DEAN, GOIZUETA BUSINESS SCHOOLEmory University, one of the world’s leading research universities, is seeking talentedcandidates for the role of Dean of the Goizueta Business School. The University’sacademic divisions include Emory College of Arts and Sciences, Oxford College, theSchool of Medicine, the Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing, the Candler Schoolof Theology, the School of Law, the Goizueta Business School, the Laney Graduate Schooland the Rollins School of Public Health. Founded in 1836, the University is recognizedinternationally for its outstanding liberal arts colleges, graduate and professional schoolsand strong healthcare system. Located on a beautiful wooded campus that is close todowntown Atlanta, Emory enrolls approximately 12,000 students. Emory is embracingchanges underway in higher education and its 2012 Annual Report calls for “disruptiveinnovation.” (http://www.emory.edu/president/annual-report/ar2012/)

Consistently ranked among the world’s top business schools, the Goizueta BusinessSchool provides a world-class business education that combines functionalspecialization with a broad business perspective to create principle-based leaders.Goizueta Business School is honored to take its name from Roberto C. Goizueta, theinnovative and influential business leader who served as chairman and chief executiveofficer of The Coca-Cola Company from 1981 until his death in 1997. Central toGoizueta’s vision and to Goizueta Business School’s mission are excellence andprincipled leadership, which set the School apart from others and greatly impacts thestudent experience and curriculum. Goizueta prioritizes having an accessible, world-class faculty who foster a personalized learning experience for its students, andGoizueta’s legacy also continues through an enriched culture that encourages creativityand innovation from its faculty, staff and students.

Goizueta enrolls 1,500 students and offers undergraduate and graduate degreesincluding a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, a one year and a two yearfull-time MBA program, an evening MBA program, an executive MBA program and aPhD in Business. The MBA program is #1 in job placement according to BloombergBusinessWeek’s annual rankings and four of the degree programs are ranked in the top25. The BBAprogram is consistently ranked among the top ten undergraduate programsby Bloomberg BusinessWeek. In partnership with several of Emory’s other outstandingschools and programs, Goizueta offers joint master’s degree programs with law,medicine, divinity, public health, physical therapy and theology. With sixteen Fortune500 companies located in Georgia and nearly 150,000 businesses in the metro Atlantaarea, Goizueta Business School is able to capitalize on engaging in corporatepartnerships, entrepreneurial activities and the access to talent afforded by its location.

The new Dean will have overall responsibility for defining the Business School’s strategicpriorities during a time of great change and opportunity in business education as well asin higher education in general.Additionally, the Dean will lead efforts to recruit and retainexcellent faculty, create and support educational programs of the highest quality, attractoutstanding students and create additional collaborative initiatives across Emory.Building on the strong foundation at Goizueta, the Dean will further advance the BusinessSchool to its own unique and cutting edge place in business education.

The Dean of the Goizueta Business School should demonstrate a commitment toacademic excellence, ethics, openness and diversity. The Dean will be a passionate andskilled leader who is able to provide vision and strategic guidance for the School. Thisindividual will have strong administrative leadership experience and will possess anengaged and effective presence that will further facilitate productive externalrelationships for Goizueta in the business community and beyond. An aptitude forfundraising and an ability to build institutional resources will be essential. The Deanshould have significant academic credentials and a stellar scholarly record orachievement of the highest level of distinction in business.

Initial screening of applicants will begin immediately and will continue until theposition is filled. Goizueta Business School will be assisted by Ellen Brown Landers,Matrice Ellis-Kirk and Tracie Smith of Heidrick & Struggles, Inc. Nominations andapplications should be directed to:

Goizueta Business School Dean Search CommitteeHeidrick & Struggles, Inc.

303 Peachtree Street, NE, Suite 4300Atlanta, GA 30308

Email: [email protected]

Emory University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action University

Northeastern UniversityDepartment of Mathematics

Assistant/Associate Professor- Applied MathematicsTenure-Track Position

The Department of Mathematics at Northeastern University invites applicants for one ormore tenure-track positions at the Assistant/Associate Professor level, Associate Professorlevel is preferred, in Applied Mathematics to start as early as September of 2014.

Appointments are based on exceptional research contributions in Mathematics combinedwith strong commitment and demonstrated success in teaching. Applications from thosewith an interest and ability to connect across units in the university to the advantage ofresearch at the interface of mathematics and other disciplines are a top priority and theexpectation is this would result in building an applied cluster. Outstanding candidateswith research in discrete and computational mathematics, fluid dynamics, andprobability/statistics are encouraged to apply.

Candidates must have a Ph.D. in Mathematics or a related field by the start date, strongrecord of research, and demonstrated evidence of excellent teaching ability.Responsibilities will include teaching undergraduate and graduate courses, mentoringstudents and conducting an independent research program.

