tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10134651937873322592023-11-16T11:26:01.544-06:00Upward Bound - Avila UniversityA blog to help stay connected with students, alumni, parents and those interested in the Upward Bound - Avila University project.Upward Bound - Avila Universityhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03841438635608998899noreply@blogger.comBlogger139125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1013465193787332259.post-55183420134158409852014-02-06T10:49:00.000-06:002014-02-06T10:49:32.028-06:00<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 12.0pt;">
<span style="background-color: black;"><b><span style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: white; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Upward Bound at Avila University is pleased to
announce our first scholarship winner! </span></b><span style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: white; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Upward
Bound provides a scholarship writing course during the summer before the
students’ senior year and continues to offer a writing lab two Saturdays a
month for seniors to work on scholarships. While scholarship committees are
still reviewing applications, we have had </span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="color: white;">one </span></span><span style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: white; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">student already be awarded a big scholarship!</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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awarded the Horatio Alger Scholarship ($5,000). The Horatio Alger
Missouri Scholarship Program provides financial assistance to students in the
State of Missouri who have exhibited integrity and perseverance in overcoming
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The Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans is dedicated to the
simple but powerful belief that hard work, honesty and determination can
conquer all obstacles. Today, through its Members, the Association continues to
educate our nation's young people about the economic and personal opportunities
afforded them by the promise of the American free enterprise system. Through
its scholarship programs, the Association encourages students to pursue their
own version of the American Dream. While providing scholarship opportunities,
Association Members mentor the Scholars and underscore the importance of
service to others. The Members work directly to provide promising young people
with the support, education and confidence needed to realize their aspirations.</span><o:p></o:p></div>
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tonight, May 23, 2013 at 6:00 PM in the Whitfield Center. SEI 203 is </span><b style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><u>mandatory</u></b><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">
for all participants planning on attending SEI. During this time, Upward Bound
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Starting this spring, most documents will be online to limit printing usage. It
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the policies and procedures. The handbook will
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awesome time and we are excited with helping you and your child get prepared
for college. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the Upward
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Upward Bound - Avila Universityhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03841438635608998899noreply@blogger.com0Avila University, 11901 Wornall Road, Kansas City, MO 64145, USA38.9132973 -94.59340409999998738.907119800000004 -94.60348909999999 38.9194748 -94.583319099999983tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1013465193787332259.post-24930253627977788062013-05-21T10:01:00.002-05:002013-05-21T10:01:55.293-05:00Week 33 Announcements<br />
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<li><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Summer Excellence Institute 2013 Orientation, May 23, 2013, 6:00 PM (REQUIRED FOR ALL PARTICIPANTS WHO ARE DOING SEI 2013.)</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">May Stipends will be distributed week of May 28, 2013. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">TimberRidge Adventure Center, Friday, May 31, 2013, 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM (Mandatory for new students participating in SEI. It is included into summer classes.)</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">The Cyber-Safety workshop scheduled for Tuesday, May 21st. Participants will need to arrive on campus between 5:30-5:50PM and as the activity will start at 6PM sharp. After the presentation, we will watch the movie called “Trust” and have a short discussion at the end. Participants will need to be picked up around 10:00 PM. You can call the Upward Bound office at (816) 501-2438 should you have any questions or concerns. See below for the trailer for "Trust".</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">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 at the counselors office at Ruskin High School and Grandview High School and online <a href="http://www.avila.edu/ub/documents/UpwardBoundApplication.pdf">here</a>.<br /><br /><b>Office Phone</b>: 816.501.2438<br /><b>Office Fax</b>: 816.501.2461<br /><b>Email</b>: <a href="mailto:Upward.Bound@avila.edu">Upward.Bound@avila.edu</a><br /><b>Website</b>: <a href="http://www.avila.edu/ub">www.avila.edu/ub</a><br /><b>Twitter</b>: <a href="http://www.twitter.com/UpwardBoundAU">@UpwardBoundAU</a><br /><b>Facebook</b>: <a href="http://facebook.com/AvilaUpwardBound">Facebook.com/AvilaUpwardBound</a><br /><b>Blog</b>: <a href="http://avilaupwardbound.blogspot.com/">avilaupwardbound.blogspot.com</a></span></div>
Upward Bound - Avila Universityhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03841438635608998899noreply@blogger.com0Avila University, 11901 Wornall Road, Kansas City, MO 64145, USA38.9132973 -94.59340409999998738.907119800000004 -94.60348909999999 38.9194748 -94.583319099999983tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1013465193787332259.post-15754746125282800162013-05-07T08:35:00.000-05:002013-05-07T09:36:30.087-05:00Week 31 Announcements<br />
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<li><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">An Ounce of Prevention,Wednesday, May 14, 2013, 6:00 PM</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Cyber Safety, Wednesday, May 21, 2013, 6:00 PM </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Summer Excellence Institute 2013 Orientation, May 23, 2013, 6:00 PM (REQUIRED FOR ALL PARTICIPANTS WHO ARE DOING SEI 2013.)</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">TimberRidge Adventure Center, Friday, May 31, 2013, 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM (Mandatory for new students participating in SEI. It is included into summer classes.)</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Participants are required to have at least 6 hours of tutoring per month. You can come and go as you please during tutoring to get tutoring hours.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Tutors in math, science, English, and Spanish are available to help assist you in your efforts to improve.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">If you need additional help, contact the Upward Bound office with at least 24 hours notice to schedule individual tutoring on Avila's campus.</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">**Stipends for the month of April will be distributed during the May 4th Saturday Session. If you are not able to attend the Saturday Session, stipends will be distributed at tutoring and advising the following week.**</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">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 at the counselors office at Ruskin High School and Grandview High School and online <a href="http://www.avila.edu/ub/documents/UpwardBoundApplication.pdf">here</a>.<br /><br /><b>Office Phone</b>: 816.501.2438<br /><b>Office Fax</b>: 816.501.2461<br /><b>Email</b>: <a href="mailto:Upward.Bound@avila.edu">Upward.Bound@avila.edu</a><br /><b>Website</b>: <a href="http://www.avila.edu/ub">www.avila.edu/ub</a><br /><b>Twitter</b>: <a href="http://www.twitter.com/UpwardBoundAU">@UpwardBoundAU</a><br /><b>Facebook</b>: <a href="http://facebook.com/AvilaUpwardBound">Facebook.com/AvilaUpwardBound</a><br /><b>Blog</b>: <a href="http://avilaupwardbound.blogspot.com/">avilaupwardbound.blogspot.com</a></span></div>
Upward Bound - Avila Universityhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03841438635608998899noreply@blogger.com0Avila University, 11901 Wornall Road, Kansas City, MO 64145, USA38.9132973 -94.59340409999998738.907119800000004 -94.60348909999999 38.9194748 -94.583319099999983tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1013465193787332259.post-58284175837437491632013-05-02T12:08:00.001-05:002013-05-02T12:27:19.148-05:00Ruskin HS Students Awarded Scholarships!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">It is that time of year where many students are receiving notice of scholarship awards. Being awarded a scholarship is not an easy feat. Years of maintaining high academic standards, involvement in extracurricular activities and demonstrating high character all play a huge part of being awarded scholarships small and large.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Two Upward Bound students from the class of 2013 were recently awarded scholarships that will help make their college education more affordable. Their hardwork and dedication to their educational aspirations haven't gone unnoticed.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Rose was awarded the 2013 Kansas City Royals Scholarship through 20-20 Leadership. The scholarship is for $2,500 a year for four years for a total of $10,000. To qualify for the scholarship, Rose had to demonstrate strong leadership traits, have good grades, and be involved within her community. Rose will be attending the University of Kansas in fall 2013.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Mickell was named a Nightingale Scholar, which assist incoming nursing students at Avila University cover cost of tuition. To be named a Nightingale Scholar, candidates have to be nominated by a professional, be interested in the nursing field, plan on attending Avila University, demonstrate a financial need, and have a strong academic background. Mickell will have her education paid for entirely by being a Nightingale Scholar. Mickell will be attending Avila University in fall 2013.</span></div>
Upward Bound - Avila Universityhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03841438635608998899noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1013465193787332259.post-33163355879288297862013-04-29T10:50:00.000-05:002013-05-07T08:31:07.742-05:00Week 30 Announcements <div style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: large;"><b>Week of April 29, 2013</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: large;"><b>Important Upcoming Upward Bound Information and Events</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Important Dates</b></span></span><br />
<ul>
<li><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Saturday Session, May 4, 2013, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">TimberRidge Permissions Slips Due, May 4, 2013</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">An Ounce of Prevention,Wednesday, May 14, 2013, 6:00 PM</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Cyber Safety, Wednesday, May 21, 2013, 6:00 PM </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Summer Excellence Institute 2013 Orientation, May 23, 2013, 6:00 PM (REQUIRED FOR ALL PARTICIPANTS WHO ARE DOING SEI 2013.)</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">TimberRidge Adventure Center, Friday, May 31, 2013, 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM (Mandatory for new students participating in SEI)</span></li>
