In this issue
HAPPY WEEK 5 TRIO!
• Graduation Procedures
• Academic Statements
• Financial Aid updates
• TRIO Events and Updates
• Campus events and resources
• Connect with your TRIO Academic Advisor
Graduation Procedures
Degree-seeking Greeners eligible to earn their degree in academic year 2023-24, including summer quarter, need to apply to graduate.
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.)
Annual Academic Statements HOLDS coming soon!
The deadline to submit your Annual Academic Statement is May 17th . Continuing students who do not have a draft of their statement by the deadline will get a registration hold on their account. This hold will prevent students from registering for summer or fall classes until the statement is submitted. Here is a short “How To”video that shows you how to submit the academic statement. If you have questions, reach out to your Academic Specialist for support or attend one of the workshops being held this quarter (See TRIO events and Community Events for more information)
Graduating students need to submit a Final Academic Statement. The Final Academic Statement must be submitted by the last day of your final quarter to graduate. Below are the deadlines for spring and summer quarter:
Spring Quarter: Friday, June 7, 2024
Summer Quarter: Friday, August 30th, 2024
Please visit https://www.evergreen.edu/academicstatement/final-statement for more information or talk to your Academic Specialist. We are here to help!
Financial Aid
Don’t miss out on Financial Aid! Complete your FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) for the 24-25 Academic Year today!
Planning to take summer classes? The application to apply for summer financial aid is available now and is due on May 1. You can apply here.
TRIO Events
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: Wednesday, May 1 @ 1PM
Where: Evans Hall, Conference Room 2151 (next to ACA reception area)
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: Social Justice Center, Evans Hall 2205
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, May 1 1-2:20 PM
Friday, May 17 4-5:20 PM
Where: Social Justice Center – Evans Hall 2205
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!
Our TRIO Graduation Celebration will take place on Wednesday, June 12th from 4pm – 6pm at Squaxin Park. All are welcome: TRIO graduates, continuing TRIO students, friends, and family! Food, drinks, and sweets will be provided by TRIO. This event is to celebrate our graduating TRIO students and to recognize current students on the completion of this academic year. We are asking students to RSVP to gauge attendance and make note of transportation, dietary, and accessibility needs. This form will close on Wednesday, May 29th .
RSVP and more information here: https://forms.office.com/r/KtjMAkzy6p
TRIO Updates
Attention TRIO Students: We need and appreciate your feedback!
Please take a few minutes to complete the annual TRIO Student Feedback Survey to let us know how we are doing and share your thoughts on how we can improve our services. The survey is anonymous unless you would like to enter your name into the drawing to win a $100 Safeway card. This is an optional section at the end of the form. We will keep the survey open until Sunday, May 5th.
To complete the survey, click on this link https://forms.office.com/r/7AaSPrC5UW or scan the QR code.
We appreciate your feedback!
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 5-7 PM Where: Evans Hall, Computer Lab, classroom 2612
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.
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