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Cox and VCTA Name 4 Roanoke Area Scholarship Winners

Filed Under: Education, Scholarship
Aug.18, 2009

Four outstanding Roanoke students have been named 2009-10 Virginia’s Future Leaders Scholarship winners by Cox Communications and the Virginia Cable Telecommunications Association (VCTA). Recipients and the college or university they will attend include:

* Kathryn Norbo, University of Virginia
* Craig Tripp, Virginia Tech
* Tim Rowe, Randolph Macon College
* Ryan Brock, Virginia Tech

These scholarships were among 73 awarded to Virginia students this year with a total of over $100,000 in scholarships awarded by local cable systems across the Commonwealth in partnership with the Donald A. Perry Foundation.

This year’s ‘Virginia’s Future Leaders’ scholarship recipients and their families were honored at the VCTA Annual Scholarship Luncheon held in Charlottesville, VA, at the Boar’s Head Inn in July.

Now in its 10th year, the Virginia’s Future Leaders Scholarship program is a statewide education initiative of the Virginia cable industry. To date over $700,000 in scholarships have been awarded to Virginia students attending Virginia colleges and universities.

The 2009-10 call for Virginia’s Future Leaders Scholarship applications will be available in early 2010. Cox Communications encourages Roanoke area students to visit the VCTA website in January at www.vcta.com for additional information and to apply.

About Cox Communications

Cox Communications is a multi-service broadband communications and entertainment company with more than 6.2 million total residential and commercial customers. The third-largest cable television company in the United States, Cox offers an array of advanced digital video, high-speed Internet and telephony services over its own nationwide IP network, as well as integrated wireless services. Cox Business is a full-service, facilities-based provider of communications solutions for commercial customers, providing high-speed Internet, voice and long distance services, as well as data and video transport services for small to large-sized businesses. Cox Media offers national and local cable advertising in traditional spot and new media formats, along with promotional opportunities and production services. Cox Communications wholly owns and operates the Travel Channel. More information about the services of Cox Communications, a wholly owned subsidiary of Cox Enterprises, is available at www.cox.com, www.coxbusiness.com, and www.coxmedia.com. In Hampton Roads, Cox has more than 400,000 basic cable subscribers.

About the Virginia Cable Telecommunications Association

The VCTA, established in 1966, serves as the trade association for the cable telecommunications industry in Virginia. Association membership is comprised of cable systems serving more than two (2) million subscribers in Virginia. Its mission is to positively promote the cable television, high-speed data and telecommunications services of member companies to the public, the business community and state officials.
www.vcta.com

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Cox Communications and History(TM) Partner on ‘Take a Veteran to School Day’ Initiative

Filed Under: Education, Training Programs
Nov.06, 2008

Cox Communications and History(TM) are partnering on the Second Annual Take a Veteran to School Day outreach initiative. This effort links veterans of all ages with young people in our schools and communities across America. The event will take place on Veteran’s Day which is Tuesday, November 11, 2008. It will begin at 9 a.m. and will be held at the Jane H. Bryan Elementary School, 1021 North Mallory Street in Hampton, Virginia. Veterans and enlisted personnel from the area will participate in the program to share stories of their service with the students and faculty members.

“This program will provide a great opportunity for the exchange of information between our Veterans and young people. The hope is that through this effort, the students will gain a greater appreciation for our freedoms and for those who worked so hard to secure them. This activity will include participation by representatives from the U.S. Army, U.S. Navy, U.S. Air Force, U.S. Coast Guard, the National Guard, as well as World War II veterans,” said Gary McCollum, Cox Senior Vice President and General Manager.

Cox Communications and HISTORY will provide dog-tags, tee shirts and bracelets to share with students to commemorate this occasion. Curriculum-based educational materials also are being provided to schools as well as a Veterans Day video produced with the U.S. Department of Education. In 2007, HISTORY enlisted more than 350 schools in all 50 states to participate in the program.