Review of applications will begin immediately. Complete applications received byOctober 31, 2013 will be guaranteed full consideration.

Please be sure to include 3 references, a teaching statement, and a research statement.

To apply, visit “Careers at Northeastern” at https://neu.peopleadmin.com. Click on “Full-time Faculty Positions” and search for the current position under the College of Science.

You can also apply by visiting the College of Science website athttp://www.northeastern.edu/cos and clicking on the “Faculty Positions” button.

Northeastern University is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action EducationalInstitution and Employer, Title IX University. Northeastern University particularly

welcomes applications from minorities, women and persons with disabilities.Northeastern University is an E-Verify Employer.

GRADUATE SCHOOL OF EDUCATION

Two Positions

• Learning Sciences and STEM - Tenure Track/Tenured Open Rank• Special Education - Tenure Track/Assistant Professor

Details on the positions and information on how to apply can be found athttp://gse.rutgers.edu/employment-opportunities.

Applicants are expected to have earned a doctoral degree from a major researchuniversity. In screening applicants, we will be looking for evidence of scholarlypromise or accomplishment; commitment to a strong, productive, and externallyfunded research program; and appropriate experience and commitment toexcellence in teaching. Salary and rank will be commensurate with qualificationsand experience. Our School and University are especially interested inapplications from individuals who are members of groups that have been and stillare underrepresented in university faculty positions.

Responsibilities include: teaching and academic advising of both undergraduateand graduate students; chairing Ed.D. and/or Ph.D. dissertations; an activeprogram of research; contributing to the effective operation of the profession, theSchool, and the University. Pursuit of external funding for one’s research programis also expected.

Review of applications will start immediately and will continue until the positionsare filled. Subject to the availability of funding the positions begin September 2014.

Rutgers University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employerand a NSF ADVANCE Institution.

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President, Health Sciences Center at El Paso andDean, Paul L. Foster School of Medicine

The Chancellor invites applications and nominations for the Inaugural President of theTexas Tech University Health Sciences Center at El Paso (TTUHSC-EP) and Dean, PaulL. Foster School of Medicine. On May 18, 2013, Governor Rick Perry signed Senate Bill120, which established TTUHSC at El Paso as a freestanding, fourth componentinstitution in the TTU System. TTUHSC-EP’s goal is to become the premier healthsciences center between Houston and Los Angeles. In addition, it wants to be known asan institution that advances knowledge for students and practicing health careprofessionals through educational opportunities and research while providing qualitypatient care and service, while fostering a culture that supports translational research andinnovation commercialization to benefit providers and patients as well as TTUHSC-EP.

The dynamic and creative individual chosen for this professional position will serve as thechief executive officer for the Health Sciences Center at El Paso and is responsible for theexecutive management of its operations. The President provides overall leadership in theplanning and management of the academic, research, international, service, fiscal,administrative, operational and auxiliary enterprise mission of the Health Sciences Centerat El Paso. Reporting to the Chancellor, the President will oversee the activities of the PaulL. Foster School of Medicine, Gayle Greve Hunt School of Nursing and Graduate Schoolof Biomedical Sciences.

The programs at the Paul L. Foster School of Medicine, Gayle Greve Hunt School ofNursing and Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences offer students the opportunity toexpand their knowledge through an innovative curriculum that is proving to be immenselysuccessful. Students receive a comprehensive, practical education spanning a broad rangeof health issues-preparing them for a health care career through hands-on training inclinical and research settings to understand and meet the challenges facing the El Pasocommunity and beyond. They offer a professional growth experience like no other,turning out some of the best doctors and health professionals, evident by the number ofphysicians selected for the Best Docs in America list year after year. TTUHSC-EP hasclose to 1,400 faculty and staff members. It is a flourishing health sciences and medicalcenter with offices located in east, central and northeast El Paso. Many of the health careproviders in the El Paso community in private and group practices received their trainingon the campus. At TTUHSC-EP excellent opportunities for medical education, researchand delivery of patient care are created. Through strong local partnerships, TTUHSC-EPhas worked to establish a forward-looking culture aimed at bringing innovations to marketto positively impact health in the region, nation and world.

The position requires an M.D. with a notable record in teaching, research and servicesufficient to merit the rank of full professor. Additionally, the successful applicant isexpected to have a distinguished academic and clinical career, with a national reputationas a leading scholar and demonstrated commitment to research excellence andcompetitive funded research success. A record of successful senior executive andacademic leadership experience in a complex organization; success in philanthropy andsecuring private, corporate, or governmental support to advance the mission of anorganization; and commitment to and success in valuing and actively promoting equityand diversity are essential.

