July 21, 2005

Media Advisory – Open House

Hundreds of teenagers — flanked by eager family members — will flock to the Student Recreation Center at 8 a.m., Friday, July 22, for Southern Illinois University Carbondale's popular summer open house.

Reporters, photographers and film crews are welcome to cover the event, which will be in full swing from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Campus tours, visits to the various colleges and residence halls, a community welcome tent will be among the most requested stops.

Free visitor parking will be available in the lots behind and across the street from the Rec Center.

For more information, call the SIUC Undergraduate Admissions office at 618/536-4405.