Media Advisory: Regents Salute to Education on March 23
Atlanta — March 21, 2013
WHO:
Gov. Nathan Deal
ÖгöÉÙ¸¾ÊÓƵ System Chancellor Hank Huckaby
ÖгöÉÙ¸¾ÊÓƵ System of Georgia Foundation Chair, Regent Ken Bernard
ÖгöÉÙ¸¾ÊÓƵ of Georgia President Michael Adams
WHAT:
Ninth annual Board of Regents Salute to Education
- Bernard will present Gov. Deal with a check in support of the governorÖгöÉÙ¸¾ÊÓƵ™s Realizing Educational Achievement Can Happen (REACH) scholarship program.
- Adams will receive the Elridge McMillan Lifetime Achievement Award for his service to higher education in Georgia.
- Four alumni of the ÖгöÉÙ¸¾ÊÓƵ will be named to the RegentsÖгöÉÙ¸¾ÊÓƵ™ Alumni Hall of Fame.
- Four ÖгöÉÙ¸¾ÊÓƵ faculty members will receive the Felton Jenkins Jr. Hall of Fame faculty award.
WHEN:
Saturday, March 23, 2013
The governor and chancellor will deliver greetings at approximately 8:45-9:00 p.m., following dinner. The awards will follow the governorÖгöÉÙ¸¾ÊÓƵ™s remarks at approximately 9:10 p.m. At approximately 9:15 p.m., Chairman Ken Bernard will present Gov. Deal with a $50,000 contribution to the REACH program.
WHERE:
Mariottt Marquis, 265 Peachtree Center Avenue, N.E., Atlanta
WHY:
The event raises significant funding for scholarships, recognizes distinguished faculty and alumni of the ÖгöÉÙ¸¾ÊÓƵ System of Georgia and honors an individual who has demonstrated a lifetime of extraordinary service to higher education in Georgia.
NOTE:
If you plan to attend and cover all or parts of this event, please contact John Millsaps to confirm ÖгöÉÙ¸¾ÊÓƵ“ 404-962-3053