TRIO Newsletter Week 3- Spring 24

HAPPY WEEK 3 TRIO! In this issue • • • • • • • •

Summer Housing and registration Changing your registration Are you graduating?

Don’t forget to submit your FAFSA! Work with Grubb TRIO Updates and Events Campus events and resources Connect with your TRIO Academic Advisor

Summer Housing and Registration The housing application for Summer will open next Wednesday, April 17 at Noon and the number of spaces available is very limited. Approximately 20 beds are available. Please remember that you must be registered for classes to live on campus, including summer.

Due to the high demand, if you are planning to stay on campus over the summer, please be prepared to submit your housing application as soon as it opens to increase your chances of securing a spot. Submit your housing application here.

Taking Summer classes? The application to apply for summer financial aid is available now and is due on May 1. You can apply here.

Don’t hesitate to reach out to your TRIO Academic Specialist if you have any questions about this update.

Changing your registration Beyond the 10th day of the quarter, it becomes more difficult to drop classes and you must fill out a petition to do so.

TRIO can help! If you need guidance with adding or dropping a class, please reach out to your TRIO advisor.

IMPORTANT: If you are a student who receives financial aid, reducing your credit below 12 credits can mean that you will get less financial aid.

Are you graduating?

Degree-seeking Greeners eligible to earn their degree in academic year 2023-24, including summer quarter, need to apply to graduate by Monday, April 15, 2024.

This deadline ensures that your name will be in the printed commencement program. Apply now so your friends and family see you recognized in print.

Use the Graduation Procedures checklist to prepare for graduation. You must apply to graduate to formally graduate and receive your diploma, whether you participate in the commencement ceremony or not.

Have questions, reach out to your TRIO Advisor to learn more about graduation procedures, including help with writing your Final Academic Statement! (See TRIO events for upcoming workshops on this topic.)

FAFSA- There’s still time to apply!

Don’t miss out on Financial Aid! Complete your FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) for the 24-25 Academic Year today!

Employment Opportunity at the GRuB Farm GroundED is an "on the job training" program for eligible youth aged 16-21 who are interested in learning about food, farming, making friends, developing vital independent living skills, and getting PAID while doing it! Other eligibility requirements include any documented disabilities, including but not limited to IEP and 504 plans. The student may be enrolled in Gravity or any educational institution. This includes homeschooling, alternative schooling, skills centers, and secondary school options.

For the spring season the hourly maximum will be 10 hours per week, paid at minimum wage, during the day on Thursday and Friday. Summer season will be 17 hours per week, during the day, Wednesday-Friday. The plan is to launch the program on May 9th, 2024.

Transportation should not be a barrier for our participants. Intercity Transit Village Vans to provide transit to any participant who may struggle to get themselves to the site.

To learn more about this opportunity and to learn how to enroll, please click here or feel free to reach out to Carli, at grounded@goodgrub.org, with any questions or concerns.

TRIO Updates TRIO Study Hall: We will be hosting two study halls this quarter! TRIO Study Hall is a great opportunity to get support from our tutor coordinator, find study partners/body-doubles, meet other TRIO students and enjoy some delicious snacks!

When: Wednesday 2-4 PM and Thursdays from 57 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 advisor, and they can help you fill out the form.

TRIO Drop- In Hours! Drop-in hours will continue through the Spring quarter.

Have a quick question? Need help scheduling an appointment? Feel free to drop by anytime between 1-3 PM every Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. Staff available for drop-ins include Jess Tourtellotte, Mercedes Shively and Stacia Pomerenk.

TRIO Events TRIO Compassionate Goalsetting Workshop Come learn how to use bullet journaling and other tools for setting goals and building helpful habits. We will discuss common pitfalls of goalsetting and how to avoid them. TRIO will supply bullet journals for participants to keep. We will supply pens and colored pencils for use during the workshop, but feel free to bring your own if you’re feeling fancy!

When: Wednesday, May 8 1-2:20 PM Where: TBD

Let’s talk about Final Academic Statements Attention graduating seniors! Do you have questions about how to write your final academic statement? What is it for? What to include? TRIO can help!