</ul>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><b>Tutoring</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Participants at Ruskin HS will have tutoring in room 218 from 2:50 PM-4:20 PM. Participants at Grandview HS will have tutoring in room 113 from 2:35 PM-4:05 PM. </span></div>
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<ul>
<li><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Participants are required to have at least 6 hours of tutoring per month. You can come and go as you please during tutoring to get tutoring hours.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Tutors in math, science, English, and Spanish are available to help assist you in your efforts to improve.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">If you need additional help, contact the Upward Bound office with at least 24 hours notice to schedule individual tutoring on Avila's campus.</span></li>
</ul>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Stipends</b></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Stipends will be distributed as checks starting in the 2012-2013 school year and will be given out at the second Saturday Session of the month.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">**Stipends for the month of April will be distributed during the May 4th Saturday Session. If you are not able to attend the Saturday Session, stipends will be distributed at tutoring and advising the following week.**</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">Recruiting</span></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">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 at the counselors office at Ruskin High School and Grandview High School.<br /><br /><b>Office Phone</b>: 816.501.2438<br /><b>Office Fax</b>: 816.501.2461<br /><b>Email</b>: <a href="mailto:Upward.Bound@avila.edu">Upward.Bound@avila.edu</a><br /><b>Website</b>: <a href="http://www.avila.edu/ub">www.avila.edu/ub</a><br /><b>Twitter</b>: <a href="http://www.twitter.com/UpwardBoundAU">@UpwardBoundAU</a><br /><b>Facebook</b>: <a href="http://facebook.com/AvilaUpwardBound">Facebook.com/AvilaUpwardBound</a><br /><b>Blog</b>: <a href="http://avilaupwardbound.blogspot.com/">avilaupwardbound.blogspot.com</a></span></div>
Upward Bound - Avila Universityhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03841438635608998899noreply@blogger.com0Avila University, 11901 Wornall Road, Kansas City, MO 64145, USA38.9132973 -94.59340409999998738.907119800000004 -94.60348909999999 38.9194748 -94.583319099999983tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1013465193787332259.post-8203248954573411232013-04-22T12:04:00.000-05:002013-04-22T12:04:38.112-05:00Week 29 Announcements<br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: large;"><b>Upward Bound—Avila University</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: large;"><b>Weekly Announcements </b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: large;"><b>Week 29</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: large;"><b>Week of April 22, 2013</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: large;"><b>Important Upcoming Upward Bound Information and Events</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Important Dates</b></span></span><br />
<ul>
<li><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Saturday Session, May 4, 2013, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">TimberRidge Permissions Slips Due, May 4, 2013</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Summer Excellence Institute 2013 Orientation , May 23, 2013, 6:00 PM (REQUIRED FOR ALL PARTICIPANTS WHO ARE DOING SEI 2013.)</span></li>
</ul>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><b>Tutoring</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Participants at Ruskin HS will have tutoring in room 218 from 2:50 PM-4:20 PM. Participants at Grandview HS will have tutoring in room 113 from 2:35 PM-4:05 PM. </span></div>
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<ul>
<li><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Participants are required to have at least 6 hours of tutoring per month. You can come and go as you please during tutoring to get tutoring hours.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Tutors in math, science, English, and Spanish are available to help assist you in your efforts to improve.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">If you need additional help, contact the Upward Bound office with at least 24 hours notice to schedule individual tutoring on Avila's campus.</span></li>
</ul>
</div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Stipends</b></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Stipends will be distributed as checks starting in the 2012-2013 school year and will be given out at the second Saturday Session of the month.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><br /></span>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">**Stipends for the month of March will be distributed during the April 20th Saturday Session. If you are not able to attend the Saturday Session, stipends will be distributed at tutoring and advising the following week.**</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">Recruiting</span></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">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 at the counselors office at Ruskin High School and Grandview High School.<br /><br /><b>Office Phone</b>: 816.501.2438<br /><b>Office Fax</b>: 816.501.2461<br /><b>Email</b>: <a href="mailto:Upward.Bound@avila.edu">Upward.Bound@avila.edu</a><br /><b>Website</b>: <a href="http://www.avila.edu/ub">www.avila.edu/ub</a><br /><b>Twitter</b>: <a href="http://www.twitter.com/UpwardBoundAU">@UpwardBoundAU</a><br /><b>Facebook</b>: <a href="http://facebook.com/AvilaUpwardBound">Facebook.com/AvilaUpwardBound</a><br /><b>Blog</b>: <a href="http://avilaupwardbound.blogspot.com/">avilaupwardbound.blogspot.com</a></span></div>
Upward Bound - Avila Universityhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03841438635608998899noreply@blogger.com0Avila University, 11901 Wornall Road, Kansas City, MO 64145, USA38.9132973 -94.59340409999998738.907119800000004 -94.60348909999999 38.9194748 -94.583319099999983tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1013465193787332259.post-28834223041875378592013-04-18T13:45:00.000-05:002013-04-18T13:45:56.719-05:00Week 28 Announcements<div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: large;"><b>Upward Bound—Avila University</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: large;"><b>Weekly Announcements </b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: large;"><b>Week 28</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: large;"><b>Week of April 15, 2013</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: large;"><b>Important Upcoming Upward Bound Information and Events</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Important Dates</b></span></span><br />
<ul>
<li><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Saturday Session, April 20, 2013, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">SEI 2013 Applications Due, April 20, 2013</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Earth Day with Gillis, April 20, 2013, 12:30 PM - 2:30 PM </span></li>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><b>Summer Excellence Institute 2013</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Summer Excellence Institute 2013 applications are due on Saturday April 20th. Applications are important to the planning of Summer Excellence Institute. Participants who have not received an application, please contact an Upward Bound staff member immediately to receive an application. If you are not planning on participating in SEI 2013, also contact an Upward Bound staff member to discuss alternative summer participation. For any questions about SEI 2013, the application or any other Upward Bound programming concerns, please feel free to contact the Upward Bound office at 816-501-2438.</span><br />
<ul>
<li><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Summer Excellence Institute 2013 is open to current freshman-junior Upward Bound participants.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Orientation for Summer Excellence Institute 2013 is May 23, 2013 at Whitfield Centre from 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM.</span></li>
</ul>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><b>Tutoring</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Participants at Ruskin HS will have tutoring in room 218 from 2:50 PM-4:20 PM. Participants at Grandview HS will have tutoring in room 113 from 2:35 PM-4:05 PM. </span></div>
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<ul>
<li><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Participants are required to have at least 6 hours of tutoring per month. You can come and go as you please during tutoring to get tutoring hours.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Tutors in math, science, English, and Spanish are available to help assist you in your efforts to improve.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">If you need additional help, contact the Upward Bound office with at least 24 hours notice to schedule individual tutoring on Avila's campus.</span></li>
</ul>
</div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Stipends</b></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Stipends will be distributed as checks starting in the 2012-2013 school year and will be given out at the second Saturday Session of the month.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><br /></span>
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<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">**Stipends for the month of March will be distributed during the April 20th Saturday Session.**</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">Recruiting</span></b></span></div>
<div>
<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">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 at the counselors office at Ruskin High School and Grandview High School.<br /><br /><b>Office Phone</b>: 816.501.2438<br /><b>Office Fax</b>: 816.501.2461<br /><b>Email</b>: <a href="mailto:Upward.Bound@avila.edu">Upward.Bound@avila.edu</a><br /><b>Website</b>: <a href="http://www.avila.edu/ub">www.avila.edu/ub</a><br /><b>Twitter</b>: <a href="http://www.twitter.com/UpwardBoundAU">@UpwardBoundAU</a><br /><b>Facebook</b>: <a href="http://facebook.com/AvilaUpwardBound">Facebook.com/AvilaUpwardBound</a><br /><b>Blog</b>: <a href="http://avilaupwardbound.blogspot.com/">avilaupwardbound.blogspot.com</a></span></div>
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Upward Bound - Avila Universityhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03841438635608998899noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1013465193787332259.post-71214173364588040712013-04-11T11:13:00.000-05:002013-04-11T11:13:44.472-05:00Week 27 Announcements<br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: large;"><b>Upward Bound—Avila University</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: large;"><b>Weekly Announcements </b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: large;"><b>Week 27</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: large;"><b>Week of April 8, 2013</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: large;"><b>Important Upcoming Upward Bound Information and Events</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Important Dates</b></span></span><br />
<ul>
<li><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Saturday Session, April 20, 2013, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">SEI 2013 Applications Due, April 20, 2013</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Earth Day with Gillis, April 20, 2013, 12:30 PM - 2:30 PM </span></li>
