Friday, October 9, 2009

Contact: Ashley Huibregtse, Office of the First Lady, 608-575-5608

MEDIA ADVISORY

First Lady Doyle to Meet with Fifth Grade Students at Phuture Phoenix Day in Green Bay

First Lady Jessica Doyle will meet with fifth grade students at Phuture Phoenix Day on Tuesday, October 13, 2009 at 10:30 a.m. in Green Bay. While there, Mrs. Doyle will join a group of students for a tour of the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay, observe planned activities, and discuss the importance of planning to attend higher education.

The Phuture Phoenix program partners with schools with high percentages of students from low-income families and encourages students to graduate from high school and pursue a college education. The number of students involved in the program has nearly tripled since it started in 2003. To learn more, visit www.uwgb.edu/phuturephoenix.

WHERE:         Weidner Center

2420 Nicolet Drive

            Green Bay

WHEN:            Tuesday, October 13, 2009

            10:30 a.m.

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