Answers to Paulina's quiz

Paulina's up next (correct answers in bold)

1. Please tell us your first and last name.

* 2. What is Paulina's office number at TRIO?

404

412

* 3. Whose office is located next door to Paulina's?

Vernon Collins

Ann L. Sego

* 4. Paulina is the newest TRIO staff member.

True

False

* 5. Paulina works for the TRIO Access program.

True

False

* 6. If you visit Paulina's office, she will offer you:

Pencil

Candy

* 7. Paulina has a Facebook page.

True

False

* 8. Paulina's favorite Chicago sports team is:

Bulls

Tigers

Heat

* 9. Paulina's title at TRIO is:

Coordinator

Advisor

* 10. One of Paulina's responsibilities is to assign tutors.

True

False

* 11. At the May 2015 commencement, Paulina was photographed with Rita Moreno.

True

False

Answers to Jesse's quiz

Jesse's turn (correct answers in bold)

1. Please tell us your first and last name.

* 2. What Chicago neighborhood did Jesse grow up in?

Pilsen

Lincoln Park

Jefferson Park

* 3. In college, Jesse majored in?

Education

Psychology

Double major in neuroscience and biology

* 4. Which performance art did Jesse practice?

Modern Dance

Improv comedy

Classical guitar

* 5. Which Chicago high school did Jesse attend?

Whitney Young

Brother Rice

Lane Tech

* 6. Jesse's dad grew up in which country?

Colombia

United States

Uruguay

* 7. After English, what is Jesse's second language?

German

Spanish

Arabic

* 8. Jesse holds a master's degree in?

Higher education administration

Psychotherapy

Teaching

* 9. Jesse can play which unusual instrument?

Cuica

Ocarina

Didgeridoo

* 10. One of Jesse's top five strengths is individualization?

True

False

* 11. During summer, Jesse spends much of his free time?

Cycling

Traveling

Gardening

Answers to Marcial's quiz

Take the Marcial challenge!! (correct answers in bold)

1. Please tell us your first and last name.

* 2. Where did Marcial attend high school?

California

Illinois

Mexico

* 3. Marcial was admitted to NEIU through which of the following?

General admissions

Project Success

Proyecto Pa'lante

* 4. Where did Marcial receive his master's degree?

Loyola University

University of Illinois at Chicago

Northeastern Illinois University

* 5. Marcial received his master's degree in?

Educational Leadership

Counselor Education

Business Administration

* 6. In which NEIU department did Marcial work before coming to TRIO?

Academic Advising

College of Business and Management

College of Education

* 7. How many children does Marcial have?

2

4

6

* 8. What does Marcial usually do during his lunch hour?

Power walk around campus

Read in library

Workout in PE facility

* 9. What are Marcial's office hours?

9:00 to 5:00

8:30 to 4:30

8:00 to 4:00

* 10. Marcial's native language is?

Portuguese

English

Spanish

* 11. Marcial was born in which country?

Venezuela

Puerto Rico

Mexico

Thanks for the awesome award!

Hello everyone,

I'm honored to have received the 2015 Employee Excellence Award from Northeastern. I wish to thank the students, my coworkers, faculty and administration, not only for this distinction but for the gift of their friendship. 

Kind regards,

Monica Teixeira, Interim Director

TRIO Student Support Services   

It's Jesse's turn As coordinator of the TRIO Achieve program, education is truly my passion. I have other interests as well, as you'll see when you take my quiz. Sooner or later, someone will take home the bag full of prizes. It might as well be you.

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Hello, 

The 2015 TRIO Leadership Summit is set for Friday, August 14. This is our premiere annual event, and all TRIO members are expected to attend. So mark your calendar for August 14, and have a great week. 

All the best,

Monica Teixeira, Interim Director

TRIO Student Support Services   

Thanks for calling and emailing It was fantastic hearing from so many of you last week. Given the number of queries, I predict a winner. Go ahead. Take my quiz and be the first to answer all 10 questions correctly.

2015 TRIO Leadership Summit Attention all TRIO members!! Mark you calendars for this year's summit, a free event held on NEIU's main campus. Learning Around the World Friday, August 14, 2015 8:30 am to 4:00 pm   All TRIO members should attend.

Summer On-campus Job Fair Don't forget to register for this free event scheduled for Monday, June 15 from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm in VIllage Square

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