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The Athens Area Human Relations Council, Inc. invites your high school college-bound seniors to attend our Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Scholarship Orientation which will be held on Wednesday, September 28, 2016 at 6:30 pm at the Athens Regional Library, 2025 Baxter Street, Athens. It is important to note that attendance is mandatory. In additional the student must include documentation of Community Service hours between August 2016 and November 30, 2016. All this information will be shared at the orientation. If a student cannot attend the orientation, he/she need not submit an application. We will also share additional community scholarship information. For more information, please e-mail or call me directly. These scholarships are only awarded to students attending high schools in Oconee, Madison, Oglethorpe or Clarke Counties.

The GGDA College Fair is a unique opportunity for students in interested in technical and creative fields. It includes numerous chances for students to meet representatives from a wide variety of colleges and universities. In addition, we continue the SIEGE tradition of STEM and STEAM sessions aimed at developing the skills students need to bring their own visions to life.

Past exhibitors have included Georgia Tech, SCAD, SMU, KSU, Florida Interactive Entertainment Academy, Georgia Southern, Columbus State, Middle Georgia State, Gwinnett Tech, Western Piedmont Tech, AIA, and many more. Presenters have included Electronic Arts, Microsoft, Turner and others.

We’ve made specific considerations to accommodate your staff and students, and provide free parking for busses and cars.

WHEN:  Thursday, Oct. 6, 9am-1pm

WHERE: Atlanta Marriott Northwest at Galleria, 200 Interstate North Parkway, Atlanta, GA 30339

HOW TO SIGN UP: https://siegecon.net/college-fair/

AGENDA:

•    A micro-schedule of fun and informative events on Thursday, Oct. 6, 9am-1pm to fit your regular school day and bussing schedules;

•    An inspiring track of sequential presentations to keep your students together;

•    Dedicatedstaff members to help students stay on track; and

•    Full access to our College Fair expo hall to let students explore specific interests.