L A C U N U E V A S ===================================================================== Weekly e-Bulletin. 8 de MARZO de 2007. Latin American Cultural Union (LACU) www.lacunet.org ===================================================================== Jessica Lee’s Entrepreneurial Thursdays- March 8, 2007. Show: Theme:"Inventors Night" with co-host Richard Ekstrom. Place: DOWE’s on 9th Street downtown Pittsburgh. 5:30 – 8:00pm. AZUCAR Latin Band after 8:00pm. Featured Musicians:Jessica Lee, Vocals (www.jessicaleesong.com); TonyCampbell, Alto Saxophone; Roy Ruzika, Guitar; Gordon Grottenthaler, Drums;Ronald Wingfield, Bass. Co-host: Richard D. Ekstrom, CEO - Proteopure, Inc. (www.proteopure.com) Proteopure has a product for the proteomics market; the core technology is licensed from Carnegie Mellon University. Panelists: 1) Pat Treado, Founder & Cheif Technology Officer - Chemimage (www.chemimage.com). Creative work: Molecular Chemical Imaging 2) Marcel Bruchez, Program Manager, Technology Center for Networks and Pathways, Carnegie Mellon University. Marcel Bruchez is program manager at the Technology Center for Networks and Pathways and visiting associate research professor in the Department of Chemistry at Carnegie Mellon University. >From 1998-2005, Marcel was with Quantum Dot Corporation in Hayward, California, a company he cofounded. 3) Sandy Asher, Distinguished Professor Analytical Chemistry, Biophysical Chemistry, Materials Science and Physical Chemistry Department of Chemistry University of Pittsburgh. Creative work: Novel chemical/optical switches & optimizing conditions for producing synthetic diamonds 4) John Shea - Eaton Electrical (www.eatonelectrical.com). Creative work: Circuit Breakers 5) Robert Draper, Siemens Westinghouse GeorgeWestinghouse Technical Center (www.powergeneration.siemens.com/en/fuelcells). ***************************************************************************** REVISTA RADIAL LATINOAMERICANA / Latin American Radio Magazine. Dates: Thursdays, 6.05 - 7.00 pm (Eastern Time) from WRCT 88.3 FM Pittsburgh – listen via Internet at www.wrct.org. Call live 412 621 9728. Today, Thursday, March 7 Entrevista especial con Celeste Escobar, coordinadora de la Student/Farmworker Alliance (SFA) quien se encuentra en Pittsburgh para hablar sobre la Coalición de Trabajadores de Inmokalee, un grupo de cosechadores de tomates que través de un boicot contra Taco Bell logró en el 2005 el reconocimiento de sus derechos y un aumento de un centavo por cada libra de tomate cosechada. La coalición ahora trabaja para replicar esta experiencia positiva en la industria de las comidas rápidas. Also every Sunday 9.00 to 10.00 am on WPTS 92.1 FM from the campus of the University of Pittsburgh –listen via Internet at www.wpts.pitt.edu News, sports, politics, local, social, cultural, recreational events, and the best Latin American music. Send any special announcements that you would like aired to: Miguel Rojas Sotelo: rojaszotelo@hotmail.com, or Martha Mantilla: martham@pitt.edu, or call 412 521 8651 ********************************************************************** Upcoming Student/Farmworker Alliance and Alliance for Fair Food events - Friday, March 9 - Fair Food Friday! Pittsburgh SFA's monthly visit to a local McDonald's restaurant to deliver a manager letter, distribute fliers, and discuss the struggle of the CIW. 12 noon, Smithfield Street McDonald's contact pgh@sfalliance.org ***************************************************************************** Vengan a la Biblioteca! Habrá Cuentos, Canciones y Juegos - Todo en Español y Completamente Gratis. Carnegie Library-Beechview * Sábados, 11 am * www.clpgh.org/locations/beechview/ 17 de Marzo. Carnegie Library-Oakland * Sabados, 11 am * www.carnegielibrary.org 31 de Marzo ****************************************************************************** Hassan and Clementina Salloum se despiden de Pittsburgh y se estaran mudando a Miami. Habra una misa por ellos para desearles todas las bendiciones en su nueva ciudad este Domingo 11 de marzo en la iglesia San Jacinto a las 11:30am. Todos estan bienvenidos. Desde ya gracias a los dos por toda su contribucion para la comunidad latina de Pittsburgh a traves de los anos. Ihsan and Clementina Salloum, a long-time LACU members are moving to Miami. There will be a mass for them on Sunday, March 11 at St. Hyacinth Church at 11:30am. All are welcome. **************************************************************************** Nuestra amiga Paulina Montaldo se nos casa y esta super feliz. Desde ya le deseamos lo mejor en su nueva vida matrimonial. Paulina Montaldo is very happy