| FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 20, 1998 |
CONTACT: Michael Orenstein (202) 606-1800 mworenst@opm.gov |
Washington, D.C. -- As part of the Clinton Administrations initiative on race, U.S. Office of Personnel Management Director Janice Lachance will convene a round table discussion on race relations during her visit to Memphis on Monday, February 23.
Director Lachances round table gathering, sponsored by the Memphis Chamber of Commerce and the Memphis Race Relations & Diversity Institute, will be held at 7 p.m. at the:
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On Monday, February 23 at 10 a.m., Director Lachance will participate in a class at LeMoyne-Owen College. LeMoyne-Owen is a member institution of Historically Black Colleges and Universities, with roots dating to 1862 and a current enrollment of approximately 1,000 students.
At 11 a.m. Monday, Director Lachance will meet with LeMoyne-Owen honor students to discuss federal employment opportunities and diversity.
At 2 p.m., the Director will meet with volunteers in Bridges, Inc, a program that operates out of the Memphis Veterans Affairs Medical Center and provides training and real-life work experience as nursing assistants to individuals on the welfare rolls.
The following day, Tuesday, February 24 at 7:30 a.m., Director Lachance will address the Memphis Federal Executive Association. The breakfast audience will hear the Presidents chief advisor on human resources issues share her thoughts on federal personnel initiatives.
Media desiring more information or interviews with Director Lachance may call Mike Orenstein at 202-606-1800.
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