Paving the Path to the Dream

	Wednesday, February 22, 2012

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Institute Dialog Series

October 2011 - Paving the Path to the Dream

Paving the Path to the Dream: Using the Census to Advocate for Change

The census affects everything from the number of seats a state has in the U.S. House of Representatives to federal funding for many projects and programs.

This forum will introduce what the census is, what it is used for and how it impacts our lives.We will explore the effect of the 2010 Census on the social, economic, financial and political future of North Texas. Panelist will discuss how changes in demographic trends impact political power, the power of data to inform advocacy, and how students can engage.

Refreshments will be served.

About Our Featured Speakers

Domingo Garcia

Attorney

Hector Flores

Former National LULAC President

Ramiro Luna

Activist

Presented in Partnership...


This Institute for Urban Policy Research Dialogue Series Event is presented with the University of Texas at Dallas Office of Diversity and Community Engagement with the UT Dallas Multi-Cultural Center, in partnership with LULAC. The Institute for Urban Policy Research is part of the School of Economic, Political and Policy Sciences at the University of Texas at Dallas.

Logistics

Dialogue Series

Wednesday, October 5th

5:30 PM to 7:30 PM

The University of Texas at Dallas
Student Union Building
Galaxy Room A

800 West Campbell Road
Richardson, Texas 75080

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The Institute for Urban Policy Research works closely with The University of Texas at Dallas School of Economic, Political, and Policy Sciences.

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