Education/ Educación
Sigma Delta Pi Receives National Award
he Alpha Phi Chapter of T Sigma Delta Pi, the National Collegiate Hispanic Honor
SHPE FIRST MEETING: The officers of the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE) gathered for the first meeting of the fall semester at Texas Tech. Frank Garcia, the original SHPE member served as keynote speaker. SHPE raises awareness, provides access, and prepares Hispanic students and professionals to become leaders in the STEM field. Wishing you a great semester from Latino Lubbock Magazine!
Society, has been named an "Honor Chapter" for its outstanding activities in 2020-21. This is the 17th consecutive year that Texas Tech has received this honor that was granted to only 13 chapters nationwide in 2021. Professor Comfort Pratt, Texas Tech’s chapter adviser and current national Sigma Delta Pi VicePresident of the Southwest, was instrumental in earning this and the previous 16 national chapter awards. Each summer, the 627 chapters of
Sigma Delta Pi nationwide are asked to submit an annual report detailing their numerous activities and projects from the academic year. Based on these reports, the National Executive Committee chooses approximately 10-15 “Honor Chapters” a n n u a l l y. T h i s recognition is based upon the caliber of chapter projects that reflect the Sigma Delta Pi mission of honoring excellence in the study of the Spanish language, contributing to cultural understanding and upholding the goals of the society.
"Your Story, Our Glory"
$5,000 Scholarship Deadline, Nov. 10th
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you have been inspired by family members, a bit of their history, and what has inspired you to consider the college path you have chosen. Write a college-application style essay (no longer than 850-words) that describes how “Your Story, Our Glory” about your family and how their struggles achievements, and decisions have resonated with and inspire you. Your family’s story or impression of your successes equals your family’s glory. Essays should be specific, have a clear narrative, and adhere to the theme of the challenge. Submit your completed application packet before the deadline of November 10, 2021. The first elimination will be judged by a blind committee to make sure that the application meets the requirements and
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El IRS emite una advertencia sobre los pagos de crédito tributario por hijos
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IRS le recuerda al público que esté atento a los delincuentes. Si desea dejar de recibir los pagos del crédito tributario por hijos, la próxima fecha límite de exclusión voluntaria es el 4 de octubre. Visite www.irs.gov/credits-deductions/ child-tax-credit-update-portal
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