</ul>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><b>Summer Excellence Institute 2013</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Summer Excellence Institute 2013 applications are due on Saturday April 20th. Applications are important to the planning of Summer Excellence Institute. Participants who have not received an application, please contact an Upward Bound staff member immediately to receive an application. If you are not planning on participating in SEI 2013, also contact an Upward Bound staff member to discuss alternative summer participation. For any questions about SEI 2013, the application or any other Upward Bound programming concerns, please feel free to contact the Upward Bound office at 816-501-2438.</span><br />
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<ul>
<li><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Summer Excellence Institute 2013 is open to current freshman-junior Upward Bound participants.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Orientation for Summer Excellence Institute 2013 is May 23, 2013 at Whitfield Centre from 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM.</span></li>
</ul>
</div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><b>Tutoring</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Participants at Ruskin HS will have tutoring in room 218 from 2:50 PM-4:20 PM. Participants at Grandview HS will have tutoring in room 113 from 2:35 PM-4:05 PM. </span></div>
<div>
<ul>
<li><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Participants are required to have at least 6 hours of tutoring per month. You can come and go as you please during tutoring to get tutoring hours.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Tutors in math, science, English, and Spanish are available to help assist you in your efforts to improve.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">If you need additional help, contact the Upward Bound office with at least 24 hours notice to schedule individual tutoring on Avila's campus.</span></li>
</ul>
</div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Stipends</b></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Stipends will be distributed as checks starting in the 2012-2013 school year and will be given out at the second Saturday Session of the month.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">**Stipends for the month of March will be distributed during the April 20th Saturday Session.**</span><br />
<br /></div>
<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">Recruiting</span></b></span></div>
<div>
<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">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 at the counselors office at Ruskin High School and Grandview High School.<br /><br /><b>Office Phone</b>: 816.501.2438<br /><b>Office Fax</b>: 816.501.2461<br /><b>Email</b>: <a href="mailto:Upward.Bound@avila.edu">Upward.Bound@avila.edu</a><br /><b>Website</b>: <a href="http://www.avila.edu/ub">www.avila.edu/ub</a><br /><b>Twitter</b>: <a href="http://www.twitter.com/UpwardBoundAU">@UpwardBoundAU</a><br /><b>Facebook</b>: <a href="http://facebook.com/AvilaUpwardBound">Facebook.com/AvilaUpwardBound</a><br /><b>Blog</b>: <a href="http://avilaupwardbound.blogspot.com/">avilaupwardbound.blogspot.com</a></span></div>
Upward Bound - Avila Universityhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03841438635608998899noreply@blogger.com0Avila University, 11901 Wornall Road, Kansas City, MO 64145, USA38.9132973 -94.59340409999998738.907119800000004 -94.60348909999999 38.9194748 -94.583319099999983tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1013465193787332259.post-57985292087131128282013-02-19T11:50:00.001-06:002013-02-19T11:50:28.057-06:00Week 20 Announcements<br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: large;"><b>Upward Bound—Avila University</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: large;"><b>Weekly Announcements </b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: large;"><b>Week 20</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: large;"><b>Week of February 18, 2013</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: large;"><b>Important Upcoming Upward Bound Information and Events</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Important Dates</b></span></span><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">TRiO Day Celebration @ Emporia State University February 26, 2013</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><b>Rigorous Curriculum</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Upward Bound encourages it’s participants to complete a rigorous program of study to help better prepare them for college. Below you will find what a student needs to take during their high school career to meet this standard. It is important to note that not every high school requires a rigorous curriculum for a student to graduate. Several Upward Bound students have come forward believing that their graduation requirements would meet college admission requirements. This is not true in all cases. Students need to understand that a rigorous program of study will not only prepare your student for college but in the majority of cases it will also meet college admission requirements.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">As an Upward Bound participant — as a student who desires to attend college and succeed — completing a rigorous curriculum is vital.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><i>Students who graduate high school and completes the rigorous curriculum listed below will be awarded “In Signum Rigorous” (The Medal of Rigor) to demonstrate their determination in college preparation.</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><b>Tutoring</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Participants at Ruskin HS will have tutoring in room 218 from 2:50 PM-4:20 PM. Participants at Grandview HS will have tutoring in room 113 from 2:35 PM-4:05 PM. </span></div>
<div>
<ul>
<li><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Participants are required to have at least 6 hours of tutoring per month. You can come and go as you please during tutoring to get tutoring hours.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Tutors in math, science, English, and Spanish are available to help assist you in your efforts to improve.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">If you need additional help, contact the Upward Bound office with at least 24 hours notice to schedule individual tutoring on Avila's campus.</span></li>
</ul>
</div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Stipends</b></span></span></div>
<div>
<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Stipends will be distributed as checks starting in the 2012-2013 school year and will be given out at the second Saturday Session of the month.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">**Stipends for the month of January will be distributed during the February 16th Saturday Session.**</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">Recruiting</span></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">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 <a href="http://www.avila.edu/ub/documents/UpwardBoundApplication_009.pdf" target="_blank">here</a> and at the counselors office at Ruskin High School and Grandview High School.<br /><br /><b>Office Phone</b>: 816.501.2438<br /><b>Office Fax</b>: 816.501.2461<br /><b>Email</b>: <a href="mailto:Upward.Bound@avila.edu">Upward.Bound@avila.edu</a><br /><b>Website</b>: <a href="http://www.avila.edu/ub">www.avila.edu/ub</a><br /><b>Twitter</b>: <a href="http://www.twitter.com/UpwardBoundAU">@UpwardBoundAU</a><br /><b>Facebook</b>: <a href="http://facebook.com/AvilaUpwardBound">Facebook.com/AvilaUpwardBound</a><br /><b>Blog</b>: <a href="http://avilaupwardbound.blogspot.com/">avilaupwardbound.blogspot.com</a></span></div>
Upward Bound - Avila Universityhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03841438635608998899noreply@blogger.com0Avila University, 11901 Wornall Road, Kansas City, MO 64145, USA38.9132973 -94.59340409999998738.9070863 -94.60348909999999 38.919508300000004 -94.583319099999983tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1013465193787332259.post-79057744909587861542013-02-11T09:06:00.000-06:002013-02-11T09:06:30.596-06:00Week 19 Announcements <br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: large;"><b>Upward Bound—Avila University</b></span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: large;"><b>Weekly Announcements </b></span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: large;"><b>Week 19</b></span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: large;"><b>Week of February 11, 2013</b></span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: large;"><b>Important Upcoming Upward Bound Information and Events</b></span><br />
<br /></div>
<div>
<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Important Dates</b></span></span><br />
<ul>
<li><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Saturday Session February 16, 2013 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.dhe.mo.gov/ppc/fafsa_completion.php" target="_blank">FAFSA Frenzy</a> February 17. 2013 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Obama Documentary February 18, 2013 1:00 - 3:00 PM</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">TRiO Day Celebration @ Emporia State University February 26, 2013</span></li>
</ul>
<div>
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><b>Rigorous Curriculum</b></span></div>
<div>
<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Upward Bound encourages it’s participants to complete a rigorous program of study to help better prepare them for college. Below you will find what a student needs to take during their high school career to meet this standard. It is important to note that not every high school requires a rigorous curriculum for a student to graduate. Several Upward Bound students have come forward believing that their graduation requirements would meet college admission requirements. This is not true in all cases. Students need to understand that a rigorous program of study will not only prepare your student for college but in the majority of cases it will also meet college admission requirements.</span></div>
<div>
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"></span><br />
<div>
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">As an Upward Bound participant — as a student who desires to attend college and succeed — completing a rigorous curriculum is vital.</span></div>
<br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><i>Students who graduate high school and completes the rigorous curriculum listed below will be awarded “In Signum Rigorous” (The Medal of Rigor) to demonstrate their determination in college preparation.</i></span></div>
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"></span><br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
</div>
<div>
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><b>Tutoring</b></span></div>
<div>
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Participants at Ruskin HS will have tutoring in room 218 from 2:50 PM-4:20 PM. Participants at Grandview HS will have tutoring in room 113 from 2:35 PM-4:05 PM. </span></div>
<div>
<ul>
<li><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Participants are required to have at least 6 hours of tutoring per month. You can come and go as you please during tutoring to get tutoring hours.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Tutors in math, science, English, and Spanish are available to help assist you in your efforts to improve.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">If you need additional help, contact the Upward Bound office with at least 24 hours notice to schedule individual tutoring on Avila's campus.</span></li>
</ul>
</div>
</div>
<div>
<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Stipends</b></span></span></div>
<div>
<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Stipends will be distributed as checks starting in the 2012-2013 school year and will be given out at the second Saturday Session of the month.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">**Stipends for the month of January will be distributed during the February 16th Saturday Session.**</span><br />
