December 15, 2014
High School Students Invited to Explore La Roche College Design on Feb. 16
PITTSBURGH, Dec. 15, 2014 – On
Monday, Feb. 16, La Roche University will host Meet Design, an all-day event for
high school juniors and seniors to explore creative careers in the fields of
graphic and interior design.
The
event will take place from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at La Roche’s main campus in the
North Hills. Students
who attend Meet Design at La Roche will test their own creative skills by
participating in a hands-on design project.
Lisa
Kamphaus, chair of the La Roche Design Division, said, “Participants will
collaborate with like-minded high school and college students to flex their
creative muscles in an immersive design thinking project.”
After
completing their projects, students will hear first-hand accounts about the
challenges and opportunities in the field from current design students, faculty
and professionals. The event will feature a tour of the La Roche campus and design
studios, as well as a free continental breakfast and lunch in the Cantellops
Dining Hall.
Meet
Design at La Roche will offer an alternative schedule for parents to learn more
about the University’s admissions process, financial aid, tutoring, and academic
support and career services.
Register
online at http://intranet.laroche.edu/DesignDay. Limited space is available and
one parent or guardian per registered student is welcome to attend.
For
more information and a complete schedule of events, visit designatlaroche.com. Please
direct questions to the Office of Freshman Admissions at 412-536-1792 or
admissions@laroche.edu.
About La Roche University: A private, Catholic, co-educational college north of Pittsburgh founded
by the Sisters of Divine Providence in 1963, La Roche welcomes students of all
religions, ethnic origins and talents. Undergraduates may choose from more than
50 majors, including the top 10 majors most in demand among today’s college
students. La Roche combines a quality educational experience with clubs,
athletics, social and community volunteer activities, spiritual well-being and
more to prepare students for life in a constantly changing global society.
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