TRIO Events
CommUNITY Movie: Louder Than a Bomb
Monday, September 17, 7-9:30 p.m.
Taylor Student Lounge, Seymour Union
Louder Than a Bomb chronicles the stereotype-confounding stories of four teams of students as they prepare for and compete in the world's largest youth poetry slam. Followed by spoken word performances by special guest Amelia Garcia '11.
CommUNITY Keynote by Dr. Laura Rendón
Tuesday, September 18, 4-5:00 p.m.
Red Room, Seymour Library
Dr. Rendón is a faculty member at University of Texas-San Antonio whose current research focuses on access, retention and graduation of low-income, first-generation college students and the transformation of teaching and learning to emphasize wholeness and social justice. (Emerging Leaders Core Event)
CommUNITY Movie & Discussion: Crossing Over
Wednesday, September 19, 7-10 p.m.
Taylor Student Lounge, Seymour Union
Crossing Over is a film about people of different nationalities struggling to achieve legal immigration status in L.A. Faculty panel to follow.
CommUNITY Forum: No Stupid Questions
Thursday, September 20, 8-9:30 p.m.
Taylor Student Lounge, Seymour Union
Get (or give) answers to a broad spectrum of questions related to identity and diversity. Facilitated by CIL & TRIO staff.
CommUNITY Block Party
Friday, September 21, 7:00 p.m.
Cherry St. & Berrien St. Intersection
Get down and get funky at the CommUNITY Block Party with live music by The Uniphonics from Iowa City, IA.
Content-Specific Study Skills
Tuesday, September 25, 6-7:00 p.m.
Red Room, Seymour Library
Explore the best study skills for your fall classes in one hands-on, strategy-centered session. Facilitated by TRIO and CTL Red Room tutors.
TRIO Teams Challenge Course (Low Ropes)
Saturday, September 29, 8 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
Meet at CTL
Team-building experience for TRIO participants. Entrance fee, travel to and from Macomb, and lunch provided by TRIO. RSVP by September 14.
Study Abroad Workshop
Wednesday, October 3, 7-8:00 p.m.
SMC E-117 (Francois Classroom), Science-Mathematics Center
Robin Ragan, Director of the Stellyes Center for Global Studies, will outline the various study abroad programs available, how financial aid works, and how programs can align with your academic interests. A panel of TRIO students will share their experiences abroad last year.
Exploring Options for Undecided Majors
Monday, October 8, 7-8:00 p.m.
Wilson House
Use the Holland codes to explore how your interests and strengths fit with various academic majors and career paths. Facilitated by Terrie Saline, Director of the Center for Career & Pre-Professional Development.
TRIO Homecoming Alumni Panel
Friday, October 19, 12-1:00 p.m.
Wilson House
Enjoy lunch with a panel of TRIO graduates who are actively pursuing their dreams in the real world. RSVP by Friday, October 12.
Fall Fun Night
Friday, October 26, 6:00 p.m.
Casa Latina
Pizza, pumpkin-carving contest, caramel apples, and a haunted house--what more could you want?? RSVP by Friday, October 26.
Knowing Your Brand
Thursday, November 1, 7-8:00 p.m.
Wilson House
Identify the qualities and experiences that make you shine in scholarship searches and leadership opportunities. (Emerging Leaders Core Event)
Coffee Talk with President Teresa Amott
Monday, November 5, 7-8:00 p.m.
Ingersoll House (640 N Prairie St.)
Get up-close and personal with President Teresa Amott as she shares her journey to college and beyond. Refreshments provided by TRIO.
TRIO Reading Day Pasta Bar
Thursday, November 15, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
Wilson House
"I have enjoyed the events I attended and am definitely thankful for all the great resources the TRIO program has to offer."