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June 4, 2003

Summer academic and camp activities begin next week at Birmingham-Southern

BIRMINGHAM, Ala.—Birmingham-Southern begins its 2003 summer academic terms Wednesday, June 11, when classes begin on the Hilltop campus.

The college offers a full term and two accelerated half terms during the summer. Full summer term courses begin June 11, with finals slated to end July 25. First half-term begins June 11 and ends with finals July 7. Second half-term begins July 8 and ends July 31.

Birmingham-Southern also is hosting several athletic, performing, and academic programs for youth. More than 3,000 youth from age 7 to 18 are expected for the sports camps of baseball, basketball, soccer, softball, and volleyball. Others will participate in dance, music, and theatre camps.

Rising high school juniors and seniors from several states will participate in the college's weeklong Student Leaders in Service program, which exposes the students to leadership theories and opportunities to practice leadership through community service projects.

The college's Summer Scholar Program will introduce rising high school seniors to college life, while awarding them college credit for coursework completed during the seven-week program.

An Opportunities Day for prospective students is scheduled for June 17.

For more information, contact the college at 226-4600.