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Getting a Jump - Summer Programs for High School Students

11 February 1997

igh school students can get a taste of college and an early look at a possible academic or career track by attending any of three separate programs geared especially for them by The Catholic University of America.

The School of Arts and Sciences explores leadership development in a campus setting. The School of Architecture and Planning and the School of Engineering each offer workshops that provide in-depth, hands-on looks at the work they do.

The programs:

"Leadership '97" offers a week of campus living, June 22-28, with special attention to the concept of leadership in fields ranging from politics to volunteer service. Students are housed under staff supervision in CUA's newest residence halls and eat meals in campus dining rooms. Evenings feature social events, sports and cultural experiences in the Nation's Capitol. Cost is $395. Write or call The Catholic University of America, School of Arts and Sciences, Room 107, McMahon Hall, Washington, D.C. 20064, 202- 319-5114. Or e-mail your query to johnsong@cua.edu.

The "Experiences in Architecture" workshop will be held in two sessions: June 23 to July 11 and July 14 to August 1. Students will see the architecture of the nation's capital, work in studios with architecture majors and faculty, visit construction sites, and meet people in the building industry. If students apply before April 21, cost is $735. After that date the cost is $770. For more information write or call The Catholic University of America, School of Architecture and Planning, Washington, D.C. 20064, 202-319-5188. Or e-mail your request to loosle@cua.edu.

For students who want to discover what the profession of engineering is all about, the university offers "Engineering 2002" July 13 to July 18. Students selected will receive tuition scholarships. A registration fee of $200 is required. Write or call The Catholic University of America, School of Engineering, Room 102, Pangborn Hall, Washington, D.C. 20064, 202-319-5160. Or e-mail your request to cua-engineer@cua.edu.

For more information contact Douglas Lamborne of the Office of Public Affairs at 202-319-5600 or by e-mail at lamborne@cua.edu.

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