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August 2006 E-Newsletter

Latinitas in-demand after school programming that includes lessons in web design, media literacy, radio broadcast and documentary production will be expanding to four more AISD campuses this Fall!

Already existing programs at Martin Middle and Travis High School will continue and new programs at Pearce, Fulmore and Webb Middle Schools and Blackshear Elementary will begin the second week in September.

For more information about club dates and times email Latinitas.

in this issue

1. Latinitas Offers Paid Internships
2. National Contest Opportunity for Latina Youth
3. September Media Workshop: Photo Stars
4. Carrabbas Research Blvd. Hosts Consejeras Event
5. Congratulations Alicia

Interested in mentoring Latina youth and being a role model? Latinitas is recruiting college students who are interested in implementing our media and technology curriculum for Latina youth after-school.

Program Leaders will facilitate group sessions consisting of 10-15 girls on a weekly basis for an entire year. Program Leaders create media-related activities, prepare for after-school clubs, host field trips, and recruit guest speakers.

Interns must be current college students willing to commit at least 10 hours per week for an entire year. Educational stipends are provided. Bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. To apply, please email your resume to intern@latinitasmagazine.org and submit an online application.

Latinitas - Smoothie King is calling you for their Xtreme Casting Call contest. Prizes include vacation trips to the Grand Canyon, helicopter rides and other adventure type rewards in addition to gaming consoles and other electronic gifts.

Go to Smoothie King's Xtreme Casting Call website. This is your last week to upload a video for a chance to win big prizes! The Xcontest ends August 31st at midnight. Upload your audition video now for a chance to be the next unofficial Smoothie King spokesperson.

Latinitas next free media workshop will take place on Saturday, September 23rd from 10:30 am to 12:30 pm at the St. John's Branch of Austin's Public Library (7500 Blessing). Girls are invited to learn the basics of digital photography - from framing shots to using light. Girls interested in participating should reserve a space on Latinitas website.

Latinitas sends a special thank you to Restaurant Manager Larry Delgado and his staff at Carrabbas Italian Grill (11590 Research Blvd.) for hosting Latinitas' Advisory Board (Las Consejeras) informational in August.

Las Consejera(o) s are professional women and men in Austin who support Latinitas by offering professional expertise, networking abilities, financial assistance and other avenues to grow Latinitas publication reach and programming.

This was not the first time this Carrabbas Italian Grill provided space and other provisions for Latinitas Magazine and Outreach and we are grateful for their continued support of our mission.

On August 12th, Latinitas founder Alicia Rascon married her long-time boyfriend Del Humberson in El Paso, Texas among friends, family and Latinitas! The two honeymooned in Costa Rica, where Alicia put new scuba-diving training to great use snorkeling and exploring the reef. Del is currently a graduate student in Geography at Texas State University. He has volunteered at past Latinitas events contributing IT support and just plain muscle! Everyone at Latinitas wishes the two lots of love and lots of years together.

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Latinitas, Inc. is an Austin-based nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering Hispanic girls in media and technology. We accomplish this by publishing a bilingual webzine for Hispanic girls, hosting innovative media workshops in the community, and facilitating an after-school program for junior reporters.