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Aug/Sept 2017

TRIO is a federally funded program providing academic

and personal support to students for their successful

completion of college courses of study.

Inside this Issue:

Welcome Back………....1

Special Message….…...2

Tips for Success……….2 Congratulations…..……3

Job Posting.. ………….3

Student Spotlight………4

Academic Achievement.4

Happy Birthday…………5

TRIO Travels ………….5-8

Dates to Remember……9

TRI TRIBUNE

I hope you have had a wonderful summer and that you are off

to a smooth start to a new semester! The summer is rather

quiet around campus, so we are thrilled to have students back!

We are also excited about serving you! We spent most of the

summer making plans and having many discussions about how

we can better serve our TRIO students. So, we are looking

forward to another successful year in TRIO!

There are many upcoming events you will not want to miss. Be

sure, take note of these, and attend! There are many workshops

being offered, by either our TRIO staff or other college

campus staff, and I encourage you to take advantage of these

learning opportunities. We have TRIO Connect Meetings,

Treats for TRIO, and so much more coming soon! TRIO

Service Corps and Independent Women groups will be meeting

soon as well. Be involved, get active and participate!!!

The TRIO staff is here for you. We want to see you succeed.

Please let us know how we can help you!

Wishing you the best,

~ Emily Garrison

BACK

Message from your SGA President... Hello everyone, my name is Sarah Estes and I would like to welcome you to your time at Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute and welcome you to the TRIO program. I am proud to say that I am going to be serving as the Student Government Association President for the 2017-2018 school year.

I would like to tell you a little bit about the SGA and our role on campus. SGA is the voice of the students. Our representatives are able to sit on the different committees at the college. As president, I sit on the Executive Council and Board of Trustees. We also plan events for the campus such as spring fling, fall festival, and so much more. We also run intramural sports on Tuesday and Thursday from 12:00-12:50 in the gym. SGA sponsors the college’s clubs, such as the clubs that TRIO has to offer.

If you have any suggestions for improvement, please feel free to contact me at sarak60810@students.cccti.edu or stop by the SGA office, E118 anytime. On behalf of the SGA, I hope you have an amazing semester!

The importance of regular class attendance cannot be

overemphasized. When you skip classes, you miss out on

lectures, notes, class discussions, and tips on what may appear

on exams. It’s tempting to miss a class, particularly when you

have an instructor who doesn’t seem to notice. However, do not

kid yourself into thinking that missing a class won’t make a

difference. Plus, your grade may be partially based on your

attendance. And even if it’s not, an instructor isn’t likely to cut

you any slack if you are often a “no show.”

Attend ALL Classes

Becky Boone was recently recognized at the CCC&TI annual faculty-staff kick-off as a recipient of the “Colleague of the Year” award. Recipients of this award are

chosen by the faculty and staff of the college as going above and beyond in their service to the institution.

We are very proud of Becky and especially proud to have her in TRIO!

Join me in congratulating Becky on this well-deserved honor!

Becky is pictured with Amy Huffman (co-recipient of

Colleague of the Year award) along with

Dr. Mark Poarch.

TRIO Work-Scholars

WANTED

Seeking reliable, self-motivating,

TRIO students.

Competitive hourly pay, flexible

hours.

Must be enrolled in min. 9 credit

hours

Must have and maintain a 2.5 GPA

Applications available in the TRIO

office. See Pat Pritchard or Diane

Mazza.

Biomed/TRIO student attends symposium

and Receives Scholarship…

The 39th Annual North Carolina Biomedical Association's Symposium was held Aug. 22-25 in Pinehurst, NC. One of our very own TRIO students, Nathan Minton was able to attend this year’s symposium. John Noblitt, advisor and former President of the Biomedical Association board, invites second year Biomedical students to

attend the annual event. The four-day event kicks-off with a golf tournament at one of the renowned courses at Pinehurst, followed by several days of events. A vendor hall full of exhibits showcasing Biomedical services and products available to the healthcare profession. New products and the technology behind these products was also on display. Participants of the symposium attend a variety of informational sessions and classes. Nathan attended four classes to earn two certifications during the symposium. These certifications will definitely add to his resume’. (Verathon BVI 9400 Bladder Scanner certification and Verathon Prime Bladder Scanner certification) Nathan and other participants learned how to disassemble and reassemble the devices, as well as how to calibrate and troubleshoot them. During the event’s business luncheon Nathan was awarded the Norman "Red" Reeves Scholarship for $2000, which was sponsored by GMI - Global Medical Imaging out of Charlotte. Congratulations Nathan! Nathan reflects, “I had a blast at this symposium, got to learn some new things, ate some great food, got to meet some great people, and made some new friends. This was a great opportunity to talk to people who are currently in the industry and network with them, as well as speak to potential employers.”

Congratulations to these TRIO

students for their academic achievement

during the summer semester!

President’s List: Honor’s List:

Diane Benway Jackie Gurnsey

Nancy J. Hawkins Melinda Hare

Crystal D. Hinson Cynthia Smith

Nathan A. Minton

Tiffany M. Oakes

Julie C. Overby

Sarah A. Stewart

August Birthdays September Birthdays

Melisa Simmons Toshia Adams Joshua Slenker

Alicia Garcia Kelly Carpenter Mary Summerlin

Kana Fleming Rebecca Gladden Julie Overby

Madison Frazier Tonique Bowers Alyssa Poe

Ana Francisco-Lopez Tai Cureton Gabriela Enamorado

Nancy Hawkins Marvin Villanueva Vanessa Enamorado

Celina Houston Britteny Hughes Chelsea Zody

Cheryl Ciccone Diane Benway Christian Tufts

Rob Hardenburg Patricia Clark Shelby Vance

Aynia Howell Cody Cox Mary Eaker

Tricia Hoover Anna Frye Caroline Guzman

Brittany Swafford Emily Denny

Marlen Rodriguez Darlene Kirschner

Courtney Gardner

TRIO Travels to

Williamsburg, VA

WW2 ship the USS

Wisconsin was

recommissioned

during Desert Storm

*All TRIO Students are expected to attend ONE TRIO Connect Meeting. Program updates will

be given including expectations, requirements for participants, upcoming trips, and much

more! DOOR PRIZES will also be given!!

5 No Classes for Students 7 12 pm Service Corps meets 12 pm Memory Techniques Workshop Watauga Campus Rm 117

12 12 pm TRIO Connect Meeting * 13 11 am TRIO Connect Meeting *

12 pm TRIO Connect Meeting * 14 CLUB DAY 15 10 am TRIO Connect Meeting *

12 pm TRIO Connect Meeting * 18 12 pm Watauga TRIO deli 19 12 pm Independent Women Meets 21 12 pm TRIO deli Hudson Campus 26 12 pm Time Management Workshop Hudson Campus LRC 28 12 pm Financial Literacy Workshop Hudson Campus LRC 29 9 – 2 Blood Drive in the Gym Hudson Campus

SEPTEMBER

Donate a pair of new or

gently used tennis shoes

to support flood victims

in Houston, TX.

Collection bins are

located throughout

campus during the

month of September.