Greenwood/Asher & Associates, Inc. is assisting TTUHSC-EP in the search. Initialscreening of applications will begin immediately and will continue until an appointmentis made. For best consideration, materials should be provided by January 1, 2014.Nominations should include the name, position, email address and telephone number ofthe nominee. Application materials should include a letter addressing how the candidate’sexperiences match the position requirements, a resume and contact information for atleast five references. Submission of materials as PDF attachments is strongly encouraged.Confidential inquiries, nominations, and application materials should be directed to:

Jan Greenwood, Betty Turner Asher, PartnersDavid Chan, Director - Global SearchGreenwood/Asher & Associates, Inc.42 Business Center Drive, Suite 206

Miramar Beach, FL 32550Phone: 850.650.2277 • Fax: 850.650.2272

E-mail: [email protected]@[email protected]

For more information about the Texas Tech University Health Sciences CenterEl Paso Campus please visit: https://www.ttuhsc.edu/elpaso/

TTUHSC-EP is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

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The School of Tourism and HospitalityManagement at Temple University is solicitingapplicants for tenure track and non-tenure trackpositions in Sport and Recreation Management/Sport Business (Assistant/Associate/Full Professor);and tenure track and non-tenure track positions inTourism and Hospitality Management (Assistant/Associate/Full Professor). Applicants will beexpected to teach graduate and undergraduatecourses. Rank and salary will be based onqualifications and experience. Terminal degree isrequired.

The appointments begin the fall semester, 2014.

The School is ideally seeking experienced scholarswho have an established research record and aproven track of external funding acquisition.Applicants will be expected to have teachingexperience, preferably in both graduate andundergraduate academic programs. Applicants willbe asked to submit copies of recent publicationsand formal teaching evaluations.

Temple University is a large urban universitylocated approximately 2 miles north of Center CityPhiladelphia, the heart of the local tourismindustry. Philadelphia’s extensive tourism,hospitality, sport, and recreation venues make thecity ideal for teaching and learning experiences forTemple University faculty and students. TheSchool of Tourism and Hospitality Managementwas established on July 1, 1998. The School offersfour degree programs: a bachelor’s degree in Sportand Recreation Management, a master’s in SportBusiness, and a bachelor’s and master’s degree inTourism and Hospitality Management. The Schoolis a self-standing school, affiliated with TempleUniversity’s Fox School of Business andManagement, where an Executive Master ofBusiness Administration (EMBA) with aconcentration in Hospitality Asset Management isoffered, as well as a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)in Business Administration with a Tourism andSport emphasis.

Applicants should submit a letter of application,curriculum vitae, the names of three references,sample publications, teaching evaluations, andother supporting materials electronically to Dr.Aubrey Kent, Search Chair (215-204-3810,[email protected]). Review of applications willcommence October 18, and will continue until theposition is filled.

Temple University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer.

Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.

West Chester University of Pennsylvania’s College ofArts and Sciences invites applicants for an AssociateDean for the College of Arts and Sciences. This positionreports to the Dean with the primary responsibility ofassisting with the day-to-day internal operations of thecollege and University, as well as overseeing assessmentand interfacing with external contracting and grantingentities. For additional details and qualifications, visit ourweb site at www.wcupa.edu/vacancies.

AA/EOEWomen and minorities are encouraged to apply.

Associate Dean for the College of Arts and Sciences

EOE

INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGNERMontclair State University is seeking an Instructional Designer who will report to the Director of Technology Training & Integration. The Instructional Designer is responsible for providing faculty support and professional development opportunities, working with faculty to design, implement and maintain online courses, and conducting workshops, seminars and 1-on-1 training sessions designed to facilitate the integration of pedagogies and technologies into curriculum. For job details and application, please visit the MSU website at: www.montclair.edu/jobs.

http://www.montclair.edu/jobs


Northeastern UniversityDepartment of Mathematics

Assistant/Associate Professor- Pure MathematicsTenure-Track Position

The Department of Mathematics at Northeastern University invites applicants for one ormore tenure-track positions at the Assistant/Associate Professor level, AssociateProfessor level is preferred, in Pure Mathematics to start as early as September of 2014.

Appointments are based on exceptional research contributions in Mathematics combinedwith strong commitment and demonstrated success in teaching. Applications from thosewith an interest and ability to connect across units in the university to the advantage ofresearch at the interface of mathematics and other disciplines are a top priority.Outstanding candidates with research in combinatorics, geometry, topology, and analysisare encouraged to apply.

Candidates must have a Ph.D. in Mathematics or a related field by the start date, strongrecord of research, and demonstrated evidence of excellent teaching ability.Responsibilities will include teaching undergraduate and graduate courses, mentoringstudents and conducting an independent research program.

Review of applications will begin immediately. Complete applications received byOctober 31, 2013 will be guaranteed full consideration.

