February 6, 2003 For Immediate Release

The University of Northern British Columbia is welcoming local residents to an annual open house on Saturday designed to provide information about UNBC programs and activities to the broader community. Organized by the Northern Undergraduate Student Society (NUGSS), the event will be of interest to prospective students, their families, and other residents curious about the research and teaching being undertaken at the University. There will also be information about UNBC's plans for future expansion.

UNBC Day will begin at 11am with a brunch in the Winter Garden, followed by welcome speeches and presentations by President Charles Jago, Acting Mayor Murry Krause, and other UNBC and student representatives.

Also starting at 11am, and running through until 3pm, demonstrations and exhibits from University departments and degree programs will be displayed throughout the Agora. There will also be children's activities underway in the Atrium of the Administration Building.

Starting at noon, student clubs and organizations will be presenting demonstrations in the Winter Garden.

To wrap up UNBC Day, the UNBC Northern Timberwolves basketball teams will be hosting the University College of the Cariboo at the CNC gym. The women's game will begin at 2pm; the men will follow at 4pm.