and announced she will get married. Congratulations to Paulina and Mike. *************************************************************************** Peru-Pittsburgh wants to help the town of Chimbote, Peru. Saints Simon and Jude School will be having a fund raising event to benefit the Chimbote mission in Peru. The event is a family bingo afternoon on Sunday, March 18 from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. It will be in the school gym, 1625 Green Tree Road. All Peruvians living in Pittsburgh please try to help Jean DeStefano. For information, contact Jean DeStefano by e-mail at stoogescharger@verizon.net In addition to the cash games, there will be food and raffle prizes. Also, families will be able to purchase "planks" for $1.00 each. The planks represent "building bridges to Chimbote" and will be hung in the gym with the family names on them. ***************************************************************************** A total of 13 companies will be going to Mexico in a trade mission from March 18-24, 2007. The cities they will visit will be Aguascalientes and Guadalajara. Dr. Mary McKinney and Brent Rondon from the Duquesne University Chrysler Corporation Small Business Development Center are going with them. This project is part of the TIES grant given by the USAID. Info. 412-396-6233. duqsbdc@duq.edu **************************************************************************** The Secretary of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Mr. Pedro Cortes will be the guest speaker on the topic of Governor Rendell’s initiatives for Small Business in the state and the region. This is a breakfast event organized by the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce on Thursday, March 22, 2007 at 7:30am at the Rivers Club, One Oxford Center. Sponsored by PNC Bank. RSVP by Tuesday, March 20, 2007 to chamber@pmahcc.org or 412-628-8394. Fee: $20 members; $25 Non-members. *************************************************************************** LACU will participate in the Latin American dances at the Gateway Clipper boats. Traditional dances from Latin America plus some Latin dance steps will be presented to local Spanish clubs from local high schools and universities on May 1,3,8,10,15, and 17, 2007, from 5:30 – 9:30pm.. An average of 500 students meet every night in the boats. If you want to dance and participate, please contact dance@lacunet.org **************************************************************************** Make plans now for the 51st Annual Pittsburgh Folk Festival - Tickets are on sale now and in advance for the 51st Annual Pittsburgh Folk Festival held Memorial Day weekend, May 25, 26 and 27, 2007 at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center. Advance tickets are available for adults ages 13 and over at $8 and for children ages four to 12 at $4 from PFF, Inc. member groups or online at www.pghfolkfest.org. Children under age 4 will be admitted free of charge and adult tickets will be $10 at the door. ***************************************************************************** Tango Café is pleased to announce that, due to popular demand, we will begin a New Spanish course for beginners on Thursday, March 1st, at 6:30 p.m. The course will meet every Thursday evening from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m., at a cost of $40.00 per month. Our full lineup of weekly activities is now as follows: Tuesdays, 5:30 pm and Friday 1:30 pm Beginning Spanish I Tuesdays, 7 pm: Beginning Spanish III Wednesdays, 7 pm: Beginning Spanish II Fridays, 7 pm: English conversation practice Saturdays, 3:30 pm: Spanish conversation tertulia For more information about these activities, and about Tango Café, please visit our website: http://www.tangocafepgh.com/ ***************************************************************************** Puro Queso Latin Jazz Band de Victor Ruiz viridianno@hotmail.com tocara en el Altar Club de Strip district el día 24 de Marzo a las 6 PM, El Altar Club está en el 1620 de Penn Avenue, Pittsburgh PA donde tocaremos un solo gig empezando a las 6 PM (puntualidad Mexicana) para terminar a las 8 de la noche para después irnos a cenar por ahí para celebrar el reencuentro con nuestros amigos y amigas de siempre. Donativo $10 Esperamos verte entonces en este evento único en el que esperamos dar lo mejor de nosotros, reserva la fecha desde ya y vente a pasar una tarde agradable con nosotros en un lugar bonito con acústica de calidad y ambiente a la altura de los más exigentes. Victor Ruiz. Puro Queso Jazz Quartet www.puroquesojazz.com ************************************************************************** "Latin