UA Walton College Holds TECHNOLOGY Awareness Program for High School Students

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. ñ The Sam M. Walton College of Business at the University of Arkansas is holding the Technology Awareness Program (TAP). The program is tailored to bridge the digital divide faced by minority students, including African Americans, Asian Americans, Hispanic Americans, and Native Americans. Students learned how to incorporate technology into all aspects of their work as they develop their research, teamwork, communication, and oral presentation skills. TAP also promotes business and economic education for these students. Each day, students had the opportunity to visit with top professionals involved in the role of technology and its effect on the global economy.

When: During week of Saturday, July 24 ñ Friday, July 30, 2004

Where: Donald W. Reynolds Center for Enterprise Development

SPECIFIC Photo and Interview Opportunities:

Student Presentations - 1:30 - 3 p.m., Friday, July 30, Reynolds Center, Room 202

PARKING: Available in the UA Parking Garage next to the Arkansas Union off Stadium Drive.

 

Contacts

Barbara Lofton, director of Minority Affairs, Sam M. Walton College of Business, (479) 575-4557, blofton@walton.uark.edu

Dixie Kline, director of communications, Sam M. Walton College of Business, (479) 575-2539, dkline@walton.uark.edu

 

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