Prospective students invited to Show Me Day Feb. 16 | Events

CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO (KFVS) - Southeast Missouri State University is inviting prospective students and their parents to attend "Show Me Day" on February 16 on the campus.

"Show Me Day is an opportunity for individuals interested in Southeast to visit our campus and see the wide variety of academic programs and services we offer,” said Lenell Hahn, director of Admissions.

"Students can find out about Southeast's admission process, meet with faculty from our academic departments, and interact with current Southeast students,” Hahn said. "We are thrilled to have students and parents here to explore and experience our vibrant and growing campus community. We want them to get as much information as possible during the day so they feel confident when they choose Southeast.”

The day will begin with registration at 9:30 a.m. in the Student Recreation Center. Students are invited to browse through a Student Life Fair after they register from 9:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. The fair will allow prospective students to meet Southeast students and staff from areas such as Campus Ministries, Career Linkages, Dining Services, Greek Life, Academic Support Centers, Residence Life and the Honors Program.

The day will officially begin at 10 a.m. with a presentation by the director of Admissions, followed by an introduction of Southeast admissions staff and student leaders. Prospective students also will have an opportunity to meet Southeast's Redhawks mascot, Rowdy, who will make a special guest appearance along with the Southeast Sundancers and Cheerleaders. Following the presentation, an "Academic Fair” will take place in the Student Recreation Center East Gym, and will feature informational displays of the University's various academic departments.

After participating in the Academic Fair, prospective students may attend presentations on financing their education, living on campus, and transferring to Southeast. Show Me Day will conclude with a tour of campus and the opportunity to dine during lunch in Towers Café.

Students interested in the arts are invited to visit Southeast's River Campus, the only campus in the state dedicated solely to the fine arts.

"The big advantage to students studying the fine arts (theatre, dance, art and music) together is they have the opportunity to learn from each other in an environment dedicated solely to their areas of study,” said Rhonda Weller-Stilson, associate dean and director of the Earl and Margie Holland School of Visual and Performing Arts.

Tours of the Holland School of Visual and Performing Arts as well as the Jane Stephens Honors House will follow lunch.

You can contact Ashley Harris, Show Me Day coordinator, in the Office of Admissions at 573-651-5939 if you would like more information, or to register for the event.

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