<br /></div>
<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">Recruiting</span></b></span></div>
<div>
<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">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 <a href="http://www.avila.edu/ub/documents/UpwardBoundApplication_009.pdf" target="_blank">here</a> and at the counselors office at Ruskin High School and Grandview High School.<br /><br /><b>Office Phone</b>: 816.501.2438<br /><b>Office Fax</b>: 816.501.2461<br /><b>Email</b>: <a href="mailto:Upward.Bound@avila.edu">Upward.Bound@avila.edu</a><br /><b>Website</b>: <a href="http://www.avila.edu/ub">www.avila.edu/ub</a><br /><b>Twitter</b>: <a href="http://www.twitter.com/UpwardBoundAU">@UpwardBoundAU</a><br /><b>Facebook</b>: <a href="http://facebook.com/AvilaUpwardBound">Facebook.com/AvilaUpwardBound</a><br /><b>Blog</b>: <a href="http://avilaupwardbound.blogspot.com/">avilaupwardbound.blogspot.com</a></span></div>
Upward Bound - Avila Universityhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03841438635608998899noreply@blogger.com0Avila University, 11901 Wornall Road, Kansas City, MO 64145, USA38.9132973 -94.59340409999998738.9070863 -94.60348909999999 38.919508300000004 -94.583319099999983tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1013465193787332259.post-40039916414390130582013-02-07T10:33:00.001-06:002013-02-07T10:40:12.658-06:00Week 18 Announcements<br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: large;"><b>Upward Bound—Avila University</b></span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: large;"><b>Weekly Announcements </b></span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: large;"><b>Week 18</b></span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: large;"><b>Week of February 4, 2013</b></span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: large;"><b>Important Upcoming Upward Bound Information and Events</b></span><br />
<br /></div>
<div>
<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Important Dates</b></span></span><br />
<ul>
<li><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Saturday Session February 16, 2013 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.dhe.mo.gov/ppc/fafsa_completion.php" target="_blank">FAFSA Frenzy</a> February 17. 2013 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Obama Documentary February 18, 2013 1:00 - 3:00 PM</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">TRiO Day Celebration @ Emporia State University February 26, 2013</span></li>
</ul>
<div>
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><b>Rigorous Curriculum</b></span></div>
<div>
<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Upward Bound encourages it’s participants to complete a rigorous program of study to help better prepare them for college. Below you will find what a student needs to take during their high school career to meet this standard. It is important to note that not every high school requires a rigorous curriculum for a student to graduate. Several Upward Bound students have come forward believing that their graduation requirements would meet college admission requirements. This is not true in all cases. Students need to understand that a rigorous program of study will not only prepare your student for college but in the majority of cases it will also meet college admission requirements.</span></div>
<div>
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"></span><br />
<div>
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">As an Upward Bound participant — as a student who desires to attend college and succeed — completing a rigorous curriculum is vital.</span></div>
<br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><i>Students who graduate high school and completes the rigorous curriculum listed below will be awarded “In Signum Rigorous” (The Medal of Rigor) to demonstrate their determination in college preparation.</i></span></div>
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"></span><br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
</div>
<div>
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><b>Tutoring</b></span></div>
<div>
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Participants at Ruskin HS will have tutoring in room 218 from 2:50 PM-4:20 PM. Participants at Grandview HS will have tutoring in room 113 from 2:35 PM-4:05 PM. </span></div>
<div>
<ul>
<li><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Participants are required to have at least 6 hours of tutoring per month. You can come and go as you please during tutoring to get tutoring hours.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Tutors in math, science, English, and Spanish are available to help assist you in your efforts to improve.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">If you need additional help, contact the Upward Bound office with at least 24 hours notice to schedule individual tutoring on Avila's campus.</span></li>
</ul>
</div>
</div>
<div>
<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Stipends</b></span></span></div>
<div>
<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Stipends will be distributed as checks starting in the 2012-2013 school year and will be given out at the second Saturday Session of the month.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">**Stipends for the month of January will be distributed during the February 16th Saturday Session.**</span><br />
<br /></div>
<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">Recruiting</span></b></span></div>
<div>
<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">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 <a href="http://www.avila.edu/ub/documents/UpwardBoundApplication_009.pdf" target="_blank">here</a> and at the counselors office at Ruskin High School and Grandview High School.<br /><br /><b>Office Phone</b>: 816.501.2438<br /><b>Office Fax</b>: 816.501.2461<br /><b>Email</b>: <a href="mailto:Upward.Bound@avila.edu">Upward.Bound@avila.edu</a><br /><b>Website</b>: <a href="http://www.avila.edu/ub">www.avila.edu/ub</a><br /><b>Twitter</b>: <a href="http://www.twitter.com/UpwardBoundAU">@UpwardBoundAU</a><br /><b>Facebook</b>: <a href="http://facebook.com/AvilaUpwardBound">Facebook.com/AvilaUpwardBound</a><br /><b>Blog</b>: <a href="http://avilaupwardbound.blogspot.com/">avilaupwardbound.blogspot.com</a></span></div>
Upward Bound - Avila Universityhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03841438635608998899noreply@blogger.com0Avila University, 11901 Wornall Road, Kansas City, MO 64145, USA38.9132973 -94.59340409999998738.9070863 -94.60348909999999 38.919508300000004 -94.583319099999983tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1013465193787332259.post-62505832624525251452013-01-28T10:57:00.000-06:002013-01-28T10:58:12.836-06:00Week 17 Announcements<br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: large;"><b>Upward Bound—Avila University</b></span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: large;"><b>Weekly Announcements </b></span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: large;"><b>Week 17</b></span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: large;"><b>Week of January 28, 2013</b></span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: large;"><b>Important Upcoming Upward Bound Information and Events</b></span><br />
<br /></div>
<div>
<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Important Dates</b></span></span><br />
<ul>
<li><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">TRiO Day Permission Slips Due January 31, 2013</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Work Study Interest Form Due February 2, 2013</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Saturday Session February 2, 2013 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Saturday Session February 16, 2013 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">FAFSA Frenzy February 17. 2013 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Obama Documentary February 18, 2013 1:00 - 3:00 PM</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">TRiO Day Celebration @ Emporia State University February 26, 2013</span></li>
</ul>
<div>
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><b>Rigorous Curriculum</b></span></div>
<div>
<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Upward Bound encourages it’s participants to complete a rigorous program of study to help better prepare them for college. Below you will find what a student needs to take during their high school career to meet this standard. It is important to note that not every high school requires a rigorous curriculum for a student to graduate. Several Upward Bound students have come forward believing that their graduation requirements would meet college admission requirements. This is not true in all cases. Students need to understand that a rigorous program of study will not only prepare your student for college but in the majority of cases it will also meet college admission requirements.</span></div>
<div>
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"></span><br />
<div>
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">As an Upward Bound participant — as a student who desires to attend college and succeed — completing a rigorous curriculum is vital.</span></div>
<br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><i>Students who graduate high school and completes the rigorous curriculum listed below will be awarded “In Signum Rigorous” (The Medal of Rigor) to demonstrate their determination in college preparation.</i></span></div>
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"></span><br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
</div>
<div>
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><b>Tutoring</b></span></div>
<div>
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Participants at Ruskin HS will have tutoring in room 218 from 2:50 PM-4:20 PM. Participants at Grandview HS will have tutoring in room 113 from 2:35 PM-4:05 PM. </span></div>
<div>
<ul>
<li><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Participants are required to have at least 6 hours of tutoring per month. You can come and go as you please during tutoring to get tutoring hours.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Tutors in math, science, English, and Spanish are available to help assist you in your efforts to improve.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">If you need additional help, contact the Upward Bound office with at least 24 hours notice to schedule individual tutoring on Avila's campus.</span></li>
</ul>
</div>
</div>
<div>
<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Stipends</b></span></span></div>
<div>
<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Stipends will be distributed as checks starting in the 2012-2013 school year and will be given out at the second Saturday Session of the month.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">**Stipends for the month of January will be distributed during the February 16th Saturday Session.**</span><br />
<br /></div>
<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">Recruiting</span></b></span></div>
<div>
<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">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 <a href="http://www.avila.edu/ub/documents/UpwardBoundApplication_009.pdf" target="_blank">here</a> and at the counselors office at Ruskin High School and Grandview High School.<br /><br /><b>Office Phone</b>: 816.501.2438<br /><b>Office Fax</b>: 816.501.2461<br /><b>Email</b>: <a href="mailto:Upward.Bound@avila.edu">Upward.Bound@avila.edu</a><br /><b>Website</b>: <a href="http://www.avila.edu/ub">www.avila.edu/ub</a><br /><b>Twitter</b>: <a href="http://www.twitter.com/UpwardBoundAU">@UpwardBoundAU</a><br /><b>Facebook</b>: <a href="http://facebook.com/AvilaUpwardBound">Facebook.com/AvilaUpwardBound</a><br /><b>Blog</b>: <a href="http://avilaupwardbound.blogspot.com/">avilaupwardbound.blogspot.com</a></span></div>
