May 24, 2007 :: No. 217
| What: |
“Cal State Fullerton Orientación Familiar” is a program for Spanish-speaking parents and family members of newly admitted freshmen. Families will learn information that is valuable to student success in college. The event is presented entirely in Spanish. |
| When: |
Sunday, June 3
1:30 to 5 p.m. with a dessert reception to follow |
| Where: |
Cal State Fullerton, Titan Student Union, Portola Pavilion
Free parking in the Nutwood Parking Structure, off Nutwood Avenue. |
| Cost: |
Free. The event, coordinated by the university’s New Student Programs, is made possible through a U.S. Department of Education grant. |
| Background: |
Parents will get information about college majors and careers, financial aid options and resources, and ways families can support students pursuing higher education. Spanish-speaking faculty members, staff and students will be on hand to answer questions. Printed materials will be available in Spanish. About 27 percent of the CSUF student body is Hispanic, and students are required to attend their own orientation sessions in June and July. At the June 3 event, a drawing will be held for a Dell laptop computer, to be given to one family attending the orientation. |
| More: |
“Parents play a critical role in supporting students for their college career,” said Ryan Alcantara, associate dean of new student programs. “Parents with limited English skills, however, often lack familiarity of the American higher education system. Through this program, we offer parents resources and information to aid them in supporting their students’ academic success.” |
| Information: |
657-278-2501 or 657-278-4945 (Spanish line for reservations only). |
| Media Contacts: |
Ryan Alcantara, New Student Programs, 657-278-2501 or ralcantara@fullerton.eduDebra Cano Ramos , Public Affairs, 657-278-4027 or dcanoramos@fullerton.edu
Paula Selleck, Public Affairs, 657-278-4856 or pselleck@fullerton.edu
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