Volunteers (esp. alums) needed, HBCU College Fair

Posted by on October 27, 2006

WHAT: HBCU College Fair

WHEN:
Thursday, November 16, 2006
5:00-8:00 PM

VENUE:
School District of Philadelphia Education Center
440 N. Broad Street
Philadelphia, PA, 19130

AGENDA:
–Admissions Representatives from over 40 HBCUs
–Financial Aid workshops
–Essay Writing workshops
–Panel Discussions

COST:
Everybody’s favorite price…FREE!

AREAS OF CONTRIBUTION NEEDED:

1) Scholarship support: We welcome any donations for the book scholarships that we are giving away to all essay contest winners. All checks should be made payable to the African American Museum in Philadelphia. In the ‘for’ line, please write “HBCU Scholarship” and forward all scholarship donations to Museum Educator, The African American Museum in Philadelphia, 701 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106.

2) Panel Discussion: We are in need of 12 alumni to speak on a panel entitled “On the Yard: the Real HBCU Experience.” Each person will speak briefly about a specific aspect of the HBCU experience.

3) Hosting/Attendee Assistance: Due to the larger number of expected attendees, we will need able bodied volunteers to assist attendees with questions and concerns.

4) Student Outreach: If you work with high school students or if you’re a parent, grandparent, or guardian, we invite you to bring your child to the fair.

5) Spreading the Word: Please circulate this email to all HBCU alumni in the area.

Please wear any paraphernalia from your school, sorority, or fraternity!

For information, contact:
Shantrelle P. Lewis
Museum Educator & Coordinator of the Young Friends Society
African American Museum in Philadelphia
701 Arch Street
Philadelphia, PA 19106
215.574.0380, x222
http://www.aampmuseum.org