Holly Robinson Peete, Randal Pinkett Co-host and Malena P?rez Entertains at The National GEM Consortium’s 30th Anniversary Gala “Storied Past, Bright Future”
Notre Dame, IN (ContentDesk) May 13, 2006 - Holly Robinson Peete and Randal Pinkett are set to host the 30th Anniversary Gala of The National GEM Consortium, and singer Malena P?rez will perform, executive director Michele Lezama announced today. Lezama said, "Holly is the quintessential host smart, engaging, funny, and an experienced performer that all audiences instantly relate to.
And to have such an accomplished woman of color co-host our event I hope will be proof for the many young women who will attend that you must set your goals high and not be deterred by those who may say, You cant.
You cant do math, you cant be a scientist or engineer, or you cant have a satisfying and demanding career and a happy family."As for Pinkett, entrepreneur and winner of Apprentice 4, "I know Randal personally from my tenure with the National Society of Black Engineers," Lezama said.
In the past he and his business partner have participated in GEMs graduate student programming, so there are connections on many levels between he and GEM.
Randal is a perfect example of the level of science and engineering talent that is available, and largely untapped, in our communities that our nation must do a better job of cultivating.
She continued, To have Malena as our entertainment for this special evening is icing on the cake. GEM President Ronald E.
Goldsberry, PhD, echoed Lezama's enthusiasm. "I'm very excited these terrific talents are joining us for the gala," he said. "Holly, Randal and Malena are superb choices for this important event which launches GEMs capital campaign to increase our capacity to award masters and doctorate fellowships to underrepresented students in science and engineering."For close to two decades, Holly Robinson Peete has been a television star with high-profile roles that cross over between comedy and drama.
Snagging her first acting gig on the award-winning childrens show Sesame Street at the age of four, she knew her heart was in showbiz by the time she entered college.
Once she graduated, Holly landed the role of Officer Judy Hoffs on the hit series 21 Jump Street.
From there, her career soared to admirable heights with starring roles on long-running sitcoms Hangin With Mr. Cooper, For Your Love and Like Family.
Currently Holly stars as Clea on Love, Inc., the new UPN comedy where Holly portrays the founder of Love, Inc., a full-service dating service, who is going through a separation from her husband.
Holly can now also be called author, with the recent release of her book, Get Your Own Damn Beer, Im Watching the Game: A Womens Guide to Loving Pro Football, (Rodale).
Married to NFL quarterback, Rodney Peete, she enjoys her role as a real-life mother of four children.Randal Pinkett, PhD, has established himself as an entrepreneur, speaker, author and community servant.
He is the Founder and CEO of BCT Partners, a multimillion dollar, management, technology and policy consulting services firm based in Newark, New Jersey, that works with corporations, government agencies and nonprofit organizations.
BCT Partners is a minority-owned and operated company and one of the leading firms in the country with expertise in the following industries: housing and community development, economic development, healthcare, human services, nonprofit and community technology and education.
Dr. Pinkett was also named the winner of NBCs hit reality television show, The Apprentice Season 4, with Donald Trump.
He is currently overseeing both renovation and information technology projects for Trump Entertainment Resorts in Atlantic City, New Jersey.Born in Atlanta, Georgia to a Cuban father and German mother, Malena P?rez grew up listening to stories of her fathers homeland and the sounds of Omara Portuondo and Celia Cruz.
In her own music, which blends Latin-flavored soul with down tempo, progressive jazz, the songstress explores these early influences and updates them for the modern lounge scene.
Her debut 12" vinyl single, Free To Fly (Divine Recordings), written and recorded with Atlanta producer Michael Johnson (KetchaVibe) and remixed by JustOne of the acclaimed production duo KemeticJust, introduced her bilingual vocals and jazzy Latin grooves to the house scene in 2004.
Nearly a year after the release of Free To Fly , Malena was informed her that Free To Fly had sold out internationally. The led to the creation of the much anticipated STARS, to be released Summer 2006 featuring original compositions.The Gala honoring 30 years of achievement in graduate science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) as well as the contribution of past executive director Howard Adams, PhD, will be held from 7:00 9:00 pm on Thursday, June 29, 2006 at the InterContinental Chicago, Chicago, Illinois.
Tickets may be purchased for $250 per person by calling (574) 631-7771 and include dinner and the awards show.
Proceeds will fund graduate fellowships for African American, American Indian, and Hispanic American students pursuing masters and doctoral degrees in STEM disciplines at more than 90 universities and research institutions in the U.S. and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico..
Chop Cut Rebuild - With Dan Woods, Delivers A Legend To Automotive Audiences Sunday, July 30 @ 8:Oo Pm Est; An Hour Long Special – "The Corvette Affair"
(ContentDesk) July 23, 2006 -- Throughout The Corvette Affair viewers will be taken back to the 1953 inception vehicle, with a Blue Flame six, then transported every generation along the way to todays design masterpiece&the spectacular C6 Z06. Through 6 design generations:
Host Dan Woods delivers the inside info and insight into the Corvettes legendary history and ongoing fascination. Supported by commentary from automotive stalwarts such as Denis Gage, Tom Hnatiw, Barry Meguiar, Russell Mitchell and Craig Jackson, this special delivers opinion and insight seldom merged into one single automotive profile. Of course, true to Chop Cut Rebuild form, this documentary is not a pan n scan talking heads documentary look at the Corvette&
Featured on the show is one of the most meticulous restorations CCR has ever performed a 35th Anniversary 1988 C4 Corvette Convertible! The number one challenge was finding a discarded vette , said Woods. The CCR team located a salvage...
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Is Estate Planning for Everyone?
Is Estate Planning for Everyone?
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Award-Winning Winery Harvests Solar Power Alongside Finest Merlot Grapes
St. Helena, CA (ContentDesk) December 13, 2005 -- Paloma Winery, winner of the Wine Spectators Wine of the Year award for their 2001 Merlot, just completed the installation of an 18 kilowatt solar electrical system from Akeena Solar. The Winery now harvests clean, affordable electric power right alongside their fine Merlot and Syrah grapes.
More information about and pictures of this system can be found at http://www.akeena.net/residential_systems/residential_case_study_ca_sthelena.htmlEnergy Price Increases Threaten Viability of Family Businesses:With high energy prices already an issue for many wineries, the rate increases coming in January could be devastating. By generating their own solar power, Paloma will be eliminating their entire electric bill while at the same time protecting the environmental integrity and natural beauty of Napa County.
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