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The University of Nevada, Reno College of Education presents the Dana Davis Forum in Education 2008. Featured speaker- Dr. Linda Harklau, University of Georgia.

An increasing number of U.S. high school graduates enter college while still in the process of learning English. They are referred to as Generation 1.5 students because they share characteristics of both first and second generation immigrants. Dr. Harklau will present her study of Generation 1.5 addressing the major issues for these students in regard to high school preparation for college, college access and enrollment and the status of minority languages and bilingualism on college campuses.

Wednesday, April 16, 2008
6-7 p.m. dessert reception
7 p.m. Program

William Raggio Building
Raggio Research Center, Room 4001
UNR

Please RSVP to 682-6002 by Wednesday, April 9th. Complimentary parking available on the 5th floor of the Whalen Parking Complex.

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