Students in GRCC’s TRIO/Student Support Services program have been supporting the Power of Education Foundation‘s school in Fontamara, Haiti, for the past several years. They are currently focused on sponsoring student Samuel Duroseau and must raise at least $600 to fund his tuition, meals and health care for the next school year.
TRIO will sell doughnuts from 9 -11 a.m. Nov. 2 on the Calkins Science Center’s first floor.
TRIO/Student Support Services is holding an open house to showcase summer research opportunities from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Oct. 24 in the Raider Grille.
Participating programs include:
See GRCC students’ projects, and learn about opportunities available to you. Snacks will be provided.
For the 14th consecutive year, TRIO/Student Support Service has partnered with Michigan Technical University to give GRCC students first-hand research experience.
Karl Jovinge, Breianna Bertossi, Alannah Elliott, Benjamin Craig, Anthoni Phonxana, Breana Gallarzo, Joseph Day and Nick Lopez are participating in the seven-week program. They will be paired with faculty members whom they will assist with research that ranges from engineering to human resources.
They will also experience life at a four-year institution by living on campus and attending a seminar course. For most students, this opportunity would be impossible without the financial support they receive. Michigan Tech gives each student a $2,500 stipend that allows them focus on their learning and clarifying what their academic goals will be moving forward.
The TRIO students will present their research to fellow classmates, faculty and staff on June 22 at Michigan Tech.
To learn more about this partnership program, contact TRIO/Student Support Services at (616) 234-4150.
Students in TRIO recently collected and shipped six boxes of supplies to help students at the Universidad del Turabo in Puerto Rico. On TRIO student is visiting Puerto Rico right now and will meet with the director of the university’s Student Support Services program.
You can help students in Puerto Rico! TRIO will collect supplies during TRIO-palooza, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. March 13 in room 122 of the ATC. You can learn about GRCC’s TRIO program and do some good!
You can also drop off supplies at the TRIO offices, room 332 in the Student Center, by March 14. Contact Anna Maria Clark at aclark@grcc.edu if you have any questions!
Help students at the Universidad del Turabo by donating:
Students who participated in the summer MICUP program at Michigan Technological University, the Undergraduate Research Opportunity Program at the University of Michigan, and the Study Away trip to Salamanca, Spain, will exhibit their research from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. October 25 in the Raider Grille.
Learn about their work and the amazing opportunities that might be there for you! Everyone is welcome, and snacks will be provided.
TRIO/Student Support Services will host TRIOpalooza from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. October 9 in the Student Center’s multipurpose room.
What’s TRIOpalooza? It’s an event for TRIO participants to register for their Winter 2018 classes, meet with their counselor and hang out, play games and have some snack. But it’s also open to students who want to learn more about TRIO — just stop by!
![Eligibility: All degree-seeking students with a 2.0 cumulative GPA, and no money owed to the institution. Date: June 29-July 15, 2018 (17 days). Course: HU 219 Global Studies through International Travel (three credits). Housing: Program participants will be housed with host families. Excursions and Highlights: Two-week Spanish language classes at student proficiency level. Host family stay. Daily afternoon excursions. Guided visit to Segovia and Avila. Excursion to Aveiro Beach (Portugal) – weather permitting. 800-year celebration of the University of Salamanca. Service learning project with Puente Ladrillo. Ruta de Tapas (exploring Tapas’ restaurants). Castanet lesson. 4th of July celebration—Spanish style. City tour of Madrid. Contact: Department of Experiential Learning, Main Building, Level G2, Room 59. traceylacy@grcc.edu. (616) 234-4162 grcc.edu/studyaway. Costs* Program fee (paid to GRCC): $3,850. What is included: Round trip airfare. Accommodations. Breakfast, lunch and dinner while in country. Field trips, excursions and entrance fees. Criminal background check. Travel insurance. Deposit – Due upon acceptance into program: $500. Tuition [plus fees (in-district) paid to GRCC]: $339. What is included: Three (3) credits (based on residential rate) and fees. Potential Additional Expenses: Items listed below may or may not apply to all participants: Passport. Personal expenses. Additional meals beyond what is offered. Travel provider phone (in country use only). How to pay for study abroad? Students are encouraged to pursue financial aid, scholarships and grants to fund Study Abroad. In addition, they may consider personal funds and alternative loans to fund Study Abroad. For more information on funding, visit grcc.edu/studyaway. Contact program directors for more information: Carmela Zapata, Department of Language and Thought, czapata@grcc.edu (616) 234-4666. Anna Maria Clark, TRIO/Student Support Services, aclark@grcc.edu, (616)234-4131. Applications are taken on a first come first serve basis. Apply through February 1, 2018 at grcc.edu/studyaway. *All program information, including courses, duration of program, dates and other logistics are subject to change. Fee subject to adjustment based on actual exchange rates and international airfare. Programs may be canceled due to extenuating circumstances. GRCC Grand Rapids Community College. All participants are welcome. Those in need of accommodations, please contact the Department of Experiential Learning at (616) 234-4162. GRCC is an Equal Opportunity Institution. Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.](https://grccraiderbuzz.files.wordpress.com/2017/07/80992-study-away-flyer-spain2.jpg?w=474)