Upward Bound - Avila Universityhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03841438635608998899noreply@blogger.com0Avila University, 11901 Wornall Road, Kansas City, MO 64145, USA38.9132973 -94.59340409999998738.9070863 -94.60348909999999 38.919508300000004 -94.583319099999983tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1013465193787332259.post-12240840932553282122013-01-24T11:00:00.000-06:002013-01-28T10:55:35.946-06:00Week 16 Announcements<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: large;"><b>Upward Bound—Avila University</b></span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: large;"><b>Weekly Announcements </b></span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: large;"><b>Week 16</b></span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: large;"><b>Week of January 21, 2013</b></span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: large;"><b>Important Upcoming Upward Bound Information and Events</b></span><br />
<br /></div>
<div>
<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Important Dates</b></span></span><br />
<ul>
<li><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">TRiO Day Permission Slips Due January 31, 2013</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Work Study Interest Form Due February 1, 2013</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Saturday Session February 2, 2013 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Saturday Session February 16, 2013 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">FAFSA Frenzy February 17. 2013 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Obama Documentary February 18, 2013 1:00 - 3:00 PM</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">TRiO Day Celebration @ Emporia State University February 26, 2013</span></li>
</ul>
<div>
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><b>Rigorous Curriculum</b></span></div>
<div>
<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Upward Bound encourages it’s participants to complete a rigorous program of study to help better prepare them for college. Below you will find what a student needs to take during their high school career to meet this standard. It is important to note that not every high school requires a rigorous curriculum for a student to graduate. Several Upward Bound students have come forward believing that their graduation requirements would meet college admission requirements. This is not true in all cases. Students need to understand that a rigorous program of study will not only prepare your student for college but in the majority of cases it will also meet college admission requirements.</span></div>
<div>
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"></span><br />
<div>
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">As an Upward Bound participant — as a student who desires to attend college and succeed — completing a rigorous curriculum is vital.</span></div>
<br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><i>Students who graduate high school and completes the rigorous curriculum listed below will be awarded “In Signum Rigorous” (The Medal of Rigor) to demonstrate their determination in college preparation.</i></span></div>
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"></span><br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
</div>
<div>
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><b>Tutoring</b></span></div>
<div>
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Participants at Ruskin HS will have tutoring in room 218 from 2:50 PM-4:20 PM. Participants at Grandview HS will have tutoring in room 113 from 2:35 PM-4:05 PM. </span></div>
<div>
<ul>
<li><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Participants are required to have at least 6 hours of tutoring per month. You can come and go as you please during tutoring to get tutoring hours.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Tutors in math, science, English, and Spanish are available to help assist you in your efforts to improve.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">If you need additional help, contact the Upward Bound office with at least 24 hours notice to schedule individual tutoring on Avila's campus.</span></li>
</ul>
</div>
</div>
<div>
<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Stipends</b></span></span></div>
<div>
<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Stipends will be distributed as checks starting in the 2012-2013 school year and will be given out at the second Saturday Session of the month.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">**Stipends for the month of January will be distributed during the February 16th Saturday Session.**</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">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 <a href="http://www.avila.edu/ub/documents/UpwardBoundApplication_009.pdf" target="_blank">here</a> and at the counselors office at Ruskin High School and Grandview High School.<br /><br /><b>Office Phone</b>: 816.501.2438<br /><b>Office Fax</b>: 816.501.2461<br /><b>Email</b>: <a href="mailto:Upward.Bound@avila.edu">Upward.Bound@avila.edu</a><br /><b>Website</b>: <a href="http://www.avila.edu/ub">www.avila.edu/ub</a><br /><b>Twitter</b>: <a href="http://www.twitter.com/UpwardBoundAU">@UpwardBoundAU</a><br /><b>Facebook</b>: <a href="http://facebook.com/AvilaUpwardBound">Facebook.com/AvilaUpwardBound</a><br /><b>Blog</b>: <a href="http://avilaupwardbound.blogspot.com/">avilaupwardbound.blogspot.com</a></span></div>
Upward Bound - Avila Universityhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03841438635608998899noreply@blogger.com0Avila University, 11901 Wornall Road, Kansas City, MO 64145, USA38.9132973 -94.59340409999998738.9070863 -94.60348909999999 38.919508300000004 -94.583319099999983tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1013465193787332259.post-37322746279435655012013-01-16T12:20:00.000-06:002013-01-16T12:20:13.727-06:00Avoid these 8 financial aid mistakes<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">This is the time of year when millions of parents and students are grappling with <a href="http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-505144_162-57373841/make-moves-now-to-increase-financial-aid/">financial aid forms</a>. It's also the time of year when many families make <a href="http://www.finaid.org/fafsa/errors.phtml">financial aid mistakes</a>. </span></blockquote>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Here are eight mistakes to avoid when completing the <a href="http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/">Free Application for Federal Student Aid</a> (FAFSA), which families must fill out to be eligible to get financial assistance at thousands of schools, and the <a href="http://student.collegeboard.org/css-financial-aid-profile">CSS/Financial Aid PROFILE,</a> which approximately 20 percent of private institutions use.</span></blockquote>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">1. Procrastinating. There is no federal deadline to submit the FAFSA, but state financial aid programs and colleges do impose aid deadlines. Check with schools on your child's list to see what their deadlines are, as well as your state aid program. You can find a link to every state's financial aid programs at the website of the <a href="http://www.nasfaa.org/students/State_Financial_Aid_Programs.aspx">National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators</a>.</span></blockquote>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">A growing number of states offer aid on a first-come, first-served basis. It's OK if you have to submit your aid application with estimated tax information. You can use the <a href="http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-505145_162-57366339/completing-the-fafsa-form-just-got-a-lot-easier/">IRS data retrieval tool </a>to update the FAFSA after you've completed your taxes.<br /> </span><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">2. Failing to check for errors. When a parent or student makes mistakes on a <a href="http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-500395_162-57556031/why-parent-college-loans-can-be-hazardous/">financial aid</a> form, it's highly likely that the household won't generate the right "<a href="http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-505145_162-37246916/do-you-know-what-your-efc-is/">expected family contribution</a>." The information that a family shares on the FAFSA and the PROFILE calculates their EFC, which is a dollar figure that represents the minimum amount that a family can expect to pay for one year of school.</span></blockquote>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">This might seem like a no-brainer, but parents don't always bother to correct <a href="http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-505145_162-37241463/oops-how-to-fix-a-fafsa-mistake/">FAFSA mistakes</a> even when it can hurt them financially. Last year, more than 750,000 students notified about FAFSA errors by the U.S. Department of Education failed to revise their aid applications, which potentially cost them money.</span> </blockquote>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">3. Including retirement assets. Don't include retirement assets on your <a href="http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-505145_162-57366339/completing-the-fafsa-form-just-got-a-lot-easier/">FAFSA</a>. I wish the aid application was clearer on this point. The FAFSA only wants you to divulge your non-retirement assets. If you include your IRA or 401(k) assets on the FAFSA, it could squash your chances for need-based aid.</span></blockquote>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">4. Providing the wrong tax figures. Parents should list the federal income tax that they paid or will pay based on their 2012 federal tax return -- not the tax withholdings on their W-2 forms. The advice is the same for the students themselves.</span></blockquote>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">5. Avoid blank answers. If the answer to a question is zero or not applicable, write "0" or "Not Applicable" on the online form. Leaving blank answers can cause miscalculations.</span></blockquote>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">6. Don't inflate your education. Some institutions will award applicants brownie points if they are first-generation college students. If parents didn't graduate from college, select "high school" as the highest education attainment.</span></blockquote>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">7. Failing to seek help. If you are overwhelmed by the process, seek help. You'll learn where you can turn for assistance by clicking on my recent post on <a href="http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-505145_162-57561642/6-ways-to-get-help-with-the-fafsa/">FAFSA resources</a>.</span></blockquote>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">8. Failing to appeal a financial aid award. Schools don't broadcast this fact, but it is possible to successfully appeal disappointing financial aid awards. If the aid package your child receives is underwhelming, you can ask a college to reconsider the award. Just don't approach the school and announce that you want to "negotiate." Be diplomatic.</span></blockquote>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">© 2013 CBS Interactive Inc.. All Rights Reserved.</span></blockquote>
