Drexel University and the Sacramento Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Announce Comprehensive...

Wed Sep 17, 2008 3:17pm EDT

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Drexel University and the Sacramento Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Announce Comprehensive Partnership

Hispanic Leadership Master's Grant Will Be Offered To Future
Community Leader
SACRAMENTO, Calif.--(Business Wire)--
Drexel University, a Philadelphia-based institution recognized as
a leader in higher education innovation, today announced a
comprehensive partnership with the Sacramento Hispanic Chamber of
Commerce as part of its newly created Sacramento Center for Graduate
Studies.

Drexel University President Constantine Papadakis joined with
Chamber leaders today at One Capitol Mall in Sacramento to announce
the partnership.

"At Drexel University, we believe that partnerships with business
and community organizations are the foundation for success," Dr.
Papadakis said. "We are excited to create this partnership and to work
closely with this dynamic organization."

As part of the partnership, Drexel University will provide a
special Hispanic Leadership Master's Grant to support a student
pursuing a master's degree at Drexel's Sacramento Center for Graduate
Studies.

Applications will be open to qualified candidates living in
Sacramento, Yolo, San Joaquin, Sutter, Placer, El Dorado, or Yuba
counties.

The Master's Grant selection committee will be chaired by Amador
S. Bustos, President/CEO of Bustos Media LLC. Other members include:
Diana Borroel, President/CEO of the Sacramento Hispanic Chamber of
Commerce; Peter Drozdoff, vice president of marketing for SureWest
Communications; Larry Garcia, Principal with Diepenbrock, Harrison;
Ken Macias, Partner and Chairman, Macias Gini & O'Connell LLP; Alice
Perez, manager of retail services for the Sacramento Municipal Utility
District; and Marcos Rodriquez, a senior financial representative with
the Principal Financial Group.

"We are honored to have such an impressive committee present the
first Master's Grant to a future leader of the Hispanic business
community, and to have Amador Bustos be the first chair," Dr.
Papadakis said. "Mr. Bustos is universally well regarded for his
integrity, business ability and commitment to serving the community,
and is exactly the type of leader Drexel wants to help grow. Our
objective is to help inspire leadership in all sectors, because that
is how we will ensure the success of the region in which we intend to
be a permanent and active partner."

Diana Borroel, CEO and President of the Sacramento Hispanic
Chamber of Commerce, said: "We are very excited to partner with Drexel
University as it expands higher education opportunities in the Greater
Sacramento area."

To apply for the Hispanic Leadership Master's Grant, please
contact Drexel University at 916-329-3455 or the Sacramento Hispanic
Chamber of Commerce at 916.486.7700. Applications must be submitted by
Oct. 30.

With more than 800 members, the Sacramento Hispanic Chamber of
Commerce is a strong influence among Hispanic business professionals
in Northern California.

Founded in 1891, Drexel is ranked by U.S. News & World Report as
one of the best national universities in "America's Best Colleges" and
one of the top six "Universities to Watch" by the magazine. The
university is widely recognized for its focus on co-operative
education and technology.

Beginning in January 2009, Drexel's Sacramento Center for Graduate
Studies will offer master's programs in: Business Administration,
Engineering Management, Higher Education, Information Systems, and
Library Information Science. Four additional master's programs - in
nursing leadership, the science of instruction, and human resources --
will begin in September 2009.

Drexel's Sacramento Center will feature state-of-the-art
classrooms including wireless access for student laptops and
technology support. Students will be linked to all the resources of
Drexel's main campus, including program resources, financial aid,
libraries and career development assistance. Onsite staff will meet
the needs of students and faculty, providing a high level of support
throughout the educational process. Drexel will also offer its
students the ability to meet and learn from business, civic and
community leaders, as it has done with such success in Philadelphia.

For more information or to attend an information session to learn
more about the graduate programs, please visit
http://sacramento.drexel.edu or call 888.389.3781.

For Drexel University, Sacramento
Sofia Gutierrez, 916-781-0648
sofia@halldinpr.com