KLRU-TV, Austin PBS » United Way http://www.klru.org Inspiring Austin Wed, 22 May 2013 19:53:16 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 Education focus of Live United Film Series event on 1/28 http://www.klru.org/blog/2010/01/education-focus-of-live-united-film-series-event-on-128/ http://www.klru.org/blog/2010/01/education-focus-of-live-united-film-series-event-on-128/#comments Tue, 12 Jan 2010 16:39:48 +0000 sara http://www.klru.org/?p=1043 more →]]>

Join KLRU and United Way Capital Area for a special film screening and discussion on education issues in Austin on Thursday, January 28, from 6 to 8:30 p.m. in KLRU’s Austin City Limits Studio 6A. RSVP here. Light hors d’oeuvres and beverages provided.

Jason Sabo from United Ways of Texas will moderate a discussion on whether the Austin community is investing enough in education. Panelists will include:

  • Dr. Michael Marder from University of Texas UTeach project
  • Liliana Ary from Univision Radio
  • Clayton Christopher from Sweet Leaf Tea and a student he is mentoring through Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Texas

    • The discussion will take place immedately after a screening of It All Adds Up. This documentary, produced by Academy Award-winning director Sue Marx, focuses on the academic enrichment and mentoring program called Math Corps. The film features engaging and heart-warming interviews with alumni and current campers who testify to the life-changing impact of this project. RSVP here.

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