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Peoples to speak at EOC graduation
State Assemblywoman Crystal Peoples will deliver the keynote address at the Educational Opportunity Center’s 35th graduation ceremony, to be held at 7 p.m. tomorrow in Kleinhans Music Hall.
More than 600 adults students will receive completion certificates in a variety of programs, including pharmacy technician, dental assistant, medical assistant, certified nurse assistant, college preparation, GED preparation, English as-a-second language, environmental restoration, central sterilization technician, adult basic education and computer and information technology programs.
More than 100 students also will receive special recognition for academic excellence. The Reverend Tommie L. Babbs will be the UB-EOC alumni speaker.
UBCCC offers summer camp
Finding safe, fun and educational activities for your children to do during the summer months can be a challenge. The UB Child Care Center Inc. has an answer to this challenge: UBCCC Summer Camp.
The camp, designed for children ages 5 to 9, will run from 7:15 a.m. to 5:45 p.m. June 30 to Aug. 29.
The camp will offer theme weeks with hands-on activities; field trips to such places as the Buffalo Zoo, the Buffalo Museum of Science and the M&T concert series; and swimming on campus.
Full- and part-time spots are available.
Space is limited; for more information or to register, call 829-2226 or click here.
Humanities grant supports WBFO
The New York Council for the Humanities has awarded WBFO-FM 88.7, UB’s National Public Radio affiliate, a $11,700 grant to help support the station’s Meet the Author series.
The Meet the Author series is a live broadcast that focuses on interactive public discourse geared toward those with a passion for learning, accurate authoritative commentary and open discussions. Individual programs allow the community to convene and share ideas with an important literary contributor to society. The events are held monthly during the academic year and are free and open to the public.
“The New York Council for the Humanities is delighted to support WBFO’s Meet the Author series, which fits very well with our goal of bringing humanities scholarship to the general public by inviting top-notch writers and scholars to discuss their most recent work with Buffalo-area audiences,” said Sarah Ogger, the council’s executive director.
Added Carole Smith Petro, associate vice president and general manager of WBFO: “This award, given by a highly discerning group of reviewers, recognizes the uniqueness of the series, as well as its high quality. We truly appreciate the council’s confidence in us and their assistance in our on-going efforts to serve the Buffalo, Niagara and Southern Tier communities.”