Saturday, March 17
2018 Delaware Blue-Gold All-Star Basketball Games
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WHAT: Governor John Carney will attend the 2018 Delaware Blue-Gold All-Star high school basketball games. The Blue-Gold All-Star Basketball Games cap off the Delaware high school basketball season and highlight the top 30 senior male and female players in the state.
WHO: Governor John Carney
2018 Delaware Blue-Gold All-Star Basketball Players
WHEN: Saturday, March 17, 2018
1:45 p.m.
WHERE: Bob Carpenter Center
631 S. College Avenue
Newark, DE 19716
Monday, March 19
TOUR: Reinvesting in Higher Education
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WHAT: Governor John Carney will travel to the University of Delaware, Delaware Technical Community College’s Terry Campus and Delaware State University to tour the facilities and research labs across the campuses and to highlight the higher education priorities outlined in the proposed FY19 budget. Governor Carney will meet with students, faculty and administrations at all three campuses.
WHEN: Monday, March 19, 2018
10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
University of Delaware – Tour of the University of Delaware’s STAR Campus and STAR Tower
WHERE: 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
STAR Campus, University of Delaware
540 South College Ave.
Newark, DE 19713
WHO: Governor John Carney
Dennis Assanis, President, University of Delaware
Alan Brangman, Executive Vice President, University of Delaware
Kathy Matt, Dean, College of Health Sciences, University of Delaware
Debbie Martini, STAR Health Sciences Complex Building Coordinator, College of Health Sciences, University of Delaware
Students
Delaware Technical Community College – Tour of the Education and Technology Building, Child Development Center, Culinary Lab, Paramedic Lab and Surgical Tech Lab at the Delaware Technical Community College Terry Campus
WHERE: 12:15 p.m. – 1:15 p.m.
Delaware Technical Community College – Terry Campus
100 Campus Drive
Dover, Delaware 19904-1383
WHO: Governor John Carney
Dr. Mark Brainard, President, Delaware Technical Community College
Justina M. Sapna, Vice President for Academic Affairs, Delaware Technical Community College
Lisa Peel, Department Chair, Early Childhood Development
Chef Ed Hennessy, Instructional Director, Culinary Program
Chris Hainsworth, Department Chair, Instructor and Program Advisor, Paramedic/Surgical Technology Labs
Students
Delaware State University – Governor Carney will meet with education majors, tour a physics and engineering lab and discuss Alzheimer’s research with students.
WHERE: 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Delaware State University
1200 N. Dupont Highway
Dover, DE 19901
WHO: Governor John Carney
Representative Lyndon Yearick
Dr. Wilma Mishoe, Interim President, Delaware State University
Dr. Marsha Horton, Dean of the College of Education, Health, and Policy
Dr. Mukti Rana, Associate Professor and Chair, Department of Physics and Engineering
Dr. Michael Gitcho, Assistant Professor, Biological Sciences
Students
Tuesday, March 20
Leadership Lunch
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WHAT: Governor John Carney will attend a leadership lunch with the leadership of the Delaware Senate and House of Representatives.
WHO: Governor John Carney
Delaware Senate Leadership
Delaware House of Representatives Leadership
WHEN: Tuesday, March 20, 2018
12:00 p.m.
WHERE: Woodburn
151 Kings Highway
Dover, DE 19901
Proclamation for Tall Cedars Week
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WHAT: Governor John Carney will sign a proclamation, recognizing the week of March 19, 2018 through March 25, 2018 as Tall Cedars Week.
WHO: Governor John Carney
Members of the Tall Cedars of Lebanon, North America
Members of the General Assembly
WHEN: Tuesday, March 20, 2018
2:00 p.m.
WHERE: Governor’s Office
Legislative Hall
411 Legislative Avenue
Dover, DE 19901
Visit and Photos with Student Delegation from Kakuda High School
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WHAT: Governor John Carney will meet with student delegates from Kakuda High School in Miyagi, Japan.
WHO: Governor John Carney
Student delegation, Kakuda High School, Miyagi, Japan
WHEN: Tuesday, March 20, 2018
2:30 p.m.
WHERE: Governor’s Office
Legislative Hall
411 Legislative Avenue
Dover, DE 19901
PRESS CONFERENCE: Governor, First Lady to Launch New Initiative focused on Delaware’s Children
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WHAT: Governor John Carney and First Lady Tracey Quillen Carney will announce a new initiative to promote a culture of commitment to Delaware’s children. The Governor and First Lady will be joined by representatives from Casey Family Programs and members of the Governor’s Cabinet to support the First Lady’s work with youth across the state.
