Partnerships for Innovation

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 5, 2005
FY05-33
Pictured at a school assembly for the check presentation are: Loudon Elementary School Principal Jason Vance (left) and ORAU VET representative Karin Jessen.
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OAK RIDGE, Tenn.—Oak Ridge Associated Universities (ORAU) recently presented a check for $6,000 to Loudon Elementary School through its Volunteers in Education Team (VET) program.
The funds were donated to the school for educational materials in science and math curricula, such as scientific models, microscopes, computers, software and calculators.
Oak Ridge Associated Universities (ORAU) is a university consortium leveraging the scientific strength of 101 major research institutions to advance science and education by partnering with national laboratories, government agencies, and private industry. ORAU manages the Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education for the U.S. Department of Energy.
Pam Bonee
Director,
Communications
Work: 865.576.3146
Cell: 865.603.5142
Pam.Bonee@orau.org
Wendy West
Manager,
Communications
Work: 865.576.0028
Cell: 865.207.7953
Wendy.West@orau.org
Nicole Merrifield
Communications Specialist,
Communications
Work: 865.241.0482
Cell: 865.323.5762
Nicole.Merrifield@orau.org