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NASCAR Teams Up to Get You In the Pits

Thursday, May 31st, 2007

The NASCAR Technical Institute (NTI), a branch of Universal Technical Institute of Arizona, offers NASCAR training through an exclusive alliance with NASCAR. NTI combines an automotive technology program and a NASCAR-specific motor sports program.

NTI affords students an opportunity to turn their passion for NASCAR into a rewarding career in automotive technology.

NTI is located in Mooresville, North Carolina and provides course work in engine construction, electrical, fuel and lubrication systems, drive trains, body and chassis fabrication and racing theory principles. Students will also learn the history, rules and regulations of NASCAR.Â The following is a list of NTI’s auto programs.

NTI AUTO TRAINING PROGRAMS

Automotive & Ford FACT Technology
Automotive & NASCAR Technology
Automotive & NASCAR Technology w/ Pit Crew
Automotive / NASCAR / Ford FACT Technology
Automotive / NASCAR / Ford FACT Technology w/ Pit Crew
Automotive Technology w/ NASCAR Engines I & II
Automotive Technology w/ NASCAR Engines I & II + Pit Crew

MANUFACTURER SPECIFIC ADVANCED TRAININGÂ

Graduates of the NTI Automotive programs that qualify and are accepted can participate in the Manufacturer Specific Advanced Training (MSAT) programs paid for by world-class manufacturers such as Audi, BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Porsche, Volkswagen and Volvo.

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Free College for Children, Spouses of Some Military Families

Thursday, May 17th, 2007

This July public colleges in Washington State will join those in Connecticut, Minnesota, New Hampshire and Iowa in waiving tuition and fees for state residents who are disabled veterans or the spouses or children of members of the U.S. military or National Guard who are killed or disabled while on active duty, or who are taken prisoner or are missing in action. Washington legislators passed the bill on April 8, 2007 and signed into law on Monday.

Connecticut’s law provides free tuition to all public colleges and universities for qualified veterans, but no books or other fees.

Minnesota’s law waives undergraduate tuition at public colleges and provides up to $750 a year for books, supplies and living expenses.Iowa’s revised policy grants post-Sept. 11 “war orphans” up to $5,500 a year for tuition, fees and books at public colleges and universities.

New Hampshire’s updated law covers the current wars as well as unspecified future conflicts, providing eligible students up to $2,500 a year for four years.

Washington’s bill only applies to public colleges; private colleges are encouraged to participate.Â There is a limit on the total amount of tuition and fees that can be waived, an age restriction for dependent children (ages 17-26), a time limit after which surviving spouses cannot use the benefit (10 years after the death of the veteran) and a requirement that veterans using the waivers be totally disabled.Â And, while State appropriations to the colleges will cover some of the lost revenues, veterans will be encouraged to use any remaining GI Bill benefits before using the waivers.

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Case Western Reserve Gets a (Second) Life

Thursday, May 17th, 2007

Case Western Reserve has created a virtual campus in Second Life, a 3-D virtual world filled with avatars and advertisers trying to get a foothold just in case this thing really takes off. Case Western Reserve spent $30,000 in the hopes of attracting prospective students. So, how’s that workin’ out? So far, only 40 prospective students have dropped by.

Get more info on the Case Second Life Island and find out about campus visits, open houses and other online tours (Psst! This is better than the Second Life tour).

Check out the virtual tour!

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2007 Performing & Visual Arts College Fairs

Wednesday, May 9th, 2007

Upcoming Fall 2007 PVA Fairs:

CityÂ Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â DateÂ Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Location
Washington, DCÂ Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Sunday, September 23
1:00pm-3:30pmÂ Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â The John F. Kennedy Center
for the Performing Arts
PhiladelphiaÂ Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Monday, September 24
7:00pm â€“ 9:00pmÂ Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Villanova University
The Pavilion
HoustonÂ Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Tuesday, October 2
7:00pm â€“ 9:00pmÂ Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Rice University

DallasÂ Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Thursday, October 4
7:00pm â€“ 9:00pmÂ Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Southern Methodist University

CincinnatiÂ Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Tuesday, October 9
7:00pm â€“ 9:00pmÂ Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â University of Cincinnati

ChicagoÂ Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Saturday, October 13
1:00pm â€“ 3:00pmÂ Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Northwestern University

InterlochenÂ Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Sunday, October 14
1:00pm â€“ 3:00pmÂ Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Interlochen Center for the Arts

