2011 - 2012 PROGRAM SCHEDULE
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*all events are free but require check-in at the Tour Zone for credentials
University of Southern California, Saturday, February 25th
8:00a
Check-In & Registration Opens
Bring a copy of your registration confirmation with you to the pre-registration area to receive your UNCF Empower Me Tour credentials and schedule of the day or register on-site
Audience: All
8:30a - 1:30p
Tour Zone
Interactive games, celebrity cooking demo, college and career exhibitors
Audience: All
8:30a - 9:00a
Healthy Kitchen, Healthy You Cooking Demo with Celebrity Chef DAS!
A healthy you starts with a healthy kitchen. Join Chef DAS for a live demonstration of how to prepare healthy meals for you and your family.
Audience: All
9:00a - 9:15a
Welcome Remarks
Wells Fargo
Denise Miles - National Partnerships, Wells Fargo
Aben Hill - District Manager, San Francisco, Wells Fargo / UNCF San Francisco Board Member
Audience: All
9:15a - 10:00a
Hands on Banking®
A user-friendly program, that can help students take charge of their financial future with money skills needed for life!
Presented by: Wells Fargo
Audience: All
10:00a - 11:30a
Keeping It Real
Join this exciting and diverse panel of successful celebrities as they share their struggles and triumphs and learn how they turned their dreams into reality.
Celebrity Panelists: Brian White, Antonia Wright, Kenny Lattimore, Kita Williams, Monique Jackson and Jeff Johnson
Audience: All
Demystifying the Admissions Process
Review the admissions process with an admissions expert and understand how to best develop an application that reflects the strengths of your students. You will also learn effective strategies for choosing an appropriate list of schools, the value of college visits and campus interviews. It will also cover college admission testing options (SAT, SAT II, ACT, & AP), how to aid students in their preparation and FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid).
Audience: Parents
11:30a - 12:00p
EMPOWER ME TOUR LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE
Hosted by the U.S. Army, this interactive leadership workshop seeks to provide participants with an overview of the skills required to become an effective leader and the tools available to develop those skills.
Presented by: The U.S. Army
Audience: All
Maximize Your Mind, Time and Waistline
Join McDonald's and its celebrity expert as he shares the importance of keeping focused, managing your time and how it all relates to one's waistline. This interactive session will also share how you can find wholesome, balanced food and beverage choices that fit into a variety of lifestyles at McDonald's.
Presented by: McDonald's, Robert Ferguson and special guest TV Personality, Alesha Renee
Audience: All
Planning and Saving for College
Uncover the best ways to plan, save and pay for college using scholarships, student loans and savings plans as tools for college success.
Presented by: Wells Fargp
Audience: Parents
12:30p - 1:30p
Lunch Break
1:00p - 1:30p
College: One Size Doesn’t Fit All
Do you know the different types of colleges as identified by the Carnegie Classification? This workshop spells out the ABCs of Minority Serving Institutions, Hispanic Serving Institutions, Predominantly White Institutions and Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs).
Presented by: Education is Freedom
Audience: Middle/High School Students
S.T.E.M. Success in the 21st Century
An in-depth discussion hosted by Political Commentator Jeff Johnson and leading figures in the STEM fields. Students will be exposed to the many rewarding opportunities available in STEM as well as insightful dialogue on what employers are looking for in the STEM arena.
Hosted by: Jeff Johnson
Audience: All
Getting The Most Out Of Your College Experience
This workshop features college professors and students sharing the realities of being in college and best practices to aid students to succeed in college.
Presented by: Teach For America
Audience: College Students
1:30p - 2:15p
The Five Paragraph Essay
An informative workshop, that outlines the basic components of creating a winning essay for college admissions and scholarships. You and your essay will stand apart from competing applicants.
Presented by: Education is Freedom
Audience: Middle/High School Students
Building Your Personal Brand
As a global authority on high quality custom-tailored fashion and style, ALFA Worldwide will provide an interactive discussion about a variety of topics pertaining to succeeding in the current job market and leading a life of empowerment and integrity. Be prepared for the college or job interview by understanding the guidelines for climbing the corporate ladder, making yourself irreplaceable and your basic visual presentation.
Presented by: Patrick Kodjoe and James Brown of ALFA Worldwide Inc.
Audience: All
2:15p - 3:30p
Black Carpenter **Limited seating available**
An interactive discussion with actor Brian White, aimed at providing young people tools for success in education, financial literacy, health and leadership. Student Q&A and book signing immediately following this moderated discussion. *Book Signing 3:00pm
Hosted by: Brian White
Audience: All
Game On **Limited seating available**
Join this interactive discussion that addresses many of the issues facing young minority males and offers encouragement and empowerment. Listen to the testimonies of a diverse panel of successful male panelists, as they share their struggles and triumphs and learn how they dismantled the obstacles facing so many minority males today. *Meet & Greet 3:00pm
Hosted by: Kenny Lattimore with special guests Chef DAS, Michael Sorrell, Juaquin Hawkins, Capt. Michael Pope and Amir Windom
Audience: All
Girl Talk: Define Your Pretty **Limited seating available**
Young women are forced to look to mainstream media for images of beauty, often leaving them confused and disconnected. This session provides young women an opportunity to dialogue openly with female celebrities, breaking down the perceived barriers of beauty and allows each attendee to uncover the beauty she holds within. *Meet & Greet 3:00pm
Hosted by: Monique Jackson and Kita Williams with special guest Antonia Wright
Audience: All
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**Schedule subject to change.
2011 - 2012 UNCF EMPOWER ME TOUR SCHEDULE
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Friday September 9
W.E. Washington Convention Center, Washington, D.C. [Directions]
Saturday September 17
CASS Tech High School, Detroit, MI [Directions]
Saturday October 8
University of Minnesota School of Law, Minneapolis, MN [Directions]
Saturday October 22
Willem Cullen Bryant High School, New York, NY [Directions]
Saturday November 5
Northeastern University, Boston, MA [Directions] [Map] [Parking]
Saturday November 19
University of Missouri Kansas City, Kansas City, MO [Directions]
Friday February 3
Florida Memorial University, Miami, FL [Directions]
Saturday February 18
San Francisco State University, San Francisco, CA [Directions]
Saturday February 25
University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA [Directions]
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