Please be sure to include 3 references, a teaching statement, and a research statement.To apply, visit “Careers at Northeastern” at https://neu.peopleadmin.com. Click on “Full-time Faculty Positions” and search for the current position under the College of Science.

You can also apply by visiting the College of Science website athttp://www.northeastern.edu/cos and clicking on the “Faculty Positions” button.

Northeastern University is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action EducationalInstitution and Employer, Title IX University. Northeastern University particularly

welcomes applications from minorities, women and persons with disabilities.Northeastern University is an E-Verify Employer.

POSITIONS

CALIFORNIA

California State University, Long Beach 35

University of California, Davis 25; 30

CONNECTICUT

Manchester Community College 28

FLORIDA

Palm Beach State College 28

GEORGIA

Emory University 32

IDAHO

University of Idaho 31

ILLINOIS

Oakton Community College 33

Southern Illinois University 34

University of Chicago Booth 26

MASSACHUSETTS

Northeastern University 32; 35

MICHIGAN

Wayne State University 28

NEW JERSEY

Montclair State University 34

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey 32

NEW YORK

University at Albany 26; 29

PENNSYLVANIA

Carnegie Mellon University 31

Temple University 26; 34

University of Pennsylvania 27

West Chester University 27; 34

TEXAS

Baylor University 30

Texas Tech University 33

University of North Texas 25

University of Texas-San Antonio 25

UTAH

University of Utah 29

WASHINGTON

Washington State University 27

CONFERENCES

University of California, Santa Barbara CA 26; 29

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“Physical fitness is not only one of the most importantkeys to a healthy body; it is the basis of dynamic and cre-ative intellectual activity.” -- John F. Kennedy

Beyond the typical physical fitness components of car-diovascular endurance, muscle strength, muscleendurance, flexibility and body composition to stave off

health, psychological and behavioral problems that interferewith learning, exercise promotes the clear, creative thinkingthat Hispanic students need. With school budget cuts andcurriculum changes, though, physical fitness is no longeremphasized as before. It is up to the family, teachers andthe student to keep fitness an intentional, important part ofthe Latino student’s life.A growing trend among college students is the illegal use

of medication typically prescribed for attention deficit disor-der. This attempt to improve focus and enhance perfor-mance has many risks. Instead, the exhilaration and naturallift that comes from exercise is the healthy, natural way ofgearing up the mind. Endorphins clear the mind and sharp-en the focus, eliminating the need for synthetic medication,caffeine or monster drinks. People of all ages, including Latino teens, might claim

they do not have enough energy to exercise, but lack ofexercise is why they are sluggish. Physical activity raises thelevel in which the whole system – mind, body and spirit –moves. Exercise need not be torturous or boring time on atreadmill. The Zumba craze and soccer are some of thefavorites among Latino students, but the best exercise forany Hispanic student is simply the one they will do. The endurance that comes from exercise can carry over

to academic stamina. The ability to keep going is a self-moti-vator that carries into the classroom and beyond forHispanic students. While endurance provides the physicalability to keep going, perseverance is the psychological fac-tor that provides the additional mental push. Latino studentsneed both, especially if they do not have a strong supportsystem encouraging them to prevail in school. What they

might not receive from othersmight come from within – andexercise helps develop it.One of the understated ben-

efits of exercise is enhanced sleep. Teens require moresleep than others (they are not always just being lazy oravoiding responsibility by sleeping long hours), but ironical-ly, they typically get less than they did in their youngerschool years. Latino families, if possible, would be wise tolet the teen sleep longer (within reason, of course) andencourage them to exercise. If a Latino parent wants hisadolescent to get things done, set the tangible outcome orproduct, not the process, as the goal. A teen will often exer-cise if he can do so conveniently with friends. Exercisingtoo late might be over-stimulating and negatively impactsleep. Exercise early in the day works better for gettingthings done and for sleeping well at night. Latino students can make exercise part of their daily rou-

tine and structure. If they are accustomed to exercising reg-ularly, they will more likely continue the practice throughoutlife. Since adolescents often have spare time that gets dedi-cated to videogames, music or other diversions, exercisecan easily fill one of the slots, if it is modeled and encour-aged by adults. Latino students who work long hours out-side of school might claim they have no time to exercise, butmany will find a re-energizing relief if they fit it in, regard-less of school and work schedules. And Hispanic parentscan advance the health of the entire family if exercisebecomes a social event in which the entire clan participates. Finally, one of the greatest benefits of exercise is the

sense of self-empowerment that exercise begets. A youngLatino student can talk confidently about what they are doingor planning when they have achieved success in fitness.Exercise can give them the insight, energy, determinationand self-commitment to achieve a long range goal such ascompleting college. And it can start with just taking a walkaround the block.

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