*** MEDIA ADVISORY***
High School Students in San José Get on the Bus as Part
of the AT&T/ CSU “Road to College” Tour
Independence High School the First San José Stop on Statewide Tour
Promoting How to Plan for College
Erik Fallis, 562-477-7317
More on the AT&T/CSU Road to College
Event Highlight Photos: See images from 'Road To College' event highlights around the state
AT&T/CSU Wired Bus Video: See television press coverage of the Road to College
AT&T/ CSU Road to College: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
WHAT: Students will welcome the “Road to College” bus to Independence 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:
Independence High School
1776 Education Park Drive
San José, CA 95133
WHEN:
October 2, 2008
Bus available for media opportunities at 12 p.m.
Formal program begins at 2 p.m.
WHO:
- Jon Whitmore, President, San José State University
- Bob Nunez, Superintendent, East Side Union High School District
- George Granger, Executive Director of External Affairs, AT&T
- Joe Coto, Assembly Member, 23rd Assembly District
- Kansen Chu, San José Councilmember
- Grettel Castro-Stanley, Principal, Independence High School
- Road to College Street Team of CSU Students and Staff
- Independence 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
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