Happy Week 5 TRIO Scholars! In this issue TRIO Updates: Drop-In Hours, Winter Class, Study Hall, and Tutoring Support FAFSA Update, Study Abroad Application and Scholarships Community Events Campus resources Connect with your TRIO Academic Advisor
TRIO Updates TRIO Drop- In Hours! We are excited to announce Fall drop-in hours from 3-5 PM every Tuesday and Wednesday starting October 31st until the end of fall term. Staff available for drop-ins include Jess Tourtellotte, Mercedes Shively and Stacia Pomerenk. Have a quick question? Need help scheduling an appointment? Feel free to drop by! Winter Quarter TRIO Class: TRIO will be offering the 2-credit class TRIO @ Evergreen: Funding your Journey on Mondays from 1-3 PM during Winter quarter. The course will be remote and is signature required. Please email Adriana Veloza at Adriana.veloza@evergreen.edu if you plan to take this course to get permission once registration opens. To read the full description please visit TRIO @ Evergreen: Funding your Journey TRIO Study Hall: The TRIO Study Hall is a great opportunity to get study support from our tutor coordinator, find study partners/body-doubles, meet other TRIO students and enjoy some delicious snacks! When: Every Thursday from 5-7 PM Where: Evans Hall Computer Lab, classroom 2612
Peer Tutoring Requests: TRIO Students can receive 1:1 peer tutoring support for up to 3 hours a week. Tutoring Services include: • Receiving tutoring on a language or academic subject • Support with time management and organization skills • Help to understand and complete assignments. To request a Peer Tutor please talk to your TRIO academic specialist. ***Interested in becoming a Peer Tutor for TRIO? Submit your Peer Tutor Application today!
FAFSA Update The Department of Education is updating the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid). As a result, the 2024-25 FAFSA will be available in December 2023. This is a change from the FAFSA being available in October in recent years. The Financial Aid Office will provide more information about the changes to the FAFSA as it becomes available over the coming weeks. The 2024-25 Priority Application Deadline for the FAFSA will now be March 1, 2024. This is a change from the previous deadline of February 1st in past years.
Study Abroad Application and Scholarships Are you studying abroad this academic year? There are four types of scholarships available to support undergraduate students traveling abroad during the 2023-24 academic year. Award amounts range from $1,955 - $2,780. Applicants must submit their Evergreen study abroad application to be considered for Evergreen Travel Abroad scholarships.
Your Travel Abroad Application will include: One letter of recommendation Optional: A completed 2023-24 FAFSA Optional: An application essay Apply for Evergreen’s 2023-24 Travel Abroad Scholarships here: online application. Application deadline: 11:59 PM Friday, November 17th. Have any questions? Email studyabroad@evergreen.edu.
Community Events TRIO Fall Lunch and Learn: Disability History October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month. Let’s come together to learn and celebrate the many contributions and achievements of people with disabilities. When: Wednesday, Oct 25th from 12 noon-1 PM Where: Social Justice Center (Evans Hall 2205/2207)
Save the Date: National First-Generation Day is a call to celebrate students, faculty and staff who are the first in their family to pursue a college undergraduate degree in the United States. The date for the annual National First-Generation College Celebration is November 8th. TRIO will be hosting a student event. More details coming soon! Nature Therapy Group: Connect with Nature and Enhance Your Coping Skills. Sponsored by Student Wellness Services. In this group we will re-engage with our innate reciprocal connection with nature and enhance our coping skills for dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, and concentration issues. These group sessions will be held both in office space at Student Wellness Services, and out in the Evergreen campus forest and surrounding natural areas. Email Madison.Johnson@evergreen.edu to sign up and receive more information.