Upward Bound - Avila Universityhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03841438635608998899noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1013465193787332259.post-22236931919440183842013-01-16T11:40:00.001-06:002013-01-16T11:43:08.524-06:00Scholarship Winners to Date Announced!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Upward Bound at Avila University is pleased to announce our scholarship winners so far! Upward Bound provides a scholarship writing course during the summer before the student’s Senior year and continues to offer a writing lab two Saturdays a month for seniors to work on scholarships. While scholarship committees are still reviewing applications, we have had two students already be awarded some big scholarships!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><b>Natacha Guthrie </b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Natacha was awarded the Horatio Alger Scholarship ($5,000). The Horatio Alger Missouri Scholarship Program provides financial assistance to students in the State of Missouri who have exhibited integrity and perseverance in overcoming personal adversity and who aspire to pursue higher education.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">The Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans is dedicated to the simple but powerful belief that hard work, honesty and determination can conquer all obstacles. Today, through its Members, the Association continues to educate our nation's young people about the economic and personal opportunities afforded them by the promise of the American free enterprise system. Through its scholarship programs, the Association encourages students to pursue their own version of the American Dream. While providing scholarship opportunities, Association Members mentor the Scholars and underscore the importance of service to others. The Members work directly to provide promising young people with the support, education and confidence needed to realize their aspirations.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Ian has been awarded several scholarships which are listed below.</span><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Sporting Kansas City Scholarship 2011 ($2,000)</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Sporting Kansas City Scholarship 2012 ($2,000)</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">MU Diversity Award ($2,500) </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">SCLC Martin Luther King Award (amount unknown)</span></li>
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Upward Bound - Avila Universityhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03841438635608998899noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1013465193787332259.post-67906593362866131502013-01-14T08:45:00.000-06:002013-01-14T08:45:08.289-06:00Week 15 Announcements<br />
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<li><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Dell Scholars Program application due January 15, 2013</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Gates Millennium Scholars Program application due January 16, 2013 </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Saturday Session January 19, 2013 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Kansas City Zoo Activity January 19, 2013 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">William Jewell College Campus Visit January 21, 2013 8:00 AM - 12:30 PM</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Saturday Session February 2, 2013 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Upward Bound encourages it’s participants to complete a rigorous program of study to help better prepare them for college. Below you will find what a student needs to take during their high school career to meet this standard. It is important to note that not every high school requires a rigorous curriculum for a student to graduate. Several Upward Bound students have come forward believing that their graduation requirements would meet college admission requirements. This is not true in all cases. Students need to understand that a rigorous program of study will not only prepare your student for college but in the majority of cases it will also meet college admission requirements.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Participants at Ruskin HS will have tutoring in room 218 from 2:50 PM-4:20 PM. Participants at Grandview HS will have tutoring in room 113 from 2:35 PM-4:05 PM. </span></div>
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<li><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Participants are required to have at least 6 hours of tutoring per month. You can come and go as you please during tutoring to get tutoring hours.</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">If you need additional help, contact the Upward Bound office with at least 24 hours notice to schedule individual tutoring on Avila's campus.</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">**Stipends for the month of December will be distributed during the January 19th Saturday Session.**</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">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 <a href="http://www.avila.edu/ub/documents/UpwardBoundApplication_009.pdf" target="_blank">here</a> and at the counselors office at Ruskin High School and Grandview High School.<br /><br /><b>Office Phone</b>: 816.501.2438<br /><b>Office Fax</b>: 816.501.2461<br /><b>Email</b>: <a href="mailto:Upward.Bound@avila.edu">Upward.Bound@avila.edu</a><br /><b>Website</b>: <a href="http://www.avila.edu/ub">www.avila.edu/ub</a><br /><b>Twitter</b>: <a href="http://www.twitter.com/UpwardBoundAU">@UpwardBoundAU</a><br /><b>Facebook</b>: <a href="http://facebook.com/AvilaUpwardBound">Facebook.com/AvilaUpwardBound</a><br /><b>Blog</b>: <a href="http://avilaupwardbound.blogspot.com/">avilaupwardbound.blogspot.com</a></span></div>
Upward Bound - Avila Universityhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03841438635608998899noreply@blogger.com0Avila University, 11901 Wornall Road, Kansas City, MO 64145, USA38.9132973 -94.59340409999998738.9070863 -94.60348909999999 38.919508300000004 -94.583319099999983tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1013465193787332259.post-57828936190336417942013-01-08T10:56:00.000-06:002013-01-08T10:57:03.508-06:00Update: Change to Park University Campus Visit<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">To those participants signed up for the Park University Campus Visit on Monday January 21, 2013 </span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">from 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM, that activity has been canceled due to scheduling conflicts. To replace that activity, we'll be going to the National World War I Museum at Liberty Memorial located in downtown Kansas City, Missouri. The time and date will be the same as the Park University Campus Visit. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">To learn more about the National World War I Museum at Liberty Memorial, click <a href="http://www.theworldwar.org/s/110/new/index_community.aspx" target="_blank">here</a>. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the Upward Bound office at 816.501.2438 or <a href="mailto:upward.bound@avila.edu">upward.bound@avila.edu</a>. </span></div>
Upward Bound - Avila Universityhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03841438635608998899noreply@blogger.com0Avila University, 11901 Wornall Road, Kansas City, MO 64145, USA38.9132973 -94.59340409999998738.9070863 -94.60348909999999 38.919508300000004 -94.583319099999983tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1013465193787332259.post-6676457386181709882013-01-07T09:29:00.001-06:002013-01-07T09:31:30.913-06:00Week 14 Announcements<br />
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<li><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Weekly tutoring resumes January 8, 2013 at Grandview HS and Ruskin HS</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Dell Scholars Program application due January 15, 2013</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Gates Millennium Scholars Program application due January 16, 2013 </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Saturday Session January 19, 2013 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Kansas City Zoo Activity January 19, 2013 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">William Jewell College Campus Visit January 21, 2013 8:00 AM - 12:30 PM</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Saturday Session February 2, 2013 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><b>Rigorous Curriculum</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Upward Bound encourages it’s participants to complete a rigorous program of study to help better prepare them for college. Below you will find what a student needs to take during their high school career to meet this standard. It is important to note that not every high school requires a rigorous curriculum for a student to graduate. Several Upward Bound students have come forward believing that their graduation requirements would meet college admission requirements. This is not true in all cases. Students need to understand that a rigorous program of study will not only prepare your student for college but in the majority of cases it will also meet college admission requirements.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">As an Upward Bound participant — as a student who desires to attend college and succeed — completing a rigorous curriculum is vital.</span></div>
<br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><i>Students who graduate high school and completes the rigorous curriculum listed below will be awarded “In Signum Rigorous” (The Medal of Rigor) to demonstrate their determination in college preparation.</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><b>Tutoring</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Participants at Ruskin HS will have tutoring in room 218 from 2:50 PM-4:20 PM. Participants at Grandview HS will have tutoring in room 113 from 2:35 PM-4:05 PM. </span></div>
<div>
<ul>
<li><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Participants are required to have at least 6 hours of tutoring per month. You can come and go as you please during tutoring to get tutoring hours.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Tutors in math, science, English, and Spanish are available to help assist you in your efforts to improve.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">If you need additional help, contact the Upward Bound office with at least 24 hours notice to schedule individual tutoring on Avila's campus.</span></li>
</ul>
</div>
</div>
<div>
<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Stipends</b></span></span></div>
<div>
<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Stipends will be distributed as checks starting in the 2012-2013 school year and will be given out at the second Saturday Session of the month.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">**Stipends for the month of December will be distributed during the January 19th Saturday Session.**</span><br />
<br /></div>
<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">Recruiting</span></b></span></div>
<div>
<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">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 <a href="http://www.avila.edu/ub/documents/UpwardBoundApplication_009.pdf" target="_blank">here</a> and at the counselors office at Ruskin High School and Grandview High School.<br /><br /><b>Office Phone</b>: 816.501.2438<br /><b>Office Fax</b>: 816.501.2461<br /><b>Email</b>: <a href="mailto:Upward.Bound@avila.edu">Upward.Bound@avila.edu</a><br /><b>Website</b>: <a href="http://www.avila.edu/ub">www.avila.edu/ub</a><br /><b>Twitter</b>: <a href="http://www.twitter.com/UpwardBoundAU">@UpwardBoundAU</a><br /><b>Facebook</b>: <a href="http://facebook.com/AvilaUpwardBound">Facebook.com/AvilaUpwardBound</a><br /><b>Blog</b>: <a href="http://avilaupwardbound.blogspot.com/">avilaupwardbound.blogspot.com</a></span></div>
Upward Bound - Avila Universityhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03841438635608998899noreply@blogger.com0Avila University, 11901 Wornall Road, Kansas City, MO 64145, USA38.9132973 -94.59340409999998738.9070863 -94.60348909999999 38.919508300000004 -94.583319099999983tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1013465193787332259.post-78853267256360376592012-12-10T09:36:00.000-06:002012-12-10T09:36:13.138-06:00Beast of the Southern Wild Information<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">On Saturday, December 15th during the Stress Relief Night with Upward Bound, "Beast of the Southern Wild" will be shown. Below from IMDB.com is a small synopsis of the film. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><i>Faced with both her hot-tempered father's fading health and melting ice-caps that flood her ramshackle bayou community and unleash ancient aurochs, six-year-old Hushpuppy must learn the ways of courage and love.</i></span></blockquote>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Check out the trailer below!</span><br />
