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Transcript of February 2013 News Magazine
What’s going on AEP
Scholars?
New & Continuing AEP
Students
Page 2 & 3
DIY
Valentines day gifts &
decorations
Page 4
Health Corner
TIS’ THE SEASON..FOR
THE FLU!
Page 5
Important Dates &
Events
Check out the important dates
& awesome events to attend!
Pages 6-10
DIRECTORS CORNER
Hello and Happy Spring Semester, Scholars!!
I always see this semester as a time for new beginnings and new awareness. Its a new year and every season is different. Though we can't control the weather, we have something to do with other outcomes in our life. But we need to take time out and away from others to communicate with ourselves for ourselves. I'd like to provide some words of wisdom that I've grown to learn.
1. We should take serious the opportunity to act -‐ with an intentional and well thought out plan toward our intended outcome , rather than react to the actions of others while swinging blindly into the wind. We really should take some time to reflect on what and how much we want to influence and then look at what we really are willing to do to make that kind of difference. 2. If you want to be taken serious, you have to first do this for yourself. You've made it thus far, but your life journey is far from over. 3. Reaching, evaluating, relaunching, executing and growing will always be a part of your life, so get good at it now by consciously incorporating this cycle into your calendar. Its better to make this a habit rather than last minute ditch effort, and its valuable to your health, emotional stability and success. 4. If you don't know, ask somebody. Ignorance is painful and is an absolute concrete barrier to growth. Don't pin yourself in by not opening your mouth. 5. Look to include folks who have "been there" into your resource circle. You may feel on top of the world, but the universe has many of them. 6. Don't goals that you are not willing to make a sacrifice to reach, they just won't materialize the way you want them to. So with that, have a Happy and Fruitful Spring Semester! We look forward to seeing everyone throughout the semester, so keep in touch and keep the faith! All the best AEP Scholars!
Valerie E.
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TRIO ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES PROGRAM
AEP SCHOLARS
BRITTANY MARTINEZ
Wendy DuranI am currently majoring in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, which I am quite enjoying. I love this school and all the opportunitiesI have available to me. I am discovering new clubs and after school activities I want to join, such as the Biology club. I have also met so many incredible people with similar interests and hobbies. Most of all, I am loving the classes and all the new things I get the chance to learn! I hope to graduate someday from CU and work with the Colorado Division of Wildlife, which requires me to take my studies very seriously as my work after college will demand refined academic skills and dedication.
QUY TAT
Hi, my name is Rita Tat. This is my first year going to college. I’m attending CU Boulder. My major is going into Bio chemistry. I choose to study that because I love science, and it’s interesting to learn inside the lab room. The time I have spent at CU boulder for last semester was really intense but it has paid off. Throughout the time I learned some useful skills such as time management and social network. Looking forward to graduating CU, and then go to graduate school.
I am 19 years old, and was raised in a small mountain town, Buena Vista, Colorado my whole life. I have two younger siblings. My sister Karissa is 18 years old and my brother Dominic is 12 years old. At the University of Colorado Boulder, I am a sister of Pi Lambda Chi Latina Sorority, Incorporated. Within the sorority we commit to promote education and community service within the Latina/o communities surrounding our campus. In the future I would also like to more involved with helping at risk youth. In my free time, I like hanging out with my friends, spending time with my family, and doing outdoor things like, fishing, boating, and four-wheeling. I am open option right now. I am loving CU! I am very grateful that I am able to attend this University. The University of Colorado at Boulder has always been the school I have wanted to attend since I was little. CU has given me a lot of great opportunities I did not have in High School and it has definitely developed me as a person. I hope to get the knowledge and the experience I need when I get out into the work world. I hope I get many more opportunities to do things I would love to do, such as study abroad or some kind of experience of that sort.
NEW AEP TUTORTHY NGUYEN
My name is Thy Nguyen (pronounced as Tee), and I’m currently majoring in Economics with a Quantitative Emphasis. I’m currently on my 4th year here, and planning on graduating next year. I think college has been a wonderful experience so far. I was able to learn a lot of things and meet a lot of awesome people (like AEP). I wanted to become a math tutor simply because I like math and I have fun helping others with it. Math can be hard and confusing at times, and it gets especially frustrating when you’re trying to do it yourself and you don’t know what to do. So I hope that as a tutor I will be able to provide some help and make students’ lives easier. My hobbies are listening to music, watching movies, drawing, hanging out with family and friends, relaxing, sleeping, etc.
