Thursday, May 12, 2011

Provide financial support to historically black colleges and universities - The Hill's Congress Blog

Provide financial support to historically black colleges and universities - The Hill's Congress Blog

Monday, May 9, 2011

Week 30 Announcements

Avila University Upward Bound
Announcements for EVERYONE
Week 30
May 10th—May 12th, 2011

Important Upcoming Upward Bound Information and Events

Tutoring

The last days of tutoring will be next week, 5/17-5/19. If additional tutoring or assistance is needed after that time to get through finals or other areas, do not hesitate to give the Upward Bound office a call.

Summer Excellence Institute 2011 Orientation/Registration

Students will learn more about the schedule, guidelines, expectations, and requirements for SEI. Students will select elective courses during the meeting. Students should make sure that pre-registration is turned in before orientation/registration.
All students and a parent/guardian must attend the Orientation/Registration meeting.
Tuesday, May 10 6:00 PM—7:30 PM
Whitfield Center, Avila University


Summer Excellence Institute 2011 runs from June 13—July 22.

Summer Bridge Orientation

This orientation is for 2011 seniors who have met their requirements to participate in the Summer Bridge program this summer.
All students and a parent/guardian must attend the Orientation/Registration meeting.
Thursday, May 12 6:00 PM
Hodes Center, Avila University


Wednesday Study Sessions

As the school year nears completion, finals and classes are getting tough and sometimes, additional help is needed. If you need extra help with any classes, feel free to take advantage of the Wednesday Study Sessions. With at least 24 hours notice, we can get you a tutor with almost any subject. Wednesday Study Sessions are held at Avila University.
For additional information or to schedule extra tutoring, please contact the office at 816.501.2438.


Relay for Life

Join us for the Relay for Life of KCMO
The #1 fundraising event for the American Cancer Society
Where? Avila University Campus
When? Friday, June 3 at 6:00 PM to Saturday, June 4 at 6:00 AM
Why? This is a 12 hour event, to signify that cancer never sleeps
Cost: $10 Registration
To sign up or for more information, please contact the Upward Bound office.


Social Media

In an effort to reach students and parents, we’ve recently added different forms of media to gain more access. They’re updated regularly with information. Below are various ways to stay in contact with Upward Bound – Avila University:
YouTube: youtube.com/AvilaUpwardBound

Twitter: @UpwardBoundAU
Facebook: facebook.com/AvilaUpwardBound
Blog: avilaupwardbound.blogspot.com

Office Phone: 816.501.2438 Office Fax: 816.501.2437 Email: Upward.Bound@Avila.edu Website: www.avila.edu/ub

UB - Avila University Alumni: Josh Packwood

The Upward Bound program at Avila University has helped out many students in its long history. One of the students that has gone through the program is Joshua Packwood, a 2004 Grandview High grad. His story coming from Grandview and becoming valedictorian at Morehouse College is a great one.

He has represented Upward Bound well. We hope that he can serve as an inspiration to students that are in the same position he was in many years ago.

To read more about Josh's story, click here.