Financial assistance is available

Dear TRIO Achiever, On Thursday, April 16 from 3:00 to 4:00 pm outside LIB 412 a representative from America Needs You-Illinois Fellows will be on hand to discuss, among other things, internships and professional development grants. To qualify you must be a first-year student with a 3.0 GPA. On Tuesday, April 21 from 3:00 to 4:00 pm in LIB 310 I'll be presenting a workshop entitled Scholarships: Access to Free Money. If you need financial assistance, I encourage you to attend both events.    All the best,  Mônica Teixeira, Interim Director  TRIO Student Support Services

America Needs You: $2,000 grants + internships The America Needs You--Illinois Fellows program is offering first-year students the chance to participate in Instant Decision Day on Thursday, April 16 from 3:00 to 4:00 pm outside LIB 412. Apply today or email Samantha.robinson@americaneedsyou.org.

Learn to solve word problems This workshop is especially relevant for students taking the TAP/ACT, college and developmental algebra courses, anyone who struggles with math problems, and for speakers of English as a second language. You'll learn to decode vocabulary and avoid unnecessary mistakes. When: Wed, April 15, 12:00 to 2:00 pm Where: Outside LIB 412

IALHEA Diversity Dialogue and Research Forum The Illinois African American and Latino Higher Education Alliance will hold a forum on Wed, April 15 at UIC. The scholarly work of underrepresented students from Illinois will be showcased. Want to find a faculty member to collaborate on your next research project? Then don't wait. Register today.

Art of former TRIO member featured The art of former TRIO member and NEIU Alumnus Ryne Juguilon will be featured in Artravaganza on Friday, April 17 from 6:00 to 9:00 pm in the Fine Arts building. Ryne invites everyone to stop by and say hello.