Hackerspace begins on Friday, Oct. 17 outside LIB 412

Remember that on Friday, October 17, from 2:00 to 3:00 pm, TRIO will launch Hackerspace, a weekly meeting place where students can make friends and share common interests. It's a space for socializing, relaxing and being creative. At the first Hackerspace we will make sugar skulls. Space is limited, so make sure to RSVP. See you there.

Read TRIO Achiever Nicholas Joly's story in Oct. Newsletter

 Nicholas Joly joined TRIO when he heard it offered tutoring and mentoring. Later he learned that TRIO offered much much more. Read Nicholas's story in TRIO's October 2014 Newsletter.

TRIO workshops are not just work; they're also fun

TRIO Student Support Services offers a wide variety of workshops each semester outside its main office (LIB 412). All are designed not only to help TRIO participants reach their academic and personal goals and to graduate on time, but also to enjoy a moment of fellowship. Here TRIO Enrollment Coordinators Monica Teixeira and Marianyelli Hanna share a laugh with TRIO workshop participants.

TRIO Scholarship Application Workshop was well attended

The TRIO Scholarship Workshop held on Oct. 1 from 9:00 to 9:50 am outside LIB 412 was well attended. Many TRIO students were eager to get their scholarship applications completed correctly and on time. Below TRIO Advisor Richie Heard explains the application process to two TRIO students.

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Fall 2014 TRIO Participation Scholarship: The deadline to apply is Oct. 3

The deadline to apply for the Fall 2014 TRIO Participation Scholarship is Friday, October 3. TRIO is offering thirty $700 awards for a total of $21,000. You can drop off your completed application at the TRIO Office (LIB 412) or send it electronically to triosss@neiu.edu. 

This is a great opportunity to help finance your education. Don't miss out. Apply today.

Now Available: 2014 Fall TRIO Participation Scholarship

 

The Fall 2014 TRIO Participation Scholarship is now available. Each of the three TRIO Student Support Services programs will award ten $700 scholarships for a total of $7,000. Applications are available today, Monday, September 15. The deadline to apply is Friday, October 3.   

Drop off your completed application at the TRIO Office (LIB 412) or send it electronically to triosss@neiu.edu.

If you have any questions, please call 773 442-4971 or send an email to triosss@neiu.edu. 

 

   Smart Goals and Academic Success 

The first Hot Lunch, Hot Topics Workshop of 2014 kicks off tomorrow, September 16 from 12:30 to 1:30 pm in LIB 412. Learn ways to better manage your time and to identify personal priorities. Free lunch will be provided.   

If you were unable to attend the TRIO Leadership Summit in August, you can still qualify for our fall  scholarship by attending this workshop. Click here for more information.