America: Historic and Contemporary Perspectives" - Slippery Rock University – April 9th 2007. The Modern Languages and Cultures Department at Slippery Rock University announces the third Undergraduate Symposium (The first two symposia were sponsored by the Hispanic Languages and Literatures Department and the Center for Latin American Studies at University of Pittsburgh). CALL FOR PAPERS: Present your research with other undergraduate students on any topic related to Latin American Studies in the arts, sciences, or professional academic disciplines Build your academic portfolio by expanding a paper developed for a course and share your findings at the symposium. Submit a 150-200 word abstract to the following e-mail address: latinamerica@sru.edu - Deadline for submissions: February 28, 2007 **************************************************************************** Tutankhamun and the Golden Age of the Pharaohs from Egypt. - The Franklin Institute, Philadelphia Museum. - February 3, 2007 to September 30, 2007 Tutankhamun and the Golden Age of the Pharaohs features not only the treasures of King Tut but the story of his family and his time at the height of Egyptian culture and influence. As viewers progress through the eleven galleries, the objects are presented in context of the social and political backdrop of the time in which their owners lived and ruled. The exhibition includes more than 130 priceless treasures from the tomb of Tutankhamun and other royal tombs, all between 3,000 and 3,500 years old. Included in these treasures are 50 of Tutankhamun’s burial objects, including his royal diadem — the gold crown discovered encircling the head of the king’s mummified body that he likely wore while living — and one of the gold, precious stone inlaid canopic coffinettes that contained his mummified internal organs. Making up the rest of the exhibition are more than 70 stunning objects from tombs of other 18th Dynasty royals, as well as several other individuals. These stone, faience and wooden pieces from burials before Tut’s reign give visitors a sense of what the lost burials of other royalty and commoners may have been like. Only a few of these 130 artifacts were seen in the 1977 King Tut exhibition, and many have never before left Egypt. The exhibition will leave the U.S. for London after the exhibit closes in Philadelphia. For more information, please visit: http://www.kingtut.org/ or www.fi.edu/tut **************************************************************************** STREAMING VIDEO ABOUT H1-B VISA WORKSHOP-Duquesne University. Here is the link of the 90 minutes of streaming video from the workshop http://www.business.duq.edu/programs/interbus/H1-B.htm ***************************************************************************** BRAZILIAN RADIO HOUR. Fridays, 6 to 7 pm on 88.3 FM. Carla carlapitt@aol.com Hora Radial Brazilera. Los viernes de 6 a 7 pm 88.3 FM. ***************************************************************************** SPANISH CONVERSATION “Tertulia” - Open Spanish conversation group Dates: Every Saturday. Time: 3:30 p.m. Location: Tango Cafe, 5806 Forward Avenue, Squirrel Hill. Contact: 412 421 1390, www.TangoCafePgh.com ****************************************************************************** CLASES DE INGLÉS GRATIS (ESL - English as a Second Language) – Fecha: los domingos Lugar: en el segundo piso de la Iglesia de San Jacinto. Hora: de 9:30 a las 11:00 a.m. Info: Ángeles López Portillo al 412-576-5978 o llame a San Jacinto (St. Hyacinth Church), 3201 Craft Place, Pittsburgh, PA 15213 412-578-0402. ****************************************************************************** JOBS – TRABAJOS: *************************************************************************** The following announcements have been posted on the Office of Personnel Management USAJOBs website for receipt of applications for the 2007 Summer Employment Program for CDC/ATSDR. The open period for all announcements is 2/16/2007 – 3/16/2007. Announcement Number Title, Series, and Grade(s) HHS-CDC-SJ-2007-0002 Biological Science Laboratory Technician, GS-0404-03/04/05 HHS-CDC-SJ-2007-0003 Computer Assistant, GS-0335-05/06/07 HHS-CDC-SJ-2007-0004 Epidemiological Assistant, GS-0303-05/06/07 HHS-CDC-SJ-2007-0005 Engineering Technician, GS-0802-03/04/05/06 HHS-CDC-SJ-2007-0008 Environmental Health Technician, GS-0698-05/06/07 HHS-CDC-SJ-2007-0009 Physical Science Technician, GS-1311-03/04/05/06 HHS-CDC-SJ-2007-0010 Statistician, GS-1530-09 HHS-CDC-SJ-2007-0011 Psychology Technician, GS-0181-04/05/06 HHS-CDC-SJ-2007-0012 Social Science Technician, GS-0102-04/05/06 