TRIO Events

Senior Roundtable
Tuesday, March 27, 5:45-7:30 PM Ferris Lounge, Seymour
All seniors eligible to walk at Commencement this year are asked to attend this information-packed session. Please bring a copy of your resume. LaGondola will be provided. Must RSVP by 1 PM on Tuesday, March 27.

Unspoken Agreements on Diversity
Monday, April 2, 8-9 PM Wilson House
Explore the ways in which our institutional belief systems provide the critical backdrop to conversations about diversity on our campus.

Leading a Meeting & Handling Criticism
Thursday, April 12, 7-8 PM Wilson House
2-for-1: Make the most of your time by organizing effective meetings and learn to use criticism as opportunity for growth! (Emerging Leaders Core Event)

Scholarships
Wednesday, April 18, 9-10 PM Wilson House
Demystify the process and develop a practical strategy for scholarship searches.

Confessions in Living Color(ed)
Thursday, April 19, 7 PM Kresge
Interviews with college-aged people of color about love, faith, and what is necessary to live the best life possible inspired a series of poems that were united with music and dance to create the choreopoem Confessions in Living Color(ed). Written and directed by TRIO senior Monica Prince; additional TRIO students involved with the production. Sign in with Stephanie at the event.

Movie & Discussion: Louder Than a Bomb
Tuesday, April 24, 6-8 PM Wilson House
Louder Than A Bomb chronicles the stereotype-confounding stories of four teams of high school students as they prepare for and compete in the world's largest youth poetry slam. "Louder Than a Bomb is a film about passion, competition, teamwork, and trust. It's about the joy of being young, and the pain of growing up. It's about speaking out, making noise, and finding your voice."

Networking
Wednesday, May 2, 7-8 PM Wilson House
Get out of your comfort zone and learn how to "work the room," an important skill for your future! (Emerging Leaders Core Event)

6th Annual Spring Banquet
Monday, May 7, 6 PM (Doors open at 5:45 PM) Lincoln Room
Come and celebrate the year with dinner, awards, recognition of graduates, giveaways, and more! Highlight event of the year!! RSVP by April 27.

Coffee Talk with Prof. Gabrielle Raley
Monday, May 14, 7-8 PM The Beanhive
Assistant Professor of Anthropology-Sociology Gabrielle Raley will share the struggles and triumphs of her journey to a Ph.D. as a first-generation college student.

Next BIG Meeting
Sunday, May 20, 8-9 PM Stellyes Lab (SMC Basement)
Interested in being a TRIO BIG next year?? Attend this orientation session to learn about the expectations, responsibilities, and fun of being a BIG. Required for new and returning BIGs.

First Year Wrap-Up
Sunday, May 20, 9-10 PM Francois Classroom (SMC E-117)
All students who were admitted to TRIO this year are expected to attend this session. Any schedule conflicts must be discussed with Stephanie no later than Friday, May 18.

"I have enjoyed the events I attended and am definitely thankful for all the great resources the TRIO program has to offer."

"Attending the workshops was a great way to hear other peoples' perspectives. The field trips were a blast because I got the opportunity to bond with other students."