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October 20, 2000 JOURNALISTS: For more information, contact Grant Flora, Purdue News Service, (765) 494-2073, gflora@purdue.edu. AT&T gift supports technology in classroom AT&T executives will present Purdue University with a $250,000 check to advance the use of technology in the classroom. University President Martin C. Jischke and School of Education Dean Marilyn Haring will accept the check at a ceremony at 10:30 a.m. Monday (10/23) in the Division 21 Conference Room, 7th floor, Liberal Arts and Education Building. The two-year grant totaling $250,000 provides funds to advance the School of Education's ongoing exploration of using technology to its fullest potential in U.S.classrooms. The funds also will support a digital library featuring case studies that will help Purdue students improve their problem-solving skills. Following a 15-20 minute presentation, both Jischke and Haring will be available at a reception for interviews. CONTACT: Marilyn Haring, (765) 494-2336; haringm@purdue.edu. To the Purdue News and Photos Page