August2008

Features

Online learning: <br>From the campus to cyberspace

Online learning:
From the campus to cyberspace

More Latinos are earning degrees is cyberspace by enrolling in university online learning programs.

Finish in Four

Finish in Four

Four-year programs cut down the expenses of getting a university degree.

Departments

From the Editor: The Gold of Fall

Editorial

The Briefcase: SCORE consolidates

SCORE is combining its two Phoenix-area chapters to provide better counseling to businesses

The Briefcase: New Hispanic shopping center in Mesa

New Spanish Colonial-style shopping center in Mesa.

The Briefcase: Ranch Markets multiply in Valley

Pro’s Ranch Markets plans to open two stores in Phoenix.

The Briefcase: Hispanic PR group looks at social media

Hispanic PR practitioners increasingly use social media on the Internet to network and connect with new careers.

The Briefcase: Cox in Top 10 for diversity

Cox Communications is one of the most diverse companies in America.

The Briefcase: Finance professionals meet in Phoenix

The ALPF will attract more than 2,500 attendees to its annual convention in Phoenix.

The Briefcase: Wal-Mart starts grant awards in Arizona

Wal-Mart has launched a program to award grants to Arizona nonprofit organizations.

The Briefcase: Beto opens Más

Alberto “Beto” Rodriguez officially launched his own public relations agency in Phoenix.

The Briefcase: Hispanic Chamber announces new WebTV

THCC has partnered with Modavox, Inc., to launch a new 24x7 Internet television network.

The Briefcase: Arizona firms listed on top 500 list

A dozen Arizona Latino-owned firms were highlighted in Hispanic Business Magazine

My Perspective: Enriching Phoenix

City of Phoenix partners with Latino community to highlight cultural heritage

Movin' Up: Queen Creek honors youth

students recognized by the Queen Creek Town Council

Movin' Up: Mesa City Court announces magistrate candidates

The City of Mesa ’s Judicial Advisory Board announced the names of six candidates who will be interviewed for magistrate in the Mesa City Court

Movin' Up: Torres honored by Leadership Institute

Israel G. Torres was awarded the Hispanic Leadership Institute’s Daniel R. Ortega, Jr. Public Service Award.

Movin' Up: Chamber awards scholarships

The Tucson Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce and the Tucson Center for Cultural Enrichment awarded six scholarships.

Movin' Up: Dr. Silva promoted to assistant county manager

Maricopa County Animal Care & Control Director Dr. Rodrigo Silva has been appointed assistant county manager

Movin' Up: Tucsonan launches new clothing spot

Lizette Trujillo opens new women's clothing store

Movin' Up: Distinguished teacher of the year

James Sousa recieved the 2007-2008 Distinguished Teaching Award.

Movin' Up: New district manager for Kelly Services

Rudy Arevalo is Kelly Services' new district manager

Movin' Up: Small business award recipient named

Liz Topete-Stonefield receives TOP HAT award.

Movin' Up: New CEO heads up Chandler Chamber

The Chandler Chamber of Commerce has new president and CEO

Movin' Up: Forty Under 40 winners

The Phoenix Business Journal awards some of the best young leaders in the Valley.

Movin' Up: Motola named executive director

Tony Motola has been named first executive director for the Phoenix Parks and Conservation Foundation

Movin' Up: Phoenix leader joins NCLR board; VDS honored

NCLR elects new president. Valle del Sol receives award.

Careers: The healing arts

More hospitals like the Mayo Clinic are instituting humanities and artistic programs to help heal patients.

Letters: On the Calle

Letters to the Editor

Food & Dining: Sabor on the Rocks

Latin American cocktails to refresh your summer days

Food & Dining: Distracted Dining

LPM's steadfast dining reviewer loses focus at a local eatery

Health: Hispanic work fatality rates rise

Health: U.S.-born Mexicans face higher stroke risks

Health: Latino diabetes rates continue to be high

Health: This I wish

Now is the time to start thinking about decisions that must be made when a family member dies or is dying.

LP Journal: I’m not Juan

Name-change game is about political power

LP Journal: Honk if proud of being Hispanic

License plate in Florida to honor Hispanics

LP Journal: Raza joins TUSD and UA

Educators are trained on Raza Studies

LP Journal: Dame más gasolina

Mary Kim Titla's campaing is running out of gas

LP Journal: Obama sightings in Barrio McCain

Presidential campaigns for the Latino vote

LP Journal: Bashing pride with hate

Anti-gay mood in Arizona

LP Journal: History of a Big Queso

Art Orthon's history of service

Latinos who serve: Warriors and the wives who wait

Waiting Warriors counseling group at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base in Tucson eases fears and tears of wartime for wives who wait for soldiers.

Latinos who serve: Luke Air Force Base AF Association

Members of the Air Force Association Frank Luke Chapter 151 will return to the Arizona Veterans Home.

Latinos who serve: Veterans Honored

The Arizona Department of Corrections honored staff members who served in the armed forces

People & Profiles: STYLOS 2008 dazzles audience

Travel: Splash at Starr Pass

JW Marriott Starr Pass Resort & Spa in Tucson offers summer rates, family fun with new water slide and ride.

Entrepreneur of the Month: Reflecting success

Human element and connections crucial as Concepts Consulting Group empowers others’ business.

Education: First Classes for New EMCC Programs

Education: Education matters for Latino voters

Education: UA makes debt-free promise

Education: ASU intern program offers online courses from Mexico

Education: Schooling for school

Back-to-school preparation will make first day a breeze for parents and students.