Montgomery County Councilmember Valerie Ervin Expected to Speak At April 17 Event
The Universities at Shady Grove (USG) will honor outstanding graduating seniors at its "Tribute to the Stars" 5th Annual Student Achievement and Leadership Breakfast on Friday, April 17. Montgomery County Councilmember Valerie Ervin is expected to address dozens of students representing the best and brightest of the eighth graduating class from institutions participating in the Universities at Shady Grove partnership. Parents, faculty and staff also will be present at the breakfast, which will take place from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. in the Multi Purpose Room, SG II at the Universities at Shady Grove, 9630 Gudelsky Dr., Rockville, Md. 20850.
"We are excited to recognize these 20 deserving students and their families as we celebrate their impressive academic and leadership accomplishments achieved within our more than 60 undergraduate and graduate degree programs from nine respected institutions within the University System of Maryland," said Stewart Edelstein, Associate Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs, University System of Maryland and Executive Director at USG. "Many of these students also work and balance a variety of responsibilities, which makes their commitment to academics and leadership that much more notable."
One outstanding senior from each undergraduate program offered at the Universities at Shady Grove who has demonstrated academic excellence will receive the Student Academic Achievement Award. Recipients are selected on the basis of grade point average, participation in internships and honor societies, and contributions to their program of study. Student Leadership and Service Awards also will be presented to three seniors who have demonstrated outstanding leadership, service and dedication to the Universities at Shady Grove and the community at large. These recipients are selected based on participation in extracurricular activities, community service and commitment to their fellow students.
The Universities at Shady Grove partner institutions include Bowie State University; Salisbury University; Towson University; University of Baltimore; University of Maryland, Baltimore; University of Maryland, Baltimore County, University of Maryland College Park, and University of Maryland University College.