Spring Week 9 -TRIO Newsletter

Happy Week 9 TRIO Scholars!

What’s inside?

• TRIO Graduation Celebration: All students are invited!

• Meet Josh Blue!

• Tips and resources for graduates • Campus events- Mark your calendars!

• Important Announcements: Academic statements, housing, employment, and tutoring • Connect with your TRIO Academic Advisor

TRIO Graduation Celebration!

We’d love to have you join us on Thursday, June 8th for TRIO’s Graduation Celebration. This years’ event will be at Shelter 1 Rose Garden at Squaxin Park from 4PM – 6PM. To help us plan for the event, please use the form below to let us know if you will be attending! Looking forward to being in community with you all!

RSVP: https://forms.office.com/r/h0cnwLVR1H

Come meet Josh Blue! Ask a question and take a selfie with Josh on campus!

When: Friday, June 16th 10:30 -11:00 AM RSVP required by June 12th. Please email Jess at jessica.a.tourtellotte@evergreen.edu ***TRIO Students ONLY. After his groundbreaking win on Last Comic Standing in 2006, Josh Blue has risen through the ranks to become a well-established headliner at venues throughout the world. A 2001 graduate of The Evergreen State College, Josh is well-known for his comedy sketches and tours.

TIPS and Resources for our Graduates Graduating from college is a huge accomplishment, yet students can experience a mix of emotions including dread, relief, pride, excitement, and fear. Feeling conflicting emotions about graduation is very common. You are not alone!

Transitions are a part of life and there are things you can do to help you embrace change.

1) Gather information. Gathering information helps us make choices that meet our needs and helps to de-mystify some of the fear around the unknown. You can’t make a good decision or plan if you don’t have enough information. Without enough information we tend to base our choices on the amount of pressure we are under or from a position of fear.

2) Create a plan. Graduating from college is a transition that can be disruptive. Hold on to those parts of your life which provide comfort and security while you make the transition. When we feel safe, we can accomplish the task of transition more productively. Use this time to create a temporary plan post-graduation if you aren’t sure what you want to do next.

3) Give yourself enough time. When our lives are changing, it takes time to reorient our feelings to the new reality. Although we may feel uncomfortable during a transition, we need to give ourselves time to reflect, asking ourselves, “What did I learn from this experience? “What learning do I want to take into my new experience?” This will help us to reorient our new lives and not just perpetuate the old ways. We’ll also be better at recognizing the new opportunities that will be available to us.

4) Tolerate the discomfort. Transitions can introduce confusion and disorientation into our lives—even positive transitions like graduation. Expect to experience times of anxiety and insecurity as a natural part of the change process. Create a routine that works for you and provides some structure, some constants. Keep a journal to give you an emotional outlet during this time. Recognize that change is transition is temporary and represents the doorway to new experiences.

5) Find the support you need. Talk to friends who will help you to explore your own feelings to find the truth from your own inner resources. See a therapist to help

guide you through the process in a safe and encouraging setting. Access resources available to you through the college or your workplace, considering attending a support group or forming one with friends who may be going through a similar transition.

6) Take care of yourself. A time of transition can introduce stress into your life. You may feel depressed, anxious or you may not feel like doing the normal, healthy activities you used to do. Do something for yourself every day that you find comforting and pleasurable. Be kind to yourself, eat well, get enough sleep, exercise daily, even a 20-minute walk can make a difference in your stress level.

Actively practice being your best supportive self to you while you create the next in the big adventure!

We have compiled a list of available resources to help you navigate this period of transition.

Pathways Program: Connect to a case manager that will assist you in getting access to local services.

TRIO and Community Events Spring Hangout. Becca, one of our TRIO Peer mentors, is offering a weekly gathering in CAB 304 (Flaming Eggplant space). Join her and fellow TRIO students every Tuesday from 3-5 PM. There will be hot drinks, games, and art supplies!

Glitter Hour Queer and Trans weekly social hour to cultivate community on campus!

When: Thursdays, 4-5:30 PM Where: The Seal, 3rd floor of the CAB

Rock’em Soc’em A weekly hang out for Evergreen’s students of color!

When: Wednesdays, 4-5:30 PM Where: The Seal, 3rd floor of the CAB

T4TEA Time T4Tea Time is a weekly opportunity centering Evergreen’s Trans, Non-binary, and Queer students to come engage in community. Stop by to meet new people, get support from your TQ Coordinator, and enjoy some tea!

When: Thursdays, 12-1:00 PM Where: The Seal, 3rd floor of the CAB

Important Announcements Registration for Summer 23 and Fall 23 opened last week!

In the last two weeks, the college released a major upgrade to the registration system. If you experience any difficulties registering for your classes, reach out to your TRIO Academic Advisor- we are here to help!

Annual Academic Statements are back! Registration holds have been placed on student accounts if an annual academic statement was not submitted by the May 19th deadline. To remove the hold, please upload your academic statement. Here is a short “How To” video that shows you how to submit the academic statement.

If you have questions about the annual academic statement, reach out to your Academic Specialist for support.

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 16, 2023 Summer Quarter: Friday, September 8, 2023 Please visit https://www.evergreen.edu/academicstatement/final-statement for more information or talk to your Academic Specialist.

Housing The Summer 2023 Housing Application Summer spaces are first come first served.

A waitlist will be activated when housing reaches capacity for summer. For

information on housing for Summer 2023 please visit https://www.evergreen.edu/housing/summer-housing-2023 Reserve your room on campus for the 2023-24 Academic Year! The deadline to apply for housing is July 1st, 2023, at 8 AM. Applications submitted after 8 AM on July 1st will automatically be placed on the waitlist. Learn more and apply at https://www.evergreen.edu/housing/reserve-your-room-campus

Employment opportunities • Evergreen’s Shelton TRIO Upward Bound Program is hiring a Summer STEM Instructor! This is a great experience for students who are interested in pursuing their teaching certification and have experience tutoring STEM subjects.

Details: Salary: $17.50 - $20.00 per hour, depending on experience.

Time commitment is 20 hours per week, with teaching sessions on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays from 10:30 - 12:00 PM. The program runs from June 15th - July 19th. Training is tentatively scheduled for June 12th - 14th.

The classes will take place on Evergreen's campus, and all supplies will be provided.

If you are interested in this position, email Riva Villa an up-to- date resume by June 2nd. Her email address is villar@evergreen.edu.

Please include “Summer Instructor Application” in the subject line of your email.

• Yakima Valley College TRIO Upward Bound is currently hiring Resident Assistants for their Summer Residential Program. This is a great opportunity for current TRIO students to gain valuable work skills and support our TRIO community. Please visit their website for more information and how to apply. https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/yvccwa/jobs/3993193/residentassistant?page=4&pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs • The Student Employment Office is open to serve students and families. Each academic year, Evergreen employs approximately 800 students, into over a thousand different paid positions at the college. You can learn who is hiring at Evergreen by visiting Handshake or contact the office to speak with someone about employment opportunities!

TRIO Study Hall Join us for drop-in study sessions on Thursdays from 5:00-7:00 PM in the Evans Hall Computer Lab, classroom 2612.

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 Adriana Adriana is also the point of contact for students who were assigned to Cleressa Brown for Spring quarter