Hispanic middle school students to visit Kennesaw State University
KENNESAW‚ Ga. (May 1‚ 2007) — Nearly 100 Hispanic students representing every Cherokee…
Georgia (May 1, 2007) — Hispanic middle school students to visit Kennesaw State University
Stacey Moore
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Director of University Relations
Frances Weyand Harrison
770−423−6203
fharris4@kennesaw.edu
Writer: Stacey Moore‚ 770−423−6343 or smoore66@kennesaw.edu
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KENNESAW‚ Ga. (May 1‚ 2007) — Nearly 100 Hispanic students representing every Cherokee
County public school will visit Kennesaw State University to explore college life
on Thursday‚ May 3.
Ann Marie Fenton‚ associate director of the Center for Services‚ Outreach and Partnerships
in the College of Education‚ said the purpose of the event is to encourage students
to make college−bound curricular choices while in high school and to ultimately strive
to attain a college degree.
Activities will be based on the theme‚ “Education Opens Doors.” While on campus‚ students
will take part in interactive sessions based on a variety of disciplines such as math‚
science and technology. They will also embark on campus tours as well as listen to
presentations by KSU students and faculty.
What:
Hispanic middle school students visiting Kennesaw State University
When:
Thursday‚ May 3‚ 2007
Where:
Kennesaw State University‚ 1000 Chastain Road‚ Kennesaw
Media wishing to attend the event are asked to contact the writer.
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A member of the 35−unit University System of Georgia‚ Kennesaw State University is
a comprehensive‚ residential institution with a growing student population approaching
20‚000 from 132 countries. The third−largest university in Georgia‚ Kennesaw State
offers more than 60 graduate and undergraduate degrees‚ including a new doctorate
in education.
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A leader in innovative teaching and learning, Kennesaw State University offers undergraduate, graduate and doctoral degrees to its nearly 43,000 students. With 11 colleges on two metro Atlanta campuses, Kennesaw State is a member of the University System of Georgia. The university’s vibrant campus culture, diverse population, strong global ties and entrepreneurial spirit draw students from throughout the country and the world. Kennesaw State is a Carnegie-designated doctoral research institution (R2), placing it among an elite group of only 6 percent of U.S. colleges and universities with an R1 or R2 status. For more information, visit kennesaw.edu.
