Release
Media Advisory and
Photo Opportunity: Albany High Freshmen
Visit UAlbany for Early Glimpse of College
Life
Part of the Albany
High School – UAlbany
Alliance for Young Talent
Contact:
Catherine Herman (518) 437-4980,
University at Albany
Tara Mitchell (518) 475-6065, Albany High
School
ALBANY, N.Y. (November 30, 2005)
What: More than 80 Albany High School freshmen will visit the University at Albany campus to interact with UAlbany students and receive an early view of the college experience. The tour is part of the Albany High School – UAlbany Alliance for Young Talent. The students’ half-day agenda— designed to inform and excite students early-on about college possibilities—includes an orientation program, a campus tour, lunch in the Indian Quad cafeteria, a student panel discussion, and a take-home packet filled with detailed information about college life and academic programs and opportunities at UAlbany.
Who: University at Albany students, Albany High School Freshman
When: Friday,
December 2, 2005
11:45 a.m. Student Panel
with UAlbany and Albany High School
Students
Where: Campus Center, Assembly Hall, University at Albany main campus, 1400 Washington Ave., Albany
Background: On October 7, 2005,
UAlbany and The City School District of
Albany announced the formation of a strategic alliance to leverage
their combined strengths for the development of young talent
and the prosperity of the Albany community. These campus visits
are one opportunity for the Alliance to address shared goals
through inspiring and preparing students to realize their potential,
increasing the college-bound focus of Albany High School students,
increasing the access of Albany High School students to and
enrollment at UAlbany, and advancing faculty collaborations
and professional development opportunities for teaching and
leadership.