What
Latino business leaders, educators and students will mark Hispanic Heritage Month with a panel discussion on the role of the Latino community in Nevada's economic recovery
When
Monday, Oct. 3, from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.
- 4 p.m. - 5 p.m. - Welcome Reception
- 5 p.m. - 6 p.m. - Panel Discussion
Where
UNLV Greenspun Hall Auditorium
Details
Latinos are the fastest-growing population in Nevada and the largest minority student group at UNLV with close to 18 percent of the university's undergrad population.
The Hispanic Heritage Month forum brings together community and campus leaders to offer diverse perspectives on key social and economic issues impacting Latinos in Southern Nevada. The event will begin with a welcome by UNLV Vice President for Diversity Initiatives and Government Relations Luis Valera and a presentation on the current economic landscape of Latinos in Nevada by economist Jeremy Aguero of Applied Analysis. Panelists include:
- Tony Sanchez, Sr. VP for Government and Community Strategy, NV Energy (moderator)
- Sen. Moises Denis, Nevada State Senator, District 2
- Otto Merida, President and CEO, Latin Chamber of Commerce Nevada
- Maria Casas, Associate Professor of History, UNLV
- Vincent Perez, Assistant Professor of English, UNLV
- Leo Murrieta, President/Co-Founder, Nevada Youth Coalition
The forum is co-sponsored by the UNLV Office of Diversity Initiatives, Greenspun College of Urban Affairs, Latin Chamber of Commerce, NV Energy, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency - Office of Civil Rights, and Nevada Youth Coalition.
