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DAVENPORT JUNIOR DAY

4/20/2022

Saturday, May 14th, Davenport is offering an exclusive session for high school juniors and their parents. This is a great opportunity to learn more about future career interests and what experiences Davenport brings to the table.

Students will hear about:

How to earn early college credit
Interesting and unique career opportunities
How to save money for college
What a life is like at Davenport (and get answers from current students)

See attachment below for students to sign up!!!
Register here!

U of FINDLAY | PHARMACY SUMMER CAMP

4/20/2022

The University of Findlay College of Pharmacy is pleased to invite you to attend our 15th annual Pharmacy Summer Camp. This year, we will be offering two different dates to choose from - either June 19-22 or July 10-13, 2022. This overnight camp is open to any high school student who will be either a junior or senior in high school in the fall of 2022. One benefit of attending camp as an upcoming high school senior is that you will be given the opportunity on the last day of camp to interview for our program.

The two camps will be held on the campus of the University of Findlay. All meals and snacks will be provided through the University of Findlay dining services. Each camp has availability for 50 students on a first-come, first-served basis. Registration is open now.

Attached is a flyer with further details and the registration link can be accessed from HERE!

US NAVAL ACADEMY SUMMER STEM

3/15/2022

STEM is all about exploring, creating, building, and making things better, and at our Summer STEM program, you'll do just that!

Are you thinking of a career as a coder, game developer, designer, or robotics engineer? Then start with the experience of a world-class program like the Naval Academy's Summer STEM Program!

The Summer STEM program involves a vibrant week of problem-solving, exploratory learning, critical thinking, and team building for rising 9th-11th graders interested in a future in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math.

You'll work with students from all over the country as you test your problem-solving, creativity, and collaboration skills.

Use the link here to learn more about the program and apply by no later than March 31, 2022! If you have already submitted an application, please disregard this message.

AQUINAS DAYS

2/28/2022

TARTAN DAY
We invite your students to come hang out with us at Tartan Day! This event allows accepted students to take a closer look at what Alma has to offer, and for some, it's a time to make their official commitment deposit and declare Alma as their home for the next four years.

During the event, students can even qualify for great prizes like college gear, $250 in book vouchers or Munch Money, or a full room of residence hall furnishings. Below is a list of our Tartan Day options:

MODEL UNITED NATIONS DAY
Alma College will be hosting Model United Nations Day on Friday, March 11, 2022. During the day, students will learn more about developing leadership and teamwork skills as they explore international issues. For more details about this event, please see the event flyer.

If students are interested in joining, they can register here.

KETTERING PRE-COLLEGE OPPORTUNITIES

2/23/2022

LITES | July 11-22
Designed for young women, the LITES program explores the role that math, science and technology play in the development of innovations that make the world a better place. All classes and labs are taught by our amazing faculty. Students will also have opportunities to strike up meaningful relationships with female mentors.
>> $1500 (scholarships may be available) | Apply by 5/11/22

AIM | July 5-August 5
AIM is an intensive academic experience during which students will attend classes in Calculus, Chemistry, Engineering Physics and work in groups on a specific Case Study. Students will also have the opportunity to be introduced to various opportunities available in the STEM field.
>> $500 (scholarships may be available) | Apply by 4/27/22

FRC CAMPS | August 1-4
This autonomous-only programming camp is for high school students who crave more time developing autonomous programs for their robots. Participants will take functional FRC robots and write autonomous programs for game challenges using sensors, camera, PID loops and vision tape.
>> $600

HILLSDALE SUMMER STUDY PROGRAM

10/21/2021

High School Summer Study and Travel programs offer rising high school sophomores, juniors, seniors, and college freshmen the opportunity to earn three college credits from Hillsdale College while traveling to cultural and historic destinations domestic and abroad.

Two-week travel courses begin with time on campus studying with Hillsdale College faculty, after which study continues on site.

HILLSDALE WEBSITE

For additional information, or to apply online, visit the Hillsdale Website by clicking the button here.

BAKER COLLEGE VIRTUAL CAREER EXPLORATION

10/21/2021

Baker College is inviting high school students across the state of Michigan to join us for our Virtual Career Exploration.

Students will have the opportunity to take an in-depth look at various career fields, including business, nursing and health science, IT, engineering, auto/diesel, culinary arts, and more!

Explore "a day in the life" and learn more about salary expectations, working conditions, long-term career outlook, and education requirements.

The date of the event is:
Friday, October 29 from 9-11 a.m.

This event is primarily for sophomore students however if you are an undecided junior or senior, you are welcome to attend. Students will need to register by clicking on this link or by using the QR code shown on the attached flier.

For more information, contact Kristin Hathaway, Director of Student Affairs, at (231) 876-3106 or via email at kristin.hathaway@baker.edu.

CHRISTIAN COLLEGE FAIR

9/28/2021

NOTRE DAME INFO SESSIONS

9/27/2021

You are invited to join us for a special virtual information session featuring Notre Dame students, parents, and alumni from your area.

