UAF to celebrate TRiO week
February 22, 2011
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2/17/11
University of Alaska Fairbanks TRiO programs will join their counterparts across Alaska Feb. 20 – 26 to celebrate TRiO Week and promote awareness of TRiO programs.
Gov. Sean Parnell issued a proclamation naming Feb. 20 – 26, 2011, as TRiO Week in Alaska.
TRiO programs help first-generation, low-income and disabled students complete four-year degrees. TRiO programs at UAF include Upward Bound, which provides an early college experience, and Student Support Services, which offers tutoring, mentoring, social and cultural engagement, and access to educational resources.
UAF will recognize TRiO students who are succeeding in college during an awards banquet Sunday, Feb. 20 at 4 p.m. in the Wood Center Carol Brown Ballroom.
The awards banquet will include recognition of high-achieving middle school, high school and college students, and an address by UAF vice chancellor for students Mike Sfraga as well as a student speaker. TRiO alumnus Eva Harvey and Lathrop High School principal Karen Gaborik, who has been an advocate for TRiO students, will be honored at the banquet. Those interested in attending should contact Upward Bound or Student Support Services directors for an invitation.
ADDITIONAL CONTACTS: Joseph Hickman, Student Support Services director, at 907-474-2644 or via e-mail at joseph.hickman@alaska.edu. Amelia Ruerup, Ten Hunee Daal'oye Upward Bound director, at 456-7794 or via email at amruerup@alaska.edu. Kevin Turnbough, Upward Bound Classic interim director, at 907-474-5685 or via e-mail at kturnbough@alaska.edu.
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