Connecting Communities Conference - October 2-3, 2008, Oregon State University

This page contains selected PowePoint files and handouts used in conference presentations at the 2008 Connecting Communities Conference. While these materials do not represent the full depth of the conference presentations, readers may find the information in these files helpful in and of itself.

Keynote: Latino Children and Families in Oregon: Challenges and Promise

Charles R. Martinez, Jr., University of Oregon

PRESENTATION

Cultural Diversity in the Workplace

Ann Schauber, Diversity Consultant, Caracolores, LLC
Libet Hatch, Human Resources Director, Benton County, Oregon
Doris Cancel-Tirado, Doctoral Candidate, Oregon State University

CASE STUDY: BONITA COMMUNITY FAMILY CENTER

Latino Outreach in Oregon: Lessons Learned and Best Practices

Daniel Lopez-Cevallos, Assistant Professor, Divison of Health Education, Western Oregon University
Doris Cancel-Tirado, Doctoral Candidate, Oregon State University
Sara Curiel, Community Development Coordinator, Rural Development Initiatives, Inc.

PRESENTATION

Building Connection with WebJunction's Spanish Language Outreach Project

Jo Caisse, Outreach Service Manager, Deschutes Public Library
Lorie Vik, A dult Services Librarian, Eugene Public Library
Lucy Iraola, Bilingual Librarian for Hispanic Services, Washington County Cooperative Library service

PRESENTATION

Serving Latino Communities Success Checklist

Spanish Language Outreach Program: Empowering library staff to meet the technology needs of spanish speakers. Guide for Conducting Community Leader Interviews

Spanish Language Outreach Program Action Plan Guide

Suggested Outreach Activities

Food Security Issues and Latinos

Sharon Thornberry, Community Resource Developer, Oregon Food Bank
Tina Dodge Vera, Oregon Food & Nutrition Program, OSU Linn County Extension Service

PRESENTATION

Using Media to Communicate with Latino Audiences

David Villalpendo, Univision Portland KUNP TV

PRESENTATION

UNIVISION PRESENTATION

Protegiendo Nuestro Futuro (Proctecting our Future): A social marketing approach to educating Latinos through the use of media

Roberto Astorga, Latino Educator Coordinator, Cascade AIDS Project

PRESENTATION

Community Resources for Latino Families

Janet Hawkins, Community Action Coordinator, Multnomah County Commission on Children, Families, and Comunity

OREGON HELPS HANDOUT
AEITC CONSUMER HANDOUT - ENGLISH
AEITC CONSUMER HANDOUT - SPANISH
FINANCIAL HANDBOOK - ENGLISH
FINANCIAL HANDBOOK - SPANISH

 

Difference, Power, and Privilege

Susan M. Shaw, Ph.D., Director Woman Studies, Difference, Power, and Discrimination Program, Oregon State University

PRESENTATION

Supporting Latino Student Achievement Through Strong Parent-School Relationships

Antonior Ramos, Salem-Keizer Public Schools

PRESENTATION

Equipo Verde: Engaging Latino High School Youth in Environmental Service Learning

Susan Abravanel, Education Director, SOLV

PRESENTATION

Making Connections - Outreach to Diverse Communities

Michelle Harper, Citiwide Collaborative Services Manager, Portland Parks & Recreation
Max Behrens, Alliance Coordinator, Portland Parks & Recretion
Dunetshka Otero-Serrano, Latino Outreach Coordinator, Portland Parks & Recreation

PRESENTATION

Bridging Cultures: Unifying our Diverse Comunity

Oscar Moreno-gilson, Lincoln K-8 School, Principal
Lural Ramirex, Lincoln K-8 School, Dual Immersion Coordinator/Teacher

PRESENTATION

Mexicanos in Oregon: Yesterday and Today

Dr. Marcela Mendoza, Universitiy of Oregon

PRESENTATION

The Key to Engagement: Communicating Core Values

Lucrecia Suarez, LSCW, Associate Director of Cross Cultural services and Professor of Psychology, Pacific Univeristy, Director, Conexiones

PRESENTATION

Overcoming the Language Barrier: Using Interpreters Effectively

Martha Corona, CARES NW Bilingual Child Interviewer and Bilingual Therapist
Meagan Johnson, Spanish Medical Interpreter, Telelanguage

PRESENTATION