2013 HAHMP Lifetime Achievement from Rolando Guajardo on Vimeo.

Thursday, April 11, 2013
6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Rice Media Center
University Blvd at Stockton Drive, Entrance 8 Houston, TX 77005

Making a movie and wanting to use a Top 40 hit as your theme song? Or have you completed your masterpiece and want to insure its protected against infringement? TALA Staff Attorney Erin Rodgers will lead an informative session covering copyrighting basics for artists of all disciplines, including creative commons. There will be time for questions during the presentation. The seminar will be hosted at The Rice Media Center and is free and open to the public.

Please send your RSVP to info@talarts.org.

How did you get involved in HAHMP?

A: I got involved through the encouragement of my previous General Manager, Roel Medina. I knew very little of the organization, but as I got involved more I enjoyed donating my time for a very good cause and a great organization that helps aspiring journalist.

What are three things people will be surprised to know about you?

A: That I enjoy reading science fiction books, that I like to do a lot of sports, (soccer, biking, hiking, fishing, and anything ending in ..ing) and I am very demanding of my goals and accomplishments.

What is your hobby?

A: I like to practice several sports – soccer, biking, running, hiking, fishing, hunting and much more.

How would you describe a perfect day off?

A: A perfect day for me is one that I would have accomplished a minimum of 3 things that I set myself out to do and finish for the day.

What is your favorite food?

A: I have no favorite food, but I love to eat Chinese and Mexican food.

What is your biggest fear?

A: Not having enough time in the day to do the things I need to do.

What part of the world would you like to visit and why?

A: I would love to visit Europe. I have always been fascinated to backpack through the many countries in the European community and learn much about their history and places.

Where do you see yourself in 5 years?

A: I see myself in my current position with my current employer (Telemundo) and growing within, but I also push myself for goals that would make me grow and am always looking for growth career wise and in my personal life.

What is your biggest advice to students?

A: Stay in school and get your Bachelor’s degree. Never give up on school. Even if you have to take one class in a semester, always stay in college and in due time you will finish because I would not be where I am if it was not for my education and when you do achieve your Bachelor’s and you can continue with a Master’s, do it! It pays off.

If you could take back time and give yourself any advice what would it be?

A: To all the high school students, go straight to college, don’t put it off for a year or two after you graduate from High School. You either don’t go back to college or when you do go back it is twice as hard and yes, twice as expensive.

Norma Vasquez, 2011 & 2012 HAHMP Scholarship Winner

“I am currently a senior at the University of Houston and I will be graduating in May with a bachelors in Broadcast Journalism. I am also working at Houston Community College as a Public Relations Assistant.

“The HAHMP scholarship has made a huge difference in my college career. Thanks to this scholarship, I was able to continue my studies and because I continued my studies, I have been able to grow as a journalist as well as a person. This scholarship did not only mean it paid for my school, it also meant being able to have the honor of saying I am an HAHMP scholarship recipient. Thank you once again HAHMP!”

For more information on this year’s scholarship, visit the Scholarships page.

Monday, April 8, 2013 – 1pm – 2 pm
Executive Board meets at 12:30 p.m.

United Way
50 Waugh Drive
Houston, TX 

RSVP: gil_jackie@yahoo.com

Jesus Acevedo, 2011 HAHMP Scholarship Winner

“1. I’m a 2011 Fall graduate from UH with a Bachelors in Print Journalism. I’m currently a freelance journalist with La Voz.

2. The HAHMP scholarship helped me because it allowed me to work less and focus more of my time on my studies.”

For more information on this year’s scholarship, visit the Scholarships page.

Danelia Gomez, 2010 HAHMP Scholarship Winner

“I am in my last semester of college. In may I will be graduating as a Communication major with a Creative Writing minor. I am currently working with Houston on the Move, and I am also the Editor for my university’s literary magazine: Laurels. “The HAHMP Scholarship has made a great difference in both my academic and my personal life. I moved from Mexico to Houston to attend the University of Saint Thomas, leaving behind my family. Because I am not a U.S. citizen but hold an F-1 Visa, it has been extremely hard for me to find any kind of financial support; my first year of college my parents had to bear the weight of paying for the entirety of tuition and housing without any external help. Then, I was awarded with the HAHMP Scholarship and both my parents and I felt as if finally someone understood our situation and was willing to help us.

“The HAHMP Scholarship has also opened my eyes to a whole new understanding of the media world. With the different workshops that I was able to be part of as a recipient of the scholarship, I discovered the way real world media professionals work and reaffirmed my dream to become one.”

For more information on this year’s scholarship, visit the Scholarships page.

Edgar Veliz, 2010 HAHMP Scholarship Winner

“I am in my second semester of graduate school and I’m the communications intern at the National Soccer Coaches Association of America. I’ll be living in Kansas City for the next few months.

“The HAHMP Scholarship gave me much more than financial assistance. It allowed me to work with other students and professionals during the workshops and network, which is key in this business. I wouldn’t be where I am today if I had not attended the workshops and events through HAHMP.”

For more information on this year’s scholarship, visit the Scholarships page.