Pine Technical College will host a special event, "An Evening of Opportunity," Mon. Apr. 16, 5 to 8 p.m. The event, free and open to the public, opens with an inspirational keynote address given by Roxanne DeLille, Fond du Lac Tribal & Community College’s 2008 Educator of the Year. An Evening of Opportunity also will feature breakout sessions such as, “Why Attend College?” “How to Complete the College Application,” “All about Financial Aid,” as well as dinner with a student panel, staff-led campus tours, door prizes, and more.
“Of course, PTC has so much to offer in the way of educational programs, but many are unaware of all the support services we offer that help make college possible – like on-campus child care, and financial aid, and expert career counseling to help students define the right path,” says PTC Dean of Student Affairs Nancy Mach. “This event invites everyone to come and experience just how flexible, convenient, and accessible college can be,” Mach adds.
Hosting the event was the brainchild of the campus Diversity Committee, a group comprised of 12 staff and faculty members representing a variety of departments, whose role is to foster and create a campus climate where each individual feels welcomed, supported, and respected. The Diversity Committee, co-chaired by Mach and Penny Hudlow, PTC’s Director of Human Resources, applied for and won a $3800 grant, awarded by the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system office to sponsor and host such an event.
“Not just the members of the Diversity Committee, but everyone on campus, is thrilled that we’re putting on An Evening of Opportunity,” Hudlow says. “It’s going to be fun, motivating, and educational all at once. It’s a chance to see and experience what college is about in a no-pressure environment,” Hudlow adds.
The Diversity Committee is expecting the event to draw close to 75 attendees. For more information about the event, call 800-521-PINE.
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