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U of M accepting applications from local businesses to participate in Welcome Week
Businesses in the Minneapolis/St. Paul metro area are invited to participate in the university's Welcome Week. Part of the six-day, on-campus orientation required of more than 5,000 incoming freshmen at the university's Twin Cities campus will include an involvement fair for local businesses. It will take place 1-4 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 30 in Mariucci Arena, 1901 4th St. S.E., Minneapolis. Called Explore-U!, the event will provide maximum exposure for participants to the class of 2012, Welcome Week leaders, faculty and staff. Businesses will be able to increase their visibility to consumers with logos on signage and university communications, inform students of job and internship opportunities and showcase products and services to more than 5,000 people in a few short hours. Eligible participants include businesses, vendors and student organizations that thrive due to student support. Participants will be able to demo, hand out promotional materials, sample products and promote other opportunities for students. To participate in Explore-U, contact James Liberman at liber044@umn.edu or (612) 624-1979 by July 15. About Welcome Week Welcome Week is a six-day, on-campus experience prior to the start of the fall semester, required of all first-year students. This new program will provide opportunities to enhance academic and personal success for first-year students. Programming includes exploration of campus, academic and engagement interest sessions, nightly entertainment, service projects and field trips around the Twin Cities. For more information, visit: http://www.welcomeweek.umn.edu ---------- |
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