Ventures Scholars Member Institution Enrichment Programs

Purdue University
West Lafayette, IN

CFS-ASOC Consumer and Family Science Able Students of Color
This four day program (during the month of June) introduces high school students to each area within the departments of CFS through lectures and hands-on activities. These areas include dietetics, foods and nutrition in business; food science; nutrition; fitness and health; nutrition science; consumer education and occupational education; and a host of business-related courses. This program serves to enlighten students with regard to career opportunities in the School of Consumer and Family Sciences at Purdue. There will be a minimal amount of social activities, a campus tour, and speakers from the Corporate Adoption Program.

Prerequisites:
Must be a high school junior or senior ranking in the upper 25% of the class.

Program Date:
Mid June

Fee (in 2001):
Meals and board are at no cost to the students, however there is a non-refundable pre-registration fee.

Contact:
Deborah Lewis
Minority Programs
School of Consumer and Family Sciences
1260 Stone Hall, Room 110
West Lafayette, IN 47907
Phone: 765-494-1399
Fax: 765-496-1168
Email: lewisd@cfs.purdue.edu