Vision
A Glimpse at Purdue and the College of Technology
Take a glimpse at collegiate life and your options through Purdue’s College of Technology. Purdue University's College of Technology offers more than 20 majors and specializations in nine technology areas — aviation, building construction management, computer graphics technology, computer and information technology, electrical & computer engineering technology, industrial technology, mechanical engineering technology, manufacturing engineering technology, and organizational leadership and supervision.
The College of Technology provides select high school students with a first-hand look at many of its program areas through the Vision program.
Scheduled for March 25 to 27, 2010, participants will experience collegiate life and the College of Technology by:
- Attending class lectures and participating in lab activities with College of Technology students
- Meeting with the College’s faculty and staff
- Asking questions during break-out sessions with technology students
- Spending evenings with fellow Vision participants and Minority Technology Association members
- Check out the 2009 Agenda
- Enjoy our photo gallery (scroll down)
Accommodations
Participants may check in on Thursday, March 25, between 1:00 and 2:30 p.m., Eastern Standard Time, at the Purdue Memorial Union Hotel (see the map within this brochure for directions). Please allow ample travel time as the program will begin promptly at 2:30 p.m.(EST). Deadline Date: March 10, 2010.
Cost
Thanks to underwriting by corporate sponsors, the cost to attend the Vision program is $50 per person and includes all accommodations, meals, and activities.
Note: Students with a strong desire to attend the program, but who lack financial means, should contact Susan Martinez Manahan, assistant director of the Technology Diversity Program, at (765) 494-2331 or e-mail: manahan@purdue.edu as Scholarships are available.
Transportation
Transportation to and from the Vision program
will be the responsibility of parents or guardians of
program participants.
Location
Purdue University is located in West Lafayette, Indiana. The Lafayette/West Lafayette area is 65 miles northwest of Indianapolis, and 90 miles southeast of Gary. Major bus lines provide service to West Lafayette and Amtrak trains make daily stops in Lafayette en route to Chicago and Indianapolis.
Registration
Mail the completed registration form and Parental Authorization form (and payment if you are not using a credit card) to:
CEC Business Services
Purdue University
Stewart Center, Room 110
128 Memorial Mall
West Lafayette, IN 47907-2034
or fax the completed forms to: Purdue Conference Division (765) 494-0567
Questions
If you have questions regarding your registration form, please contact Ed Keller, conference coordinator at: (765)494-9482, or (800) 359-2968, or e-mail: ebkeller@purdue.edu. If you have questions regarding the program content, please contact Susan Martinez Manahan, assistant director of the Technology Diversity Program, at (765 494-2331 or e-mail manahan@purdue.edu
2009 Vision Photo Gallery
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In accordance with Purdue policies, all persons have equal access to Purdue University's educational programs, services and activities, without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin or ancestry, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, disability or status as a disabled or Vietnam-era veteran. A more complete statement of Purdue's policies of equal access and equal opportunity is also available. If you have any questions or concerns regarding these policies, please contact the Office of the Vice President for Human Relations at vphr@purdue.edu or 765-494-5830.
