ElPuebloNet

Bienvenidos to ElPuebloNet, a web site sponsored by the State System of Higher Education and the Mathematics Department at Indiana University of Pennsylvania. ElPuebloNet is the first Pennsylvania-based site dedicated to examining issues affecting the Commonwealth's Latino population in the areas of education and youth leadership. It is part of the State System's public service mission and its commitment to the Latino community. Nonetheless, if you live outside of Pennsylvania, some of the information provided might be useful to you. You are welcome to browse through our forums.

We invite you to send us your comments and suggestions. Although every effort will be made to keep the information and links current, you may discover that some links are no longer active. We are especially interested in hearing from you if this is the case. You may send your comments to

• Dr. Francisco Alarcón at falarcon@grove.iup.edu or to
• Sol B. Vázquez Otero, J.D., at svazquez@mailgate.sshechan.edu

FORUMS

Qué Pasa? Calendar of Events

Want to know what's happening in Latino communities throughout Pennsylvania? Check out this forum. You'll also see a listing of events and activities which highlight Latinos at universities and colleges throughout the Commonwealth.

Financial Aid Forum

We know you'll love this site! We have an extensive list of financial aid sources, search assistance and other useful information to make the process of financing your education less stressful.

Latino Cultures & History

Interested in learning more about Latinos and the 20 different countries that constitute Latin America? We invite you to browse through this forum to experience our diversity and the richness or our cultures.

Salón de Tertulias (Chat Room)

Join us for an afternoon cyber-cup of café con leche and some friendly conversation about Latinos, education and youth leadership. A schedule for the tertulias (chats) will be posted the first week of every month.

Auxilio/Help

Need to find that citation for your research paper? Looking for some dynamic Latino speakers but don't know where to start? Want to get clarification as to the meaning of a term, phrase or dicho? Post your question here, someone may have just the right answer for you.

Community Forum

This forum is dedicated to issues of relevance to Latino communities in Pennsylvania. We also will explore national trends and events and how they impact Latino communities.

High School Roundtable

Are you a high school student wishing to meet other Latino high school students? Do you want to learn more about youth leadership? Then this is the place to visit. Share some of your experiences as a young leader and explore how to become a better leader.

University Roundtable

Last updated on October 27, 1995.