HHS-CDC-SJ-2007-0013 Miscellaneous Clerk, GS-0303-01/02/03/04/05/06/07 Click on the link below and enter the announcement number in the Keyword Search block. http://jobsearch.usajobs.opm.gov/?WT.svl=searchbutton ****************************************************************************** Conco Systems, Inc. in Verona is looking for an International Sales representative who, preferably, speaks Spanish and will be willing to travel to Latin America. A prospect could simply send an email to the director, Jerry Krysicki. Jkrysicki@concosystems.net ************************************************************************** Kennametal, Inc, a leading global supplier of tooling, engineered components and advanced materials seeks an experienced individual in the field of HR and Organization Development to partner with HR colleagues and senior and executive managers in the pursuit of ENTERPRISE WIDE GLOBAL ORGANIZATION DEVELOPMENT. Organization Development – Sr Leadership – Global. Job ID: 75023-30458 Job Summary: With revenues of $2.5 billion and approximately 13,500 employees world wide, this individual will obtain an in-depth understanding of key business strategies, succession planning and workforce planning needs. Job Location(s): Latrobe, PA Skills and Qualifications: -Bachelors degree in Business, Psychology, Human Resources or related area required. -Master’s degree in business or related field preferred. -MINIMUM of 10 years experience in an HR generalist capacity including specific experience in organizational design and development on a GLOBAL scale. -MUST have experience with training program design and delivery -Vendor selection and relationship development in the area of OD and HR -Ability to travel internationally, work with people from various cultures and geographic locations. -Budget preparation and management of amounts equivalent or in excess of $750K Interested and qualified individuals are encouraged to apply by visiting the Kennametal career portal at http://kennametal.pereless.com/. View postings listed in the HR area. Submit Your Resume With Us By Clicking Here Job inquiries can be made by calling the recruiting department directly at 724-539-5416. ***************************************************************************** 2 HR openings at Education Management Corporation (Online Division): 1) Associate Director of Human Resources (Admissions) – 2) Director of Staffing – new position The Online Division has grown to 750 employees, and we have hired over 400 people since I started in August! With that, the HR department is growing, too. If you or someone you know is interested in a growing company in Pittsburgh and qualified for either of the openings, please have them send their resume to me ASAP. Check out all of our open positions at http://www.edumgt.com/employment/employmentdetail.asp?loc=108 - John S. Oliverio, SPHR | EDMC Online Higher Education. Vice President - Human Resources. 1400 Penn Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4332. Toll Free: 866-421-4OHE. Phone: 412-995-2788 Mobile: 412-651-5654. Fax: 412-291-2983. joliverio@edmc.edu - www.edmc.edu ****************************************************************************** ===================================================================== La Unión Cultural Latinoamericana (LACU) es una organización voluntaria, sin fines de lucro y que cuenta con el status 501(c)(3), donaciones son deducibles de impuestos. La misión es promover y preservar las diversas manifestaciones culturales latinoamericanas en la región de Pittsburgh a través de actividades de sus socios, del newsletter, tri-mensual, bilingüe, “Noticiero”, el programa para niños “Sábado Latino Infantil”, conversación inglés-castellano, acceso a grupos musicales latinos, bailes típicos, la GALA Latina, y eventos culturales. ================================================================= LACU NUEVAS es un boletín electrónico semanal que llega a los miembros de LACU para mantenerlos informados de las actividades latinoamericanas en la región de Pittsburgh.Weekly, email bulletin whose goal is to keep you current of the Latin American programs and events in the Pittsburgh region. Avisos/Ads en LACU NUEVAS-weekly, ebulletin: 4 Ads/Editions per month. $40.00. LACU MEMBERS discount $5.00 off. Advertisement information: Company description and contact information. Text format. Make checks payable to “LACU” by the 15th of the month. Tel.412-396-5670. rondon@duq.edu Mail payments to LACU, P.O. Box 19403, Pittsburgh, PA 15213 MEMO: Indicate: LACU NUEVAS Advertisement. ===================================================================== NOTICIERO