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College Democrats Announce Updated Times and Speakers for Annual Convention

July 20, 2007

College Democrats of America today announced an updated list of speakers and times for this year's annual convention July 26-29 in Columbia, South Carolina. This year's convention held on the campus of the University of South Carolina will be a valuable opportunity for young activists to get involved in electing a Democratic President in 2008. Students will participate in intensive trainings that center around grassroots organizing, communications and getting other young people active in the Democratic Party.

Additionally, this year's participants will also hear from an exciting line-up of speakers including several Democratic Presidential contenders from the strongest and the most diverse field yet.

"CDA has a great opportunity to help elect the next Democratic President of this country," said College Democrats of America President Lauren Wolfe. "This convention will provide a great springboard to empower young people to get geared up for the next election. We are enthusiastic about a great line up of speakers and look forward to one of the most successful conventions yet."

College Democrats of America Convention events will be held at the Russel House Student Center located on campus of the University of South Carolina:

Russell House Student Center (or the courtyard of the Russell House Student Center)
1400 Greene St.
Columbia, SC 292008

Below is a list of updated speakers and times (listed in order of appearance on the program):

Thursday, July 26, 2007 Opening Ceremonies 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
CDA President Lauren Wolfe
CDA Convention Chair Jamarr Brown
Rev. Romal Tune
Columbia Mayor Bob Coble
Senator Barack Obama

Friday, July 27, 2007 Block Party 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM
SC Democratic Party Chair Carol Care Fowler
DNC Chairman Howard Dean
Senator John Edwards

Saturday, July 28, 2007 Morning Plenary 10:45 AM - 12:15 PM
House Majority Whip James Clyburn
Senator Hillary Clinton*
Congressman Dennis Kucinich*
Senator Mike Gravel*

Saturday, July 28, 2007 Closing Ceremonies 6:30 PM - 7:00 PM
State Representative Bakari Sellers
Director of Floor Operations for House Majority Whip - Jamie Harrison

* denotes updated Presidential candidates

For press credentials please contact: Amaya Smith at 202-863-8148 or smitha@dnc.org

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