What:

More than 1,500 parents and students from the San Fernando Valley will converge on Cal State Northridge Saturday for the 11th annual "College: Making It Happen" family conference.

The conference provides parents and students the opportunity to learn about colleges and universities. It emphasizes the required academic preparation for college success, how parents can positively impact student achievement, and financing a college education. The day will feature activities for the entire family, from pre-kindergarten to high school students and their parents. It will also include a workshop for transfer students and middle school administrators.

California has officially proclaimed February as "College Awareness Month." "College: Making It Happen" is part of a statewide campaign to raise college awareness.

When:

Saturday, Feb. 12, 2005
8:25 a.m. - 3:15 p.m.
8:25 a.m., opening session in front of Oviatt Library
9:15 a.m., workshops in classrooms across the campus

Oviatt Library and University Student Union
California State University, Northridge
18111 Nordhoff St., Northridge
Thomas Guide Grid A-6

Who:

More than 1,500 San Fernando Valley parents and students

Fidel Ramirez, CSUN Student Outreach and Recruitment, (818) 677-5681
Gigi McGuire, CSUN Student Outreach and Recruitment, (818) 677-2967
Carmen Ramos Chandler, CSUN Public Relations, (818) 677-2130