UC San Diego to Share
College Tips with 10th, 11th Graders
April 16, 2008
By Jan Jennings
Dare to Dream College
Both a question and an affirmation that will be presented to 10th and 11th grade students and their parents in Southeast San Diego April 22 when the University of California, San Diego and the California Student Opportunity and Access Program (Cal-SOAP) partner to present An Evening with UCSD.
The event will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Elementary Institute of Science, 608 51st St., San Diego. Councilman Tony Young will introduce UC San Diego Chancellor Marye Anne Fox, who will welcome the students and their parents.
“This is an exciting opportunity for UC San Diego to meet with students and parents in their own communities, share information about the university and the details in navigating the college preparatory process,” says Chancellor Fox. “The possibilities for students are unlimited and we encourage the students and the parents to look ahead, to plan positively and to set college as a goal.”
Topics to be covered include admissions, financial aid, and top paying jobs for college graduates.
In addition to Chancellor Fox, speakers will include Penny Rue, vice chancellor, Student Affairs; Mae Brown, assistant vice chancellor, Admissions and Enrollment Services; Ann Klein, interim director, Financial Aid, and Craig Schmidt, associate director, Career Services.
Smaller breakout sessions for the students will be led by Timothy Borch, Admissions and Relations with School; Yvonne Borrego, Financial Aid; Brian Guerrero, Career Services, and UC San Diego students from the student outreach and retention organization, Student Initiated Access Programs and Services (SIAPS).
Also, members from the UC San Diego Black Alumni Association and the UC San Diego Chicano Alumni Association will be on hand to talk with perspective students and their families.
For further information call Cynthia Davalos at (858) 822-4586 or Irma Martinez Velasco at (858) 534-6862.
Media Contact: Jan Jennings, 858-822-1684
