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CANON AND CHRISTOPHER NEWPORT UNIVERSITY INTRODUCE THE INAUGURAL CLASS OF CANON LEADERSHIP SCHOLARS
Monday 27. October 2008 - Canon U.S.A., Inc., Canon Virginia, Inc. (CVI) and Christopher Newport University (CNU) today will introduce the inaugural class of Canon Leadership Scholars at a ceremony at CNU.
This inaugural class of Canon Scholars has an average high-school grade-point of 4.1 and SAT score of 1336. In addition, these students have also demonstrated excellence and exceptional potential in the areas of leadership, service and citizenship. Demonstrating their commitment to higher education and the development of the business leaders of tomorrow, Canon U.S.A., Canon Virginia and CNU announced the formation of the Canon Leadership Scholars Program in October 2007.
“Leaders are those who step out from the crowd, make a difference and help shape our future,” said Joe Adachi, president and chief executive officer, Canon U.S.A., Inc. “Our hope and dream is that the Christopher Newport University-Canon Leadership Scholars program will educate, develop and challenge tomorrow’s leaders to make a positive impact on the world and their local communities.”
“Our inaugural class of Canon Leadership Scholars comes from throughout Virginia and across the U.S., representing a new generation who will assume future leadership positions in our corporations, our government and our communities,” said Takayoshi Hanagata, president and chief executive officer, Canon Virginia. “We are proud to give back to our community in a meaningful way that acknowledges the outstanding progress made by Christopher Newport University, and encourages the development of our future leaders.”
Each Canon Leadership Scholar receives a $5,000 merit scholarship for four years, for a total of $20,000. Through leadership studies, prominent guest speakers, study abroad opportunities, an outdoor leadership program, internships and a public service requirement of at least 100 hours, Canon U.S.A., CVI and CNU will give the students the tools and experiences to become high-caliber leaders.
“Working together, our purpose is to ready these students to become knowledgeable and effective leaders in America and the world,” noted CNU President Paul Trible. “We look forward to sharing the Canon Scholars’ experiences and accomplishments with their very generous sponsors.”