DO IT YOURSELF VALENTINES DAY PRESENTS/DECOR
Chalkboard Mug (From witandwhistle.com)
Materials: Porcelain mug, painters tape, Chalkboard
paint
1. Make sure your mug is clean and dry. Use painters tape to mask off part of the mug you don’t want to paint, or skip this step
and paint the whole mug.2. Apply the chalkboard paint with with a soft bristle brush. If
you mess up just wipe the paint away with a wet paper towel and
try again.3. Once you are done painting carefully remove the tape.
Remove it before the paint dries, the tape will be less likely to peel up the edges of the paint.
4. Let the paint dry for 24 hours. Then, bake your mug for 35 minutes at 300 degrees fahrenheit. After baking turn off the oven and leave the mug inside until it has gradually cooled to room
temperature. After you bake ut the paint is dishwasher and microwave safe.
5. Chalk up your mug BEFORE you fill it with hot beverage.
The best way to someones heart is through their stomachs..
Pie in a Jar (From greenweddingshoes)
A few things you need: Pie crust dough, Two 12 oz. cans of your favorite pie
filling, 2 Tbs of sugar, 1 large egg beaten
Six 4 oz. mason jars cleaned with lids and labels removed, Heart shaped cookie
cutter, 1 cookie sheet
1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Press the unrolled dough bit by bit into the jars (not too thick) until the jars are lined with a dough up to the rims. Reserve some dough for toppers. Next fill
jars nearly to the top with the pie filling.2. Roll out reserved dough to roughly 1/8 inch thick and cut out 6-8 hearts. Place the filled
jars on a sturdy cooking sheet and place into oven.3. Bake at 325 degrees for 30-35 minutes or until dough becomes golden.
4. Arrange dough hearts on the pies, brush with egg wash and sprinkle with sugar. Bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until dough is golden brown all the way around the jars. If needed, place foil over the tops of the jars to keep the hearts from burning.
5. Remove and let jars cool on rack. Decorate with ribbons, tags, or labels on lids as desired.
HEALTH CORNER
TIS’ THE SEASON...........FOR THE FLU!
What to do if you’ve caught the flu:
Common Symptoms of the Flu:
§ 100 degrees or higher fever of feeling feverish (not everyone with the 4lu has a fever)
§ A cough and/or a sore throat§ A runny or stuffy nose§ Headaches and/or body aches§ Chills§ Fatigue§ Nausea, vomiting, and/or diarrhea
(most common in children)
The 4lu & the common cold have similar symptoms. Just remember, the 4lu is worse than the common cold
Prevent yourself from getting the flu!:
§ Everyone 6 months of age and older should get vaccinated against the 4lu
§ Wash your hands often with soap and water or an alcohol-‐based hand rub
§ Avoid touching your eyes, nose, or mouth. Germs spread this way
§ Try to avoid close contact with sick people.§ Practice good health habits-‐get plenty of sleep, exercise,
drink plenty of 4luids. and eat healthy!§ Cover your nose and mouth with tissue when coughing or
sneezing§ If you are sick with 4lu-‐like illness, stay home for at least 24
hours after your fever is gone without with use of fever-‐reducing medicine
§ First things *irst, go see your doctor!§ Get plenty of rest§ Drink clear 4luids like water, broth, sports drinks, or electrolyte beverages to prevent dehydration
§ Placing a cool, damp washcloth on your forehead, arms, and legs to reduce discomfort associated with a fever
§ Putting a humidi4ier in your room to make breathing easier§ Gargling salt water (1:1 ratio warm water to salt) to sooth sore throat§ Covering up with a warm blanket§ Using decongestants to help ease discomfort from stuffy noses/sinuses§ Using cough medicine, cough drops to relieve coughing the sore throats (make sure to pay attention to the dosages)
Information from http://www.4lu.gov
IMPORTANT DATES
February 13 (Wed.):Deadline (5:00 p.m.) to withdraw from the university and be eligible to petition to be assessed 40 percent of full tuition and fees (instead of being assessed 100 percent of full tuition and fees).
February 27 (Wed.):Deadline (5:00 p.m.) to drop a course without petitioning the dean’s office. (EXCEPTION: Student’s whose only program is Arts & Sciences or Environmental Design, have until March 22 to drop a course without approval signatures.). For drops after January 30, students in Arts & Sciences or Environmental Design, please use the Registrar's late drop form online. Note: Courses dropped after January 30 appear with a W grade on the transcript and no refunds for tuition or fees are given for course drops after January 30. Deadline for students who have three or more final exams on the same day for Spring semester to make arrangements to change their final exam schedule.Deadline (5:00 p.m.) to withdraw from the university and be eligible to petition to be assessed 60 percent of full tuition and fees (instead of being assessed 100 percent of full tuition and fees). Tuition & Fees Payment Due Date: Deadline to pay new charges or any unpaid balance (including second payment of two-payment plan). Payment is due by 5:00 p.m. Mountain Time if paid in person or mailed, or before midnight if paid online (CUBill&Pay). No grace period.
