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Mission
The LRC mission is to serve as a focal point for research, advocacy, education efforts, and outreach, on issues related to the Latino community within the State of Nevada and the Nation
Staff and volunteers
Director Administrative Assistant II Research Student Steering Committee composed by UNR Faculty and Staff.
Meets once a month
Advisory Board represents a cross section of the community.
Meets twice a year
RESEARCH
Nosotros por Nosotros
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Nosotros por Nosotros Exhibitions
•Nevada Museum of Art •TMCC •Washoe County Library •Capital City Arts Initiative Courthouse Gallery, Carson City Courthouse
Nosotros por Nosotros: The Book
Latinos in Northern Nevada: Origin,
Identity and Participation
The Largest Latino Needs Assessment done in the state
of Nevada in collaboration with the UNR Cooperative
Extension
Latino Tobacco Education and
Prevention Project in collaboration with
Washoe County Health District Department
PUBLICATIONS
•The Economic Contribution of Non-Native (Immigrant) Hispanics to Nevada •Latinas Labor Leaders in Nevada •The Use of Spanish in the Latino Community in Northern Nevada •Court Interpreters and The Courts in Nevada •Current Issue: “The Dynamics of US Latino Immigration” 2007-2008 Vol. II •Past Issues: “Latinos in Nevada” 2006 Vol. I
Border-Lines
OUTREACH
MALDEF Brown Eyes Too
Los Monólogos de la Vagina Entre Mujeres
Summer Intensive Spanish Class in collaboration with UNR Cooperative Extension Cultural Events
Latin American Poetry and Music Other Events
Silvia: The documentary Discussion Panel: Is Latin-America Moving to The Left? Terrorism in Colombia
Hispanic Heritage Month He(R)Evolution, Theater Writing Women’s Wisdom, workshop by Julia Grob Latinos in Nevada, Discussion Panel House of Sand, movie presented by Dr. Linda Curcio
Latino Students Advisory Board
• The Political Mobilization committee. • The Academics committee. • The Women’s Affairs committee. • The Socials and Events committee.
Coming Up...
Stories and Dreams: An Evening with Isabel Allende
Leadership Training
La bienvenida
Academic Program