Dr. Vatara Slade, Principal, Jane Bryan Elementary said, “This very special celebration provides an opportunity for our students, staff and community to recognize the bravery and sacrifice of all United States veterans and enlisted service men and women. It is so important for our students to understand the history of Veteran’s Day, and to honor our veterans who have served the Country with pride as well as the service men and women who also are working on our behalf today.”

Underscoring this initiative is a call to action for citizens to support veterans from all wars by donating to not-for-profit organizations that provide medical care, counseling and aid to families of veterans. The public can do so by visiting www.veterans.com, the official site for the initiative and portal to several different not-for-profit organizations, including the Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund and the Armed Services YMCA, who were both involved in the first year of the program. A new partner this year is VetDogs, which helps those who have served our country honorably to live with dignity and independence whether they are visually impaired or have other special needs, by using guide dogs, service dogs, and innovative technologies. History will donate a total of $50,000 among these organizations as part of its commitment.

For more information, contact Felicia Blow at 757-222-8432 or Felicia.Blow@cox.com.

About Cox Communications:

Cox Communications is a multi-service broadband communications and entertainment company with more than 6.2 million total residential and commercial customers. The third-largest cable television company in the United States, Cox offers an array of advanced digital video, high-speed Internet and telephony services over its own nationwide IP network, as well as integrated wireless services. Cox Business is a full-service, facilities-based provider of communications solutions for commercial customers, providing high-speed Internet, voice and long distance services, as well as data and video transport services for small to large-sized businesses. Cox Media offers national and local cable advertising in traditional spot and new media formats, along with promotional opportunities and production services. Cox Communications wholly owns and operates the Travel Channel. More information about the services of Cox Communications, a wholly owned subsidiary of Cox Enterprises, is available at www.cox.com, www.coxbusiness.com, and www.coxmedia.com. In Hampton Roads, Cox has more than 400,000 basic cable subscribers.

About History:

History(TM) and History HD(TM) are the leading destinations for revealing, award-winning, original non-fiction series and event-driven specials that connects history with viewers in an informative, immersive and entertaining manner across multiple platforms. Programming covers a diverse variety of historical genres ranging from military history to contemporary history, technology to natural history, as well as science, archaeology and pop culture. Among the networks’ program offerings are hit series such as Ax Men, Battle 360, The Universe, Cities of The Underworld and Ice Road Truckers, as well as acclaimed specials including King, Life After People, 1968 With Tom Brokaw, Lost Book of Nostradamus, Star Wars: The Legacy Revealed and Sherman’s March. History has earned four Peabody Awards, three Primetime Emmy® Awards, 10 News & Documentary Emmy® Awards and received the prestigious Governor’s Award from the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences for the network’s Save Our History® campaign dedicated to historic preservation and history education. Take A Veteran to School Day is the network’s latest initiative connecting America’s schools and communities with veterans from all wars. History’s website, located at www.History.com, is the definitive historical online source that delivers entertaining and informative content featuring broadband video, interactive timelines, maps, games podcasts and more.

Source: Cox Communications

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NAMIC Announces 2008-2009 Class Roster for Executive Leadership Development Program

Filed Under: Education
Nov.03, 2008

The National Association for Multi-ethnicity in Communications (NAMIC) recently announced the class roster for the 2008-2009 term of its Executive Leadership Development Program (ELDP). Presented in partnership with the UCLA Anderson Graduate School of Management, the 2008-2009 term marks the program’s eighth year. Since its inception, the NAMIC ELDP has graduated 218 executives.

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“The program’s steady growth is symbolic of our strong partnership with the industry in further accelerating minority advancement at the executive level,” said Kathy Johnson, president, NAMIC. “We are encouraged by the increased participation in spite of the current economic downturn.”

Targeting upper middle managers of color (director level and above), the curriculum was customized for NAMIC by the Anderson School’s Office of Executive Education Programs, which is renowned for its Leadership Institutes focused specifically on African-American, Latino and Asian populations. The Anderson School administers the program’s academic curriculum, while NAMIC maintains management responsibility for the overall program. The curriculum offers a platform for self-discovery, professional development, and empowerment. Over the course of four sessions, the NAMIC ELDP addresses the unique challenges faced by executives of color in the workplace in addition to the business acumen that all executives need to succeed. While emphasizing professional growth, the NAMIC ELDP structure includes in-depth assessments and guidance pertaining to career planning and managing diverse teams.