MinneapolisÂ Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Tuesday, October 16
7:00pm â€“ 9:00pmÂ Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â University of Minnesota, Twin Cities

AtlantaÂ Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Wednesday, October 17
7:00pm â€“ 9:00pmÂ Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Pebblebrook High School

TampaÂ Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Thursday, October 18
7:00pm â€“ 9:00pmÂ Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â The University of South Florida
Sun Dome
South FloridaÂ Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Sunday, October 21
1:00pm â€“ 3:00pmÂ Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Florida International University
Wolfe University Center
New YorkÂ Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Monday, October 22
7:00pm â€“ 9:30pmÂ Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Manhattan School of Music

BostonÂ Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Tuesday, October 23
7:00pm â€“ 9:00pmÂ Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Northeastern University
The Cabot Physical Education Center
San FranciscoÂ Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Saturday, October 27
4:00pm â€“ 6:00pmÂ Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Nob Hill Masonic Center

Los AngelesÂ Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Sunday, October 28
1:00pm â€“ 3:30pmÂ Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â University of California â€“ Los Angeles

PortlandÂ Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Monday, October 29
7:00pm â€“ 9:00pmÂ Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Portland State University

SeattleÂ Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Tuesday, October 30
7:00pm â€“ 9:00pmÂ Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Fisher Pavilion at Seattle Center

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National Scholarship Service College Fairs

