News Harris-Stowe State University For Immediate Release Contact: Courtney McCall (314) 340-3391 mccallc@hssu.edu Harris-Stowe to Name Park After the Late J.B. "Jet" Banks ST. LOUIS, MO (October 10, 2011) - Harris-Stowe will officially name its park, located at 3024 Olive Blvd., The J.B. "Jet" Banks Memorial Park to posthumously honor one of its long-time supporters, Senator Banks. The ceremony will take place on the grounds of the park on Monday, October 17, 2011, at 10 a.m. In 1979, Senator Banks was responsible for Senate Bill 703, which allowed Harris-Stowe College to enter the state system of Public Higher Education. It was during this time that the institution became known as Harris-Stowe State College. Additionally, his sponsorship of Senate Bill 153 enabled Harris-Stowe to expand its mission in 1993 by offering baccalaureate degree programs in Business Administration, Secondary Teacher Education and Criminal Justice. Mrs. Anita Banks, the widow of Senator Banks will offer remarks at the ceremony. The public is invited to attend this historic naming celebration. Harris-Stowe State University, located in midtown St. Louis, is a four-year institution that offers 14 degree programs in the areas of Accounting, Business Administration, Biology, Criminal Justice, Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, Health Care Management, Hospitality and Tourism Management, Information Sciences and Computer Technology, Mathematics, Middle School Education, Professional Interdisciplinary Studies, Secondary Education and Urban Affairs. Ranked by U.S. News as one of America's Best Colleges in the Midwest, the university, which has been in existence for more than 150 years, offers the most affordable bachelor's degree in the metropolitan area. ### Courtney Z. McCall Assistant Vice President Communications, Marketing, Alumni Affairs & Development Harris-Stowe State University Ofc: (314) 340-3391 I mobile: (314) 280-9964 I fax: (314) 340-3575 web: www.hssu.edu <http://www.hssu.edu/> **********************Harris-Stowe State University********************** This e-mail is confidential and sent only to specified recipient(s). However, all e-mail is subject to possible interception by third parties. *************Contact postmaster@hssu.edu to report problems**************