The Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE) Ohio South-West chapter will be co-sponsoring Ohio Mathematics Contest, sponsored by the Dayton Branch of Korean-American Scientists and Engineers Association, the Department of Mathematics and Statistics, Wright State University, and the Asian American Council, Dayton, Ohio. The purpose of the contest is to stimulate interest in mathematics among upper elementary, middle and high school students and to recognize those who exhibit exceptional talent.

The sponsors ask teachers and parents to strongly encourage their students in grades 4 through 11 to enter this Contest.

For application, please visit: Ohio Mathematics Contest Website

In 2010 the SHPE National Convention will be hosted by Cincinnati. (see here...)

The Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE) is the source for quality Hispanic engineers and technical talent, committed to enhancing America's position in math, science, engineering and technology with a strong and talented Hispanic workforce. SHPE empowers its membership of students and professionals with increased educational opportunities, professional and personal growth, and involvement in education, business and government issues.

To Join SHPE, please:

Go to:  http://oneshpe.shpe.org
Click on the tab:  Join SHPE
Hit the button:  Apply Now (don't forget to select Ohio SW chapter)

The Ohio Hispanic Leadership Summit is the most significant event of Ohio’s Hispanic/Latino community. Leaders in education, business, politics, and culture in general will meet and discuss issues that affect Hispanics/Latinos.

The Summit will also recognize Hispanic/Latino values by honoring distinguished Hispanic/Latino leaders, and recognizing American personalities and authorities that have contributed to the improvement of Ohio’s Hispanic/Latino community.

Likewise, the Summit will serve as an exclusive space for buinesses and organizations related to the Spanish-speaking world to present their services and products to the numerous Hispanic/Latino leaders that will be invited to this important event.

DJ Los Rumberos is having this Saturday, March 13th, a Fundraiser for RIFA (Reform Immigration For America).

Inner Peace Center
708 Walnut Street
Cincinnati, OH 

Doors will open at 9:00 pm and only $5 per person. 
Salsa dance lessons included from 9:00pm-10:00pm.

CINCINNATI (March 1, 2010) –  On Monday, March 1st, the Academy of Multilingual Immersion Studies launched their first ever kick-off of a partnership with the Greater Cincinnati Nutrition Council and the Cincinnati Flying Pig Marathon.  The AMIS Young Readers’ group, which meets weekly on Mondays and Wednesdays, will be participating in the Cincinnati Flying Pig Kids’ Marathon, or Cochinito Volador. 

The Kids’ Marathon allows youngsters to finish the 26.2 miles of a marathon in incremental steps, a half mile or mile at a time during the school year. The final mile of the ‘course’ will be run on the actual Marathon course on Saturday, May 1, during Flying Pig Marathon weekend. Maria Lang, Program Facilitator at AMIS, is coordinating these efforts with help from Maya Shahani, the school nurse at AMIS.  

During the school year, youngsters mark their distances on the Kids Marathon “Hog Log” which is available in the Kids Marathon section of the Flying Pig Marathon website, www.flyingpigmarathon.com. This year the “Hog Log” and Flying Pig Kids Marathon registration materials have been translated into Spanish for the first time, and AMIS will be the first school to pilo these Spanish language materials for the Kids’ Marathon. 

To learn more about AMIS’ young readers and their first time participating in the “Cochinito Volador,” contact Maria Lang (513) 366-1804.  To learn more about healthy nutrition choices and to receive The Nutrition Council's e-news go to www.nutritioncouncil.org.

Two LULAC Cincinnati members have been honored by the ELLF (English Language Learning Foundation) at its Second Annual Recognition Breakfast on Feb. 25th, 2010.

Maria Lang received the "Educator of the Year" Award. She is a teacher and a program coordinator at "Academy of Multilingual Immersion Studies". She is an educator and advocate for ELL population in the Greater Cincinnati area. She servers as a member of the various advocacy organizations, such as LULAC, where she is the Director of Education. The English Language Learning Foundation honors the impact of a teacher to change the lives of English language learning children he/she teaches.

