William Paterson University Sponsors Conference on April 3 for African American and Latino College Men

A conference designed to advise young men of color how to use their education to assist their communities and themselves will be held at William Paterson University on Saturday, April 3, from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Kevin Powell, a poet, journalist, essayist, editor, hip-hop historian, political consultant, community activist and the author of six books, will deliver the keynote speech at 12:30 p.m. during the eighth annual conference, “The World is Yours: Giving Back Through Education.”

The conference will be held in the Machuga Student Center Ballroom. Workshops will be held in the morning. Topics to be discussed include how to make a contribution to your community, decision making for college men of color, attending graduate school, image, self perception, and self-esteem, and strategies for attaining and maintaining health and wellness,

The conference is sponsored by the Mercedes Benz, the William Paterson University College of Humanities and Social Sciences, the Educational Enrichment Center, the Alumni Association, the Student Government Association, William Paterson’s Educational Opportunity Fund Program (EOF), the Office of Campus Activities and Student Leadership/J. Victor Machuga Foundation.

For additional information, or to register please call the Office of Employment Equity and Diversity at 973-720-2351.

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For Further Information, contact:

Mary Beth Zeman, Director, Public Relations 973-720-2966

3/29/04