Wear a college colors to work this Friday
Thousands of college graduates throughout Louisville will be wearing their alma mater’s colors on Friday to help inspire others to seek their college diplomas – one of several events to mark College Application Month sponsored by 55,000 Degrees.
Mayor Greg Fischer today declared Friday, Nov. 16 as College Colors Day to help spread the word about the importance of earning college degrees for citizens and Louisville’s economic prosperity. He encouraged people to wear sweatshirts, ties or scarfs of their alma mater — or their favorite college — to work on Friday.
“November is prime time for more than college football and basketball,” Fischer said. “For those without a college degree, it’s the time to put plans into action and apply to college.”
Fischer is chairman of the 55,000 Degrees movement, the community commitment to increase the number of college graduates by 55,000 over the next eight years. By increasing Louisville’s percentage of working-age adults with college degrees from one-third to one-half, the region will attract more companies and good-paying jobs in the 21st century knowledge-based economy.
55,000 Degrees and its education partners are working hard throughout November to encourage high school seniors and adults alike to fill out college applications in November to have the best chance at beginning college next year.
Many colleges and universities have deadlines for applications before year’s end, and applying now gives would-be college students their best shot at being accepted to the school of their choice, said Mary Gwen Wheeler, executive director of 55,000 Degrees.
Throughout the month, 55,000 Degrees and its education partners have scheduled events to help high school students, their parents and adult learners find out how they can afford, attend and succeed at college. For a complete list of College Application Month events, go to www.55000degrees.org
College Application Month Events
Financial Aid for Adults
Mon. Nov. 12, 6-7pm
Location: Shawnee Library – College Shop
Address: 3912 W. Broadway
College Info Night
Tues. Nov. 13, 6:30-8:30pm
Location: Louisville Urban League
Address: 1535 W. Broadway
Free Virtual College Fair – ONLINE
Thurs. Nov. 15 10am-10pm
Sponsored by: College Week Live
Web Address: www.collegeweeklive.com
Network Night – Education Opportunities and More
Thurs. Nov. 15, 6-8pm
Location: Nativity Academy at St. Boniface
Address: 529 E. Liberty
ACT Boot Camp
Sat. Nov. 17, 10am-12pm
Location: LFPL Main Library
Address: 301 York St.
Shawnee College Shop – Grand Opening
Sat. Nov. 17, 11am-12pm
Location: Shawnee Library – College Shop
Address: 3912 W. Broadway
Scholarship Research Workshop
Sat. Nov. 17, 12-1pm
Location: Shawnee Library – College Shop
Address: 3912 W. Broadway
Adult Student Experience – Balancing School, Work, and Life
Mon. Nov. 19, 6-7:30pm
Location: Shawnee Library – College Shop
Address: 3912 W. Broadway
College Application Week
All JCPS and Archdiocesan High Schools
Mon. Nov. 26 – Fri. Nov. 30
Goal is for 80% of seniors to submit at least one college application by Nov. 30
College Pop-Up Shops
The Network Center for Community Change will be setting up college pop-up shops at the Nia Center and TARC stops. NC3 College Pop-ups bring info and resources about college to the people.
Mon. Nov. 26 – Fri. Nov. 30
Contact: Cassandra Webb at 502-583-1426
Financial Aid Night
Date: Thurs. Nov. 29, 6-7pm
Location: Shawnee Library – College Shop
Address: 3912 W. Broadway
Financial Aid Advising for Community-Based Organizations
Professional development for staff and volunteers
Sponsored by: LouCAN, 55,000 Degrees, and KHEAA
Thurs. Nov. 29, 12pm-3pm
Location: TBA
College Shop Laptop Lounge
Work on scholarship research, application and essay writing and more
Fri. Nov. 30, 2:30-4:30pm
Location: Shawnee Library – College Shop
Address: 3912 W. Broadway