FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
 
DATE:  February 11, 2005
CONTACT: Jorge A. Ramirez, Assistant Vice President for Marketing and Communications, (361) 825-2427; or Melissa Goonan, Public Affairs, (361) 825-2337

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Who: Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi President Dr. Flavius C. Killebrew, 450 Students and their guests, University Officials, Faculty and Staff
What: Island Day, Saturday, February 12 from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
When: Best photo and interview opportunities will be during the Island Fair from 11 a.m. to noon in the University Center Commons
Where: University Center Ballroom

A&M-Corpus Christi President Flavius C. Killebrew to Welcome Prospective Students and Guests to Island Day
Students from throughout Texas expected to visit campus

Prospective Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi students and their guests will receive an early morning welcome from President Flavius C. Killebrew at Island Day on Saturday, Feb. 12 from 8:30 to 5 p.m. in the University Center, Lone Star Ballroom.

Island Days is open to anyone considering enrolling at A&M-Corpus Christi. They are invited to tour the campus and meet with representatives from Admissions and Records, University Housing, Financial Assistance and Student Services. Anyone attending will also have an opportunity to visit the various academic departments.

There is a $10 registration fee for each person attending, which covers materials and meals, and all guests will receive an Island Day T-shirt. For more information, contact Leticia Bazan at 825-2292.