For Immediate Release Contact: Peter Gold
August 2, 2007 Gold, Orluk & Partners
860-674-1500 (office)
Pitney Bowes Literacy and Education Fund with University of Bridgeport Donate $250,000 for CPEP Programs
Scholarship Program Created by University of Bridgeport to Honor Memory of CPEP participant, Devin Gaines
Stamford, CT— The Connecticut Pre-Engineering Program (CPEP) today announced the creation of a special scholarship program for Stamford High students in memory of Devin Gaines. Gaines, whose life was recently taken in a tragic drowning accident, participated in CPEP’s after school program for three years before attending the University of Connecticut where, remarkably, he received five undergraduate degrees in just five years. CPEP is a non-profit organization that helps minority middle and high school students pursue careers in the Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) fields.
The scholarship was made possible with donations from the University of Bridgeport and support from the Pitney Bowes Literacy and Education Fund. The University of Bridgeport will provide five, four-year $12,000 scholarships to Stamford High participants graduating from CPEP that meet necessary qualifications. The Pitney Bowes Literacy and Education Fund will provide a grant total of $20,000, over two years, to support Stamford High students participating in CPEP programs.
“We are pleased to offer this donation in support of CPEP,” said Polly O’Brien Morrow, President, Pitney Bowes Literacy and Education Fund. “We support CPEP for their advocacy on behalf of women and minorities. They continue to make a difference in the lives of many young adults who otherwise might not have had such opportunities.”
“Partnering with corporations and non-profit organizations to attract, inspire and prepare students for future careers in science, technology, engineering and math is a top priority for the University of Bridgeport. The University is moved by Devin Gaines’ tremendous achievement and we are committed to ensuring that other aspiring young people from Stamford High School have the same opportunity afforded Devin”, said Audrey Ashton-Savage, Vice President for Enrollment Management at UB.
CPEP’s Executive Director, Bruce Dixon, expressed his immense gratitude to both Pitney Bowes and the University of Bridgeport for their generosity. Dixon underscored the crucial role CPEP has played in helping minority students understand, prepare for and reach their full potential in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math. CPEP accomplishes their mission by designing and delivering extraordinary after-school, Saturday and summer programs. Since 1986, CPEP has directly touched the lives of thousands of urban youth in Connecticut.
About the University of Bridgeport
With more than 50 undergraduate majors to choose from including Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, Biology, and Industrial Design, the University of Bridgeport offers an engaging and supportive academic atmosphere for those seeking both personal and professional growth. For more information, email admit@bridgeport.edu or call 1-800-EXCEL-UB.
About the Pitney Bowes Literacy and Education Fund
The Pitney Bowes Literacy and Education Fund is a private foundation with a mission to provide funding to literacy and education initiatives in key locations where Pitney Bowes has a significant presence. For information about the Pitney Bowes Literacy and Education Fund, go to www.pb.com/communityinvestments. General information about Pitney Bowes is available through the Investor Relations and Media Relations portion of the company’s website at www.pb.com.
About CPEP
CPEP is a non-profit organization the helps underrepresented students explore, prepare for and reach their full potential in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math. CPEP has been inspiring youths throughout Connecticut for over 20 Years. General Information about CPEP can be on their website at www.cpep.org.
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