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Proc 8718ProclamationObama · DCeremonial

Proclamation 8718

National Hispanic-Serving Institutions Week, 2011

President Obama proclaimed September 18-24, 2011 as National Hispanic-Serving Institutions Week, calling on public officials, educators, and Americans to observe it with programs and activities honoring these institutions' contributions. The proclamation highlights the importance of HSIs in educating Hispanic students and supporting STEM fields, referencing the ongoing White House Initiative on Educational Excellence for Hispanics.

Federal Register Open PDF 76 FR 59499

Impact dates

  1. Start of National Hispanic-Serving Institutions Week observance

Key directives

  • Proclaim September 18 through September 24, 2011 as National Hispanic-Serving Institutions Week
  • Call on public officials, educators, and all people of the United States to observe this week with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities

Timeline

Immediate

  • Proclamation designates September 18-24, 2011 as National HSI Week

Near term (90d)

  • Observance period September 18-24, 2011

Long term

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Risks & tensions

None flagged.

Proclamation 8718: National Hispanic-Serving Institutions Week, 2011 · Executive Orders