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News & Events
Ready for the 21st Century: The Futures Community Attends Its Annual Conference
On the morning of January 7, more than 500 members of the Philadelphia Futures community – high school students, collegians, parents, mentors and business leaders – gathered at Drexel University for its Annual Conference. This year's theme, "21st Century Skills for 21st Century Success," was designed to introduce the many skills and talents necessary for college and career success in the 21st century and challenged participants to assess and apply those skills in real time.
The Conference opened with a panel discussion featuring professionals from various fields. Eric Miller, director of product development, Monetate; Janis Moore Campbell, director of graduate student professional development, Fox School of Business, Temple University; and Che′ Ward, emergency physician, Albert Einstein Medical Center; brought firsthand experience and insight to the discussion. The panel was moderated by Management Consultant Henry Veguilla.
Philadelphia Futures and White-Williams Scholars Celebrate Their Merger and Their Partners
In November, to celebrate its newly merged organization and the partners who made it possible, Philadelphia Futures hosted celebratory events for our many friends and supporters. The two celebrations, held days apart, took place at The Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University and the Pyramid Club. At The Academy, friends and supporters worked their way around Dinosaur Hall, learning the history of both organizations while meeting students and staff members at a dozen information tables, which highlighted the many aspects of our combined programs and services.
The evening's formal program, with keynote remarks given by The Academy of Natural Sciences' President and Chief Executive Officer, George W. Gephart Jr., who also is a former board member of White-Williams Scholars, concluded with an introduction of our students past and present and the life-changing opportunities made available to them.
It's Official! Our Merger with White-Williams Scholars is Now Effective
The merger to unite White-Williams Scholars and Philadelphia Futures is effective as of July 1. Now we begin anew, a stronger, more resourceful organization that harnesses our combined potential to reach and impact underserved students in Philadelphia.
Many months and hours of thoughtful planning and work have proceeded this celebratory moment. We extend our deepest gratitude to everyone who embraced our merger and to all who worked toward its completion.
Phillies, Futures "Get in the Game" for Youth
Sunday, April 17, 2011, was a perfect day for both the Phillies and Philadelphia Futures, two organizations with strong community ties and a deep appreciation for one another. It began with the Phillies' exciting victory over the Florida Marlins – a game secured by Carlos Ruiz's sacrifice fly to centerfield – with the win going to Ryan Madson, who entered the game in the eighth inning. Both players were slated to co-host Philadelphia Futures' annual "Get in the Game" Bowling and Billiards Fundraising Tournament later that evening.
At twilight, Madson and Ruiz were welcomed at North Bowl by 400 of Futures' cheering supporters, who greeted them and their teammates – Danys Baez, Ben Francisco, Jose Contreras, David Herndon, Ryan Howard, John Mayberry, Jr., Jimmy Rollins, Chase Utley and Shane Victorino – with applause and fanfare.
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