Michelle Obama to visit Oxford

First Lady Michelle Obama is to visit Oxford University on Wednesday 25 May 2011. Mrs Obama will talk to students from the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Language College (EGA), a secondary school for girls in North London, who will be having a day-long university "immersion experience" at Oxford University at her suggestion. Mrs Obama has had a connection with the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson school since she made a surprise visit there in April 2009 during the Obamas' first official UK visit. The Office of the First Lady has stayed in touch with the school community since then. Last February, the First Lady invited a group of London students to the White House - including one from EGA - who won a US Embassy Black History Month essay contest. Thirty-five EGA students will spend the day at Oxford University taking part in tours, career discussions and mentoring sessions to encourage them to learn about the university experience and higher education - with a particular focus on women in science. Their day will end with a chance to meet and talk with Mrs Obama at Christ Church.