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May 2007

Metro-Detroit Campus Donates Computers to Military Base

Jermaine Dye Boys and Girls Club of Chicago Scholarship Program

 

 

Metro Detroit Campus Donates Computers to Military Base

In May of 2007, the Metro Detroit University of Phoenix campuses donated 15 computers and technology support equipment to the Michigan Army National Guard's Olympia Armory on McGraw in Detroit, Michigan. The equipment allows families of military personnel in Iraq to video-conference with each other. Rather than waiting for a phone call, the video-conference center allows families to communicate with soldiers overseas in a real-time format. The Armory is also used as a resource center for Axia College of University of Phoenix students to use for computer access and technical support. Dozens of families have benefited from this substantial gift which brings them even closer to their loved ones overseas. As a result of the donation, family members and support teams working at the base (specifically the, A BTTY 1/182 FA SECFOR FRG, support team) have been contacting Community Education Liaisons in Detroit for information on University of Phoenix on a regular basis as our online education model fits the military schedule perfectly.

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10 Boys and Girls Club Recipients receive full ride scholarships to University of Phoenix through the Jermaine Dye Boys and Girls Club of Chicago Scholarship Program

At the Chicago White Sox game on May 23, 2007, University of Phoenix and Chicago White Sox Outfielder, Jermaine Dye, awarded 10 Boys and Girls Club members scholarships to attend University of Phoenix.

The Jermaine Dye Boys and Girls Clubs of Chicago (BGCC) Scholarship program was created to enable qualified BGCC Club members, staff and club alumni who might not otherwise be able to attend college, the opportunity to attend University of Phoenix. The scholarship program was named after Jermaine Dye in honor and appreciation of his volunteerism and involvement with Boys and Girls Clubs of Chicago.

University of Phoenix congratulates the following recipients of the 2007 Scholarship:

  • Johnethia Hardin—James Jordan Club
  • Laurence Harris—Englewood Club
  • Erica Hodges—Cotter Club
  • Joshua Lillard—Valentine Club
  • Charlene Mebane—General Service Center
  • Angela Rivera—General Wood Club
  • Tanya Townsend—Ford Heights Club
  • Shalandra Withers—James Jordan Club
  • Jacqueline Doty—Englewood Club

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