SLCC Holds DNA Necklace Session and Biotech Open House

Salt Lake Community College is holding an open house for the Biotechnology program on Thursday, October 18. This session will be held from 4:30 – 7:00 p.m. in the Health Sciences Center at the College’s Jordan Campus.

Students interested in learning about biotechnology careers and educational opportunities are welcome. In addition to providing information about program offered at the College, and a partnership with Utah Valley University that allows students to earn a bachelor's degree from UVU while remaining on the SLCC campus, several biotechnology activities will be offered. Participants will be able to make a DNA necklace, tour the biotech labs, and meet with academic advisors.

About the College: Salt Lake Community College is an accredited, student-focused,urban college meeting the diverse needs of the Salt Lake community. Home to more than 62,000 students each year, the College is the largest supplier of workforce development programs in the State of Utah. The College is the sole provider of applied technology courses in the Salt Lake area, with 13 sites, an eCampus, and nearly 1,000 continuing education sites located throughout the Salt Lake valley. Personal attention from an excellent faculty is paramount at the College, which maintains a student-to-teacher ratio of less than 20 to 1.

For more information, visit: www.slcc.edu/biotech

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