More than 70 area fourth grade students will attend the 16th annual Early Awareness Day on the University of Nebraska at Kearney campus on Thursday, Oct. 15.
The event, which is scheduled from 9 a.m.- 3 p.m., will include fourth grade students from Amherst, Axtell, Elm Creek and Pleasanton.
“The program is designed to create awareness about the importance of attending college, considering various career options and the enriching experience of campus life,” said Early Awareness coordinator Anne McConkey. The students will tour the campus, visit various departments and have lunch in the Nebraskan Student Union.
“In years past, this event has been held in the spring,” McConkey said. “This year we’re moving Early Awareness to the fall to better accommodate schedules of the participants.”
The event will begin in the Miriam Drake Theatre where students will be welcomed to the campus by both UNK Chancellor Doug Kristensen and UNK head football coach Darrell Morris.
Later, the students will be divided into four groups based on their respective schools. During the day, each group will attend four 30-minute sessions and two 40-minute activities. Sessions will include a geography activity, a chemistry magic show, a visit to the theatre department and an activity to learn about being independent at college.
Early Awareness Day schedule of events includes:
Early Awareness
Thursday, October 15th, 2009
8:50 to 9:10 a.m. “Welcome Address” to 4th grade student visitors by UNK Chancellor Doug Kristensen
and “Pep Talk” with UNK head football coach Darrell Morris
Miriam Drake Theatre, Fine Arts Building
9:10 to 9:15 a.m. Divide students into four groups*: A, B, C, D
9:15 to 9:20 a.m. Tour of Campus begins for all groups
9:20 to 9:50 a.m. Group A: Theatre tour – Fine Arts Building, Janice Fronczak
Group B: Residence Hall tour – Antelope Hall front desk,
resident adviser
Group C: Geography presentation – Bruner Hall of Science, Room 104,
Dr. Jeremy Dillon
Group D: Radio studio tour – Library, meet inside front doors
Communications Students
9:50 to 9:55 a.m. Tour of Campus continues for all groups
9:55 to 10:25 a.m. Group A: Residence Hall tour – Antelope Hall front desk,
resident adviser
Group B: Geography presentation – Bruner Hall of Science, Room 104,
Dr. Jeremy Dillon
Group C: Radio studio tour – Library, meet inside front doors,
communications students
Group D: Theatre tour – Fine Arts Building, Janice Fronczak
10:25 to 10:30 a.m. Tour of Campus continues for all groups
10:30 to 11:10 a.m. Groups A & B: Student Support Services, “Take Charge: Independence Through Self Advocacy,” Sisler Room, Memorial Student Affairs Building, David Brandt
Groups C & D: Chemistry Magic Show, Bruner Hall of Science, Room 402, Chemistry Club
11:10 to 11:15 All Groups proceed to Nebraskan Student Union
11:15 to 12:00pm LUNCH for All Groups (Restroom Breaks before & after lunch)
Nebraskan Student Union Commons
12:00 to 12:05 p.m. Tour of Campus continues for all groups
12:05 to 12:35 Group A: Radio studio tour – Library, meet inside front doors,
communications students
Group B: Theatre tour – Fine Arts Building, Janice Fronczak
Group C: Residence Hall tour – Antelope Hall front desk,
resident adviser
Group D: Geography presentation – Bruner Hall of Science, Room 104,
Dr. Jeremy Dillon
12:35 to 12:40 p.m. Tour of Campus continues for all groups
12:40 to 1:10 p.m. Group A: Geography presentation – Bruner Hall of Science, Room 104,
Dr. Jeremy Dillon
Group B: Radio studio tour – Library, meet inside front doors,
communications students
Group C: Theatre tour – Fine Arts Building, Janice Fronczak
Group D: Residence Hall tour – Antelope Hall front desk,
Resident Advisor
1:10 to 1:15 p.m. Tour of Campus continues for all groups
1:15 to 1:55 p.m. Groups A & B: Chemistry Magic Show, Bruner Hall of Science, Room 402, Chemistry Club
Groups C & D: Student Support Services, “Take Charge: Independence Through Self Advocacy,” Jennings Room, second floor of library, David Brandt
1:55 to 2:15 p.m. REFRESHMENT BREAK for All Groups
– Area between Fine Arts and the library by amphitheatre
2:20 to 2:50 p.m. ALL GROUPS – Intramural Activity – Scot Fransk
2:50 p.m. Students receive information packets about college planning
3:00 p.m. Dismiss to buses from Fine Arts Building