The 2008-2009 ELDP class members are:

Andrea Agnew, Director, Diversity and Inclusion, Comcast

James Anderson, Senior Vice President, Public Relations, Turner Broadcasting System, Inc.

Michael Armstrong, Senior Vice President and General Manager, BET International, BET Networks

David Arroyo, Vice President, Legal Affairs, Scripps Networks

Wally Bakare, Vice President and General Manager, Time Warner Cable

Keesha Boyd, Director, Organizational Development, Comcast

Dwayne Bray, Senior News Editor, ESPN

Edward Brownlee, Vice President, Facilities Operations, Turner Broadcasting

Elizabeth Casanas, Vice President, Human Resources Ad Sales, Turner Broadcasting System, Inc.

Audrey Chen, Senior Information Architect, Comedy Central/MTV

Christina Chu, Director, Broadcast and Production Technology, Comcast Entertainment Networks

Yolanda Chu, Senior Director, Strategic Planning, Turner Broadcasting System, Inc.

Ashley Culp, Senior Director, Partner Marketing, MTV Networks

Venus Dennison, Creative Director, HBO

Sandy DeShong, Senior Director of Publishing, ESPN Books, ESPN, Inc.

Nilda Gumbs, Senior Director, State and Local Government Affairs, National Cable & Telecommunications Association

Mohammed Haroon, Director, Telephony Operations and PMO, Comcast

Mariann Harris, Vice President, Human Resources and Administrative Operations, Lifetime Networks

Juan Herrera, Senior Director, Strategic Partnerships and Inclusion, MTV Networks

Kilyung (Michael) Lee, Regional Vice President, Commercial Services Company, Time Warner Cable

Sakai Lee, Director, Business Process, Cablevision Systems Corp.

Oscar Marin, Senior Marketing Director, National Accounts, Content Distribution and Marketing, MTV Networks and BET Networks

Karl Mehu, Senior Director, IT, Charter Communications

Zinah Mineyahl, Vice President, Technical Operations, Comcast

Michael Mitcham, Vice President, Network Services, Cox Communications

Twuanna Munroe, Vice President, Affiliate Accounting, Scripps Networks

Walter Oden, Vice President, National Accounts, MTV Networks

Gene (Coleman) Oglesbee, Director, Technical Operations-Southern Division, Comcast

Satyanarayana Parimi, Senior Director, Product Develop and Operations, Time Warner Cable

Philip Polk, Director, Segmentation Marketing, Cox Communications

Robin Reid, Senior Director, Original Programming, MTV Kids and Family/The-N

Rich Roberts, Senior Director, Executive Support Line, Comcast

Lisa Rodriguez, Director, Employee Relations, Time Warner Cable

Neil Sharma, Senior Director, Emerging Technologies Ad Sales, MTV Networks

Brooke Sinclair, Director, Ad Sales and Marketing, Charter Communications

Reena Singh, Director, Development Original Movies, Disney Channel

Nichole Smith, Vice President, Business Affairs, Disney ABC Cable Networks Group

Palak Solanki, Director, Ad Sales Strategy Business Development, MTV Networks

Stephen Thomas, Regional Vice President, Tech Ops, Comcast

Douglas White, Senior Director, Programming and Acquisitions, ESPN, Inc.

Bouvier Williams, Vice President, Organizational Development, MTV Networks

Terri Wilson, Vice President, People Services, Cox Communications

For more information on the NAMIC Executive Leadership Development Program or other NAMIC initiatives, visit www.namic.com.

About NAMIC

NAMIC (National Association for Multi-ethnicity in Communications) is the premier organization focusing on multi-ethnic diversity in the communications industry. Founded in 1980 as a non-profit trade association, today NAMIC is comprised of over 2,000 professionals belonging to a network of 17 chapters nationwide. Through initiatives that focus on education, advocacy and empowerment, NAMIC champions equity and inclusion in the workforce, with special attention given to ensuring that the leadership cadres of our nation’s communications industry giants reflect the multi-ethnic richness of the populations they serve. For more information, please visit www.namic.com.

