BASF donates $2,000 to Morris Hills Regional High Schools
‘Helping Make Communities Better’ grants support science education resources

FLORHAM PARK, N.J., October 19, 2004 -- BASF presented two $1,000 “Helping Make Communities Better” grants to the Morris Hills Regional School District in support of science education resources at Morris Hills High School and Morris Knolls High School.

The company presented the donation to school representatives as part of its community outreach activities during National Chemistry Week, an annual program of the American Chemical Society that aims to enhance the public’s awareness of the contributions of chemistry to our everyday lives.

“The Morris Hills Regional District salutes BASF for its generous contribution to our district,” said Dr. Ernest Palestis, Superintendent of the Morris Hills Regional School District. “In order for our students to prepare for higher education and the workplace, it is necessary to be trained on the latest equipment. This generous grant from BASF will put vital tools in the hands of our teachers and students.”

“BASF is known as the company that helps make products better. We also have a strong commitment to helping make the communities in which we work and live better," said Don McGrath, BASF’s Vice President of Corporate Communications. “As part of our National Chemistry Week activities, we’re proud to make this donation in support of science education and the students who may go on to be the chemists, researchers, and engineers of tomorrow.”

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For more information, contact:
Glenn Majeski
BASF
Florham Park, N.J.
Tel: (973) 245-6070
E-mail: majeskg@basf.com