Click below to RSVP your attendance for one of these events.
7:30 pm until 8:30 pm EDT
Monday, September 27
Tuesday, September 28
Wednesday, September 29
Thursday, September 30

Each session will include a brief overview of the admission and financial aid application processes followed by a panel discussion.

DAVENPORT FINANCIAL AID SERIES

9/21/2021

Paying for College 101: Financial Aid Series

09/30/21 - Financial Aid - Where to Start?
10/07/21 - Navigating Free College Money
10/14/21 - Alternative Ways to Pay for College

KETTERING STEM OLYMPIAD

9/21/2021

Saturday, October 9 from 9:30 AM to 3:45 PM
Calling all high school students - come challenge your academic muscles at Kettering University's new 2021 Stem Olympiad!

Exercise your problem-solving ingenuity and creative math skills to solve puzzles featuring the STEM disciplines. Individual competitors can earn $2,500-$5,000 per year in scholarship at Kettering University, and the Grand Prize winner will earn a full-tuition scholarship!

The day includes lunch in Kettering's Sunrise Cafe, campus tours following the event and college information sessions for parents.

There is no fee to participate.
Register here!

Hillsdale Visit Dates

8/16/2021

Admissions visit programs offer an excellent introduction to Hillsdale for prospective students and their families. You'll have an opportunity to tour campus, learn more about Hillsdale's academic program, and interact with current students, faculty, and staff.

Choose a date from the list below to register.

September Visit Day
Monday, September 13 at 8:30 AM
October Visit Day
Monday, October 11 at 8:30 AM
Admissions Game Day Visit
Saturday, October 16 at 9:00 AM
The Arts Visit Day
Monday, November 1 at 8:30 AM
November Visit Day
Friday, November 12 at 8:30 PM

4-H CODING WEEKEND WORKSHOP

3/16/2021

4-H Coding Weekend Workshop-An Intro to Coding: Saturday and Sunday April 10 & 11, and May 22 & 23, 2021- Registration DEADINE - Registration closes Wednesday, April 7th @ Midnight!

The 4-H Coding Weekend Workshop will help you discover your passion for technology and enable you to continue practicing throughout high school. This course includes 4-days (2 weekends) of virtual instruction to hone your coding skills. Whether you have prior computer coding knowledge, or have never even thought about it, you will gain valuable coding experience and skills. By the end of the workshop, you will learn to develop with your own tech ideas; design and code a website from scratch! Specific coding languages taught during the program include HTML, CSS, JS, Ruby, Rails, and Github.

WHERE: Virtually via Zoom
WHO: Youth currently in grades 9-12.
COST: The cost to attend this four-day workshop (2 weekends) is $150 and includes tech support and program fees.
MATERIALS REQUIRED: Computer with internet and the ability to do video conferencing (microphone and webcam).

FOR MORE INFORMATION, TO REGISTER, AND PAY: https://events.anr.msu.edu/4HCodingWeekendWorkshop/
Space is limited to 20 participants. This workshop is offered in collaboration with CodeNow and Code Nation.

Questions? Contact Christine Miller at MSU Extension at 517-552-6905 or email johns832@msu.edu.

DAVENPORT WINTER BYTES CAMP

3/2/2021

Davenport Virtual Winter Bytes Camp | March 16-19
Love technology? Want to get hands-on experience building something of your own? Join Davenport's virtual camp!

This camp is for high school & transfer students interested in technology. Sessions will cover meta data analysis, phishing and python programming. There is not cost to attend.
Learn more here!

DAVENPORT EVENTS

2/12/2021

Virtual Open House
Davenport University’s Virtual Open House is an online experience exclusively for high school seniors/juniors, parents and friends. Learn more about what Davenport has to offer and get free swag sent to your doorstep.

Saturday, March 13
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Register Here

Shark Week
Students will compete in small teams to develop an innovative idea and pitch it to judges for prizes, scholarships and bragging rights! Your school only needs to attend one session to compete in the event.

Wednesday, March 24
8:30 am - 11:00 am
11:30 am - 2:00 pm

Thursday, March 25
8:30 am - 11:00 am
11:30 am - 2:00 pm
Register Here

Paying for College 101 Webinars
Confused about financial aid? Learn more about the financial process and how to make college more affordable.

Webinar series includes:
● Financial Aid — Where to Start? — Feb. 16
● Navigating Free College Money (Scholarships & Grants) — Feb. 24
● Alternative Ways to Pay for College (with an industry expert guest) — March 4
● Ayuda Financiera - Donde Empezar — Feb. 25

Details and Register

LAWRENCE TECH VIRTUAL CONNECTIONS

1/27/2021

Visit Opportunities
We understand that students and families may or may not be comfortable with visiting public spaces yet. For those that are comfortable, we are offering personal campus tours with limited capacity (2 families per tour). Students and guests are required to wear a mask, and we follow all social distancing guidelines. Students can register for campus tours here. Additionally, if you have any students interested in the College of Architecture and Design, our Dean and Associate Dean have also made themselves available to guide students on a personal tour.

