Open House this weekend- June 24th

One of my favorite events on campus is the Open House. There are usually three a year (November, April and June) and I thoroughly enjoy every single one of them. So why do I enjoy spending an entire Saturday in character, in a hot gym?
I get to make a first impression on future Metro students. How noticeable is a gigantic Roadrunner in a room full of people? Extremely noticeable. These students not only get the chance to register, schedule classes and talk to every department on campus but they get to see me (well, actually Rowdy) joking and dancing.
In case you have never been to an Open House, let me fill you in. Like I mentioned before, every department sends a representative to answer questions that students have. Also, representatives from Financial Aid, Transfer Services, Student Services, Campus Recreation, etc. are available to assist students. Open House is operated by the Office of Admissions, who do a great job organizing this event (of course, they have been running this show for a couple of years). Also, this is the only day that you can park free on campus (FYI- park in the Garage).
The best part about the Open House is the energy levels in the Events Center. The staff and students get excited helping the future Metro students get ready to attend and it shows on their faces and in their body language. The energy that comes off of the workers somehow works its way into the prospective students and their family. I think that knowing you can apply, register, get information from financial aid and pick a major in one day- at one spot- is AWESOME! It is such a load off of your shoulders.
So, if you are reading this prospective students, you definitely should come Auraria Campus on June 24th, 2006 from 10am-3pm. Hope to you there!