DETROIT, May 17, 2006 (PRIMEZONE) -- Dr. Glenda D. Price, president of Marygrove College since 1998, will retire on June 30 from a 40-year career in higher education. The College will host "A Tribute to Dr. Glenda D. Price and a Dinner to Benefit the Dr. Glenda D. Price Science Initiative Fund," on Thursday, June 8, 2006, on the grounds of Marygrove College at 6:00 p.m. The retirement celebration is open to the public.
In recognition of her eight years of service to Marygrove and her dedication to science education, the College has established the Dr. Glenda D. Price Science Initiative Fund.
Joyce Hayes-Giles, chair of the Marygrove Board of Trustees and the Tribute Committee, said, "Dr. Price ushered in a new level of service to the community with her presidency. She serves on several corporate and community boards and was recently chosen as one of Metro Detroit's 'most connected' leaders by Crain's Detroit Business. Under Dr. Price's leadership, Marygrove has accomplished so much, including a viable Study Abroad program; an Honors Program; an exciting men's and women's sports program; and the Women's Leadership Institute.
The College has also been selected by the Skillman Foundation to house the Good Schools Initiative and introduced many new and unique academic programs such as the Master's of Education in Educational Technology, the Master's of Arts in Social and the Griots, a nationally recognized teacher certification program for African American males."
Julia Darlow, secretary of the Marygrove Board and chair of the Science Initiative Fund Committee, said, "Dr. Price leaves a legacy of urban leadership and a commitment to science education as she brings her professional career to a close. Throughout her tenure at Marygrove, she has believed in science education as a means of preparing our graduates for a technological world as well as preparing qualified science teachers who can inspire urban students. Marygrove is proud to announce the Dr. Glenda D. Price Science Initiative Fund in her honor."
Ticket prices begin at $200 with proceeds going to the Dr. Glenda D. Price Science Initiative Fund. Please contact Janet Kuras, 313-927-1436 or jkuras@marygrove.edu to make reservations for the retirement celebration. Outright contributions to the Fund may be made by contacting Jo Ann Cusmano, Vice President for Institutional Advancement, at 313-927-1434 or jcusmano@marygrove.edu.
Marygrove College is a private liberal arts college located at 8425 W. McNichols Rd. in Detroit. More than 1,200 students attend classes in its undergraduate and graduate programs in education, business, human resource management, social justice, social work, science, theater, music, the fine arts and many others. Call 866-313-1927 or visit www.marygrove.edu.
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