We do understand that families may find it difficult to make it to campus in person. For that reason, we have created a number of virtual events to allow your students to get all the information they need from us. These events range from Application Workshops and Architecture and Design Class Visits to Coach Q&As and Program Overviews. The table below provides all of our virtual opportunities. Please feel free to share this with students and families.

Blue Devil Day Open Houses - Explore our nationally recognized academic programs during these Saturday Open House programs.
Application Workshops - Complete the LTU application with step-by-step instructions from our counselors. Application fees will be waived.
Tech Tuesdays - Learn more about Lawrence Tech majors, campus life, application requirements, and more.
Ask a Professor - Do your students have a question about a certain major? Complete the form to schedule a call or email with a faculty member to answer questions.
Coach Q&As - Virtually meet with Lawrence Tech coaches.
Admissions Counselor Appointment - One-on-one virtual appointments with Lawrence Tech Admissions Counselors.
Classroom Visits - Virtual classroom visits to Architecture and Design classes.

Program Overviews
Information Sessions to learn more about specific Lawrence Tech majors.

EMBRY-RIDDLE UPCOMING EVENTS

1/27/2021

Embry-Riddle will be hosting multiple information sessions through the fall, in order to share the Embry-Riddle experience with prospective students and families. Each event offers the opportunity to learn about the impact that the University will have on your life.

Register via the link here.

U of M FLINT'S PROMISE SCHOLAR PROGRAM

1/27/2021

We are excited to continue working with students qualified for UM-Flint’s Promise Scholar Program.

Following our Project 2020 Action Plan are initiatives to support recruitment, retention and graduation rates at UM-Flint-including new opportunities for our Promise Scholar candidates such as 6 free college credits in the Summer Bridge Program, free housing at UM-Flint for the first two years, and opportunities to earn up to a $2,000 stipend per semester for the first two years of the program.

ALMA COLLEGE UPCOMING EVENTS

1/27/2021

Tartan Day
Are your students looking for an opportunity to learn more about various offerings on Alma's campus? Tartan day is the time to do just that. During this event students and families will meet current students and faculty members, chat with alumni about their Alma experience, get answers to financial aid questions, learn more about diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts on campus, along with the chance to win great prizes.

The first 25 people to register for each event will receive an Alma tartan hammock! Students can register here.

Pre-Health Professions Virtual Workshop
Our pre-health professions staff and faculty would like to invite you and your students to join them for an insider’s look at the pre-health programs offered at Alma College. This is an exciting opportunity for students to connect with our Pre-Health Professions committee, virtually tour our science labs, view faculty demonstrations, and learn about research projects by current students.

This workshop is free and registration is easy. We are excited to have you and your students join us!

DAVENPORT VIRTUAL OPEN HOUSE

1/18/2021

DAVENPORT UNIVERSITY VIRTUAL OPEN HOUSE

11/16/2020

Virtual Open House
Davenport University’s Virtual Open House is an online experience exclusively for high school seniors and parents. Learn why hundreds of students choose Davenport each year and enter for a chance to win a $1,500 Davenport scholarship!

Saturday, November 21
10:00 a.m. & 12:00 p.m.
Register Here

UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA | FREE APP WEEK

11/16/2020

We are excited to announce The University of Alabama’s Free App Week, running November 16-20, 2020. This is your students’ opportunity to continue to build off of their hard work and dedication toward their futures without the pressure of cost. Spread the word and the excitement of this opportunity!

Senior students and families will receive an email with their personal code on launch day (November 16). The code will only be available to out-of-state and international prospects. Students have until 11:59 p.m. CST on November 20 to complete their application. During this week, please assist your students with acquiring transcripts.

#FreeAppWeek, #UA25, #BecomeALegend

INDIANA TECH S.T.E.A.M IT

11/3/2020

Friday, November 13, 2020 at 9:00 AM until 2:30 PM
National STEAM Week is meant to inspire students to explore and pursue their interests in Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math. Indiana Tech’s STEAM IT visit day on Nov. 13 is a great opportunity for prospective students and their parents to visit campus and explore the many degrees in the STEAM fields offered at Indiana Tech.

COCA-COLA SCHOLARS FOUNDATION

10/12/2020

Each year, the Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation awards 150 college scholarships worth $20,000 to high school students across the United States through the Coca-Cola Scholars Program.

Students need a 3.0 GPA and to fill out an online application that requires no essays, no recommendations, and no transcripts by October 31, 2020, at 5:00 PM.

Find details at Cokeurl.com/scholarships.

ALMA COLLEGE | FALL EVENTS

9/25/2020

September 26th: Highland Arts Day
October 3rd: Fall Open House
October 24th: Athletics Recruitment Open House
November 14th: Explore Alma

To learn more about these events or to register please visit www.alma.edu/visit