Gene Stallings to Sign Items for UA’s RISE Program Dec. 7
December 2, 2005 - Filed under: Events, Outreach | Tagged: Athletics, Children
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – Former University of Alabama Head Football Coach Gene Stallings will sign merchandise that benefits UA’s RISE Program Dec. 7 from 5-7 p.m. at Candlelife in University Mall in Tuscaloosa.
According to Dr. Martha Cook, RISE director, the program has helped prepare more than 2,000 children, both disabled and non-disabled, for public school classes over the past 30 years. In 1999, RISE received accreditation from The National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC); a prestigious recognition only achieved by 7 percent of early childhood programs nationwide.
For more information, contact the RISE office at 205/348-7931.
The University of Alabama, a student-centered research university, is experiencing significant growth in both enrollment and academic quality. This growth, which is positively impacting the campus and the state's economy, is in keeping with UA's vision to be the university of choice for the best and brightest students. UA, the state's flagship university, is an academic community united in its commitment to enhancing the quality of life for all Alabamians.
CONTACT: Suzanne Dowling, 205/348-8324, sdowling@ur.ua.edu
SOURCE: Dr. Martha Cook, RISE director, 205/348-7931