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
