College Information 9.1.09
by Cynthia Newell
College Information September 1, 2009
Hutchinson Community College is hosting their 11th annual “HCC Fire Student Field Day.” This is your opportunity to learn if you have what it takes for a career in the fire service. You will discover exciting and dynamic fire fighting techniques; talk with male and female firefighters and get first hand knowledge of firefighting as a career; find out the difference between a forest firefighter and a city firefighter; find out where HCC internships will place you for a summer job. A free barbeque is planned, so pre-registration is required. Register online at www.hutchcc.edu/fire by October 7th for the October 14th event from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm.
Kansas State University announces some upcoming events. They include:
Western Kansas (that’s us) Senior Day September 14 Register online at consider.k-state.edu/seniors/ The registration fee is $20 per student, plus $15 per guest. Registration must completed by September 7th.
November 1st is the priority deadline to complete K-State’s scholarship application.
Kansas State University Department of Mathematics is among the best in the country. It is recommended in Rugg’s Recommendations on the Colleges and is noted for its top-notch students and professors. For information you may e-mail ugmath@math.ksu.edu or visit their web pages at www.math.ksu.edu/main or www.math.ksu.edu/main/ugrad
Washington University in St. Louis Danforth Scholars program is for students who embrace high ideals, whose life choices are guided by personal integrity, selflessness, a commitment to community, and a dedication to leadership and academic excellence. If you qualify for this program at Washington University, contact Mrs. Newell before October 1st.
Pittsburg State University has several visit opportunities. They are:
September 18 KS Technology Center Open House
September 19 Rumble in the Jungle Senior Saturday
September 25 – 27 Family Weekend
October 8 Math Honor Day
October 10 Rumble in the Jungle Senior Saturday
October 19-24 PSU Homecoming Events
November 23 Family & Consumer Science Career Day
February 1 PSU Scholarship Deadline
February 12 KS Technology Center Open House
March 6 Tour Pitt State
April 1 Nurse’s Career Day
Pittsburg State University College of Technology will be hosting an open house on Friday, September 18th for all interested students. The event begins at 9:00 am and runs through 3:00 pm. For more information or to register for the event, please contact the Office of Admission at 1-800-854-7488. To learn more about the programs go to www.pittstate.edu/academics/technology/
Southeast Community College with campuses in Beatrice, Lincoln and Milford NE, has an Open House on November 1st. For more information, go to www.southeast.edu
