Symposium Prep Workshops Announced for the Center for Puerto Rican Studies and the Dominican Studies Institute

Invitation40yr_frontThe Center for Puerto Rican Studies comprehensive symposium prep workshop at their archival space in East Harlem will take place on April 8th, from 4pm to 6pm. Archivists, researchers, librarians, and educators affiliated with El Centro will lead guests through presentations on their collection, and ways in which educators and students can best utilize their resources. The Center for Puerto Rican Studies is an internationally renowned site of information on Puerto Rico and The Puerto Rican experience in the United States and abroad. This unique opportunity for students and educators is open to the public and is free of charge. Space is limited. Please RSVP with Gabriel Higuera (ghiguera@gc.cuny.edu) to secure your seats.

cunydsiprimarylogomay2010The Dominican Studies Institute will be hosting a Symposium Prep workshop on April 10th, from 4pm to 6pm at their location on the campus of City College. The presentation is designed to assist high school students and educators involved in preparations for the 2nd Annual CUNY High School Student Symposium on Latina, Latino, and Latin American Studies. The resources of the DSI are unequaled in the United States. DSI staff will give an overview of their services and collection, while providing an overview of how to utilize their resources for research purposes. Contact Assistant Librarian Nelson Santana (nsantana@ccny.cuny.edu) or Gabriel Higuera, or Symposium Coordinator (ghiguera@gc.cuny.edu) to RSVP as space is limited.