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Upward Bound - Avila Universityhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03841438635608998899noreply@blogger.com011901 Wornall Rd, Kansas City, MO 64145, USA38.9132973 -94.593404138.9009408 -94.6131451 38.925653800000006 -94.5736631tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1013465193787332259.post-5750693056034857272012-12-10T09:23:00.000-06:002012-12-10T09:23:34.593-06:00Week 13 Announcements<br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: large;"><b>Upward Bound—Avila University</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: large;"><b>Weekly Announcements </b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: large;"><b>Week 13</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: large;"><b>Week of December 10, 2012</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: large;"><b>Important Upcoming Upward Bound Information and Events</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Important Dates</b></span></span><br />
<ul>
<li><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Saturday Session December 15, 2012 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Upward Bound Stress Relief Night (Only activity for December) December 15 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM</span></li>
</ul>
<div>
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><b>Rigorous Curriculum</b></span></div>
<div>
<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Upward Bound encourages it’s participants to complete a rigorous program of study to help better prepare them for college. Below you will find what a student needs to take during their high school career to meet this standard. It is important to note that not every high school requires a rigorous curriculum for a student to graduate. Several Upward Bound students have come forward believing that their graduation requirements would meet college admission requirements. This is not true in all cases. Students need to understand that a rigorous program of study will not only prepare your student for college but in the majority of cases it will also meet college admission requirements.</span></div>
<div>
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"></span><br />
<div>
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">As an Upward Bound participant — as a student who desires to attend college and succeed — completing a rigorous curriculum is vital.</span></div>
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"></span><br />
<div>
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div>
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"></span><br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><i>Students who graduate high school and completes the rigorous curriculum listed below will be awarded “In Signum Rigorous” (The Medal of Rigor) to demonstrate their determination in college preparation.</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">Upward Bound Stress Relief Night</span></b></span></div>
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><div>
There is only ONE activity offered in the month of December for all students to attend! In honor of the holiday season and finals week, Upward Bound will be hosting a holiday party and stress relief night! The activities are to include the following:</div>
<div>
<ul>
<li>Salsa Dancing Lessons</li>
<li>White Elephant Gift Exchange</li>
<li>Beasts of the Southern Wild Film</li>
</ul>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<i>Saturday, December 15th 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM</i></div>
</div>
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<i><br /></i></div>
</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><b>Tutoring</b></span></div>
<div>
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Participants at Ruskin HS will have tutoring in room 218 from 2:50 PM-4:20 PM. Participants at Grandview HS will have tutoring in room 113 from 2:35 PM-4:05 PM. </span></div>
<div>
<ul>
<li><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Participants are required to have at least 6 hours of tutoring per month. You can come and go as you please during tutoring to get tutoring hours.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Tutors in math, science, English, and Spanish are available to help assist you in your efforts to improve.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">If you need additional help, contact the Upward Bound office with at least 24 hours notice to schedule individual tutoring on Avila's campus.</span></li>
</ul>
</div>
</div>
<div>
<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Stipend</b></span></span></div>
<div>
<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Stipends will be distributed as checks starting in the 2012-2013 school year and will be given out at the second Saturday Session of the month.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">**Stipends for the month of November will be distributed during the December 15th Saturday Session.**</span><br />
<br /></div>
<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">Recruiting</span></b></span></div>
<div>
<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">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 <a href="http://www.avila.edu/ub/documents/UpwardBoundApplication_009.pdf" target="_blank">here</a> and at the counselors office at Ruskin High School and Grandview High School.<br /><br /><b>Office Phone</b>: 816.501.2438<br /><b>Office Fax</b>: 816.501.2461<br /><b>Email</b>: <a href="mailto:Upward.Bound@Avila.edu">Upward.Bound@Avila.edu</a><br /><b>Website</b>: <a href="http://www.avila.edu/ub">www.avila.edu/ub</a><br /><b>Twitter</b>: <a href="http://www.twitter.com/UpwardBoundAU">@UpwardBoundAU</a><br /><b>Facebook</b>: <a href="http://facebook.com/AvilaUpwardBound">Facebook.com/AvilaUpwardBound</a><br /><b>Blog</b>: <a href="http://avilaupwardbound.blogspot.com/">avilaupwardbound.blogspot.com</a></span></div>
Upward Bound - Avila Universityhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03841438635608998899noreply@blogger.com011901 Wornall Rd, Kansas City, MO 64145, USA38.9132973 -94.593404138.9009408 -94.6131451 38.925653800000006 -94.5736631tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1013465193787332259.post-24263643233317905442012-12-04T10:01:00.000-06:002012-12-04T10:01:02.810-06:00Week 12 Announcements<br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: large;"><b>Upward Bound—Avila University</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: large;"><b>Weekly Announcements </b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: large;"><b>Week 12</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: large;"><b>Week of December 3, 2012</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: large;"><b>Important Upcoming Upward Bound Information and Events</b></span><br />
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<div>
<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Important Dates</b></span></span><br />
<ul>
<li><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Saturday Session December 15, 2012 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Upward Bound Stress Relief Night (Only activity for December) December 15 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM</span></li>
</ul>
<div>
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><b>Rigorous Curriculum</b></span></div>
<div>
<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Upward Bound encourages it’s participants to complete a rigorous program of study to help better prepare them for college. Below you will find what a student needs to take during their high school career to meet this standard. It is important to note that not every high school requires a rigorous curriculum for a student to graduate. Several Upward Bound students have come forward believing that their graduation requirements would meet college admission requirements. This is not true in all cases. Students need to understand that a rigorous program of study will not only prepare your student for college but in the majority of cases it will also meet college admission requirements.</span></div>
<div>
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"></span><br />
<div>
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">As an Upward Bound participant — as a student who desires to attend college and succeed — completing a rigorous curriculum is vital.</span></div>
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"></span><br />
<div>
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div>
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"></span><br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><i>Students who graduate high school and completes the rigorous curriculum listed below will be awarded “In Signum Rigorous” (The Medal of Rigor) to demonstrate their determination in college preparation.</i></span></div>
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"></span><br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div>
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><div>
<b><span style="font-size: large;">Upward Bound Stress Relief Night</span></b></div>
<div>
<div>
There is only ONE activity offered in the month of December for all students to attend! In honor of the holiday season and finals week, Upward Bound will be hosting a holiday party and stress relief night! The activities are to include the following:</div>
<div>
<ul>
<li>Salsa Dancing Lessons</li>
<li>White Elephant Gift Exchange</li>
<li>Beasts of the Southern Wild Film</li>
</ul>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<i>Saturday, December 15th 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM</i></div>
</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<i><br /></i></div>
</div>
</span></div>
<div>
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><b>Tutoring</b></span></div>
<div>
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Participants at Ruskin HS will have tutoring in room 218 from 2:50 PM-4:20 PM. Participants at Grandview HS will have tutoring in room 113 from 2:35 PM-4:05 PM. </span></div>
<div>
<ul>
<li><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Participants are required to have at least 6 hours of tutoring per month. You can come and go as you please during tutoring to get tutoring hours.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Tutors in math, science, English, and Spanish are available to help assist you in your efforts to improve.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">If you need additional help, contact the Upward Bound office with at least 24 hours notice to schedule individual tutoring on Avila's campus.</span></li>
</ul>
</div>
</div>
<div>
<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Stipend</b></span></span></div>
<div>
<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Stipends will be distributed as checks starting in the 2012-2013 school year and will be given out at the second Saturday Session of the month.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">**Stipends for the month of November will be distributed during the December 15th Saturday Session.**</span><br />
<br /></div>
<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">Recruiting</span></b></span></div>
<div>
