{"id":67354,"date":"2015-09-10T09:00:35","date_gmt":"2015-09-10T14:00:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.deltastate.edu\/news-and-events\/?p=67354"},"modified":"2015-09-10T09:00:35","modified_gmt":"2015-09-10T14:00:35","slug":"events-planned-for-prospective-students-and-parents","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.deltastate.edu\/news-and-events\/2015\/09\/events-planned-for-prospective-students-and-parents\/","title":{"rendered":"Events planned for prospective students and parents"},"content":{"rendered":"

It\u2019s time for fun this fall at Delta State University, and the Office of Enrollment Management invites prospective students and their parents to\u00a0two events next week. <\/span><\/p>\n

On Sep. 15, parents and guardians of high school seniors in the Cleveland area are invited to a Preview for Parents from 5-6:30 p.m. in the Kent Wyatt Hall Atrium. Information regarding academics, financial aid, admissions and campus life will be available during the social. <\/span><\/p>\n

President William N. LaForge will address the crowd at 5:30 p.m., and Delta area recruiter Diana McLemore will be on site to field questions.<\/span><\/p>\n

“A student’s senior year can be stressful, so we want to offer this event as a resource for parents to gain knowledge on important deadlines and dates,”said McLemore. “Understanding the application process will allow for a smooth transition for their senior to Delta State.”<\/span><\/p>\n

On Sept. 19, the annual DSU Day will be held in conjunction with the Alumni Association\u2019s Pig Pickin\u2019 festivities and the Statesman football game. <\/span><\/p>\n

Approximately 175 high school students from across the region\u00a0will get to experience life as a Fighting Okra during one of the best events of the year. They will take part in an academic fair at 11:30 a.m. followed by an information session and campus tour. Registered visitors are invited to attend the tailgating festivities in Statesmen Park and football game versus Kentucky Wesleyan in McCool Stadium.<\/span><\/p>\n

The entire campus community works together to make these events enjoyable and successful. Dean of Enrollment Management Deborah Heslep recognizes the importance of hosting these events. <\/span><\/p>\n

“DSU Day is a great opportunity for upcoming students to connect with current students, faculty and staff,” she said. “All academic departments will be represented, so attendees can talk with professors about their programs of interest.”<\/span><\/p>\n

Interested students may register for DSU Day at www.deltastate.edu\/dsuday<\/a>, or find more information on Facebook at http:\/\/on.fb.me\/1XPtwX1<\/span><\/a>. For more information, contact admissions@deltastate.edu<\/span><\/a> or 662-846-4020.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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