MEDIA CONTACT: Marquis Harrison 585.764.4522

February 2, 2006

Step Show

TIME, DATE, AND PLACE: 4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 4, in Strong Auditorium on the University of Rochester's River Campus

ADMISSION: $5 for University of Rochester students; $6 other students with ID; $8 for the general public. Tickets on sale in advance at the Common Market in Wilson Commons on the River Campus and at the door.

As part of Black History Month celebrations, the Black Students Union, in collaboration with Rochester Step-Off, is sponsoring the third annual step show for students in Rochester area schools. Participating steppers will meet with University of Rochester students before the performance to talk about college life and higher education. Approximately 150 high school students representing 10 schools will compete in men's and women's categories.

FOR MORE INFORMATION: Contact (585) 275-5911.

About the University of Rochester

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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