UA Walton College Holds Technology Awareness Program for High School Students

The Sam M. Walton College of Business at the University of Arkansas is holding the Technology Awareness Program (TAP), a one-week residency program designed to introduce minority high school students to the field of information systems and other areas of business through a carefully tailored curriculum.

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. - The Sam M. Walton College of Business at the University of Arkansas is holding the Technology Awareness Program (TAP), a one-week residency program designed to introduce minority high school students to the field of information systems and other areas of business through a carefully tailored curriculum. During the week, students will learn how to incorporate technology into all aspects of their work as they develop their research, teamwork, communication, and oral presentation skills. Students will prepare and present a challenging team project to Walton College faculty and staff. In addition, the participants will have opportunities to interact with minority professionals from business and government, as well as visit and observe them in their work environments.

WHEN:  During week of Saturday, June 18, to Friday, June 24, 2005

WHERE:  Business Building, UA Campus

SPECIFIC PHOTO AND INTERVIEW OPPORTUNITIES:  Team Presentations, Friday, June 24, 1:00 to 2:30 p.m., Business Building 257

PARKING:  Available in the UA Parking Garage off Stadium Drive.

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Barbara Lofton, director of Minority Affairs, Sam M. Walton College of Business, (479) 575-4557, blofton@walton.uark.edu

Dixie Kline, director of communications, Sam M. Walton College of Business, (479) 575-2539, dkline@walton.uark.edu