The academic statement is required to officially graduate from Evergreen and is due on the very last day of the quarter you’re graduating. It will become part of your transcript, giving you the chance to describe your academic journey.

We know this can feel daunting, so join us for one of our two workshops to get yours started. We will help you brainstorm and begin your first draft. Follow up help will also be available to help you polish your statement so you can feel confident in your final submission.

When: Tuesday, April 23 @ noon and Wednesday, May 1 @ 1PM Where: Evans Hall, Conference Room 2151 (next to ACA reception area)

Art Therapy and Stress Reduction Are you awkward? Are you anxious? Do you enjoy crafts? Well, we’ve got all three! Anxious People Party.

A TRIO hang with art therapy vibes.

When: Wednesday, April 24 1-2:20 PM Friday, May 17 4-5:20 PM Where: TBD

Curious About Glassblowing!

Join us for a fun glassblowing experience with Central GlassWorks studio. We will receive an introduction to glass blowing, tour the shop, learn about the tools of the trade and everyone will have an opportunity to create their own piece of art!

The class size is limited to 10 students. You can reserve your spot by emailing Adriana.veloza@evergreen.edu and letting her know you would like to attend. To learn more about GlassWorks, you can visit: https://centralglassworks.org/ When: Saturday, May 18 @ Noon Where: A van will depart from TESC at 11:15 AM. We will grab lunch on our way back and return to campus by 3 PM.

TRIO Graduation and End of Year Celebration!

We’d love to have you join us on Wednesday, June 12 for TRIO’s Graduation Celebration. This years’ event will be at Shelter 1 Rose Garden at Squaxin Park from 4PM – 6PM. Looking forward to being in community with you all!

More details coming soon!

Campus Events The 2024 Equity Symposium This year’s theme is Building Skillful Coalition- We can empower our community with the skills to challenge the systems of oppression that keep us apart.

This two-day event kicks off on Wednesday April 17th, with a plenary address by Community facilitator Shireen Amini. Following the plenary session there will be community-led workshops. Thursday’s programming will culminate with keynote speaker, Loretta J. Ross. You will need tickets to attend the event. Get your tickets here! Visit Equity Symposium 2024 to learn more.

Campus Resources Basic Needs Center: Visit the Basic Needs Center for tangible items such as clothing, shelf stable food, hygiene products, plant cuttings, books etc.

When: Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 1-5 PM by appointment 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. 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.

Student Wellness Services: Grief Support Group A compassionate space for students to support each other in sharing their experiences, emotions, and coping strategies while navigating the grieving process.

When: Mondays, 3 - 4PM Where: Evans Hall 2205 - Social Justice Center Ecotherapy Group In this group, we will re-engage with our innate reciprocal connection with nature and enhance our coping skills for stress, anxiety, depression, and concentration issues through guided sessions and group interactions. Sessions are held both indoors at Student Wellness Services and outdoors in the Evergreen campus forest.

When: Wednesdays, 2-3:30 PM on May 1, 8, 15, 22

Library Support Become a Library super-user!

We'll cover the basics of using the library catalog and databases, finding course materials on Open Reserve, requesting items from other institutions, requesting additions to our collection, accessing our "Library of Things", how to get help from library staff, and more!

When: Friday May 3, 12-1 PM Where: Zoom: https://evergreen.zoom.us/j/84066489592 Introduction to Zotero Zotero is a free citation manager that allows users to create a personal library for collecting, organizing, annotating, and citing resources.

Join this open workshop to set up a Zotero account and learn the basics of using this tool for courses, research projects, and personal interests.

When: Wednesday, May 1, 5-6 PM Where: Zoom: https://evergreen.zoom.us/j/84066489592

APA citation This workshop will focus primarily on citing journal articles in APA style, but we'll leave time to discuss other formats and citation styles, as well.

When: Friday, May 17, 12-1 PM Where: Zoom: https://evergreen.zoom.us/j/84066489592

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