<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">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 <a href="http://www.avila.edu/ub/documents/UpwardBoundApplication_009.pdf" target="_blank">here</a> and at the counselors office at Ruskin High School and Grandview High School.<br /><br /><b>Office Phone</b>: 816.501.2438<br /><b>Office Fax</b>: 816.501.2461<br /><b>Email</b>: <a href="mailto:Upward.Bound@Avila.edu">Upward.Bound@Avila.edu</a><br /><b>Website</b>: <a href="http://www.avila.edu/ub">www.avila.edu/ub</a><br /><b>Twitter</b>: <a href="http://www.twitter.com/UpwardBoundAU">@UpwardBoundAU</a><br /><b>Facebook</b>: <a href="http://facebook.com/AvilaUpwardBound">Facebook.com/AvilaUpwardBound</a><br /><b>Blog</b>: <a href="http://avilaupwardbound.blogspot.com/">avilaupwardbound.blogspot.com</a></span></div>
Upward Bound - Avila Universityhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03841438635608998899noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1013465193787332259.post-16493135662422521142012-11-27T10:57:00.001-06:002012-11-27T10:58:15.572-06:00Week 11 Announcements<br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: large;"><b>Upward Bound—Avila University</b></span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: large;"><b>Weekly Announcements </b></span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: large;"><b>Week 11</b></span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: large;"><b>Week of November 26, 2012</b></span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: large;"><b>Important Upcoming Upward Bound Information and Events</b></span><br />
<br /></div>
<div>
<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Important Dates</b></span></span><br />
<ul>
<li><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Saturday Session December 1, 2012 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Saturday Session December 15, 2012 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Upward Bound Stress Relief Night (Only activity for December) December 15 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM</span></li>
</ul>
<div>
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><b>Rigorous Curriculum</b></span></div>
<div>
<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Upward Bound encourages it’s participants to complete a rigorous program of study to help better prepare them for college. Below you will find what a student needs to take during their high school career to meet this standard. It is important to note that not every high school requires a rigorous curriculum for a student to graduate. Several Upward Bound students have come forward believing that their graduation requirements would meet college admission requirements. This is not true in all cases. Students need to understand that a rigorous program of study will not only prepare your student for college but in the majority of cases it will also meet college admission requirements.</span></div>
<div>
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"></span><br />
<div>
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">As an Upward Bound participant — as a student who desires to attend college and succeed — completing a rigorous curriculum is vital.</span></div>
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"></span><br />
<div>
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div>
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">
</span>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><i>Students who graduate high school and completes the rigorous curriculum listed below will be awarded “In Signum Rigorous” (The Medal of Rigor) to demonstrate their determination in college preparation.</i></span></div>
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div>
<b><span style="font-size: large;">Upward Bound Stress Relief Night</span></b></div>
<div>
<div>
There is only ONE activity offered in the month of December for all students to attend! In honor of the holiday season and finals week, Upward Bound will be hosting a holiday party and stress relief night! The activities are to include the following:</div>
<div>
<ul>
<li>Salsa Dancing Lessons</li>
<li>White Elephant Gift Exchange</li>
<li>Beasts of the Southern Wild Film</li>
</ul>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<i>Saturday, December 15th 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM</i></div>
</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<i><br /></i></div>
</div>
</span></div>
<div>
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><b>Tutoring</b></span></div>
<div>
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Participants at Ruskin HS will have tutoring in room 218 from 2:50 PM-4:20 PM. Participants at Grandview HS will have tutoring in room 113 from 2:35 PM-4:05 PM. </span></div>
<div>
<ul>
<li><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Participants are required to have at least 6 hours of tutoring per month. You can come and go as you please during tutoring to get tutoring hours.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Tutors in math, science, English, and Spanish are available to help assist you in your efforts to improve.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">If you need additional help, contact the Upward Bound office with at least 24 hours notice to schedule individual tutoring on Avila's campus.</span></li>
</ul>
</div>
</div>
<div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">**Stipends for the month of November will be distributed during the December 15th Saturday Session.**</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">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 <a href="http://www.avila.edu/ub/documents/UpwardBoundApplication_009.pdf" target="_blank">here</a> and at the counselors office at Ruskin High School and Grandview High School.<br /><br /><b>Office Phone</b>: 816.501.2438<br /><b>Office Fax</b>: 816.501.2461<br /><b>Email</b>: <a href="mailto:Upward.Bound@Avila.edu">Upward.Bound@Avila.edu</a><br /><b>Website</b>: <a href="http://www.avila.edu/ub">www.avila.edu/ub</a><br /><b>Twitter</b>: <a href="http://www.twitter.com/UpwardBoundAU">@UpwardBoundAU</a><br /><b>Facebook</b>: <a href="http://facebook.com/AvilaUpwardBound">Facebook.com/AvilaUpwardBound</a><br /><b>Blog</b>: <a href="http://avilaupwardbound.blogspot.com/">avilaupwardbound.blogspot.com</a></span></div>
Upward Bound - Avila Universityhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03841438635608998899noreply@blogger.com0Avila University, 11901 Wornall Rd, Kansas City, MO 64145, USA38.911948 -94.592109838.908859 -94.5970453 38.915037000000005 -94.5871743tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1013465193787332259.post-15134299337569495412012-11-20T10:13:00.000-06:002012-11-27T10:55:54.618-06:00Week 10 Announcements<br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: large;"><b>Week of November 19, 2012</b></span></div>
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<li><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">No tutoring week of November 19 due to Thanksgiving </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Saturday Session December 1, 2012 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Saturday Session December 15, 2012 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Upward Bound Stress Relief Night (Only activity for December) December 15 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Upward Bound encourages it’s participants to complete a rigorous program of study to help better prepare them for college. Below you will find what a student needs to take during their high school career to meet this standard. It is important to note that not every high school requires a rigorous curriculum for a student to graduate. Several Upward Bound students have come forward believing that their graduation requirements would meet college admission requirements. This is not true in all cases. Students need to understand that a rigorous program of study will not only prepare your student for college but in the majority of cases it will also meet college admission requirements.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">As an Upward Bound participant — as a student who desires to attend college and succeed — completing a rigorous curriculum is vital.</span></div>
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<i>Students who graduate high school and completes the rigorous curriculum listed below will be awarded “In Signum Rigorous” (The Medal of Rigor) to demonstrate their determination in college preparation.</i></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Upward Bound Stress Relief Night</span></b></div>
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There is only ONE activity offered in the month of December for all students to attend! In honor of the holiday season and finals week, Upward Bound will be hosting a holiday party and stress relief night! The activities are to include the following:</div>
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<li>Salsa Dancing Lessons</li>
<li>White Elephant Gift Exchange</li>
<li>Beasts of the Southern Wild Film</li>
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<i>Saturday, December 15th 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM</i></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Participants at Ruskin HS will have tutoring in room 218 from 2:50 PM-4:20 PM. Participants at Grandview HS will have tutoring in room 113 from 2:35 PM-4:05 PM. </span></div>
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<li><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Participants are required to have at least 6 hours of tutoring per month. You can come and go as you please during tutoring to get tutoring hours.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Tutors in math, science, English, and Spanish are available to help assist you in your efforts to improve.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">If you need additional help, contact the Upward Bound office with at least 24 hours notice to schedule individual tutoring on Avila's campus.</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Stipends will be distributed as checks starting in the 2012-2013 school year and will be given out at the second Saturday Session of the month.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">**Stipends for the month of October will be distributed during the December 15th Saturday Session.**</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">Recruiting</span></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">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 <a href="http://www.avila.edu/ub/documents/UpwardBoundApplication_009.pdf" target="_blank">here</a> and at the counselors office at Ruskin High School and Grandview High School.<br /><br /><b>Office Phone</b>: 816.501.2438<br /><b>Office Fax</b>: 816.501.2461<br /><b>Email</b>: <a href="mailto:Upward.Bound@Avila.edu">Upward.Bound@Avila.edu</a><br /><b>Website</b>: <a href="http://www.avila.edu/ub">www.avila.edu/ub</a><br /><b>Twitter</b>: <a href="http://www.twitter.com/UpwardBoundAU">@UpwardBoundAU</a><br /><b>Facebook</b>: <a href="http://facebook.com/AvilaUpwardBound">Facebook.com/AvilaUpwardBound</a><br /><b>Blog</b>: <a href="http://avilaupwardbound.blogspot.com/">avilaupwardbound.blogspot.com</a></span></div>
Upward Bound - Avila Universityhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03841438635608998899noreply@blogger.com0Avila University, 11901 Wornall Rd, Kansas City, MO 64145, USA38.911948 -94.592109838.908859 -94.5970453 38.915037000000005 -94.5871743tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1013465193787332259.post-6137905265812907542012-11-02T08:33:00.002-05:002012-11-02T08:33:50.005-05:00UPDATE: Veteran's Day Activity<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">The Veteran’s Day activity originally scheduled for this Sunday, November 4th has been moved to next Sunday, November 11th from 1:00-4:30PM. Participants should arrive at the UB Office (in Hodes) no later than 1:00PM that day. If you cannot attend due to a scheduling conflict, please call Pharamond at (816) 501-2439 to make alternate arrangements for the activity. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.</span>Upward Bound - Avila Universityhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03841438635608998899noreply@blogger.com0