EUGENE–The University of Oregon expects more than 300 high school students of color to visit campus on Monday, Nov. 2, to sample college life as participants in "Gateway to the Future."

"‘Gateway to the Future’ offers students of color and their families a day to explore the wide range of opportunities in higher education, with a special emphasis on the University of Oregon," says Patricia Lopez, assistant director of admissions.

This free annual program, sponsored by the UO Office of Admissions, introduces college-bound African-American, Asian/Pacific Islander, Chicano/Latino and Native American students from Oregon high schools to the cultural and academic atmosphere of the UO campus.

The high school students will attend interactive academic interest sessions, meet current UO students of color, faculty and staff, as well as learn more about admissions, financial aid and housing. They also will have the opportunity to tour the UO campus and its state-of-the-art facilities and to gather information about student services and activities.

Registration and a continental breakfast will start the day at 8 a.m. in the lobby of the Erb Memorial Union (EMU), 1222 E. 13th Ave.

An information fair, which will include information about the library, student unions and the Career Center, will take place from 8—9:30 a.m. in the EMU Ballroom. During the 9:30 a.m. opening session, Carla Gary, director of the Office of Multicultural Affairs, will present the keynote address.

Lunch will be provided from 12:30—1:30 p.m. in the EMU Ballroom. After lunch, students will attend academic department presentations and panel discussions with college student of color.

Activities will conclude at 4 p.m. in the EMU Ballroom with entertainment provided by current UO students and faculty. Performing will be two students from the Gospel Ensemble as well as Native American dancers.

While the deadline for priority pre-registration is Monday, Oct. 19, students and their families may continue to pre-register after that. Participants are encouraged to sign up as soon as possible. For more information, call the UO Office of Admissions, 1-(800) BE A DUCK (232-3825).

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