SUMMERTIME PROVIDES NEW AVENUES OF LEARNING AT MSU

5/17/2002

EAST LANSING, Mich. - Learning opportunities abound for students, young and old alike, during the summer at Michigan State University, where approximately 35,000 individuals will take advantage of a variety of educational, athletic and entertaining activities.

"We continue to focus on bringing in school groups to acquaint the students with the many opportunities available on a college campus," said Maria Giggy, University Housing conference coordinator. "We have more than 225 camps, conferences and seminars this summer, and we're still getting bookings for summer activities."

The summer agenda includes some unique events as part of a salute to the 100th anniversary of 4-H, planned during 4-H Exploration Days. There are a series of programs designed for Michigan's Native American youth, and the Tekakwitha Conference, for Native American families throughout the country, will be held on campus.

Boys State, Girls State and Kids Kollege are among programs to provide leadership experiences; debate institutes, music camps, journalism camps and educational assistance programs help students hone their skills; and insect world science camp and honors science camp bring learning to life. There are a host of conferences for adults as well, bringing Michigan and international visitors to campus.

Since 1876, MSU has hosted a variety of events to inform, educate and help young people develop their academic and artistic skills. MSU's University Housing conference staff assists groups and individuals with their planning for a variety of events - including weddings, corporate meetings, parent and student orientation programs, and programs for national and international visitors.

For a complete listing of the 2002 summer camps, conferences and institutes, visit the Web at http://www.hfs.msu.edu and click on conference and event planning.