Manuel Colon

Department: social sciences

Institution: central connecticut state university

Position: student

Research: I am a student of sociology and history concentrating on Puerto Rican studies, especially the Diaspora. I plan on teaching in a junior high school and hopefully then go on to teach college.

Publications: I have worked as a community organizer as well as a counselor in residential programs for emotionally disturbed kids. Currently I am a member of the Latin American Students Org. in the U.S and the Federacion de Universitarios Pro Independencia en PR.

Other: I also work for the campaign to free the 16 Puerto Rican political prisoners.

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