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Mexican-American education will be the
main issue for Chicano Culture Awareness
Days, according to Joe Renteria, UNL
Mexican-American counselor for special
programs. Awareness days are today and
Friday.
An educational conference is scheduled
this morning as part of the two day event.
The conference will "bring out issues facing
Mexican-American students at the
University," Renteria said.
"The stress is on education-because it is
the only way to become competitive and
stay on top," Renteria said.
"The only way this will come about is for
the universities to give Chicano students
equal opportunities for education," he said.
The programs are not limited to Chicano
students. Renteria said he hopes the new
awareness gained will help people
understand Mexican-American needs.
The M ex i ca n - American Student
Association (MASA) and Renteria are in
charge of the program.
"The thing the students are striving for is
education," Renteria said. "They want to
see more Mex ican-American students
graduate from college, as well as a general
increase in college enrollment." There are 50
Mexican-American students attending UNL'
Renteria said he believes more classes are
needed at UNL that will meet the needs of
the Chicano Student.
Awareness Days are financed by the
Nebraska Union Program Council, ASUN
and the Chancellor's office.
Joe R en teria... Chicanos need educational
opportunity.
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daily nebraskan
thursday, may 3, 1973