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A Series of Celebrations: DDLM events in Phoenix
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Monday, October 22, 2007. DDLM events in Phoenix. If anyone is going to be in the Phoenix area over the next couple weekends, there are plenty of Dia de Los Muertos events occurring. There is an altar viewing. A Dia de Los Muertos exhibit. Even a Mariachi group. Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom). A Series of Celebrations. Holidays celebrated in Mexico throughout the year. It's other interesting blogs. Through the Looking Glass: Mexican Culture. Let Me Introduce You To. Health Issues on the Border.
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A Series of Celebrations: October 2007
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Sunday, October 28, 2007. The Vida Music Festival. Took place yesterday at the Pima County Fairgrounds as part of the Always Thinking Community in order to raise funds and awareness of the community. The festival is a way for us to help the cause of other community organizations while giving back to the community with good music," said community relations director Ric Carrillo. Monday, October 22, 2007. DDLM events in Phoenix. A Dia de Los Muertos exhibit. Even a Mariachi group. Monday, October 15, 2007.
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Border Education: Meet: UA Hispanic Alumni Club
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A look into education and schooling at the border. Sunday, November 18, 2007. Meet: UA Hispanic Alumni Club. Thanks for stopping by and reading! This week I wanted to look into a club here on campus, the UA Hispanic Alumni Club. That is centered at promoting undergraduate and graduate students for their achievements, as well as providing financial aid to underprivileged Hispanic students, and making available the resources and networking for students seeking interest in the business world. Day of the Dead.
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Border Education: We've reached the end....
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A look into education and schooling at the border. Tuesday, November 20, 2007. We've reached the end. Well, this will be my last blog for the semester and I just wanted to thank everyone for their continued support. I have really enjoyed keeping a blog this semester and have learned so much through this very different style of writing and reporting. Photo taken by: Jay Rochlin. St Andrew's Children's Clinic. As for the future students who will join the Border Beat staff next Spring, I wish you the best o...
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Border Education: Meet Gamma Alpha Omega Hispanic Sorority
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A look into education and schooling at the border. Sunday, October 21, 2007. Meet Gamma Alpha Omega Hispanic Sorority. Welcome back and thank you for reading! This week I have decided to focus on profiling a local sorority here at the University of Arizona to give my readers an opportunity to read about something very important: how the University of Arizona has incorporated and highlighted the achievements and recognition of its Hispanic learners, into its student body. This semester we have 7 active me...
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Border Education: How well are high schools in Tucson preparting their minority students for college?
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A look into education and schooling at the border. Sunday, October 28, 2007. How well are high schools in Tucson preparting their minority students for college? Photo taken by: Danielle C. Chapot. Hey and thanks for reading! This week I wanted to focus on a really important issue of how high schools in Tucson, Arizona are preparing their minority students for college enrollment. At Tucson High Magnet School. First off, I want make clear what the ethnic breakdown is at THMS for the present time:. To to an...
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Border Education: Lambda Theta Phi Latin Fraternity, Inc.
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A look into education and schooling at the border. Sunday, October 14, 2007. Lambda Theta Phi Latin Fraternity, Inc. Photo taken by: Danielle C. Chapot. Lambda Theta Phi Latin Fraternity, Inc. Thanks for your visit! The mission of the Lambda Theta Phi chapter is to support Hispanic students in their successes towards graduating. The chapter provides guest speakers and information to make the UA community aware of its Hispanic community. For more information please visit the Lambda Theta Phi Latin Fratern...
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Health on the Border: Border alliances helping meet future health goals
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Sunday, October 21, 2007. Border alliances helping meet future health goals. The US.- Mexico border region suffers from a long list of health conditions and unhealthiness. Those who live 62 miles north and south of the line have among the highest rates of blood and cholesterol levels, obesity and diabetes in the U.S. The region's diets are out of control causing cardiovascular disease to be more common in the Hispanic population. The Health Initiative of Americas. The Pan American Health Organization.
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Health on the Border: Migrants at increased risk for HIV/AIDS
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Monday, November 12, 2007. Migrants at increased risk for HIV/AIDS. Low-wage migrant workers who are employed in a host of U.S. industries are at an estimated 10 times the national average of contracting human immunodeficiency virus or AIDS. Nearly 5 percent of farmworkers are infected with the virus. When compared to the national average of 0.6 percent it is clear that the workforce many take for granted is suffering at a much higher rate. Here are the raw numbers according to the UNIDOS Network of Capa...
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Health on the Border: U.S.-Mexico bordertowns: a hub of pharmaceuticals not FDA appoved
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Sunday, November 4, 2007. US-Mexico bordertowns: a hub of pharmaceuticals not FDA appoved. Mexican pharmaceuticals are entering the U.S. at a staggering rate that is growing annually. The majority of drugs are not approved by the Food and Drug Administration and could potentially harm those who take them. In Nogales, several 'farmacias' line Avenue Alvaro Obregon, the main street, providing ready-to-sell prescription drugs along with hastily written prescriptions to anyone with the money to buy them.
