ACCD Student Leaders Attend 79th National LULAC Conference in Washington, D.C.

National LULAC President Rosa Rosales (center, wearing hat) poses for a photo with students and advisors from The Alamo Colleges Student Leadership Institute (Tier II), in Washington, D.C., July 10.

SAN ANTONIO—Students from The Alamo Colleges Student Leadership Institute (Tier II) are participating in the 79th Annual LULAC National Convention and Exposition, being held in the nation’s capitol, July 7-12.

The students, along with their advisors from Palo Alto and Northwest Vista College, are joining Hispanic business, political and community leaders from throughout the United States at the convention, entitled “America’s Latino Community Center Stage.”

According to the LULAC website, the national convention draws more than 15,000 participants each year to discuss and debate issues, set policies, and elect the organization’s national leaders.