Happy Week 9 TRIO!
In this issue
Academic Fair
Internships and Research Opportunities
Money Matters: Employment, FAFSA and Scholarships
Spring 2024 Housing Application Timeline
TRIO Class, Updates and Events
Campus resources: Food, Housing, Student Wellness Services
Connect with your TRIO Academic Advisor
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 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.
Internships and Research Opportunities
Internships can be powerful opportunities to add focus to your time at Evergreen while building marketable career skills and community connections. Learn more about upcoming opportunities!
The Center for Community Based Learning and Action (CCBLA)
CCBLA supports the partnership of academic programs, students and faculty, with community organizations. You can learn about their 2024 program at https://www.evergreen.edu/catalog/offering/community-basedlearning-internships-and-community-projects-39386
To connect with local non-profit organizations, schools and youth programs, contact CCBLA Director Ellen Shortt Sanchez (shorttse@evergreen.edu . Check out their website at https://www.evergreen.edu/academics/centersinstitutes/community-based-learning
The Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership and Transformational Change (CELTC)
Interested in gaining experience in business and entrepreneurship? The CELTC can connect you with a diversity of internship opportunities linked with the private sector! Please visit the CELTC’s website for internship opportunities: https://sites.evergreen.edu/celtc/internships/. You can also contact the CELTC Assistant Director Page Archer (pagea@evergreen.edu) for more information.
The Center for Climate Action and Sustainability (CCAS)
Interested in gaining hands-on experience while learning how communities can fight the climate crisis? Consider applying for a position with the CCAS Community Internship Program which connects students with partners in local, state, and tribal government, non-profits, and more! Find out more at:
https://www.evergreen.edu/academics/centers-institutes/climate/internships
International Internships
Both study abroad and internships offer significant educational benefits for students, so why not combine them? Consider participating in an internship or a Internship Learning Contract (INT) abroad. Questions about international internships? Contact the Office of International Programs & Services at studyabroad@evergreen.edu
Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship and Student Capstone
Apply for a paid summer fellowship conducting research with faculty. Student fellows work closely with faculty and engage as junior research partners on faculty-led projects across the disciplinary spectrum. Each fellow spends half-time or more on a twelve-week project and receives a stipend ($4,000) for participation. This summer there are 10 different SURF projects to choose from! The deadline to apply for a Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowships is March 6th. Apply here:
https://www.evergreen.edu/academics/academic-grants/summer-undergraduateresearch-fellowships/application
Student Capstone Fund
Funds are available to provide financial support for students completing their capstone project such as a final research project, creative project, presentation, or performance. Awards are capped at $350 per person. Students may receive one award per academic year. Students must have a faculty sponsor for their academic work to receive funds.
The deadline to get spring funding from the Student Capstone Fund is April 19.
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 now April 1, 2024.
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, May 1st, 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
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
TRIO Updates
Spring Quarter TRIO Class
TRIO will be offering the 2-credit class TRIO @ Evergreen: Planning For Life After Evergreen in person on Tuesdays from 2-4 PM. The course 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: Planning for Life After Evergreen.
The WA State TRIO Association Civic Leadership Conference
The Civic Leadership Conference educates students and participants to become self-aware of how they can have an impact within their community. Through a variety of workshops and keynote speakers, the conference will strengthen student’s leadership styles and how to become an advocate for important issues that TRIO students face. This year's theme is "Unleashing Your Superpower!" Every individual has the power to revolutionize their education!
TRIO will pay for your registration to attend this event!
When: April 12-13th
Where: Evergreen Olympia campus Interested? Email Adriana.veloza@evergreen to get registered!
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
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: The Social Justice Center- Evans Hall 2205
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/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 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
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
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