Wednesday, May 9th, 2007

Session	City & Dates	Site Info	Hotel Info
Fall 2007	Charlotte, NCWednesday, September 12, 2007 8:30 am – 1:00 pm	Charlotte Convention Center Hall C 501 South College Street Charlotte, NC 28202 704-339-6044	Hilton Garden Inn 508 E 2nd Street Charlotte, NC 28202 704-347-5972 Room Rate: $124.00 Cut Off: 08/17/2007
Fall 2007	Denver, COFriday, September 14, 2007 8:30 am – 1:00 pm	Denver Convention Center 700 14th Street Denver, CO 80202 303-228-8000	Residence Inn Denver City Center 1725 Champa Street Denver, CO 80202 303-296-3444 Room Rate: $159.00 Cut Off: 08/23/07
Fall 2007	St. Louis, MOTuesday, September 18, 2007 8:30 am – 1:00 pm	Cervantes Convention Center Hall 1 701 Convention Plaza St. Louis, MO 63101 314-342-5036	Holiday Inn Select Downtown Convention Center 811 N. 9th Street St. Louis, MO 63101 314-421-4000 Room Rate: $95.00 Cut Off: 08/17/07
Fall 2007	Kansas City, MOThursday, September 20, 2007 8:30 am – 1:00 pm	Kansas City Convention Center Bartle Hall 301 West 13th Street Kansas City, MO 64105 816-513-5000	Kansas City Marriott Downtown 200 West 12th Street Kansas City, MO 64105 816-421-6800Room Rate: $110.00 Cut Off: 08/29/2007
Fall 2007	Richmond, VA Monday, September 24, 2007 8:30 am – 1:00 pm	Virginia Commonwealth University Stuart C. Siegel Center 1200 West Broad Street Richmond, VA 23284 804-827-1000	Richmond Marriott 500 East Broad Street Richmond, VA 23219 804-643-3400 Room Rate: $109.00 Cut Off: 08/24/07
Fall 2007	Washington, DC Tuesday & Wednesday September 25-26, 2007 9:00 am – 1:00 pmEvening Program September 25, 2007 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm	The Trinity Center @ Trinity University 125 Michigan Avenue, NE Washington, DC 20017 202-884-9092	Days Inn Connecticut Avenue 4400 Connecticut Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20008 202-244-5600 Room Rate: $139.00 Cut Off: 08/24/07
Fall 2007	Baltimore, MDThursday & Friday September 27-28, 2007 9:00 am – 1:00 pm	Pikesville National Guard Armory 610 Reistertown Road Baltimore, MD 21208 410-653-6755	Hilton Pikesville (Baltimore Hotel) 1726 Reisertown Road Baltimore, MD 21208-2984 410 653-1100 Room Rate: $119.00 Cut off- 09/05/07
Fall 2007	Memphis, TNTuesday – Thursday, October 9-11, 2007 8:30 am – 1:00 pm Evening Program Tuesday, October 9, 2007 6:00 pm- 8:00 pm	Memphis Cook Convention Center 255 North Main Street Memphis, TN 38103 901-576-1200	Marriott Memphis Downtown 250 North Main Street Memphis, TN 38103 901-527-7300 Room Rate: $129.00 Cut Off: 09/14/07
Fall 2007	Houston, TXSaturday, October 13, 2007 9:30 am – 2:00 pm	Reliant Park – Reliant Center Rooms 600 – 608 One Reliant Park Houston, TX 77054 832-667-1400	Sheraton Suites Houston 2400 West Loop South Houston, Texas 77027 713-586-2444 Room Rate: $92.00 Cut Off: 09/20/07
Fall 2007	Montgomery, ALMonday, October 15, 2007 8:30 am – 12:00 pm	Alabama State University Joe L. Reed Acadome 915 S. Jackson Street Montgomery, AL 36104 334-229-4529	Embassy Suites Montgomery 300 Tallapoosa Street Montgomery, AL 36104 334-269-5055 Room Rate: $99.00 Cut Off: 09/14/07
Fall 2007	Birmingham, ALWednesday & Thursday October 17-18, 2007 8:30 am – 1:00 pm	Birmingham – Jefferson Convention Center 2100 Richard Arrington Blvd. Birmingham, AL 35203 205-458-8400	Sheraton Birmingham 2101 Richard Arrington Jr., Blvd. N. Birmingham, AL 35203 205-324-5000 Room Rate: $99.00 Cut Off: 9/15/07
Fall 2007	Atlanta, GAWednesday & Thursday October 24-25, 2007 8:30 am – 1:00 pm	GA International Convention Center 2000 Convention Center Concourse College Park GA 30337 770-997-3566	Marriott Atlanta Airport 4711 Best Road College Park, GA 30337 404-766-7900 Room Rate: $129.00 Cut Off: 10/02/07
Fall 2007	Pittsburgh, PATuesday, October 30, 2007 8:30 am – 12:00 pm	David L. Lawrence Convention Center Hall D 1000 Fort Duquesne Boulevard Pittsburgh, PA 15222 412-565-6000	The Westin Convention Center Pittsburgh 1000 Penn Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15222 412-281-3700 Room Rate: $139.00 Cut Off: 09/29/07
Fall 2007	Cleveland, OHThursday, November 1, 2007 8:30 am – 1:00 pm	Cleveland Convention Center 500 Lakeshore Drive Cleveland, OH 44115 216-348-2200	Marriott Cleveland Downtown at Key Center 127 Public Square Cleveland, OH 44114 216-696-9200 Room Rate: 149.00 Cut Off: 09/30/07
Fall 2007	Detroit, MI – CitywideEvening Program Monday, November 5, 2007 Time: 6:00 pm- 8:00 pm	Greater Grace Temple City of David 23500 W. Seven Mile Road Detroit, MI 48219 313-543-6000	Marriott Detroit Renaissance Center Detroit, MI 48243 313-568-8000 Room Rate: $129.00 Cut Off: 10/04/07
Fall 2007	Auburn Hills, MITuesday, November 6, 2007 8:30 am – 12:00 pm	Oakland Community College Auburn Hills Campus 2900 Featherstone Road Auburn Hills, MI 48326 248-232-4100	Marriott Detroit Renaissance Center Detroit, MI 48243 313-568-8000 Room Rate: $129.00 Cut Off: 10/04/07
Fall 2007	Detroit, MIWednesday & Thursday November 7-8, 2007 9:00am – 1:00 pm	COBO Conference Center One Washington Boulevard Detroit, MI 48243 313-877-8777	Marriott Detroit Renaissance Center Detroit, MI 48243 313-568-8000 Room Rate: $129.00 Cut Off: 10/04/07
Fall 2007	Ann Arbor, MIEvening Program Wednesday, November 7, 2006 4:30pm – 7:00pm	Eastern Michigan University Convocation Center 799 North Hewitt Road Ypsilanti, MI 48197 734-487-5386	Marriott Detroit Renaissance Center Detroit, MI 48243 313-568-8000 Room Rate: $129.00 Cut Off 10/04/07

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New Scholarships, Internships and Other College Info Available at Everybodyelsesguidetocollege.com!

Tuesday, May 8th, 2007

Check out the latest scholarships, athletics, internships and other information for college-bound students at Everybodyelsesguidetocollege.com, a great online resource for all college-bound students.Â Everybodyelsesguidetocollege.com also featuresÂ hundreds of scholarships, internships, grants and more for minority students.

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College Board Members: Colleges Should be Accountable for Student Outcomes, Athletics a Liability