is the trimester, bilingual newsletter that circulates quarterly (Jan-Mar, Apr-Jun, Jul-Sep, Oct-Dec) and publishes articles and news about the Latin American community as well as other topics of interest in the region, the nation and abroad. The goal of NOTICIERO is to inform not only the Latino audience but also the community in general regarding diverse topics. NOTICIERO has print and on-line editions. The audience of NOTICIERO includes around 1000 readers among LACU members and friends who visit the on-line version through www.lacunet.org , and people reading the print issues circulating in Mexican and Latino restaurants, colleges/universities, libraries and the distribution lists of our partner organizations (5000 readers approximately). NOTICIERO also publishes underwritings of sponsors. The contributions to post an ad are as follows* NOTICIERO Inside Page: 1/8 page (business card size): $30.00 page underwriting ¼ page: $50.00 page underwriting ½ page: $70.00 page underwriting 1 full page: $100.00 page underwriting NOTICIERO Outside Page: Add $5.00 * $10.00 discount to LACU members. If you or your company/organization is interested in posting an underwriting at NOTICIERO, please send inquiry to Chief Editor LACU, PO Box 19403, Pittsburgh, PA 15213, or to noticiero@lacunet.org. Payment in full must be submitted prior to the 15th of the month. Make a check payable to LACU Noticiero, PO Box 19403, Pittsburgh, PA 15213. Please mail your payment and e-mail the artwork (preferably in Power Point and in the size intended to publish). JORGE ENRIQUE DELGADO, Editor/Director NOTICIERO. http://www.lacunet.org ===================================================================== The Latin American Cultural Union (LACU), is a volunteer, non-profit, 501©(3), tax-deductible organization whose mission is to promote the cultural traditions of Latin America in Pittsburgh through Spanish conversations, a bilingual publication “Noticiero”, the “Sábado Latino program”, authentic dances, arts, the Latino GALA, food, and cultural lectures. Practice Your Spanish!!!. Info. 412-396-5670. LACU NUEVAS is a weekly electronic bulletin for the LACU members to keep them informed about the Latin American activities in the Pittsburgh region. Advertise in Noticiero. Erika Wirkkala, President. LACU, Luis Montano, Vice-President, Fernando Cardoza, Treasurer. 2005-2007. www.lacunet.org ===================================================================== Become a LACU member in the form below. ================================================================== MEMBERSHIP***Become a LACU member. Hágase miembro de LACU. Tarifas Anuales: $10 estudiantes; $15 individuos; $25 familias; $50 Non-profits; $100-Empresas. Mail it to: Enviar por correo a: LACU, PO BOX 19403, Pittsburgh, PA 15213. LACU MEMBERSHIP¯ 2007 ¯ (All donations are tax-deductible. LACU has the 501©(3) status) - Your information will only be used by LACU and will be kept confidential. Date: _____________. Membership: New ( ). Renewal ( ). Type: Student -$10 ( ), Individual -$15 ( ), Family -$25 ( ), Non-Profit-$50 ( ), Corporation-$100 ( ) Contact person/Company Name________________________________________________________ Address___________________________________________________________________________ City___________________________State____________Zip_______________________________ Phone # (home)____________________ Phone # (work) ___________________________________ EMail__________________________________Web:_______________________________ Name other Adult(s) Family members___________________________________________________ Name & Ages Children______________________________________________________________ Country (ies) of Origin_______________________________________________________________ Interests (Language, News, Dance, Music, Writing, etc.) May we mention your name as a new member in the Noticiero (LACU’s newsletter)? Yes ____ No ____ Send this form with your check or money order to: Questions? Comments? Info: LATIN AMERICAN CULTURAL UNION Viviane Rondon. viviane.412-531-1382. rondon@yahoo.com Fernando Cardoza. 412-445-1079. fjcardoza@comcast.net.net Attn: Membership P.O. Box 19403, Pittsburgh, PA 15213 check# _____ amt $____ Rec. date ____ Initials ____ Referred by __________________ How did you hear about LACU _________________ www.lacunet.org ============================================================= Live the culture of Latin America…in Pittsburgh!!! ********************************** TO LEARN MORE ABOUT LACU, PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE: http://www.lacunet.org/ **********************************