DANA OFFERS SPECIAL PROGRAMS FOR NICF VISIT WEEK

Hundreds of prospective college students will descend on Dana College and the other campuses of Nebraska’s private colleges as part of Nebraska Independent College Week.

Earlier this year, Governor Mike Johanns officially proclaimed Aug. 2–6 as Nebraska Independent College Week and urged all high school students and their parents to personally visit the participating institutions during this week to discover for themselves the quality of educational opportunities offered and the affordability of attending a private college.

During Nebraska Independent College Week, visiting prospective students to Dana and the other schools can register to win a $500 scholarship. Two orientation sessions will be held daily during the week at Dana and the other campuses — one at 9 a.m., and a second at 1:30 p.m. At the campus visit, students will spend time with faculty, staff, coaches and current college students, and will learn about Dana’s varied academic, athletic and organizational offerings. Representatives from local student loan organizations will also be available during this week.

Eleven of Nebraska’s 14 private colleges and universities, all members of the Nebraska Independent College Foundation (NICF), are participating in the week, including Dana, Bellevue University, College of Saint Mary, Concordia University, Doane College, Grace University, Hastings College, Midland Lutheran College, Nebraska Wesleyan University, Union College and York College.

Nebraska’s 14 independent colleges and universities make a significant impact on the state. Last year, these colleges and universities enrolled more than 22,000 students, including approximately 70 percent from Nebraska. As a group, these institutions are the fifth-largest employer in the state, and total spending in 2004 is estimatd to add more than $1 billion to the state’s economy.

For more information about Nebraska Independent College Week, contact the Dana College Admissions Office at (402) 426-7222 or toll-free at (800) 444-3262. You can also send an e-mail to admissions@acad2.dana.edu.

Dana College is a place where all students actively participate. They make things happen — in their own lives and in the lives of others. Through a highly supportive faculty and campus community, Dana students develop interpersonal skills, leadership abilities, and other important values and knowledge as they make choices about their future. Dana’s outstanding academic programs in business, education, art and social work, among others, ensure that students have the knowledge, skills and experience necessary to pursue challenging careers or placement in graduate school.

Dana College is a private, liberal arts institution in Blair, Neb. To learn more, visit www.dana.edu.

Dana College: Develop talents, Take charge, Build a future — We’re with you all the way.

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For more information contact:

Sarah Cavanah
Communications Coordinator
Dana College
(402) 426-7216
scavanah@dana.edu