Catherine A. Kershaw, APR CPRC
Class
of 1983
Assistant Vice President
and Director of
Public
Relations
(386) 481-2990
kershawc@cookman.edu
Dan Ryan
Public Relations Specialist
(386) 481-2984
ryand@cookman.edu
Robert W. Schmitt
Public Relations Specialist
(386) 481-2190
schmittb@cookman.edu
John Reeves
Campus Photographer
(386)
481-2988
reevesj@cookman.edu
Cathy Ashley
Secretary
(386) 481-2991
ashleyc@cookman.edu
MEDIA
RELEASE
Office of Public
Relations
640 Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune
Boulevard
Daytona Beach, FL, 32114-3099
Fax: (386) 481-2981
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DAYTONA
BEACH, Fla. – The Bethune-Cookman College Student Government
Association will hold its inaugural “Umoja” community festival
on Saturday, April 3 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. “Umoja”
is one of the seven principles of Kwanza meaning unity- to strive
for and maintain unity in the family, community, nation and race.
Organizers hope that the event creates a sense of unity with the
community surrounding the College. “With
the College approaching its 100th year, we believe that this is a
great time to establish a new precedence and embark upon a new
century with a solid relationship with our surrounding
community,’’ said SGA president Rachel White. “We’re looking
forward to a day full of fun activities that provides the
opportunity for everyone to bond and work together.” Local
businesses have been invited to bring samples of their food and
merchandise. In addition, there will be numerous children’s
activities for children at this event, including face paintings,
book giveaways, arts and crafts, and much more. For more information, contact Rachel White, Student Government Association President at (386) 481-2176 or Rasheen Tolliver at (386) 481-2175. Businesses need to reply by Monday, March 22, 2004. -30-
Bethune-Cookman is a comprehensive college, which offers degrees in liberal arts as well as professional fields, such as business, education and nursing. A United Methodist Church-affiliated school, the College has a diverse and international student population of more than 2,700 and a solid reputation for academic excellence and community service. As evidence of its outstanding program, the College has been listed in the Templeton Honor Roll of Character Building Colleges and Universities, and it was ranked by Black Enterprise magazine as one of the “Top 50” schools in the nation for black students. B-CC is one of 10 charter member colleges of Project Pericles, a program to create civic leadership and involvement on its member campuses. The College will celebrate its 100th year of founding on October 4, 2004.
For more information, contact our website www.bethune.cookman.edu.
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