The Stranahan B.R.I.D.G.E. Program is a minority program unique to The University of Findlay. It takes minority students from three Toledo area high schools and brings them to the campus for the month of June. These students spend Monday through Friday on campus, taking classes during the day and having fun in the evening during some of their various activities. This program allows them to get a taste of what college life is really like, getting to know a roommate, taking classes, dorm life, managing time, etc. They are able to earn college credit for their classes in computers and communications, but they also take other classes such as English, psychology, study skills and math.
Every student is required to complete three years in the program in order to get the credit.
At the end of the three weeks come the Closing Ceremonies. This ceremony wraps things up, lets everyone be recognized and gives one last chance to party and say good-bye. Some students choose to say a few words and some perform talents such as reciting poetry or singing. In between sessions of the program, the director, Stacy Davidson, organizes little get-togethers to keep everyone in touch. They may meet for dinner at the Spaghetti Warehouse or come down to the university for a football game.