The White House issued a press release today regarding First Lady Michelle Obama’s upcoming schedule. She’ll be traveling to Florida next week. Here’s the full text:
Tuesday, October 13, 2009: The First Lady will continue to discuss the importance of healthy eating and good nutrition for children by visiting the Department of Health and Human Services, which recently announced the availability of $493 million dollars in grants for state and community initiatives to promote good health and prevent disease. The First Lady will deliver remarks at HHS. This afternoon visit will be pooled press.
Thursday, October 15, 2009: The First Lady will travel to Florida where she will attend the Florida Campus Compact (FL|CC) annual Awards Gala and Luncheon at the National Historic Landmark Freedom Tower at Miami Dade College (MDC). The luncheon formally recognizes exceptional service-learning and engaged scholarship currently underway all across Florida. The winners are those who are in the trenches, forging sustainable campus-community partnerships that enhance the collegiate experience and help students become stronger and more active citizens. These awards recognize the outstanding work of faculty, students, administrators, service coordinators, AmeriCorps VISTAs, community partners and others who make substantial contributions to support engaged scholarship. In addition to raising awareness, and giving credit to those who set the highest standards, this event is also the only fundraising function that exclusively supports the continuing mission of Florida Campus Compact. FL|CC is a membership organization of more than 50 Florida college and university presidents in Florida, who are committed to helping students develop the values and skills of active citizenship through participation in public and community service.
Editor’s note: This post has been revised since it was first published.
