Help Community College of Philadelphia Celebrate as it Turns 40

Help Community College of Philadelphia Celebrate as it Turns 40

Join the Community College of Philadelphia family and Robin Mackintosh of KYW News as he emcees the festivities that mark the final day of the College's 40th anniversary.

Meet students, faculty and alumni, 40 years to the day when the College opened its doors. The event features a brief program, great entertainment, other festivities and birthday cake.

To learn more about Community College of Philadelphia's 40th anniversary, visit http://www.ccp.edu/site/40th/.

EVENT: Closing ceremony for 40th anniversary celebration

LOCATION: Community College of Philadelphia In front of the Mint Building Spring Garden Street between 16th and 17th

DATE/TIME: September 23, 2005, 11:30 a.m.

VISUALS: Colorful entertainment from area schools and universities, state flags, gospel singers and more.

Community College of Philadelphia opened its doors September 23, 1965 to 1,200 students after the State Board of Education approved its application. Today, the College serves more than 40,000 students each year at its Main Campus, three Regional Centers and various community sites. According to the Philadelphia Business Journal, the College is the largest institution of higher education in the Philadelphia region, providing much-needed services to Philadelphians.

Contact: Kimberly Iapalucci, 215-751-8082; pager: 215-714-5719

PRNewswire -- Sept. 22

Source: Community College of Philadelphia

Web site: http://www.ccp.edu/ http://www.ccp.edu/site/40th

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