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BURR'S GUEST SPEAKER PRESENTATIONS HAVE DRAWN PRAISE:

"Your inspiring speech gave us all something to think about -- that arts in all its various forms -- should not be forgotten in these times of high technology and fast-paced world. The turnout contributed to our effort to raise scholarships in the spring 2000."
-- Theresa Filberth, President, LULAC Council 673.

"Your experience and thoughts must continue to be shared with all Texans. You have an important message that is delivered with an appropriate sense of humor and sensitivity."
-- Marc A. Rodriguez, Hispanic Austin Leadership Co-Chair.

"Thanks for the career advice you provided the students. They've heard some of the same tips from their professors but to hear it from a practicing journalist is the reinforcement that truly counts."
-- Maggie Rivas-Rodriguez, Ph D., University of Texas @ Austin, Department of Journalism.

"The class really got a lot out of your presentation on what it takes to survive Journalism school and the real deadline-packed world of news media. Any brush with real professionals is a plus for students because they live in such an ivory tower. Thanks, thanks, thanks."
-- Susie Gonzalez, Communication Arts adjunct instructor, University of the Incarnate Word

The responses from our students were very positive. They gained a great deal from your (SAYL) workshop and the opportunity to learn from journalism professionals."
-- Anne Boswell, Exe. Dir., San Antonio Youth Literacy

"Ramiro Burr presented a lively and informative talk on the future of Tejano music...it was so engaging that the audience asked questions beyond the allotted time. Burr accomplished a monumental task in chronicling this Mexican American history and his talk would benefit anyone interested in music or Hispanic studies."
-- David D. Medina, Dir. of Minority Affairs/Sallyport Sr. Ed., Rice University.