[YEP-DC] Fwd: Register Now! Cornell Expert Panel: Education in America - Tues., 4/23 Washington, DC

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From: Cornell University <jfz4@cornell.edu>
Date: April 16, 2013, 4:52:57 PM EDT
To: "Cornell Alumni, Parents and Friends" <afp35@cornell.edu>
Subject: Register Now! Cornell Expert Panel: Education in America - Tues., 4/23 Washington, DC
Reply-To: <ilana.carlin@cornell.edu>

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Cornell University and the College of Human Ecology invite you to: Cornell's Land Grant Legacy: The State and Future of Education in America Tuesday, April 23 - Washington, DC 6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Register Here | See Who's Coming The education landscape is changing. Cornell University's land grant brought major reforms by giving all students access to liberal arts higher education regardless of social or economic status; in the 21st Century, the advent of technology, the rising cost of education and government policies brings new questions for Cornell and all educational institutions. Today when you Google "education debate", your results list thousands of articles from the top papers, journals and news outlets in the country. Join us for a dynamic conversation on current education policy and other key issues. Speakers: Tom Manatos '02 (Moderator) - Senior Advisor to the Chair, Representative Debbie Wasserman Schultz, Democratic National Committee (DNC) Assistant Professor Michael Lovenheim - Assistant Professor, Policy Analysis and Management, College of Human Ecology Dr. Patricia Louison '95 - Senior Assistant Dean, McDonough School of Business Undergraduate Program, Georgetown University Dr. Sarah Steinberg '78, MEN '79 - CEO, ShalomLearning; former Executive Vice Provost and Vice Provost for Student Affairs, Johns Hopkins University additional speakers to be announced Date: Tuesday, April 23, 2013 Time: 6:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. 6:30 p.m. - Doors open, reception begins 7:30 p.m. - Presentation begins 8:30 p.m. - Audience Q&A 9:00 p.m. - Event concludes Location: Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE) Offices 1307 New York Avenue NW (partially on H St. b/t 13th and 14th), Washington, DC (Metro stops: McPherson Square - Orange and Blue lines; Metro Center - Red, Orange and Blue lines) Cost: $30 per person; includes networking receptions with heavy hors d'oeuvres, wine/beer and coffee/dessert and presentation Register Here | See Who's Coming Event questions? Contact John Zelenka '03, MBA '12, jfz4@cornell.edu Registration questions? Please email ilana.carlin@cornell.edu or 212-351-7685. Removal Instructions Please click here to manage your e-mail preferences from the Office of Alumni Affairs.