Source: NAMIC

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Mission Federal Credit Union Hosts Contest to Encourage Students to Say “Thank You” to Their Teachers

Filed Under: Education, Finance Education, Financial Aid
Oct.16, 2008

It’s the Thanksgiving season, which is the perfect time to thank a teacher for all of the special things they do in their mission to educate local students and future generations. Mission Federal Credit Union, Junior Achievement, Cox Communications and Channel 4 San Diego have partnered to present the “I’m Thankful for My Teacher” campaign. The campaign is designed to give parents and children an opportunity to thank the teachers in their lives for their hard work, dedication, enthusiasm, support and willingness to go the extra mile for students and families throughout San Diego County.

“The ‘I’m Thankful For My Teacher’ initiative is extremely timely, given that California is suffering the harshest educational budget crisis in state history,” says Tricia Link, vice president of communications and community relations, Mission Federal Credit Union. “We’ve made it very easy for students and parents to participate and share their well-wishes and gratitude for teachers who are making a positive difference in their lives. In turn, we hope this effort will increase morale of teachers and education professionals who have been affected by budget cuts and unemployment worries for some time now.” Link also adds, “We are thrilled to be partnering with Junior Achievement, Cox Communications and Channel 4 San Diego, organizations who share our commitment to supporting local education initiatives.”

To participate, the public is encouraged to stop by any Mission Federal Credit Union branch or any Cox store between November 1 and 30, 2008, to pick-up, fill out and drop-off a postcard that prompts parents and kids to fill out “why they are thankful for their teacher.” The contest is open to children in kindergarten through grade 12, who attend any public, private, or home school located within the borders of San Diego County. At the end of the campaign, Junior Achievement staff and volunteers will tally the results and deliver all thank you postcards to teachers throughout the San Diego region, for additional recognition for our teachers.

The top six winning elementary, middle, and high school teachers receiving the most thank you cards will receive a Westfield Shoppingtown gift card to reward themselves for all of their hard work. To boost participation, the students in the class of the winning teachers will receive a fun classroom party or fieldtrip of their choice and the invaluable gift of Junior Achievement’s award-winning financial education curriculum taught in their classroom for an entire school year, compliments of Mission Federal Credit Union. Special honorable mention prizes are planned for ten additional deserving teachers. All winning teachers will be notified the week of December 7, 2008.

About Mission Federal Credit Union

Mission Federal Credit Union is a progressive member-owned organization providing high quality financial and related services to meet the needs of a growing and diverse membership base. With $1.8 billion in assets, 23 branches, and over 127,000 members, Mission Federal is one of the largest credit unions in San Diego County. Mission Federal enhances the lives of its members through education and lifelong financial services. In addition, Mission Federal contributes to hundreds of non-profit educational and community organizations. To learn more, visit www.missionfcu.org.

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The National Black MBA Association “Goes to Washington” for Its 30th Annual National Conference & Exposition

Filed Under: Education
Sep.12, 2008

The National Black MBA Association (NBMBAA) will plug in to the energy of change during its 30th annual conference Sept. 16–20 in Washington, D.C. An epicenter of power, process and transformation, Washington, D.C. will provide the perfect backdrop for the NBMBAA and its members, constituents and stakeholders to think about how they must change as they seek to remain relevant and also, how to handle, digest and harness the myriad changes that are affecting their careers, education, businesses, lifestyles and leadership styles.

WHAT:
National Black MBA Association

30th Annual Conference & Exposition: Catalyst For Change…Then. Today. Tomorrow.

WHEN:
Sept. 16-20, 2008

WHERE:
Washington Convention Center
801 Mount Vernon Place, NW
Washington, D.C.

