SEPTEMBER

Sept. 16-17
National Black MBA Association
27th Annual Conference and Exposition
“Leading With Passion, Purpose and Power”
Ernest N. Morial Convention Center
New Orleans
Web: www.nbmbaa.org/annual_conference.cfm

Sept. 16-17
Hip Hop Journalism Summit
Black Press All-Star Awards and
Onsite Media Clinic
Chicago
Web: www.hiphopjournalists.com

Sept. 18-21
Council for Opportunity in Education
24th Annual Conference
“Higher Education Act of 1965 & The Federal TRIO Programs:  Continuing America’s Commitment to Low-Income and Disabled Students”
Washington Hilton and Towers
Washington, D.C. 
Contact: Yvette Thompson
Phone: (202) 347-7430
Web: www.coenet.us/annualconference.html

Sept. 25-27
National College Access Network (NCAN)
10th Anniversary Conference
Flamingo Las Vegas Hotel
Las Vegas
Web: www.CollegeAccess.org

Sept. 29-Oct. 1
National Society of Hispanic MBAs (NSHMBA)
16th Annual Conference and Career Expo
Anaheim, Calif.
Web: www.nshmba.org/conference.asp

Sept. 29-Oct. 2
National Association of Student Affairs Professionals (NASAP)
National Summit on Black Greek-Letter Organizations
“A Critical Time for Change: Strengthening the Legacy, Part II”
The Peabody Hotel
Little Rock, Ark.
Contact: Maureen Amos
Phone: (773) 442-5028
Web: www.neiu.edu/~greekbla

Sept. 30-Oct. 1
Washington State Association for Multicultural Education (WSAME)
12th Annual WSAME Multicultural/Intercultural/ Diversity Education Conference
Seattle Central Community College
Seattle
Phone: (206) 522-5438
E-mail: WSAME@mindspring.com
Web: www.WSAME.org

OCTOBER

Oct. 5-8
National Academic Advising Association (NACDA)
29th Annual National Conference
“Hitting the Jackpot: Making Academic Success a Sure Bet”
Paris & Bally Hotels
Las Vegas
Web: www.nacada.ksu.edu/NationalConf/2005/index.htm

Oct. 5-9
Association for the Study of African American Life and History Inc. (ASALH)
90th Annual Convention
“The Niagara Movement: Black Protest Reborn 1905-2005”
Buffalo, N.Y.
Web: www.asalh.org

Oct. 6-8
American Council on Education
Educating All of One Nation
“Realizing America’s Promise: Embracing Diversity, Discovery, and Change”
Phoenix
Web: www.Acenet.edu/programs/career

Oct. 15-18
Hispanic Association of College and Universities (HACU)
19th Annual Conference
“Championing Hispanic Higher Education Success: Preparing the Next Generation of Leaders”
Hyatt Regency Phoenix Hotel
Phoenix Convention Center
Phoenix
Web: www.hacu.net

Oct. 20-22
The National Women of Color Technology Awards
10th Annual Conference
A Multi-Cultural Event for Men and Women
“Preparing Technology Leaders for the 21st Century”
Westin Peachtree Plaza Hotel
Atlanta
Web:  www.womenofcolor.net

Oct. 20-23
Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SPHE)
Eastern Technical & Career Conference
“SHPE: The Source for Quality Hispanic Engineers
and Technical Talent”
Marriott Hotel, Philadelphia
Contact: Eladio Martin, Director of Development
Phone: (917) 690-0106
E-mail: Eladio.Martin@reg4.shpe.org
Website: http://reg4.shpe.org/etcc

NOVEMBER

Nov. 1-6
Society of Mexican American Engineers and Scientists (MAES)
31st Annual International Symposium and Career Fair
“Excellence in Engineering and Science”
San Jose Marriott
San Jose, Calif.
Web: www.maes-natl.org

Nov. 3-5
Morgan State University Counseling Center
“Mental Health Among Black College Students”
Radisson Plaza-Lord Baltimore Hotel
Baltimore
Contact: Dr. Myra Waters
Phone: (443) 885-3130
Email: mwaters@moac.morgan.edu
Web: www.morgan.edu/students/counsel/conference