Rutgers-Newark Students to Receive Scholarships from NJ Society of Information Management Foundation
The New Jersey Society of Information Management Foundation has announced two Rutgers University students as scholarship recipients.
WHAT: NJ SIM Foundation, established by the SIM NJ Chapter, a professional organization for senior IT leaders in the state, awards two annual college scholarships, of $5,000 each, to students demonstrating financial need and excellence in computer science studies.
WHO: Scholarship recipients this year are:
Daniel Brown of Newark, New Jersey, currently a junior at the Rutgers-Newark College of Arts and Sciences, where he is a double major in computer science and mathematics. Brown is a graduate of St. Benedict’s Preparatory School in Newark, works part time at TD Bank, and is an active member of the Rutgers-Newark West Indian Student Association.
Guillermo Padron of Elizabeth, New Jersey, currently a sophomore at Rutgers Newark College of Arts and Sciences, with plans to major in mathematics. Padron is a graduate of Elizabeth High School. He is active serving his community by supervising, supporting and aiding the children in the Don Bosco’s Youth Center in Elizabeth.
WHERE: The Scholarship awards presentation will take place during the NJ SIM Foundation annual charity golf outing and dinner, Neshanic Valley Golf Course, Branchburg, NJ.
WHEN: Monday, May 23, 7 pm
PROGRAM CONTACT: Karen Swift, Executive Board, NJ SIM; Associate Director, Office of Information Technology, Rutgers University, Newark, 973-353-1742, kgrate@andromeda.rutgers.edu
MEDIA CONTACT: Members of the media wishing to cover this event, please contact the Office of Communications at Rutgers University in Newark, 973-353-5262.
