In This Issue

The Gold of Fall

The Gold of Fall

Editorial

Finish in Four

Finish in Four

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

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.

Arts and the Latino lifestyle

Arts and the Latino lifestyle

Latino love of arts revealed in study

LP Journal

Dame más gasolina

Dame más gasolina

Mary Kim Titla's campaing is running out of gas

Betsy Rodiles legacy

Betsy Rodiles legacy

Betsy Rodiles legacy YMCA family fun run

I’m not Juan

Name-change game is about political power

Honk if proud of being Hispanic

License plate in Florida to honor Hispanics

Raza joins TUSD and UA

Educators are trained on Raza Studies

Obama sightings in Barrio McCain

Presidential campaigns for the Latino vote

Bashing pride with hate

Anti-gay mood in Arizona

History of a Big Queso

Art Orthon's history of service

Dining

Sabor on the Rocks

Sabor on the Rocks

Latin American cocktails to refresh your summer days

Distracted Dining

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

Travel

Splash at Starr Pass

Splash at Starr Pass

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

Health

Hispanic work fatality rates rise

U.S.-born Mexicans face higher stroke risks

This I wish

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

Summer brings added risks for teen drivers

Young drivers are being urged to take caution during summer vacation months

Majority of Hispanic children unable to swim safely

Nearly 60 percent of Hispanic and African American children cannot swim

Education

Schooling for school

Schooling for school

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

First Classes for New EMCC Programs

Education matters for Latino voters

UA makes debt-free promise

ASU intern program offers online courses from Mexico

Community

Latinos who Serve

Warriors and the wives who wait

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.

Luke Air Force Base AF Association

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

Veterans Honored

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

Entrepreneur of the month

Reflecting success

Reflecting success

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

Business

Briefcase

Finance professionals meet in Phoenix

Finance professionals meet in Phoenix

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

SCORE consolidates

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

New Hispanic shopping center in Mesa

New Spanish Colonial-style shopping center in Mesa.

Ranch Markets multiply in Valley

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

Hispanic PR group looks at social media

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

Cox in Top 10 for diversity

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

Wal-Mart starts grant awards in Arizona

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

Beto opens Más

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

Hispanic Chamber announces new WebTV

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

Arizona firms listed on top 500 list

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

Movin' Up

Forty Under 40 winners

Forty Under 40 winners

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

Queen Creek honors youth

students recognized by the Queen Creek Town Council

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

Torres honored by Leadership Institute

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

Chamber awards scholarships

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

Dr. Silva promoted to assistant county manager

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

Tucsonan launches new clothing spot

Lizette Trujillo opens new women's clothing store

Distinguished teacher of the year

James Sousa recieved the 2007-2008 Distinguished Teaching Award.

New district manager for Kelly Services

Rudy Arevalo is Kelly Services' new district manager

Small business award recipient named

Liz Topete-Stonefield receives TOP HAT award.

New CEO heads up Chandler Chamber

The Chandler Chamber of Commerce has new president and CEO

Motola named executive director

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

Phoenix leader joins NCLR board; VDS honored

NCLR elects new president. Valle del Sol receives award.

Careers

The healing arts

The healing arts

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



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