When: Mondays, 2- 3:30 PM from October 9th through November 13th Where: Student Wellness Services The SEAL (Student Arts & Equity Lounge) is run by BLISS (BIPOC & LGBTQ+ Intersectional Support Services), an office that welcomes all, while uplifting and centering our BIPOC, LGBTQ+, undocumented and DACAmented community. The SEAL is always stocked with beverages and snacks, has two computers and a printer, a TV and Switch, and board games. The SEAL is open to all students! When: Monday through Friday from 10:30 AM- 6 PM Where: The SEAL, CAB 310 The Gender Spectrum Sanctuary: BLISS and Student Wellness Services are hosting The Gender Spectrum Sanctuary - a trans and nonbinary mental health group. Each week's casual conversations will cover a theme and support community. You can email sam.fennell@evergreen.edu with questions or accommodations. When: Tuesdays from 12 Noon – 1 PM Where: The SEAL Glitter Hour Queer and Trans weekly social hour to cultivate community on campus! When: Mondays, 4:30-6 PM Where: The SEAL Rock’em Soc’em A weekly hang out for Evergreen’s students of color! When: Fridays, 4:30-6 PM Where: The Seal Crafting Connections: Make things & meet people! Starting on October 23rd, this is a relaxed, low-key drop-in time to connect with other students who enjoy making things. Bring your own projects or use our materials – we have plenty to share! When: Mondays, 12:30 - 1:30 PM Where: The SEAL
Announcement Looking for ways to get involved with your campus community? Student Activities is currently recruiting students to serve on the Olympia S&A Board for 2023-2024. This student government body is responsible for reviewing and awarding student fee funding for key campus programs such as student organizations, KAOS Radio, Cooper Point Journal, Recreation and Athletics, The Outdoor Program, Tacoma S&A, Native Pathways Student Government, and more. The Board reviews budget proposals, hears from budget managers and student group coordinators about their programs, and determines the funding award amounts. What is the commitment to serve on the S&A Board? You can expect 1-2 meetings a week, plus prep time to read and review budgets. This equals 4-5 hours every academic week. If selected, you must be able to attend meetings on Mondays 3-4pm and Wednesdays 3-5pm. Meeting attendance will be hybrid – you can participate In-person or remotely. What is the benefit of serving? This is a student leadership position with a lot of opportunities to build your career skills in organizational budgeting, grant making, consensus governance, and more. You earn a leadership learning allotment of $535 per quarter. What if I already have a campus job? If it works with your schedule, capacity, and goals, you can still serve on the S&A Board. This position doesn’t require work study and does not count toward your 20 hour a week student employment limit. If this sounds like an opportunity you would like to take advantage of, you can read the full job description and apply here: https://forms.office.com/r/z7T3LFt4Dr If you would like to ask questions or learn more, contact Kayla Mahnke-Hargett at mahnkek@evergreen.edu
Basic Needs Center: Visit the Basic Needs Center for tangible items such as clothing, shelf stable food, hygiene products, plant cuttings, books etc. When: Wednesdays and Fridays from 1-5 PM. Where: CAB 135 To visit, please make an appointment . Students will get a 30 min slot to shop around for items! We can also help you connect with community resources. To learn more please visit: https://www.evergreen.edu/current-students/emergencyresources Evergreen Satellite Foodbank: The Food Bank has moved indoors! Please visit them in CAB 135. Carts are available at the RAD office for student use! When: 2nd and 4th Tuesday of every month, from 2- 4 PM *** If you would like to volunteer for either the Foodbank or Basic Needs CenterPlease fill out the volunteer form! Donate bags to the foodbank at SEMII E 2125 lobby or in bins in front of the Greenery in the CAB building. Social Media Foodbank Instagram: @evergreenfoodbank Basic Need Center Instagram : @evergreen_bnarc WordPress: https://sites.evergreen.edu/arcbncenter/ Housing Resources: Facing housing insecurity? Evergreen's Case Manager for Student Success provides housing resources and support to work with current students who may be experiencing this need. Email arcbasicneeds@evergreen.edu to set up a meeting with the Case Manager to discuss housing resources.
Meet with your TRIO Academic Advisor TRIO students need to meet with their TRIO Academic Specialist at least once per quarter. Now is the time to make that appointment. You can do so by dropping by our Olympia offices or scheduling an online appointment with your academic advisor. Make an appointment with Stacia
Make an appointment with Jess
Make an appointment with Kat
Make an appointment with Mercedes
Make an appointment with Adriana