UPWARD BOUND @ UW-LA CROSSE
SCHOOL UPDATE Fall 2010
now recru iting 9th and 10 th graders ! Last spring, 22 seniors from six area high schools graduated from our Upward Bound program. All 22 were accepted to institutions of higher education, and have plans to continue studying this fall. We have 22 openings for the 2010-2011 academic year. Please encourage your 9th and 10th graders to apply right away so they can get the most from our fall programming! Applications for juniors will be accepted on a case-by-case basis.
students are eligib le if... •
They’re in 9th, 10th, or 11th grade in Monroe, Jackson, or La Crosse counties
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They’re at least 13 years old but not over 19
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They’re a U.S. citizen or permanent resident
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Neither parent in their home has a four year college degree OR their family meets federal low-income guidelines
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See our eligibility guidelines: www.uwlax.edu/UpBound/UBelig.htm
get an application... •
From our website: www.uwlax.edu/ UpBound/UBapp.htm
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By calling us at: (608) 785-8539 By emailing us at: UpwardBound@uwlax.edu
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What is Upward Bound?
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Upward Bound is funded by the United States Department of Education and sponsored by the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse. It’s a pre-college program that helps high school students develop academic skills, build self-confidence, and prepare to enter and succeed in college.
Assistant Director: Paul Krause Office: (608) 785-8760 krause.paul@uwlax.edu
Upward Bound students are four times more likely to earn a college degree than students from similar backgrounds who aren’t in Upward Bound.
Student Advisor: Ben Penlesky Office: (608) 785-8527 Mobile: (262) 844-2081 penlesky.ben@uwlax.edu
Upward Bound at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse works with students to:
Student Advisor: Lisa Yang Office: (608) 785-8763 Mobile: (608) 738-9876 yang.lisa@uwlax.edu Administrative Specialist: Cathy Van Maren Office: (608) 785-8539 vanmaren.cath@uwlax.edu
176 Murphy Library 1725 State Street, La Crosse, WI 54601 Office: (608) 785-8539 Fax: (608) 785-8757 UpwardBound@uwlax.edu
Fall 2010
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Improve their personal and academic skills
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Explore many college and career options
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Make new college-bound friends
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Broaden their vision and experience
Special Programs •
Community Service
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Career Day
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s Visit regional college es and universiti
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Help with college, financial aid, and scholarship applica tions
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Joh shadowing
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Attend plays, perr formances, and othe ts en cultural ev
Visit our website:
► www.uwlax.edu/UpBound
Weekly Tutoring •
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Expert tutoring from UW-L student tutors in English, math, science, and world languages
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Mentorship in test taking, time management, and study skills •
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Earn a stipend for attending tutoring sessions!
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Summer Program
Live on campu s with other UB stu dents, tutors, and st aff
Take high sc hool classes in mat h, science, languag e arts, and world la nguages
Enjoy cultura l and recreational activities
4-day visit to a major Midwestern city!
All services are funded by the U.S. Department of Education and are offered without regard to race, sex, gender identity or expression, religion, color, creed, disability, sexual orientation, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry or age.
Fall 2010
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Summer Recap This summer, 49 rising sophomores, juniors, and seniors joined us for an intensive six-week residential pre-college experience. The first five weeks were held on the UW-La Crosse campus, where students took academic classes to prepare them for the following school year. Additionally, sophomores enrolled in a Study Skills workshop, juniors took a Career Exploration class, and seniors focused on college admissions and financial aid. Seniors also job shadowed several area professionals and met with university advisors and recruiters. Students also gained valuable life experiences, like living with a roommate, exploring arts and recreation through ungraded exploratory classes, participating in community service projects, and performing in our Talent Show. At our annual Fine Dine etiquette dinner, students practiced their formal dining and networking skills as they feasted with local professionals. The sixth week of our program took us off campus to Minneapolis, Minnesota. Students stayed on campus at the U of M, visited several Twin Cities colleges and universities, enjoyed a hilarious musical, sampled delicious ethnic cuisine, toured area businesses, and shopped ‘til we dropped at the Mall of America. Students also got a taste of mass transit as they traveled by train and bus throughout the city.
