DuPont Automotive Employees Celebrate the 'Science of Diversity' in Honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day

WHAT: DuPont Automotive employees will pay tribute to Dr. King, a leader who devoted his life to fighting for the racially oppressed, during their 12th annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Celebration titled, "One DuPont Celebrating the Science of Diversity."

  WHERE:    950 Stevenson Highway, Troy

  WHEN:     Monday, Jan. 17, 2005, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.

WHO: Keynote speaker: Edward J. Donnelly, Jr., Group Vice President, DuPont Coatings and Color Technologies

WHY: By adopting the modern form of the Latin word for knowledge, scientia, into its signature, DuPont, The Science Company, recognizes the importance of advancing our knowledge of humanistic as well as technical matters. That appreciating the differences and values of diverse cultures is the key to not just acceptance and respect, but also an admiration for diversity. DuPont maintains an ethnically and geographically diverse work environment and provides internationally recognized race and gender awareness programs available to all employees in support of a stronger society that is not just more tolerant but one that is better able to succeed in the arts, sciences, business and our collective quality of life. DuPont believes in the importance of diversity and encourages employees to establish networks and other groups reinforcing the benefits of a multi-cultural workforce.

  PHOTO:    Photo opportunities include:
            *  Keynote speaker:  Ed Donnelly
            *  Musical performances:  DuPont employees and children
            *  Opening remarks:  Carolann Haznedar, Vice President, Americas

                Sales and Marketing, DuPont Engineering Polymers
            *  Closing Remarks:  Steve Cox, Business Director Americas,
                DuPont Automotive Systems

PRNewswire -- Jan. 13