Released:
Nov. 4, 2004
Racecars, battlebots and more will zoom into campus on Sunday,
Nov. 7, as Marquette University proudly presents its annual open
house for the College of Engineering. Prospective students will
discover the science behind inventions such as Harley-Davidsons,
construction equipment, and rapid prototype machines at the Haggerty
Engineering Building/Olin Engineering Center, located at 1515
W. Wisconsin Ave. The event will run from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Visitors to the open house will explore laboratory facilities
and take part in hands-on activities. Departmental tours will
highlight the work of students ranging from mechanical
and industrial study to biomedical, electrical and computer
engineering. Guests will also view the state-of-the-art equipment
and resources Marquette University uses for innovation.
Potential students can talk with experts, faculty and students
about various majors and employment opportunities available for
engineering graduates, as well as learn about student organizations
and internship programs at Marquette.
After the open house, the Discovery Days program will offer visitors
an informational session about the College of Engineering from
12:30 p.m. to 1:20 p.m. in the Olin Engineering Center, Room 202.
The event is free and open to the public. High school seniors
should RSVP via e-mail at engopenhouse@marquette.edu
. Any students who complete an information card at the event
will receive a Marquette University College of Engineering T-shirt.
In addition, the college admission application fee will be waived
for visitors to the Open House. Free parking is available in Parking
Structure One, located at 749 N. 16 th St.
Interested media should contact Anne Broeker in the Office
of Public Affairs.
Event Information:
Date: Sunday, Nov. 7
Times: 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Place: Haggerty Engineering Building /
Olin Engineering Center
1515 W. Wisconsin Ave.
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