MALRC Research Field Initiatives – Why make the trip?
MALRC is dedicated to creating a supportive environment for faculty research on Mexican American and Latino issues. We place reserach oriented faculty members in direct contact with agencies active in various topics of interest to these researchers. We host trips to both rural and urban areas of Texas where Mexican American and Latino issues are a day to day reality.
We encourage all facutly interested in Mexican American and Latino issues to join us. The research you do will lead to policy recommendations that will inform both decision-makers and the public.
5th MALRC Faculty Research Field Trip
If you would like to join us, fill out the application form and send it to MALRC Associate Director Marlynn May, who is coordinating this Field Trip, or Patty Garza, MALRC's Office Associate.
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Application Deadline: Friday, August 31, 2007
Our trips thus far:
Laredo, April 6-9, 2005
Dr. Marlynn L. May, Ph.D. organized our first Research Field Initiative. Drs. Murguía and May took 6 faculty members to Laredo, TX to meet with different community organizations
Learn More...Houston, July 21-22, 2005
Dr. Manuel Piña, Jr., Ph.D.. organized our second Rsearch Field Initiative. This time, faculty took a two day trip to Houston, TX. Drs. Murguía and Piña led 6 faculty members through Houston to visit with 7 different organizations. (information forthcoming)
Hidalgo County, April 8-11, 2006
On our this trip Drs. Murguía and May drove 9 faculty members to Hidalgo County to meet with McAllen, TX city officials, community organizations, and local academic institutions. Faculty also enjoyed a dinner across the the U.S./Mexican border.
San Antonio, August 17-19, 2006
Dr. Manuel Piña, Jr., Ph.D., with help from State Representative Joaquin Castro's Office, organized a very informative trip to San Antonio, TX. A total of 14 faculty members joined us for two days in this beautiful city. Faculty members enjoyed the trip and took advantage of the community organization meetings. Our thanks to Rep. Castro and his office.
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