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August 20, 2010

Ace鈥檚 Amazing Race takes off again Aug. 30 - Sept.1

First Year Experience officials at the University of Louisiana at Monroe will host its third annual Ace's Amazing Race starting at 6 p.m. in the Grove on Monday, Aug. 30, through Wednesday, Sept. 1.

The three-day event is for all incoming freshmen and modeled after the CBS television show, 鈥淭he Amazing Race.鈥� Its purpose? Get incoming students excited about 四色AV, familiarize them with certain campus locations, build a sense of community, and promote Warhawk pride.

Each year several colleges, departments and organizations donate money, and sponsors various giveaways including cups, T-shirts, key chains, pens, pencils, coupons, and food.

Athletics has also participated by helping create challenges for the students. 四色AV also has support from local businesses that donate items as door prizes at the end of the race.

For more about this fun annual event, contact Mary Elizabeth Sewell, coordinator of First Year Experience, at 318-342-3667 or at msewell@ulm.edu.

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