Discussion and film: Latinos ‘08: How political candidates and advocacy groups try to buy Latino loyalty, Oct. 20

Event: Documentary Director, Producer and Carnegie Distinguished Lecturer Phillip Rodriguez will discuss Latinos ‘08: How political candidates & advocacy groups try to buy Latino loyalty.

A reception and screening of the film “Latinos ’08” will follow later in the day. Refreshments will be served at the reception.

Both events are open to the public.

When: Oct. 20, 2008
Noon, discussion
5 p.m., reception and film screening

Where: The discussion will take place in room 3.312, Dorothy L. Gebauer Building (GEB) on the University of Texas at Austin campus. A map is available here.

The film screening will take place in the Austin City Limits Studio 6F, CMB Building. A map is available here.

Background: This event is sponsored by the School of Journalism, with a grant made possible by the Carnegie Corporation Center for Mexican American Studies (CMAS) and the College of Communication Latino Media Studies Program.

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Contact:
Elizabeth Maclean