Leo Calderon received the "Make a Difference" Award. He is a Director of Latino Student Affairs at Northern Kentucky University. Leo has helped major corporations, schools and non-profit organizations effectively address the needs of the growing Latino population. The English Language Learning Foundation created the "Make a Difference Award" to honor an individual who has made a significant difference in the lives of English language learning students and families.

Congratulations to the Winners!!!

This year, LULAC Ohio will have 3 councils participating in our LULAC National Scholarship fund.  Please pass this application to anyone within the following cities that needs a scholarship and then send it to the following address within their city:

LULAC CINCINNATI
c/o Maria Lang
P.O. Box 982
Cincinnati, OH 45202
513-780-0503

LULAC DAYTON
c/o Tony Ortiz
Wright State University
Room 303 Nutter Center
Dayton, OH 45435
937-241-2536

LULAC COLUMBUS
c/o John Ramos
PO Box 13691
Columbus, OH 43213
614-270-4437

DEADLINE TO SUBMIT IS MARCH 31st

One of our Salsa friends, Claudia Velez Montenegro, lost her grandfather in a hit & run accident:

http://www.wlwt.com/news/22665269/detail.html

If you would like to help the family, please donate money to:

US Bank
(513) 458-5201
4525 Montgomery Rd,
Account #: 130115187945

There are also donation boxes in Taqueria Mercado and El Valle Verde II restaurants.

Experience the best and most diverse music in Cincinnati Every Thursday EVERY THURSDAY it's a Global Fusion Party with the hottest eclectic music from around the world, the most diverse crowd in Cincinnati! The best of Reggaeton, R&B, House, and Electronica, with hottest Latin, Arabic, Brazilian, Caribbean, and Indian rhythms. Please help us share Diversity of Cultures in Cincinnati!

Upcoming events:

Thursday, Feb. 25: Arabic Night with free Belly dancing class

Thursday, March 4: Zumba Party (with Zumba fitness instructors)

Thursday, March 11: Bollywood Night (music from India)

Thursday, Feb. 18: Brazilian Night (Free Samba lessons)

Thursday, Feb. 25: Bachata Night (Music and Dancing from Dominican Republic)

EVERY THURSDAY: The best of Reggaeton, R&B, House, and Electronica, with hottest Latin, Arabic, Brazilian, Caribbean, and Indian rhythms.

As part of the 2010 Fine Arts Fund Sampler Weekend Su Casa Hispanic Center will be hosting on Sunday, Feb. 21st from 1:00-5:00 PM, "Arte Latino" - a sampler of Latino culture. Don't Miss It!!!! With many local Latino artists (dance, music, visual arts). If you are a Latino/Hispanic artist, and would like perform or be part of an exhibit, please contact us. Su Casa Hispanic Center 7036 Fairpark Avenue, Cincinnati, OH

Art exhibits by:

Giannina Sciaraffia
Rebecca Navar
Joe Morales
Marlon Molina
Tony Pabon
Melissa Pena

 Due to Snow - Salsa @ Mad Frog is CANCELLED Tonight

Avatar is a great movie, but how many people realize that the real Avatar is happening every day in today's world? In places like Brazil, Peru, Ecuador, and many others around the world...

Read more about the real Avatar in this article (click here) ...

There is a lot of natural beauty on planet Earth - to appreciate and protect! You can see the most amazing regions in the world among the 28 finalists for the New 7 Wonders of Nature, one of which is the Amazon Rain Forest. An expert panel helped choose the finalists based on unique beauty, ecological significance, and historical legacy, among other criteria.

New7Wonders emphasizes the importance of caring for what will be left for future generations.

Join the Heat Wave!

As every year, MidwestLatino is partnering with our friends from Chicago to promote the Annual Chicago Salsa Congress

February 11-14, 2010

the 9th Annual Chicago International Salsa Congress

The Premier Latin Music and Dance Event in the Midwest returns for our ninth spectacular year!

Buy your tickets TODAY - click here

Don't forget: Saulo Cepeda is doing a special workshop in Cincinnati for people going to Chicago (click here)

Check out more of our videos from the Chicago Salsa Congress on YouTube (click here)