Contacts: Avery Craddock, 277-5915, averyc@unm.edu Oct. 27, 2005 UNM HOSTS AFRICAN AMERICAN STUDENT DAY NOV. 3 The University of New Mexico will invite African American high school juniors and seniors to campus to learn more about UNM and what it has to offer during “African American Student Day” on Thursday, Nov. 3, from 8 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. The theme of this year's event is “Serving the Leaders of Tomorrow.” Up to 400 students are expected to attend. Students will tour the campus, attend an informational fair and participate in a student discussion panel. They will also learn about financial aid, tutoring, the application process and general student life. The event is hosted by Lobo Recruitment, African American Student Services and the Black Student Union. The occasion has been a tradition since the 1980s. “African American Student Day gives us an opportunity to expose African American students statewide to post-secondary education and what is available right here in their backyard,” said Scott Carreathers, director of African American Student Services For more information, call UNM African American Student Services, 277-5645. # # #
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