Relay for Life Videos

On Saturday May 5, Upward Bound-Avila University particiapnts and staff took part in Relay for Life. Relay for Life is a fundraiser and walk for cancer awareness, ways to prevent cancer, highlight survivors of cancer and pay respect to those lost from cancer.

During Relay for Life, various games were played and one of the games was "Minute to Win It". The game involved a series of challenges to be completed in a minute or less. One of the challenges required nodding your head for an entire minute to see how many times you can get. Assistant Director Pharamond Guice and senior Symone Grantham both participated for their teams. See below for their videos.

Symone Grantham

Pharamond Guice

Week 30 Announcements

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

Important Upcoming Upward Bound Information and Events

Tutoring

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

Summer Excellence Institute 2011 Orientation/Registration

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

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

Summer Bridge Orientation

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

Wednesday Study Sessions

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

Relay for Life

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

Social Media

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

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

Week 29 Announcements

Avila University Upward Bound
Announcements for EVERYONE
Week 29
May 3rd—May 5th, 2011

Important Upcoming Upward Bound Information and Events

GPA Mania I Results

In the last grading cycle, Grandview HS, Ruskin HS, and the Non-Targets competed to see who would have the highest grade point average (GPA) at the end of the term. The battle was hard fought. Everybody competed at a high level. It brings with great pleasure to announce that Ruskin HS, with a 2.78, are the winners.

For winning GPA Mania I, students at Ruskin HS will receive a pizza party at the May 12th tutoring.

Summer Excellence Institute 2011 Orientation/Registration

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

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

Summer Bridge Orientation

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

Wednesday Study Sessions

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

Relay for Life

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

Social Media

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

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