Return to Previous Press Release
Enter your name and a friend's email address in the fields below and click "Submit" to email this Press Release to a friend.
Your message will look like this:
[YOUR NAME HERE] thought you might be interested in this story from the University of Rochester.
MEDIA CONTACT: Melissa Greco Lopes (River Campus) mgrecolo@ur.rochester.edu
585.276.3693
January 23, 2009
WHO: Expo opens doors to travel for University of Rochester students.
TIME, DATE, PLACE: 2 to 4 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 23, Hirst Lounge, Wilson Commons
WHAT: The Study Abroad Expo highlights summer, semester, and academic year study abroad opportunities sponsored by the University of Rochester. Study abroad at the University is becoming increasingly more popular; the 2008-2009 academic year saw 60 more students travel abroad than during the 2007-2008. Returned students, faculty, and program representatives are on hand to discuss their experiences abroad, while a travel agency will provide advice on traveling overseas.
With the Expo\'s annual Passport Drive, a City of Rochester representative will provide and process applications on site, answer questions for first-time applicants, and assist those who wish to renew their passport. A photographer will also be on hand to take the required photos.
PARKING: Visitors may park at the Library Lot, located on Library Road behind Rush Rhees Library.
FOR MORE INFORMATION: Media interested in covering the Study Abroad Expo can call Melissa Greco Lopes at 585.276.3693 or email mgrecolo@ur.rochester.edu for more information.
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.
PR 3309, MS 1788