*** MEDIA ADVISORY***

High School Students in Fresno Get on the Bus as Part of the
AT&T/ CSU “Road to College” Tour

Bullard High School the First Fresno Stop on Statewide Tour Promoting How to Plan for College

WHAT: Students will welcome the “Road to College” bus to Bullard High School, thanks to the $1.6 million, 4-year “Steps to College Success” effort by California State University and AT&T California to increase college access for students in underserved communities. 

More than 100 students will climb aboard a 40-foot highly-decorated bus complete with internet-ready laptops where students can take virtual tours of all 23 CSU campuses, fill out a college application and receive information on financial aid and scholarships.

A traveling street team of university representatives will be on hand to help the high school groups navigate the web pages and answer questions.

WHERE:

Bullard High School
5445 North Palm Avenue
Fresno, CA 93704

WHEN:

September 29, 2008
Bus available for media opportunities: 7:30 a.m.
Formal program begins at 10 a.m

WHO:

• John Welty, President, Fresno State
• Michael Hanson, Superintendent, Fresno Unified School District
• Eric Johnson, Executive Director of External Affairs, AT&T
• Glenn Starkweather, Principal, Bullard High School
• Road to College Street Team of CSU Students and Staff
• Bullard High School Students

ADDITIONAL INFO:

Video and photography opportunities with student participants and the street team
will be available before and after the program.

CONTACT:

Erik Fallis, 562-951-4800 / 562-477-7317

Contact: Erik Fallis
(562) 951-4800

More on the AT&T/CSU Road to College Tour Photo Gallery: See images from 'Road To College' events around the state AT&T/ CSU Road to College Tour: See the tour website with schedule, images and more Background: About the AT&T/CSU partnership and program Related Press Releases: — CSU/AT&T 'Road to College' Announcement AT&T Foundation Preparing for Cal State Admissions: How to Get to College: An easy to use guide about CSU admissions Multimedia: Slideshow presentation of How to Get to College CSU Mentor: CSU's online application and college planner Para ver en Español (.pdf)