Highlights of this year’s program include:

TUESDAY, SEPT. 16

* “The Disappearing Middle Class and Its Effect on Black America” (Renaissance Hotel, Grand Ballroom, 999 Ninth St. NW, Washington D.C. , 3–5 p.m.), a timely and interactive town hall meeting that will examine realities and perceptions about the black middle class against today’s challenging and shifting economic landscape; audience members will be polled in real-time to gauge their thoughts about central questions and themes

The panel will feature:

* Alvin Brown — former adviser, Hillary Clinton for President 2008
* Michael Eric Dyson — author, intellectual, Georgetown University professor
* Michael Fletcher — Washington Post economics correspondent
* Lawrence Otis Graham — author and commentator
* Roland Martin (moderator) — journalist, CNN and TV ONE contributor
* Lisa Toppin — Charles Schwab vice president

WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 17

* The inaugural NBMBAA Entrepreneurial Institute, a two-tiered pre-conference bootcamp for aspiring entrepreneurs (startup track) and established businessowners who want to further their reach (growth track); the closing Institute luncheon will recognize this year’s NBMBAA/Wells Fargo Entrepreneur Excellence Award winners
* The Leadership Institute, with a keynote address delivered by business guru Tom Peters
* The Grand Affair, the conference welcome program and awards ceremony

THURSDAY, SEPT. 18 & FRIDAY, SEPT. 19

* The NBMBAA Career Fair, which will feature more than 400 exhibitors
* The Industry Theatre, where leading companies will discuss trends and business models in four emerging categories: global media and entertainment; healthcare/biotech; food & beverage; and energy

Featured presenters include:
– Abbot Laboratories

– Humana
– American Electric Power

– Johnson & Johnson
– Black Enterprise

– Kroger
– Burger King

– Sempra Engery
– The Campbell Soup Co.

– Sodexo
– Cisco

– Sony
– Constellation Energy

– SUPERVALU
– Cox Communications
– Duke Energy
– Exelon

* The Career Success Network CenterSM, sponsored by ExxonMobil, where attendees can obtain:

– Career, executive and life coaching

– Resume feedback

– Interview preparation

* Marquee addresses from Bank of America chairman, CEO and president Kenneth D. Lewis, noted psychologist, motivational speaker and preacher Dr. Robin Smith, Magic Johnson Enterprises chairman and CEO Earvin “Magic” Johnson; civil rights counselor Wade Henderson; author and inspirational speaker Simon T. Bailey; and networking expert George C. Fraser, among many others

* The NBMBAA Case Competition, sponsored by the Chrysler Foundation, which will feature teams from more than 30 business schools across the nation
* Opportunities to learn about the unique, detailed experiences of black professionals via the Men’s and Women’s Forums (Sept. 18) and The Relationship Forum (Sept. 19)

SATURDAY, SEPT. 20

* The Farewell Brunch, the perfect health and wellness-themed capstone to conference activities that will let attendees get fit and have fun
* State Farm Strokes FORE Scholarships Golf Tournament (Lake Arbor Golf Club, 1401 Golf Course Drive, Mitchellville, Md., 8:30 a.m.– 3:00 p.m.), sponsored by the NBMBAA local D.C. chapter

Contact:

Beaman Incorporated
Meghan Haynes, 312.751.9689 ext. 15
mhaynes@beamaninc.com

Source: The National Black MBA Association

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Cox Hampton Roads Partners with C-SPAN for 2008 ‘Campaign in the Commonwealth’ Youth Education Tour

Filed Under: Education, School, Study Abroad
Sep.12, 2008

Cox Communications and C-SPAN Networks are joining forces to bring the “Campaign in the Commonwealth Tour” to the region. On Tuesday, September 23, 2008 at Landstown High School in Virginia Beach and on Wednesday, September 24, at Menchville High School in Newport News, Cox and C-SPAN will host the events. In partnership with C-SPAN, Cox’s “Campaign in the Commonwealth Tour” will provide high school upperclassmen at Landstown and Menchville with the opportunity to debate the platforms of Republican presidential nominee, Sen. John McCain (R-AZ) and Democratic presidential nominee, Sen. Barack Obama (D-IL). Students will also participate in a mock presidential election and tour the C-SPAN Campaign 2008 Bus. See below for detailed schedule of events.