March 1 (Fri.):Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) priority deadline. The first step in applying for financial aid is to submit the FAFSA each academic year. The FAFSA determines your eligibility for grants, loans, work-study, and need-based scholarships. For full financial aid consideration your FAFSA must be on file in our office by March 1.At the University of Colorado Boulder, our awarding policy gives priority to the neediest students, as determined by the FAFSA. Last academic year, over $238 million of financial aid was awarded. Typically more than half of the student body receives some form of aid–scholarships, grants, loans or work-study employment. *AEP will be holding MANY workshops to help you with this process.
March 6 (Wed.):Summer 2013 registration begins for continuing degree students. Fall 2013 course listings available. (Tentative date).
EVENTS & ACTIVITIESLunar New Year Celebration!All DayFebruary 11, 2013AEP Lounge, Fleming 259
AEP Scholars, come welcome in the year of the snake with freshly made spring rolls; duck; rice; oranges; candy and red envelopes!
Mardi Gras6:00 PM - 8:00 PMFebruary 12, 2013Family Learning Center
AEP Scholars and supporters are invited to bring a Mardi Gras potluck food or beverage item and help the Guardian Scholars teach the children at the Family Learning Center in Boulder about the holiday, make masks and enjoy good food and company.
Living Off-Campus: Everything First Timers Need to Know 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM February 13, 213Location: UMC 245
Learn the basics of finding the perfect rental in Boulder, Colorado. Gather information about leases, neighborhoods, roommate agreements, dividing utility payments, budgeting, and much more. Presented by CU-Boulder's Off-Campus Housing & Neighborhood Relations Office and CU Money Sense.
Be My ValentineAll DayFebruary 14, 2013AEP Lounge, Fleming 259
AEP Scholars, come eat your heart out! We will be celebrating the love of self, friends, family and community with belgian waffles with strawberries and whipped cream in the morning and chocolate fondue in the afternoon! You can even make a valentine for someone special!
International Coffee Hour 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM February 15, 2013 Location: UMC
International Coffee Hour is a weekly event where students, scholars, staff, and faculty join in great intercultural conversations while enjoying free refreshments! International Coffee Hour takes place every Friday afternoon from 4 pm - 5:30 pm in the UMC Grill.
25th Annual Soul Food Dinner5:00 PM - 8:00 PMFebruary 20, 2013Center For Community Dining Center
Please join the CMA for an evening of soul food as we culminate Black History Month. Featuring the Second Baptist Church community choir of Boulder and the CU's African singing group. Campus participants can use their meal plan or Buff One Card. Community members can pay at the door. Please see flier for additional details.
Check your email regularly for additional events listings sent by AESSS
EVENTS & ACTIVITIES (CONT’D)Off Campus!Colorado Garden & Home ShowF E B R U A R Y 9 , 2 0 1 3 - F E B R U A R Y 1 7 , 2 0 1 3
PRESENTED BYColorado Garden Show, Inc.
Discover the Rocky Mountain region's oldest, largest and most prestigious garden and home show – a nine-day spectacular event – where you can find inspiration from the latest ideas and trends in landscaping, gardening and home improvement.
Denver Restaurant WeekF E B R U A R Y 2 3 , 2 0 1 3 - M A R C H 8 , 2 0 1 3
PRESENTED BYVISIT DENVER, The Convention & Visitors Bureau
Denver Restaurant Week is a two-week celebration of the culinary scene in Denver. Participating restaurants will offer a multi-course dinner for the fixed price of $52.80 for two, or $26.40 for one (not including tax or gratuity).
Buffalo Bill Birthday CelebrationF E B R U A R Y 2 4 , 2 0 1 3
PRESENTED BYBuffalo Bill's Museum and Grave
Celebrate the birthday of one of America’s greatest legends, William “Buffalo Bill” Cody. In the grand tradition of parties, the Buffalo Bill Museum and Grave will host the annual Buffalo Bill Birthday Celebration. Sing Happy Birthday, eat cake, play games and maybe even learn a thing or two on this very festive free day.
