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Lincoln University — Some of the highest ranking energy and communications officials in the nation will convene on the Lincoln University campus on April 13 for an Energy Forum. Among those confirmed are the Honorable Mignon Clyburn, Commissioner of the Federal Communications Commission and the Honorable Phil Moeller, Commissioner of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. A host of other high profile CEOs as well as the President and CEO of the American Association of Blacks in Energy, the Honorable Arnetta McCray will be on hand to discuss with students and those from the community important issues facing the industry.
“We are extremely pleased and honored to host this event because these individuals will help our students to understand the kind of career opportunities and the qualities needed to obtain jobs in the industry,” explained Dr. Robert Jennings, President of Lincoln University.
Other presenters will include Tim Smith, Region President of Verizon PA and DE; Kathy Pape, President of PA American Water Company; David Ellis, Senior Vice President of Comverge; Chris Womack, Executive Vice President of Southern Company; Ron Bradley, Vice President of PECO Gas; Lloyd Yates, President of Progress Carolinas; the Honorable Robert Powelson, Chairman of the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission; and the Honorable Wayne E. Gardner, Commissioner, Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission.
While the Forum is free and open to the public, seating is limited. Interested parties should contact Ms. Diane Brown or Ms. Jody Brunner at (484) 365-7400 by April 6, 2012 to reserve a seat.
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Lincoln University – founded in 1854 as the nation’s first Historically Black University – combines the best elements of a liberal arts and sciences-based undergraduate core curriculum and selected graduate programs to meet the needs of those living in a highly technological and global society. The University enrolls approximately 2,500 undergraduate and graduate students.
Internationally recognized for preparing learners and producing world-class leaders in their fields, Lincoln has created five academic Centers of Excellence-programs of distinction. They are: Business and Entrepreneurial Studies, Lincoln/Barnes Visual Arts, Mass Communications, Grand Research Educational Awareness, Training (GREAT) for Minority Health, Teacher Education and Urban Pedagogy.