MDC and USDA to Host National Federal Grants Conference and Webcast Dec. 4
Miami, November 18, 2009 - MiamiDade College’s (MDC) North Campus and the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Hispanic Serving Institutions National Program will host a NationalFederal Grants Conference for representatives of Hispanic-serving institutions and community-based organizations on Friday, Dec. 4, 2009, from 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. (EST). The conference will also be streamed live to institutions and organizations nationwide.
The theme for this year’s conference is "Partners for Success" and it will explore how government, academia, and community organizations can collaborate to overcome challenges and achieve success. Participants will have an opportunity to interact with federal officials and learn about government funding opportunities available to their institutions and organizations.
“We are very pleased and honored to host this very timely conference at Miami Dade College’s North Campus,” said Dr. José A. Vicente, president, MDC North Campus. “The Obama Administration has clearly conveyed the message on the critical role of our nation’s colleges and community organizations in the recovery of the economy. Federal grant funding opportunities help accelerate this process.”
“It is important for government, education and community leaders to cultivate strategic partnerships to solve many of the challenges facing our nation,” said Maria Goldberg, executive director of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Hispanic-Serving Institutions National Program. “The Federal Grants Conference is designed to inform leaders of educational institutions and community organizations about government funding opportunities.”
Participating government agencies include the U.S. Department of Agriculture, U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, the National Endowment for the Arts, the National Institutes of Health, and the National Science Foundation.
About MDC
Miami Dade College is the nation’s largest institution of higher education with an enrollment of more than 170,000 students. It is also the nation’s top producer of associate in arts and science degrees. The college’s eight campuses and outreach centers offer more than 300 distinct degree programs including several baccalaureate degrees in education, public safety management and nursing. In fact, its academic and workforce training programs have served as national models of excellence. MDC is also renowned for its rich cultural programming. It is home of Miami Book Fair International, Miami International Film Festival, the Cultura del Lobo performing arts series, the National Historic Landmark Miami Freedom Tower, a sculpture park and a large art gallery and theater system. To learn more, visit www.mdc.edu.
About USDA
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Hispanic-Serving Institutions National Program promotes the continued growth of Hispanic enrollment in higher education. We accomplish this mission through strategic partnerships with colleges and universities across the country. Further emphasis is placed on faculty and students through fellowship, scholarship, and internship opportunities. In addition, we also promote grant, funding, and collaborative opportunities. Through these efforts the HSINP staff strives to identify, educate, mentor, and develop future leaders. To learn more, visit www.hsi.usda.gov.
MDC and USDA Hosts National Federal Grants Conference
- WHEN: Friday, Dec. 4, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
- WHERE: Miami Dade College - North Campus, 11380 NW 27th Avenue, Science Complex, Lecture Hall A-102
- COST: The event is free and open to HSI and CBO representatives. REGISTRATION: Visit http://www.fedgrants.eventbrite.com
For more information about the conference, please contact Vladimir Diaz at 305-237-8550 or Vladimir.Diaz@ars.usda.gov or Geraldine Guerra at 305-237-1123 or gguerra2@mdc.edu.
WEBCAST: Visit http://www.mdc.edu/live
Media-only contacts:
Juan Mendieta, 305-237-7611, jmendiet@mdc.edu, MDC communications director
Tarnell Carroll, 305-237-3359, tcarroll@mdc.edu, Media Specialist
Alejandro Rios, 305-237-7482, arios1@mdc.edu
Sue Arrowsmith, 305-237-3710, sue.arrowsmith@mdc.edu, media specialist