Martinez was well known for his volunteered efforts to contract Tejano music venue for the three-day Mexican Fiesta in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
By H. Nelson Goodson
Hispanic News Network U.S.A.
December 4, 2022
Milwaukee, Wisconsin - Arturo S. Martinez, 69, PhD, who formerly worked at the Milwaukee Area Technical College (MATC) for nearly 30 years and was the former Adult Basic Education (ABE) Director at MATC has passed away, according to family members on Sunday.
Dr. Martinez moved to Nevada in late November 2021 after he accepted a cabinet level position with the College of Southern Nevada (CSN). Dr. Martinez became the head the Division of Workforce and Economic Development for the College of Southern Nevada. This Division includes the Department of Adult Basic Education, the Department of Apprenticeship, and the Department of Continuing Education. Martinez also had a direct oversight for the College of Southern Nevada's two community education centers (Sahara West and Westside Ed and Training Center).
Dr. Martinez was well known in the Latino community for his life long dedication of creating educational opportunities for Latinos in the Milwaukee Metro area and Wisconsin. He was also a long time volunteer for the Wisconsin Hispanic Scholarship Foundation, Inc. (WHSF/Mexican Fiesta) as an entertainment coordinator for the three-day annual Mexican/Tejano music venue at the Summerfest grounds, including the Secretary for the WHSF Board of Directors.
Dr. Martinez moved back to Milwaukee in 2022 for medical reasons, treatment and passed away at Froedtert Memorial Hospital on Sunday.
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