Happy Week 7 TRIO! In this issue National TRIO Day! Academic Fair Spring 2024 Housing Application Timeline Money Matters: Employment, FAFSA and Scholarships Celebrating Black History Month TRIO Updates and Events Campus resources: Food, Housing, Student Wellness Services Connect with your TRIO Academic Advisor
National TRIO Day! In 1986, a congressional resolution declared that Saturday, February 28, 1986, should be designated as “National TRIO Day” to commemorate the annual achievements of the TRIO programs in communities across the country. TRIO are federal educational opportunity programs that support limitedincome students, first-generation students, and students with disabilities to enter college and earn a college degree. Every year since then, the fourth Saturday in February is reserved as National TRIO Day -a day of celebration, reflection, and action around increased access to higher education for disadvantaged students. To celebrate our students, the TRIO programs at The Evergreen State College will be featuring TRIO students and alumni in their Instagram account this week (Thursday, Friday and Saturday), so check out Evergreen’s Insta stories @evergreenstcol The Washington State TRIO Association will also be hosting a virtual celebration and has organized two workshops to help students talk about their strengths in essays and interviews. Details below: Date: Wednesday Feb 21, 2024 Time: 3:00-5:00 PM ZOOM: 679 710 5983 Join Zoom Meeting https://wvc.zoom.us/j/6797105983?omn=83854762733&from=addon Meeting ID: 679 710 5983
Academic Fair
It’s time to start thinking about registration for Spring! The academic fair is your opportunity to talk with faculty about their programs or courses for the next quarter. To make the best of this event, it’s good to come prepared to the fair and your TRIO advisor is here to help! They can help you review the catalog offerings, narrow down the list of programs/courses you are interested in, check to see if there are prerequisites or signature requirements and brainstorm questions to ask professors. When: Wednesday, March 6th, 4:00 - 6:00 PM Location: Zoom. Check the Academic Fair website at https://www.evergreen.edu/registration/academic-fairs and click on the Visit the Academic Fair WordPress site for information on how to join. All zoom links will be updated on the WordPress site on the day of the Academic Fair.
Spring 2024 Housing Application Timeline February 1st, 2024, at 8 AM: Application Re-Opens for Spring Quarter March 1st, 2024, at 8 AM: Application Closes for Spring Quarter March 29th, 2024: Spring New Student Move In ***Academic Year 2024-2025 Application opens March 4th
Employment Opportunity with RAD The new RA application for the 2024-2025 academic year is live! Applications close on March 25th at 5 PM. Students can find the RA position posted on Handshake.
FAFSA It’s time to complete your FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) for the 24-25 Academic Year. The 2024-25 Priority Application Deadline for the FAFSA is March 1, 2024. TRIO and the Financial Aid Office will be offering workshops to help you navigate the new changes to the FAFSA application. The Financial Aid Office workshops will be on January 31st, February 7th and February 28th from 34:50 PM in Evans Hall 2617.
Evergreen Scholarship Application is OPEN! The 2024-25 Undergraduate Scholarship Application
These scholarships are available to students studying during the academic year 2024-25 (Fall 2024, Winter 2025 and Spring 2025). Opens: Wednesday, January 10th, 2024 Deadline: Monday, April 1st, 2024 The 2024 Spring and Summer Scholarship Application These scholarships are available to students looking for additional funding for Spring and Summer 2024 (current academic year). Opens: Wednesday, January 10th, 2024 Deadline: Monday, February 26th, 2024. To apply for scholarships, visit the scholarship portal: https://www.evergreen.edu/admissions-and-aid/financial-aid/scholarships Reach out to your TRIO advisor or attend a scholarship workshop, available online and In-person. Find dates and times here: https://www.evergreen.edu/admissions-and-aid/financial-aid/scholarships
Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship
The Office of International Programs & Services and the Writing Center will host workshop for students interested in applying to the Gilman International Scholarship. The Gilman Scholarship is a federal award granted to Pell-eligible undergraduate student applicants with plans to study abroad. INFO SESSION DETAILS Date: Wednesday Feb 21, 2024 Time: 3:30 - 4:30 PM In-person: Evans 2612 Zoom link: https://evergreen.zoom.us/j/82707609749
The Evergreen State College Tacoma is hosting events for Black History Month Black College Leaders Summit Saturday, February 24th, 12-2 PM Black college leaders connect to share experiences, successes, challenges, and strategize for the future.
TRIO Updates TRIO Study Hall: We will continue offering the drop-in study sessions on Thursday afternoons. The TRIO Study Hall is a wonderful opportunity to get study support from our tutor coordinator, find study partners/body-doubles, meet other TRIO students and enjoy 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 advisor, and they can help you fill out the form. TRIO Drop- In Hours! 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 is BACK!!! 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: March 8th, 2024 @ 4 PM Where: TBD- stay tuned!
Campus Resources Basic Needs Center: Visit the Basic Needs Center for tangible items such as clothing, shelf stable food, hygiene products, plant cuttings, books. When: Monday, Wednesdays and Fridays from 1-5 PM by appointment Where: CAB 135 (First floor of the CAB building. Separate entrance from the Greenery.) 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/emergency-resources 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 Meetings A weekly meeting to support Evergreen students’ grief and emotions related to the recent on-campus tragedy. Evans Hall 2205 - Social Justice Center Meeting time/dates: 3 - 3:50 PM February 5, 12, 26, March: 4, 11 Crafting Connections Make Things & Meet People! This is a relaxed, low-pressure drop in with craft projects and time to connect with other students. The SEAL, CAB 310 Tuesdays, 2 - 3:30 PM The Gender Spectrum Sanctuary Trans & Nonbinary Support Group The SEAL, CAB 310 Wednesdays, Noon - 1 PM January 17 through March 6 Colors and Connection Workshop with art, emotions, and connection. Come to one session or both. Evans Hall 2205 - Social Justice Center Wed, February 21, Noon - 1 PM
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