Guest of Honor

Rita Moreno

SJSU's Educational Opportunity Program Gala

When
Thu Sep 15, 2016
Where
San Jose State University
Time
6pm
Tags
Movies, Education, Community Colleges

Description

If there's anyone who understands the importance of diversity it's Rita Moreno. The octogenarian has spent a career fighting racial stereotyping--thriving all the while. The Puerto Rican-born actress, dancer and singer is one of the few "EGOTs" (an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony winner). Moreno had a small part in "Singing In The Rain;" second, and the larger, an Oscar-winning role in "West Side Story." She will be the guest of honor and keynote speaker at San Jose State University’s first-ever Educational Opportunity Program Gala. The Educational Opportunity Program is designed to improve support for first-generation, low-income and educationally disadvantaged students.

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Location

  1. San Jose State University
    1 Washington Sq, San Jose, CA