Dana Sponsors National Society of Black Engineers Regional Leadership Conference in Toledo, Ohio

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TOLEDO, OH USA 07/17/2001

    TOLEDO, Ohio, Sept. 14 Dana Corporation is
sponsoring the National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) Region IV leadership
conference which begins today in Toledo, Ohio.
    (Photo:  http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/19990903/DANA )
    "Engineering is one of the core capacities of the Dana Corporation," said
Dana Chairman and CEO Joe Magliochetti.  "We are proud to help support the
NSBE's important efforts to advance engineering education and stimulate
interest in engineering careers among minority students."
    Dana Vice President of Technology Planning Chuck Jones will serve as
keynote speaker at the three-day conference, which is expected to attract more
than 200 NSBE chapter officers, advisors, and alumni.  Mr. Jones' remarks will
focus on the importance of innovation and creativity in the engineering
profession.
    Founded in 1975 at Purdue University, the NSBE is the nation's largest
student-managed organization with more than 14,000 members and alumni at some
300 colleges and universities nationwide.  The group works to stimulate
interest among minority engineering students in a variety of engineering and
scientific disciplines.
    Dana Corporation is one of the world's largest suppliers of components,
modules, and complete systems to global vehicle manufacturers and their
related aftermarkets.  Founded in 1904 and based in Toledo, Ohio, the company
operates some 300 major facilities in 34 countries and employs approximately
75,000 people.  The company reported sales of $12.3 billion in 2000.  Dana's
Internet address is http://www.dana.com .

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