For immediate release contact: Carlota Gutierrez or Qiana Charles May 10, 2007 (916) 651-4026 Senator Ridley-Thomas, the Elk Grove Unified School District and the United College Action Network
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- Commend the Law Firm of Manatt, Phelps Phillips, LLP, for their Support of Historically Black Colleges and Universities Sacramento, CA --Senator Mark Ridley-Thomas
- Law Firm of Manatt, Phelps Phillips, LLP
- Senator Ridley-Thomas said.
- (Page 1 of 2) Senator Ridley-Thomas Press Release, May 10. 2007 Page 2 of 2
- Superintendent Ladd said.
- Barbara Evans, Program Administrator for the Elk Grove Unified School District and coordinator of the United College Action Network (U-CAN) Historically Black Colleges and Universities Tour.
- Evans said . Dr. Odie J. Douglas, Associate Superintendent of Lodi Unified School District
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Carlota Gutierrez or Qiana Charles May 10, 2007 (916) 651-4026 Senator Ridley-Thomas, the Elk Grove Unified School District and the United College Action Network Commend the Law Firm of Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP, for their Support of Historically Black Colleges and Universities Sacramento, CA--Senator Mark Ridley-Thomas (D-Los Angeles) applauds the United College Action Network (UCAN) and the Elk Grove Unified School District for partnering to sponsors student tours of the Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU). This year marks the thirteenth consecutive year of the HBUC tour in which 60 Northern California high school students will visit numerous higher educational institutions in the hope of identifying which campus they plan to attend. In addition to Elk Grove, students from the Bay Area, Modesto and Lodi will be in participating. There will be a number of educators and administrators attending this year’s tour including educators from the Inglewood School District in Los Angeles. Due to the generous contributions from the Law Firm of Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP, the cost to students will be keep at a minimum and enable additional students to attend this year’s tour compared to pervious years. Senator Ridley-Thomas, whose twin sons are sophomores at Morehouse College in Atlanta, commends Bill Quicksilver, Managing Partner at Manatt (Sacramento Offices) and the entire Manatt Firm for their generous support of this program. “I laud the efforts made by the United College Action Network, the Elk Grove Unified School District, and the Law Firm of Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP, for their efforts in assuring California graduating seniors are afforded the opportunity to pursue a college degree in such a unique academic setting,” Senator Ridley-Thomas said. “These are talented young people, many of whom will make significant contributions upon returning to their communities. Thank God for the HBCU’s and the role they continue to play in providing meaningful college experiences for thousands of aspiring students.” The list of campuses include: of Morgan State University, Howard University, Hampton University, Virginia State University, Winston-Salem State University, North Carolina Agricultural & Technical State University, Bennett College for Women, Johnson C. Smith University, Morehouse College or Spelman College, Clark-Atlanta University, Tennessee State University, and Fisk University or Meharry Medical College. (Page 1 of 2) Senator Ridley-Thomas Press Release, May 10. 2007 Page 2 of 2 Steven M. Ladd, Ed.D, Superintendent of the Elk Grove Unified School District commends the Manatt Firm for their support and commitment to advancing the educational opportunities of students. “Many of the students attending this year’s tour will enroll as a college freshman in one of the outstanding programs offered by a Historically Black College or University,” Superintendent Ladd said. “These colleges not only provide exceptional academic preparation, but they also offer financial assistance and scholarship opportunities to students who may not otherwise be able to attend college.” William T. Quicksilver, Chief Executive Officer & Managing Partner of Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP, said, “We at Manatt are committed to helping tomorrow’s leaders to pursue their dreams through our association with the Historically Black College Tour. Elk Grove USD and our historically black colleges are doing important work fostering the values of excellence, integrity, respect, accountability, and individuality. There are the very same values we embrace at Manatt, Phelps & Phillips. This tour provides students with valuable information on admissions, program offerings, financial aid and life on HBCU campuses. Also, in additional to providing an enriching educational experience on the history of black colleges and universities, students will have an opportunity to visit and tour (Martin Luther King, Jr.) - The King Center, in Atlanta, said Barbara Evans, Program Administrator for the Elk Grove Unified School District and coordinator of the United College Action Network (U-CAN) Historically Black Colleges and Universities Tour. “It is our goal that students leave the tour equipped with the necessary experiences, information and contacts that will assist them and their families to make the appropriate decisions for post secondary plans that will prepare them to pursue their career goals,” Evans said. Dr. Odie J. Douglas, Associate Superintendent of Lodi Unified School District, along with Lawanda Stovall, vice principal of Florin High School in the Elk Grove Unified School District, co-founded the HBCU tour in 1995, when Dr. Douglas was the principal of Florin High School. They began the tour to increase the opportunity of interested students in obtaining information about historically Black colleges and universities as part of their postsecondary education plans. The tour has now expanded to include district level support from Lodi Unified and Modesto City school districts. "We are honored to be part of this exciting educational experience for our students," commended Associate Superintendent Douglas. "Visiting an HBCU can be a life-changing experience for both the student and his/her family." ### Directory: uploadedfiles -> news and events uploadedfiles -> Corbicula an annotated bibliography 1774 2005 uploadedfiles -> Harold j. Brody, md uploadedfiles -> Kerry B. Dumbaugh uploadedfiles -> Executive Summary uploadedfiles -> Commuter rail operating agreement uploadedfiles -> Board meeting of march 3, 2010 uploadedfiles -> University of north florida facilities inventory validation Download 14.67 Kb. Share with your friends:
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