WHO:
Azusa Pacific University’s Center for Academic Service-Learning and Research and local fourth grade students participating in the C.H.A.M.P. program.
WHAT:
The College Headed and Mighty Proud (C.H.A.M.P.) semester-long program culminates with a graduation ceremony for the fourth-grade participants who have committed to pursuing college. Approximately 300 students from Magnolia Elementary, Murray Elementary, and Paramount Elementary will be recognized at the ceremony and receive a diploma from APU.
WHEN:
Wed., Dec. 1, 6:30 p.m.
WHERE:
Richard and Vivian Felix Event Center, West Campus
701 E. Foothill Blvd., Azusa, Calif.
FACTS:
Founded in 1991, C.H.A.M.P. is a collaborative effort between APU and local elementary schools to inspire fourth graders to pursue higher education. To help achieve their goals and dreams, APU students facilitate activities that correspond to the C.H.A.M.P. curriculum, covering such topics as college admission, financial aid, and career exploration. The program integrates practical site experience of diversity in elementary school settings into the college classroom mutually benefiting the local students and APU students.
