-- Dominican History 101
with Dr. Ramona Hernandez -- Director, CUNY Dominican Studies Institute
A general overview of Dominican history that everyone should know.

-- Dominicans in the Media: Representation & Future
w/ Francisco Saldaña & Víctor Cabrera AKA Luny Tunes -- Reggaeton Producers Lisa Rodriguez -- Morning Talk Radio Host, La Kalle 105.9
Charlie Nunez & Ariel Gonzalez -- Founders of BRIDGEZ Magazine
Harold Martinez -- TV Producer, American Latino and LatiNation
Prominent Dominicans share their experiences, insight, and advice on the many aspects of a career in popular media, accompanied by a discussion on the representation of Dominicans in popular culture.

-- Dominican Political Panel: Affecting Change Locally & Overseas
Mr. Jose Santana -- Director, Presidential Commission of Science and Technology (DR)
Mr. Julio Cesar Valentin -- President, Camara de Diputados (Congress in DR)
Discussion on current state of Dominican politics both domestically and on the island, along with ways in which we can impact our community through organized action.

-- Internships & Grad School 101
w/ INROADS & SEO Representatives
Resume Writing, Interviewing, Personal Pitch / Uses of Graduate Degree, Application Process, Preparation, etc. *Attendees will recieve a free copy of VAULT's "Top Internships" book.

 -- Evolution of Dominican Music and Dance
w/ Alexandra Vazquez -- Asst. Professor, Yale Latino Theater & Performance
Overview of the beginnings and evolution of typical Dominican music and dance.

-- African-American and Latina/o Solidarity: The Need for a Movement
w/ the following presentations:
"The Rainbow Coalition" -- Professor Kathleen Cleaver
"The Persistent Myth of a Black and White America" -- Dean John Holloway
"Do Black Latinos Really Exist? Transnational Communities and the Rigidity of
Race" -- Professor Lillian Guerra
Cross-cultural panel on: 1) the African Diaspora in Latin America, and African-American, Latino, and Black Latino identities within the US. More specifically, we are interested in topics related to the 'invisibility' of these histories and experiences, and the different and similar ways in which both communities have been racialized and perceived, both in Latin America and the US. 2) historical alliances made between African-American and Latina/o communities, with a focus on the Civil Rights Movement; and 3) contemporary issues both of our communities face that demand collective action.

-- Business Card Exchange: Alum / Professional Networking Event
Mingle with top Dominican alum and professionals from throughout the nation.

-- Film Screenings
Showings of independent films that represent the many aspects of our rich culture. (Mad Hot Ballroom, Nueba Yol, Perico Ripiao, etc.)

-- Keynote Address
w/ Victor Capellan -- President, Dominican American National Roundtable
Julio Cesar Valentin -- President, Camara de Diputados (Congress in DR)

...and more surprises to come!