For More Events in the Denver Area . . .visit http://www.denver.org/events
What is Mardi Gras?February 12, 2013
The history of Mardi Gras began long before Europeans set foot in the New World. In mid February the ancient Romans celebrated the Lupercalia, a circus like festival not entirely unlike the Mardi Gras we are familiar with today. When Rome embraced Christianity, the early Church fathers decided it was better to incorporate certain aspects of pagan rituals into the new faith rather than attempt to abolish them altogether. Carnival became a period of abandon and merriment that preceded the penance of Lent, thus giving a Christian interpretation to the ancient custom. Mardi Gras came to America in 1699 with the French explorer Iberville. Mardi Gras had been celebrated in Paris since the Middle Ages, where it was a major holiday. Iberville sailed into the Gulf of Mexico, from where he launched an expedition up the Mississippi River. On March 3 of 1699, Iberville had set up a camp on the west bank of the river about 60 miles south of where New Orleans is today. This was the day Mardi Gras was being celebrated in France. In honor of this important day, Iberville named the site Point du Mardi Gras. Mardi gras is French for Fat Tuesday, referring to the practice of the last night of eating richer, fatty foods before the ritual fasting of the Leten season, which begins on Ash Wednesday. The day is sometimes referred to as Shrove Tuesday, from the word shrive, meaning ""confess."Related popular practices are associated with celebrations before the fasting and religious obligations associated with the penitential season of Lent.
information courtesy of Wikipedia
WORKSHOPS!SASC - Learning How to Learn: Exploring your Learning StyleWhen: Tuesday, February 12, 2013 11:00 AM-12:00 PM. Where: Fleming 150
Learnerʼs Lunch - Inbox 0When: Wednesday, February 13, 2013 12:00-1:00Where: Norl in Library Room E113
Financial Literacy: Living Off-Campus: Everything First Timers Need to Know When: Wednesday, February 13, 2013 2:00-3:00Where: UMC 245
Financial Literacy: Living Off-Campus: Everything First Timers Need to Know When: Wednesday, February 14, 2013 2:00-3:00Where: UMC 245
SASC - Roses are Red, Violets are ____When: Thursday, February 14, 2013 2:00 PM-3:00 PM. Where: Fleming 150
Time Flies Like an Arrow, Fruit Flies Like a BananaWhen: Monday, February 18, 2013 2:00 PM-3:00 PM.Where: Fleming 265A
SASC - Don't Panic! Test Anxiety/Stress ManagementWhen: Monday, February 18, 2013 3:30 PM-4:30 PM.Where: Fleming 170
SASC - Study Skills for the Sciences *When: Tuesday, February 19, 2013 2:30 PM-4:00 PM. Where: Fleming 150
Hot Topic: Should I Stay or Should I Go? How to Know When to Drop a ClassWhen: Wednesday, February 20, 2013 10:30 AM-11:20 AM. Where: SORCE - UMC 227
Learnerʼs Lunch - Formatting with WordWhen: Wednesday, February 20, 2013 12:00-1:00Where: Norl in Library Room E113
MORE WORKSHOPS!
SASC - Chess and Punctuation: The “Moves” to the GameWhen: Thursday, February 21, 2013 3:30 PM-4:30 PM.Where: Fleming 150
Time Flies Like an Arrow, Fruit Flies Like a BananaWhen: Monday, February 25, 2013 1:00 PM-2:00 PM.Where: Fleming 170
SASC - Learning How to Learn: Exploring Your Learning StyleWhen: Tuesday, February 26, 2013 12:30 PM-1:30 PM.Where: CMA Student Lounge, C4C N320
Financial Literacy: Student Loans: How Much is Too Much?When: Tuesday, February 26, 2013 3:00-4:00Where: Regent 302
Learnerʼs Lunch - Mobile Apps for ProductivityWhen: Wednesday, February 27, 2013 12:00 PM-1:00 3:00 PM-4:00 PM.Where: Norl in Library Room E113
SASC - The Ways of Note-TakingWhen: Wednesday, February 27, 2013 2:00 PM-3:00 PM. Where: Fleming 150
Study Abroad 101 PLUSWhen: Wednesday, February 27, 2013 3:00 PM-4:30 PM. Where: Fleming 244
Financial Literacy: Student Loans: How Much is Too Much?When: Wednesday, February 27, 2013 3:00 PM-4:00 PM.Where: Regent 302
SASC - Time Management for Superheroes!When: Thursday, February 28, 2013 3:00 PM-4:00 PM.Where: Fleming 150
SASC - How to Learn Anatomy & Physiology EffectivelyWhen: Friday, March 1, 2013 2:30 PM-4:30 PM. Where: Clare Small Rm. 111A (back open area)
AEP STAFF
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Embry, Valerie E, Program Director!• [email protected] • 303-492-1659 • 270 Fleming
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Lloyd, Kelly, Retention Specialist!• [email protected] • 303-492-8826 • 262 Fleming
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Madsen, Brett, Graduate Mentor!• [email protected] • 303-492-3842 • 259 Fleming
Taylor, Ashley, Graduate Mentor!• [email protected] • 303-492-3842 • 259 Fleming
Do, Tina; Ngo, Daisy Peer Mentors!• 303-492-8826 • 259 Fleming
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Meet our newest Peer Mentor in March!
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