Multicultural Youth Conference
Students in grades 7-12 who are thinking about college – especially low-income or minority students, or those who would be first-generation college students – are invited to attend the third annual Multicultural Youth Conference on Oct. 25, sponsored by the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
Parents and families also are welcome at the event, which will run from 6 to 9 p.m. on the fourth floor of the Illinois Terminal building, 45 E. University Ave. , Champaign .
The aim of the conference is to provide local students, from grades seven through 12, with information and encouragement in preparing for higher education. Students and families attending the conference will be able to ask questions about the college admissions process, financial aid, how to select a college major or career, and support services for students from underrepresented groups. They also will have the opportunity to meet with representatives from Eastern Illinois University , Illinois State University, Parkland College and the University of Illinois .
To register or to volunteer to help with the conference, or for additional information, contact the Center on Democracy in a Multiracial Society at (217) 244-0188 or cdms@uiuc.edu. Pre-registration is encouraged, although participants also can register at the event.
Schedule/Agenda
6:00-6:45 College Expo (with refreshments and food)
College of Agricultural, Consumer, and Economic Sciences
College of Applied Health Studies
College of Communications
College of Education
College of Engineering
College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Office of Admissions and Records
Office of Minority Student Affairs
African American Cultural Program
Asian American Cultural Center
La Casa Cultural Latina
Native American House
Career Center
University Laboratory High School
Eastern Illinois University
Illinois State University
Parkland Community College
6:45-6:50 Welcome
6:50-7:00 Keynote Address
Arlene Torres, Director
Latina/Latino Studies
7:00-7:45 University Admission
Lisa Micele
University Laboratory High School
7:45-7:50 Break
7:50-8:20 Financial Aid
Session 1- Higher Education Funding (in English)
Jennifer McAlpin, Office of Financial Aid
Session 2- Higher Education Funding (en Espanol)
Julie Griffin, Office of Financial Aid
Dina Mora, La Collectiva
8:20-8:25 Break
8:25-8:55 Panel Discussions
Student Panel
Parent Panel
8:55-9:00 Closing
Co-sponsoring Units:
Center on Democracy in a Multiracial Society, Office of Academic Affairs, Office of Admission and Records, College of Business, College of Fine and Applied Arts, Gender and Women’s Studies, Latina/Latino Studies Program, Graduate School of Library and Information Sciences, Office of Continuing Education, Office of the Chancellor, Office of the Provost, Office of Women’s Programs, Anthropology Department, Psychology Department, Center for Writing Studies, La Casa Cultural Latina, International Programs and Studies, Campus Honors Program, College of Education, Krannert Art Museum, Kinesiology and Community Health, ACES Extension and Outreach