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Amerindo
Presents Education Seminar
American Indonesian United (Amerindo), in cooperation with
the San Bernardino Community College District, and co-sponsor
by ICAA (Indonesian Chinese American Association) and Indonesian
Media, will conduct a free seminar on education and the
strategies for career advancement for the benefit of the
Indonesian and expatriate citizens living in Southern California,
with the title “Educational Opportunities for Minorities”
at the Bronco Student Center, Cal Poly Pomona on December
18, 2004, at 1:00–5:00 p.m.
The first ever seminar of its kind to be held for the Indonesians
in California, will feature four speakers from leading universities
and centers for higher education, namely Alfred R. Herrera,
M.A., Center for Community College Partnerships of University
of California Los Angeles, Sonia Rodriguez, Senior Administrator
from University of Southern California, Tameka Alexander,
Admissions and Outreach Counselor of Cal Poly Pomona and
Bonavita Quinto-MacCallum, Ph.D., Dean of Student Services,
Riverside Community College. The event will be held on Saturday,
December 18, 2004, from 1:00 to 5:00 P.M. at Cal Poly University
Pomona.
“This free seminar will be very informative and beneficial
for students, parents, the community leaders, and those
in the workforce contemplating further education to upgrade
their skills and quality of life,” according to Amerindo
Founder and President, Dr. Robert Kounang. Dr. Kounang,
an Indonesian-American doctor in rehabilitative medicine,
continues to say, “Educational opportunities are plentiful
in USA in various fields and industries that anyone serious
about obtaining knowledge and improving their professional
skills can easily find a way to do so at the cost he or
she can afford.”
The December seminar on education is being by coordinated
by Frank Reyes, Assistant to the President of the San Bernardino
Community College District. The college district overseas
two community colleges in the San Bernardino area, including
San Bernardino Community College in San Bernardino and Crafton
College in Yucaipa. Mr. Reyes, in recognition for his collaborative
efforts in education with the state and federal government,
has been instrumental in securing funding for projects benefiting
people and the community in the greater San Bernardino area.
American Indonesian United is an organization committed
to promoting the interests of Indonesians living in USA
by furthering education, employment and business opportunities,
and promoting the relationship between Indonesia and USA.
Further information about American Indonesian United and
the seminar can be obtained by calling (909) 213-3244, or
amerindounited@yahoo.com.
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