The fourth annual Nebraska State College System Tour kicks off this month with events in Gering, Kearney, Norfolk, South Sioux City, Lincoln and Omaha.

Representatives of Chadron, Peru and Wayne State Colleges will be providing information on the schools, refreshments and more at two events in each city.

One event will be held for students and parents and one for education professionals.

Information about scholarships, programs, activities and other issues at the three schools will be provided.

Students and parents are invited for ice cream sundaes at the Gering Civic Center Wildcat Room on Tuesday, September 9th at 7 pm. On Wednesday, September 10th, educators are invited for lunch at the Civic Center.

To reserve a seat at the events, contact Sheri Irwin-Gish at 402-471-2505 or go to the Nebraska State College System Web site at www.nscs.edu, click on the ``Your choice in '09!''