Howard University Alumni Association Hosts 4th Annual Read Across America Program on March 4, 2008, Donates Over 1,000 Books
to Support National Literacy Initiative
WHO:
The Howard University Alumni Association (HUAA)
Mwalimu Sandra Brown, HUAA President
Alveta Addison, Read Across America Project Coordinator
Students at the Howard University Early Learning Center
WHAT: 4th Annual Read Across America Program to promote literacy
HUAA is sponsoring its annual alumni book donation drive (1,000 books) to the Howard University Early Learning Program, the Howard University Hospital Child Care Center, and HD Cooke Elementary School to promote literacy, as well as donate funds to purchase educational software to reinforce student learning. Alumni clubs, including The Greater Hartford (CT), Greater Philadelphia (PA), New York City (NY), and Prince George’s County (MD) (list not inclusive) have donated books.
Howard University students in the theater arts program will read to students at the Howard University Learning Center on March 4, 2008.
WHY:
HUAA continues to support the Read Across America Program to encourage literacy awareness among pre-school and elementary school children.
WHEN: Tuesday, March 4, 2008.
Howard University Early Learning Center: 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
(531 College Street, NW, Washington, DC 20059)
CONTACT: Book and financial donations can be mailed to the Howard University Alumni Association, Department of Alumni Relations, Howard University, 607 Howard Place, NW, Washington, DC 20059. For more information about the event, contact Ms. Alveta Addison at addison_hu@hotmail.com. Members of the media should contact Kesi Stribling, HUAA Public Relations Chairperson, at Kesi@ksgsc.com, or call (267) 235-4730.
ABOUT THE HOWARD UNIVERSITY ALUMNI ASSOCIATION (HUAA)
Since 1964, the Howard University Alumni Association has established and strengthened ties between Howard University and alumni worldwide. HUAA programs include: alumni education and professional development; university image enhancing; fundraising and resource development; alumni networking opportunities; and, student scholarships and activities. For more information, visit
www.howard.edu/alumni, or call the Department of Alumni Relations at (202) 806-5857.
Posted By: Kesi Stribling
Monday, March 3rd 2008 at 4:38PM
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