Events

March 13, 2010.

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-	Forum — Pathways to Economic Opportunity: Improving the Prospects for Puerto Ricans in Low Wage Jobs Discussions on trends of Puerto Ricans in low wage labor markets, barriers impeding economic opportunities, the role of local workforce development systems and community-based strategies. Friday, December 11th, all day conference 9:00 am – 3:30 pm Hunter College, School of Social Work / 79th Street & Lexington Sponsored by the Ford Foundation and The Center for Puerto Rican Studies

-	Spring 2010 Events Spring 2010 Events

-	Psyche & Subjectivity & Mental Health of the Puerto Rican Diaspora Presenter: Iris Zavala-Martinez, Ph.D. Thurs., Feb. 18, 6:00 p.m. Centro Conference Room 14th floor East Building

-	The Making of Modern New York: Puerto Rican Architects & Their Contributions to New York Forum Moderator: Warren A. James, Warren A. James Architects + Planners Panelists: Ruperto Arvelo, Arvelo Design, Agustin Ayuso, Ayuso Architecture, Frank X. Moya, Matthews Moya Architects Thurs., Feb. 25, 6:30 p.m. Faculty Dining Room, Hunter College, 8th floor, West Building.

-	Imagination for the Imagined Nation Forum A Creative Justice Approach to Learning with a Puerto Rican/Latino Community Moderator: Pedro Pedraza Speakers: Melissa Rivera, Cristina Medellin, Frances Lucerna, Joe Matunis Wed., Mar. 3, 5:00 p.m. The Graduate Center & University Center of CUNY Room 6304.01 365 Fifth Avenue, at 34th St.

-	The Bronx: Mi Barrio, Mi Orgullo Exhibit Opening & Reception Photography by Joe Conzo Curators: Mario H. Ramírez, Pedro Juan Hernández Thurs., Mar. 11, 6:00 p.m. Centro Library East Building, 3rd floor

-	Art Against the grid Forum A Conversation on Politics and Contemporary Art Moderator: Yasmin Ramírez Artists: Juan Sanchez & Favianna Rodríguez Wed., Mar. 17, 6:00 p.m. Faculty Dining Room, 8th Floor, West Building

-	Signing in Puerto Rican: A Hearing Son & His Deaf Parents Meet the Authors Author: Dr. Andres Torres Wed., Mar. 24, 6:00 p.m. Faculty Dining Room 8th floor, West Building

-	Marcantonio y Munoz: Puerto Rican Migration & Transnational Politics Research Seminar Presenter: Edgardo Meléndez Part of Immigration Week Celebration Thurs., Apr. 15, 6:00 p.m. Centro Library East Building, 3rd floor

-	Asi fue y Ahora Que? Meet the Author Author: Anibal Acevedo Vila Thurs, Apr. 22, 6:00 p.m. Roosevelt House, 47-49 East 65th Street

-	“If these walls could speak”: Nuestras identidades in and on the streets Traveling Exhibition Exhibit Opening Thursday, Apr. 22 Beth K. Stocker Art Gallery, Lorain County Community College

-	Puerto Rican Iconoclast: The Work and Literary Lives of Edgardo Vega Yunqué Legacy Series Presenters: Pedro López Adorno, Richard Pérez, Alyson Vega and others Thurs., Apr. 28, 6:00 p.m. Centro Library East Building, 3rd Floor

-	Student Initiatives Boricua Student Summit/Encuentro Boricua Estudiantil Hosted by Centro Friday, April 30, Noon – 4:00 p.m.1st Floor Lobby West Building

-	Developing Culturally Competent Professionals: Meeting the Needs of Puerto Rican/Latin@ Communities Conference Developing Culturally Competent Professionals: Meeting the Needs of Puerto Rican/Latin@ Communities Thursday, May 6, 9:30 am – 1:30 pmLocation TBD

-	Pioneros II: Puerto Ricans in New York City 1948-1998 Meet the Author Author: Pedro Juan Hernández Friday, May 14, 6:30 p.m. West Building, Room 217