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El Coro Latinoamericano welcomes you to its 2008 Concert Season

Join us as we celebrate with a rich variety of music from different Latin-American countries. You don't need to master the Spanish language in order to enjoy the melodies performed by El Coro.

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Corola Awards

The Corola Awards pay tribute to outstanding individuals who have contributed to the cultural enrichment and well-being of the Western Pennsylvania community.

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Corola Award Winner 2006

Sister Janice Vanderneck, Pittsburgh Latino Catholic Community
Sister Janice is deeply involved developing programs to address the needs of the rapid growth Latino population in Pittsburgh. Her devocion and leadership are outstanding.

Corola Award Winner 2005

Martha Mantilla, Ph.D. Education
Dr. Martha Mantilla, from Colombia, is the host and producer of the Revista Radial Latinoamericana, a Library Assistant for the Latin American Collection at the University of Pittsburgh's Hillman Library, and also a related faculty member of the Center for Latin American Studies. Dr. Mantilla was honored for her work towards raising awareness and building strong ties between the Latin American Community and the Pittsburgh community at large.

Corola Award Winner 2004

Patricia Documet, Ph.D. Public Health
Dr. Document was honored for her outstanding contribution to the Hispanic Community in Pittsburgh.

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Corola Awards Winners 2003

Brent Rondón, Manager, International Program, The Duquesne University Chrysler Corporation Small Business Development Center (SBDC), born in the U.S. and raised in Arequipa, Perú. Rondón has demonstrated a strong commitment and boundless energy to helping businesses and individuals to achieve success and lead productive lives in Pittsburgh. President of Latinamerican Cultural Union 2003-2004.

Father Joaquin Studwell, O.F.M. born in McKeesport, PA, former chaplain of the latino Community of the Diocese of Pittsburgh. Fr. Studwell was based until earlier this year at St. Hyacinth, Oakland, Pittsburgh, and now serves at St. Stanislaus Church, Cleveland, Ohio. He was honored for his spiritual leadership, multicultural communication skills, and demonstrated friendship to the Latin American community in Pittsburgh.

Corola Awards Winners 2002

Alan Boal, a native of Freedom, PA, near Pittsburgh, whose grandparents were born in Spain. Boal is a veteran news broadcaster and former member of KDKA, WTAE and WPXI news trends.

María de Los Ángeles, born in México City, México, distinguished educator on local and international levels and a community leader who helped shape the development of the Latin American Cultural Union, a social and family organization based in Pittsburgh.

Joen Vásquez, born in Caracas, Venezuela, a graduate of The Juilliard School and acclaimed violist with the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra, as well as an active supporter of cultural events within Pittsburgh's Latin American community.


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