June 23, 2003

CONTACT: Gordon Ovenshine (724) 738-4854; e-mail: gordon.ovenshine@sru.edu

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SRU SCHEDULES FOUR ‘SUMMER SHOWCASE’ VISITATIONS FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS

           SLIPPERY ROCK, Pa. – Slippery Rock University will host four “Summer Showcase” campus visits in July, giving high school juniors and seniors the opportunity to explore SRU. Prospective students will hear a panel discussion to learn about academic programs, residence life, financial assistance and Slippery Rock’s array of award winning, first-year support services, encompassed within the FYRST (first-year studies) program.

The days:

•          Tuesday, July 15, 2003

•          Thursday, July 17, 2003

•          Wednesday, July 23, 2003

•          Friday, July 25, 2003

           Visit www.sru.edu or call 1-800-929-4778 to make a reservation. The program begins with check-in at 8:45 a.m. and concludes with lunch, followed by an optional tour at 1 p.m. There is no charge for the event and lunch is provided.

           Summer Showcase is meant to be a fun and informative introduction to Slippery Rock University, Director of Admissions James Barrett says, noting that guests may also plan a visit to one of the surrounding state parks or the outlet mall in Grove City in the afternoon.

           “Summer Showcase is a great way to become familiar with what our university has to offer, and lay the foundation for a more in-depth visit with faculty in the fall to find out if Slippery Rock University is the right choice for prospective families.”

 PN