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Fall 2010
Current Enrollment Monday tutoring from 5:30—8:30 p.m. @ Holmen High School
Wednesday tutoring from 3:30—7:00 p.m. @ Sparta High School
Wednesday tutoring from 3:30—7:00 p.m. @ Tomah High School
Holmen
Sparta
Tomah
Current enrollment: 16 Target enrollment: 20
Current enrollment: 8 Target enrollment: 10
Current enrollment: 5 Target enrollment: 10
Now recruiting 9th graders!
Now recruiting 9th and 10th graders!
Now recruiting 9th and 10th graders!
9th:
Whitney T.
10th:
Yer L. Larry X. Mai Yer X. Chai Y. Fue Y.
11th:
12th:
Pakouda M. Ann V. Mai Zoua V. Mai Chou H. Mengmor L. Pachoua L. Fong V. Joseph V. Mai Khoua V. Tou Y.
11th:
12th:
Michael B. Katelyn B. Michelle H. Zachary K. Blair M. Sarah R. Skye W. Kaitlyn B.
10th:
Erica M. Torlea T. Zakary J.
11th:
Alexander H.
12th:
Miranda A..
Fall 2010
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@ a Glance Thursdays tutoring from 5:30—8:30 p.m. @ UW-La Crosse La Crosse Logan
La Crosse Central
Onalaska
Current enrollment: 17 Target enrollment: 20
Current enrollment: 12 Target enrollment: 15
Current enrollment: 4
Now recruiting 9th graders!
Now recruiting 9th and 10th graders!
10th:
Jason H. Lakysha R. Jacquyse R. Matilda S. Yer V.
11th:
Amos K. Van N. Tanshanita R. GaoSeng Y.
12th:
Sabrina B. Devin C. Sou Thee H. Bobby L. Nhia L. Kiswana R. Erin T. Ethan T.
Now accepting applications! 10th:
Justice B.
10th:
KaBao Y. Pang Jee Y.
11th:
Linda H. Toua Y.
11th:
Siesha M. MaLia T. Cheng Por V. Tong V. Tou Long V. Hai Va Y. Shue Shiane Y. Vang Y.
12th:
Sheng Y.
12th:
Keahna B. Maurena T.
Fall 2010
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Meet the Upward Bound Staff Antoiwana Williams Outgoing Director
Lisa Yang Student Advisor
After four years as Director of Upward Bound, Antoiwana will be leaving our program to step into her new position as Director of the Office of Multicultural Student Services at UW-La Crosse.
A UB grad (Central ’99), Lisa is our new Student Advisor. She is an alumna of UW-La Crosse (’05) with a BA in Sociology. Since summer of 2007 she has been the Chinese Teacher for Summer UB.
During her years with UB, Antoiwana has provided our program with outstanding leadership and direction while supporting our students and challenging them to achieve their dreams. She will be dearly missed.
Lisa will be advising students at their schools as well as supervising tutoring sessions. This semester she will spend Mondays at Holmen High School, Tuesdays at Onalaska High School, Wednesdays at Logan High School, and Fridays at Central High School.
Paul Krause Assistant Director
Cathy Van Maren Administrative Specialist
Ben Penlesky Student Advisor
Paul has been with the UB program since 1990. He teaches the Senior Seminar class during our Summer Session, which allows students to research colleges that interest them, and prepare for the rigorous college application process. During the school year, Paul coordinates our ACT preparation workshops and supervises the Wednesday night tutoring sessions in Tomah and Sparta. He also visits 8th grade classrooms each Spring to recruit new students.
Cathy is UB's Administrative Specialist. She sometimes refers to herself as “the office fossil” because she’s been with UB the longest: since 1985!
Ben has been with our program since 2006, when he was first hired as a residential summer Language Arts tutor. Since then, Ben has worn several hats — academic year tutor, Language Arts instructor, AmeriCorps paraprofessional, and now, Student Advisor.
Paul is a UW-L graduate who enjoys sailing, traveling, racing, and hockey.
You’ve probably spoken with Cathy on the phone or received mail from her, since she does most of the office correspondence, publishing, and recordkeeping. A graduate of Iowa State, she also took many classes at the University of North Carolina. Her interests include her family, politics, alternative energy and transportation, the Netherlands, gardening, Waldorf education, music composition, and bicycling.
Ben spends his time conducting advising sessions with students, supervising tutoring sessions, recruiting new students to our program, and coordinating events for our students.