I hope you'll mark your calendars and plan to bring a group of young people to ExplorACES on Friday, March 10 or Saturday, March 11 in the College of ACES. The hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Friday and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday.

ExplorACES is a once-a-year chance for prospective students to take an up-close look at the College's labs and classrooms, get the "real scoop" on life at the U of I from current students, learn more about the admissions process, and meet faculty members who have a real interest in undergraduate education.

ExplorACES is an event that was designed with older kids in mind – those who are already thinking ahead to college. Families are welcome, of course, but the emphasis is on tours and one-to-one interactions for college-bound students who are in high school, junior college or middle school. ExplorACES is scheduled for the same dates as the Engineering Open House and the Illinois State Geological Survey's Anniversary Open House – so the campus offers plenty to see and do for every member of the family.

One final note: Because ExplorACES is a student-run event, and the students were off for a month-long winter break, the 2006 program details are still being finalized. The 2005 program is still up on the web, so you can get a general idea of what kinds of tours and activities will be offered in 2006.

If you have any questions, please drop me a note or give me a call at 217/333-9445. I hope to see you at ExplorACES in March!

- Kathy Reiser - reiser@uiuc.edu

Kankakee County Walk Day

Monday, May 1, 2006

Northfield Square Mall

Doors Open at 8 a.m.

Indoor & Outdoor Courses Available

Water Bottle & Drawings

Sponsored by: ROCK (Reducing Overweight Children in Kankakee)