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November 8, 2000 Students from across the country participate in Historically Black Institution Visitation Program More than 50 students from historically African-American colleges and universities will visit Purdue today through Friday (11/8-11/10) to learn about graduate school opportunities. Undergraduates from across the country and, for the first time, Puerto Rico, will participate in the 12th annual Historically Black Institutions Visitation Program. The program is designed to encourage undergraduate students to consider advanced studies, particularly at Purdue. During the three-day visit, students meet with faculty, tour the campus and discuss fellowships and assistantships that may be available. More than 62 students from historically black universities are currently enrolled in Purdue graduate programs. Since the program started, 129 students have completed their graduate degrees. Reporters are invited to attend the keynote address by Frank Hale, vice provost and professor emeritus at Ohio State University. The keynote address will take place at the welcome dinner beginning at 7:15 p.m. Thursday (11/9) in Purdue Memorial Union's North Ballroom. Purdue President Martin C. Jischke will kick off the dinner with a welcoming address. Hale is scheduled to speak at approximately 8 p.m. Dwight Lewis, coordinator of minority programs for Purdue's Graduate School, will also be at the dinner and may be available to talk to the media. To arrange interviews, or for more information, contact Sarah Craw, administrative assistant of minority programs for Purdue's Graduate School, (765) 494-0945. To the Purdue News and Photos Page