Thursday, February 23, 2012

Week 23 Announcements

Upward Bound—Avila University
Weekly Announcements 

Week 23
Week of February 20, 2012

Important Upcoming Upward Bound Information and Events

National TRIO Day Student Fair
On February 25, 2012 from 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM, Avila University Upward Bound will be hosting National TRIO Day Student Fair. National TRIO Day is meant to focus the nation’s attention on the needs of disadvantaged young people and adults aspiring to improve their lives, to the necessary investment if they are to become contributing citizens of the country, and to the talent which will be wasted if that investment is not made.

To carry out with the purpose of National TRIO Day and the National Day of Service, students will attend workshops ranging from Responsible Social Networking to Financial Aid Literacy, participate in a food drive and have a TRIO alum talk about their experiences.

  • ALL STUDENTS ARE REQUIRED TO ATTEND. 
  • ALL STUDENTS ARE REQUIRED TO BRING AT LEAST 5 CANNED FOOD ITEMS FOR THE FOOD DRIVE.
Important Dates
  • Work Study and College Credit Meeting—February 21 (O’Rielly 204) February 23 (O’Rielly 117), 6:00 PM—7:30 PM (For juniors and seniors only)
  • National TRIO Day Student Fair—February 25, 8 AM—2 PM (Everybody is required to attend.)

Tutoring Reminders
  • 6 hours of tutoring is required for students NOT on probation
  • 10 of hours of tutoring is required for students on probation
  • A total of 12 hours of tutoring are available at both Grandview HS and Ruskin HS
  • Additional individual tutoring held at Avila can be scheduled with the Upward Bound office with 24 hrs notice.
Wristbands Are In! 
Start off 2012 in style with the official Upward Bound - Avila University wristband. For $2, you can help support the Upward Bound - Avila University scholarship fund by sporting a flashy black and purple wristband. Friends, family, alumni, and current participants are all related to Upward Bound and wearing the wristband is a good way to tell others about Upward Bound!


Stipend
Students who do not pick up their monthly stipends at Saturday Session can pick up their stipends at tutoring the following week. Grandview students can pick their stipends up on the Tuesday after Saturday Session and Ruskin students can pick their stipends up on the Thursday after Saturday Session. After those dates, stipend will be returned the business office at Avila. 

Recruiting
If you know any students that are interested in applying for the Upward Bound - Avila University program, they are welcome to apply. Applications can be found here and at the counselors office at Ruskin High School and Grandview High School.

Office Phone: 816.501.2438
Office Fax: 816.501.2437
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