“With 2008 being a major election year, Cox wants to engage area youth in the electoral process and encourage them to voice their opinions. And we are excited to be part of the educational process with this partnership with C- SPAN,” said Gary McCollum, Senior Vice President and General Manager. Mr. McCollum will also moderate the debate.

The C-SPAN Campaign Bus, a 45-foot mobile production studio, is on the campaign trail to promote and enhance C-SPAN’s comprehensive political coverage, traveling to major political events such as the recent Democratic and Republicans conventions and upcoming presidential debates. Look for C- SPAN’s political coverage on the C-SPAN networks, C-SPAN Radio, c-span.org, or the one-stop 2008 election Web site, CampaignNetwork.org.

“With historic levels of interest in the 2008 campaign — especially among the youth vote — we are eager to hear from Virginia students about the issues important to them,” said Erin Patton, C-SPAN marketing representative. “We look forward to welcoming students, teachers, elected officials and Virginia residents aboard the C-SPAN Campaign Bus!”

Schedule of Activities

Landstown High School
2001 Concert Dr, Virginia Beach, VA 23456
9 a.m.: Program begins:
-Mock Debate
-Mock Election
10:00 a.m. – Noon: C-SPAN Campaign Bus tours begin

Menchville High School
275 Menchville Rd, Newport News, VA 23602
8:30 a.m. Program begins:
-Mock Debate
-Mock Election
10:00 a.m. – Noon: C-SPAN Campaign Bus tours begin

In addition to the C-SPAN partnership, Cox also will provide special programming dedicated to the 2008 election season to include the following:

– Plugged In, hosted by Gary McCollum, is filming an hour-long episode titled “Future Voters,” which features teens discussing the upcoming political process and the impact the election is having on their generation. The show will run through Election Day.
– Cox Connections “Voting Special,” hosted by Gary McCollum, will feature a panel of guests discussing what voters need to know when they go to the ballot box in November. The special will air in October.
– In cooperation with Cox Media, Cox 11 is gearing up to present a public service announcement featuring young people encouraging citizens to make their voice count by voting. The footage will include students from the Urban League Academy.
– Coverage of C-SPAN’s Campaign 2008 Bus visit to local high schools, which includes a production of a four-minute news magazine, will run on the Cox in the Community program and On Demand.
– Broadcast on October 25 and through November 4, of the “Clash of the Titans” political debate entitled “Election 2008: Which Party is Best Suited to Lead America.” The debate is brought to viewers through a partnership with Regent University and features Donna Brazile, Political Commentator and Chair of the Democratic National Committee’s Voting Rights Institute; Rick Santorum, Former U.S. Senator from Pennsylvania; Geraldine Ferraro, Former U.S. House of Representatives and Democratic candidate for Vice President in 1984; Steve Forbes, Chairman and CEO of Forbes, Inc.; Alan Colmes, Co-host of Hannity & Colmes and host of the Alan Colmes Show; Mike Huckabee, Former Governor of Arkansas and Rep. Candidate for President in 2008.

For more information, contact Felicia Blow at felicia.blow@cox.com.

About Cox Communications:

Cox Communications is a multi-service broadband communications and entertainment company with 6.2 million total residential and commercial customers. The third-largest cable television company in the United States, Cox offers an array of advanced digital video, high-speed Internet and telephony services over its own nationwide IP network. Cox Business is a full- service, facilities-based provider of communications solutions for commercial customers, providing high-speed Internet, voice and long distance services, as well as data and video transport services for small to large-sized businesses. Cox Media offers national and local cable advertising in traditional spot and new media formats, along with promotional opportunities and production services. Cox Communications wholly owns and operates the Travel Channel. More information about the services of Cox Communications, a wholly owned subsidiary of Cox Enterprises, is available at www.cox.com, www.coxbusiness.com, and www.coxmedia.com

About C-SPAN

C-SPAN, the political network of record, was created in 1979 by America’s cable companies as a public service. C-SPAN is currently available in 91 million households, C-SPAN2 in 84 million households, and C-SPAN3 in more than 15 million households nationwide. For more information about C-SPAN, visit or our MySpace page at www.myspace.com/campaign2008bus

Source: Cox Communications

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