Rutgers-Newark Students to Receive Scholarships from NJ Society of Information Management Foundation
WHAT: |
NJ SIM Foundation, established by the SIM NJ Chapter, a professional organization for senior IT leaders in the state, awards two annual college scholarships, of $5,000 each, to students demonstrating financial need and excellence in computer science studies. |
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WHO: |
Scholarship recipients this year are: |
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Daniel Brown of Newark, New Jersey, currently a junior at the Rutgers-Newark College of Arts and Sciences, where he is a double major in computer science and mathematics. Brown is a graduate of St. Benedict’s Preparatory School in Newark, works part time at TD Bank, and is an active member of the Rutgers-Newark West Indian Student Association. |
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Guillermo Padron of Elizabeth, New Jersey, currently a sophomore at Rutgers Newark College of Arts and Sciences, with plans to major in mathematics. Padron is a graduate of Elizabeth High School. He is active serving his community by supervising, supporting and aiding the children in the Don Bosco’s Youth Center in Elizabeth. |
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WHERE: |
The Scholarship awards presentation will take place during the NJ SIM Foundation annual charity golf outing and dinner, Neshanic Valley Golf Course, Branchburg, NJ. |
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WHEN: |
Monday, May 23, 7 pm |
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PROGRAM CONTACT: |
Karen Swift, Executive Board, NJ SIM; Associate Director, Office of Information Technology, Rutgers University, Newark, 973-353-1742, kgrate@andromeda.rutgers.edu. |
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MEDIA CONTACT: |
Members of the media wishing to cover this event, please contact the Office of Communications at Rutgers University in Newark, 973-353-5262. |
Media Contact: Helen Paxton
973-353-5262
E-mail: paxton@andromeda.rutgers.edu