WHO: Governor John Carney
First Lady Tracey Quillen Carney
Representatives from Casey Family Programs
Dr. Susan Bunting, Secretary, Delaware Department of Education
James Collins, Chief Information Officer, Delaware Department of Technology and Information
Cerron Cade, Secretary, Delaware Department of Labor
Robert Coupe, Secretary, Delaware Department of Safety and Homeland Security
Josette Manning, Secretary, Delaware Department of Services for Children, Youth and their Families
Perry Phelps, Commissioner, Delaware Department of Correction
Dr. Karyl Rattay, Director, Delaware Division of Public Health
Education and Child Advocates
WHEN: Tuesday, March 20, 2018
3:00 p.m.
WHERE: Governor’s Office
Legislative Hall
411 Legislative Avenue
Dover, DE 19901
Wednesday, March 21
Supreme Court Portrait Ceremony for Former Supreme Court Justice William T. Quillen
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WHAT: Governor John Carney and First Lady Tracey Quillen Carney will attend the Supreme Court of Delaware Portrait Ceremony for Former Supreme Court Justice William T. Quillen in Dover. Quillen served on the Supreme Court from 1978 to 1983. He also was Secretary of State in Delaware from 1993 to 1994 under the administration of Governor Tom Carper.
WHO: Governor John Carney
First Lady Tracey Quillen Carney
Delaware Supreme Court
WHEN: Wednesday, March 21, 2018
9:30 a.m.
WHERE: Supreme Court of Delaware
55 The Green
Dover, DE 19901
Proclamation Signing – World Down Syndrome Day
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WHAT: Governor John Carney will sign a proclamation, recognizing March 21, 2018 as World Down Syndrome Day.
WHO: Governor John Carney
Representative Trey Paradee
Members of the General Assembly
Down Syndrome Association of Delaware
WHEN: Wednesday, March 21, 2018
1:30 p.m.
WHERE: Governor’s Office
Legislative Hall
411 Legislative Avenue
Dover, DE 19901
Proclamation Signing – American Red Cross Month
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WHAT: Governor John Carney will sign a proclamation, recognizing the month of March as American Red Cross month.
WHO: Governor John Carney
Theresa Young, Executive Director of the American Red Cross of Delmarva
WHEN: Wednesday, March 21, 2018
2:30 p.m.
WHERE: Governor’s Office
Legislative Hall
411 Legislative Avenue
Dover, DE 19901
2018 Delaware Pathways Conference
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WHAT: Governor John Carney will deliver remarks at the 2018 Delaware Pathways Conference in Wilmington. The conference will explore how Delaware’s businesses, educators, community organizations and state agencies can work together to equip all young people with the skills they need to compete in a global economy. Participants will explore opportunities to build and strengthen school and community-based supports for students, understand, communicate and advise students on the variety of postsecondary options, and support youth to continue their education to completion with a purpose.
WHO: Governor John Carney
Dr. Susan Bunting, Secretary, Delaware Department of Education
Mark T. Brainard, President, Delaware Technical Community College
Gary Stockbridge, President, Delmarva Power
Michelle Taylor, CEO, United Way of Delaware
Shana Payne, Director of Higher Education, Delaware Department of Education
Paul Herdman, President and CEO, Rodel Foundation
WHEN: Wednesday, March 21, 2018
4:30 p.m.
WHERE: Chase Center
815 Justison Street
Wilmington, DE 19801
Thursday, March 22
Proclamation Signing – Fix-A-Leak Week
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WHAT: Governor John Carney will sign a proclamation, recognizing the week of March 19, 2018 through March 25, 2018 as Fix-A-Leak Week. This week serves to remind Delawareans to check their household fixtures and irrigation systems for leaks and brings attention to the importance of water conservation and efficiency.
WHO: Governor John Carney
Courtney Stewart, Deputy Secretary, Department of State
Joann Conaway, Commissioner, Public Service Commission
Bob Howatt, Executive Director, Public Service Commission
Matt Hartigan, Deputy Diretor, Public Service Commission
Drew Slater, Public Advocate
Samantha Hemphill, Ombudsman, Public Service Commission
WHEN: Thursday, March 22, 2018
3:00 p.m.
WHERE: Governor’s Office
Legislative Hall
411 Legislative Avenue
Wilmington, DE 19801
Delaware Wild Lands Annual Wild Game Dinner
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WHAT: Governor John Carney will attend the Delaware Wild Lands Annual Wild Game Dinner in Milford.
WHO: Governor John Carney
Community members
WHEN: Thursday, March 22, 2018
5:30 p.m.
WHERE: Abbots Grill
249 Northeast Front Street
Milford, DE 19963
Friday, March 23
Volunteering at Emmanuel Dining Room
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WHAT: Governor John Carney will serve lunch at the Emmanuel Dining Room.
WHO: Governor John Carney
WHEN: Friday, March 23, 2018
11:45 a.m.
WHERE: Emmanuel Dining Room
121 N. Jackson Street
Wilmington, DE 19805