September 17, 2004
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for
The D n A
Digital and Art
Curriculum Project

D n A is a collaborative project with the intent of
helping to bring technology and art to the teens
of Lincoln Heights, helping to ease what
Senator Gloria Romero calls
"The Digital Divide",
reduced opportunities for the poor
to enter the world of technology.*



Dr. Larry Kedes, Director of the USC Institute for Genetic Medicine and
D n A Project Director with a student in the Plaza de la Raza Bank of America digital lab.

fence

In Beautiful Lincoln Park,
Lincoln Hts.CA

Senator,Gloria Romero and the Lincoln Park Community celebrate the 1st great steps
towards bringing technology and art to the children of Lincoln Heights.

gloria romero
Senator Gloria Romero with Lynn Crandall,
D n A Project Manger,
and Dr. Kedes, Director of IGM.

“D n A,
Digital and Art Curriculum Project is helping to bridge the digital divide. Legislators can come and look at this vision, the dream and a commitment
to a community where nobody
is left behind.”
Senator Gloria Romero

 

A Great Thank You To:

Bank of America for donating 16 computers
AGET for administrative organization and outreach
Discreet for providing 3D Max and Combustion software
And the many other
Organizations and individuals who helped build the dream thus far.

This ribbon cutting ceremony is
A great beginning – but just a beginning.

We have the children, equipment, software, teachers, a great location.
Now we seek the means to leverage these resources to the next level
Any help will be welcome.
Contact Lynn Crandall, D n A Project Manager lcrandall@att.net

Dr. Kedes, D n A Project Director
and Lynn Crandall, D n A Project Manager
Receive certificates of commendation from Senator Romero and L. A. County Supervisor Gloria Molina for developing this pilot project at Plaza to benefit the children of Lincoln Heights and beyond in the years to come.

*D n A identifies existing digital and art resources, gathers leaders to observe and develop pilot projects, documents, evaluates, develops and replicates effective practices in digital and art education.  Senator Gloria Romero praised D n A for reducing the digital divide and providing paths for all to enter the technological world. 

Please Visit Page 2 for more partnerships.

Logo and web design by
Penelope Torribio ©2004