This seminar fosters public awareness and discussion of the national and transnational significance regarding Latin American and Caribbean populations in the United States. It explores the economic, social, and political weight of these communities, paying particular attention to New York. Three well-known specialists address aspects of the national and international significance of Latin Americans living in the United States. Mario Paredes (Merrill Lynch) will discuss the economic dimension. Guillermo Linares (Commissioner of the Mayor’s Office of Immigrant Affairs) will explore the significance of Latin communities in New York. Angelo Falcón (President and Founder of the National Institute for Latino Policy) will probe policy issues, including the demographic dynamics of the Latin communities in the United States.
Panelists:
Guillermo Linares
Commissioner of the Mayor's Office of Immigrant Affairs
Mario J. Paredes
Director, Hispanic American Business Development,
Merrill Lynch
Angelo Falcón
President and Founder of National Institute for Latino Policy
Moderator:
Mauricio A. Font
Director of the Bildner Center for Western Hemisphere Studies
WHEN: Thursday, 8 January, 2007, 4:00 - 6:30 PM WHERE: Rooms 9206-9207
The Graduate Center, City University of New York
365 Fifth Avenue (at 34th St)
New York, NY 10016
Space is limited. Please reserve by sending an email to bildner@gc.cuny.edu or call 212 817-2096.
We look forward to seeing you.
The Bildner Center for Western Hemisphere
Studies
The Graduate Center, CUNY
365 Fifth Avenue, Suite 5209
Phone: (1) 212-817-2096
Fax: (1) 212-817-1540
Bildner Center for Western Hemisphere Studies
The Graduate Center, CUNY
365 Fifth Avenue, Suite 5209
New York, NY 10016
Phone: 212.817.2096 | Fax: 212.817.1540 | Email: bildner@gc.cuny.edu
