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Posted on Feb 6, 2015

27 Reasons To Attend MSC CAMAC's 27th SCOLA

Hosted by the MSC Committee for the Awareness of Mexican American Culture (CAMAC), SCOLA is a three-day conference in which participants have the chance to hear from a wide array of speakers ranging from national and state, government, business, and media. Our mission is to provide a forum for students to discuss significant issues that impact the Latino community and to foster exemplary leadership development among our members. Identity Politics. The theme will challenge common misconceptions of Latinos by examining the intersectionalities in the community.

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Acevedo was the 2014 Women of the World Poetry Slam representative for Washington DC, 2014 Beltway Grand Slam Champion, and as of August, a National Poetry Slam Champion.

Acevedo was the 2014 Women of the World Poetry Slam representative for Washington DC, 2014 Beltway Grand Slam Champion, and as of August, a National Poetry Slam Champion.

One of the keynote speakers that will be present at the conference is Richard Blanco. Blanco was chosen to serve as the fifth inaugural poet of the United States. That day confirmed him as a historical figure: the first Latino, immigrant, and gay writer bestowed by such an honor, as well as the youngest ever, at the age of 44.

One of the keynote speakers that will be present at the conference is Richard Blanco. Blanco was chosen to serve as the fifth inaugural poet of the United States. That day confirmed him as a historical figure: the first Latino, immigrant, and gay writer bestowed by such an honor, as well as the youngest ever, at the age of 44.

MSC CAMAC is the Committee for the Awareness of Mexican American Culture which puts up SCOLA every year. With the help of the SCOLA subcommittee staff, the conference is planned from the beginning of the fall semester until the date in April. Learn what it takes to have such a united and passionate organization and start your own! — cdn.gifstache.com

MSC CAMAC is the Committee for the Awareness of Mexican American Culture which puts up SCOLA every year. With the help of the SCOLA subcommittee staff, the conference is planned from the beginning of the fall semester until the date in April. Learn what it takes to have such a united and passionate organization and start your own!

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MSC CAMAC is the Committee for the Awareness of Mexican American Culture which puts up SCOLA every year. With the help of the SCOLA subcommittee staff, the conference is planned from the beginning of the fall semester until the date in April. Learn what it takes to have such a united and passionate organization and start your own!

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