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MEDIA CONTACT: Brad Rye 585.389.1810
October 10, 2003
The call is out for teams and volunteers to participate in this year's College
Bowl competition on campus.
College Bowl is a long-time tradition at nearly 300 institutions of higher education
across the country. Made popular by the radio and television series of the 50s,
60s, and 70s, the competition features teams of four student players racing
to be the first to answer questions correctly. Topics vary from literature,
science, history, geography, religion, and the arts to popular culture, sports,
and current events.
Student organizations, residence floors, or even groups of friends can form
teams to enter the games. Faculty, staff, and students are also needed to assist
with the tournament as judges, moderators, scorekeepers, and timers.
The double-elimination tournament starts with preliminary rounds at 6 p.m. on
Wednesday, Nov. 5, in Wilson Commons on the River Campus. The games continue
at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 6, until completion of the championship round that
evening.
An All-Star Team will be formed from among the competitors and will advance
to the regional championship tournament, scheduled Feb. 20, 2004, at SUNY College
at Brockport. The regional champions proceed to the national tournament, which
will be held April 23 to 25, 2004.
Last year, the Rochester College Bowl team won the regional championship and
placed third in the nationals. The on-campus tournament is organized and run
by Wilson Commons Students Activities.
Anyone interested in volunteering to work at the University's College Bowl tournament
should contact Brenda Myrthil, assistant director of Student Activities, at
x5-9394 or brenda.myrthil@rochester.edu by Wednesday, Oct. 29. The deadline
for student teams to submit a completed registration form and the $10 entry
fee to the Common Market in Wilson Commons is Monday, Nov. 4.
The University of Rochester (www.rochester.edu) is one of the nation's leading private universities. Located in Rochester, N.Y., the University gives students exceptional opportunities for interdisciplinary study and close collaboration with faculty through its unique cluster-based curriculum. Its College of Arts, Sciences, and Engineering is complemented by the Eastman School of Music, Simon School of Business, Warner School of Education, Laboratory for Laser Energetics, Schools of Medicine and Nursing, and the Memorial Art Gallery.
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