Rosie Rios, treasurer of the United States, will speak tonight about the importance of Latinos taking leadership roles in public service at 6 p.m. in the Altgeld Hall Auditorium, according to an NIU Today article.

The article states that Rios will talk about her background and work and offer advice to students, especially latina women who are seeking public service.

As treasurer, Rios has direct oversight over the U.S. Mint, the Bureau of Engraving and Printing and Fort Knox. She is also a key liaison with the Federal Reserve.

Interested students are asked to contact the Latino Resource Center to RSVP at 815-753-1986.