SENIORS! FIND OUT EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT UB’S FAFSA WEEK ON PAGE 4! August-September 2020 Volume XXXII, Issue #1 wp.stolaf.edu/upward/ TRIO Upward Bound Messenger ST. OLAF COLLEGE UB STUDENTS- CHECK OUT THE FALL ANNOUNCEMENTS ON PAGE 2! Summer 2020 Recap By: Zookong Lee The Upward Bound 2020 summer program was indeed one for the record books. With the uncertainty of the COVID-19 pandemic, the UB summer program was restructured into a virtual program. For the first time in 30 years, the summer program was not held on the St. Olaf College campus. To prepare students for the summer program, UB provided laptops for students to ensure everyone was set up for success. Here are a few highlights from the first-ever UB Virtual Summer Program: Our awesome teachers worked hard to create new UB classes that would be fun and engaging via Zoom. The classes we offered this summer were Book Club: La Linea, Book Club: Road to Memphis, Hamilton: Hip-Hop Meets History, Journalism 101, Writer's Blog, ACT Bootcamp, Computer Coding, Financial Literacy, Mathematics of Games, Astronomy: Exploring the Universe, Human Body Systems, The Science of Brain and Stress Management, 2-D Arts Foundations, American Political Leadership: Campaigns and Elections, Digital Arts Foundation, S p a n i s h , E l e m e n t s o f M u s i c , Psychopathology, and Post-Secondary Explorations. A few awesome activities from the classes included students modeling the universe using toilet paper, creating stress management plans, and drawing with digital arts. In addition to the classes, we offered various clubs to students on Friday mornings, including cooking, fitness, knitting, personal finance, trivia and games, science fiction and fantasy writing, and video editing. The class of 2020 had a jam-packed summer and had their first taste of college life through the summer bridge program. With such a large senior class, the students were divided into two different courses, Comparative Politics, taught by Professor Kris Thalhammer, and Introduction to Cultural Anthropology, taught by Professor Marc David. IN THIS ISSUE: FALL ANNOUNCEMENTS AND REMINDERS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GRADUATE UPDATE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SLC UPDATE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . UB EVENTS FOR 2020-2021 . . . . . . . . . . . FAFSA WEEK FOR SENIORS . . . . . . . . . . . MENTOR SPOTLIGHT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MENTOR PROGRAM UPDATE . . . . . . . . . UB CALENDAR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . UPCOMING BIRTHDAYS . . . . . . . . . . . . . BRIDGE YEAR TIMELINE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 2 page 3 page 3 page 4 page 4 page 5 page 5 page 6 page 6 page 7 continued on pg. 2 Upward Bound was thrilled to have over 130 students log in for synchronous classes each day for our six-week summer program!
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SENIORS! F IND OUT EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT UB’S FAFSA WEEK ON PAGE 4!
UB STUDENTS- CHECK OUT THE FALL ANNOUNCEMENTS ON PAGE 2!
Summer 2020 Recap By: Zookong Lee
The Upward Bound 2020 summer program was indeed one for the record books. With the uncertainty of the COVID-19 pandemic, the UB summer program was restructured into a virtual program. For the first time in 30 years, the summer program was not held on the St. Olaf College campus. To prepare students for the summer program, UB provided laptops for students to ensure everyone was set up for success. Here are a few highlights from the first-ever UB Virtual Summer Program:
Our awesome teachers worked hard to create new UB classes that would be fun and engaging via Zoom. The classes we offered this summer were Book Club: La Linea, Book Club: Road to Memphis, Hamilton: Hip-Hop Meets History, Journalism 101, Writer's Blog, ACT Bootcamp, Computer Coding, Financial L i te racy, Mathemat ic s o f Games, Astronomy: Exploring the Universe, Human Body Systems, The Science of Brain and Stress Management, 2-D Arts Foundations, American Political Leadership: Campaigns
and Elections, Digital Arts Foundation, S p a n i s h , E l e m e n t s o f M u s i c , Psychopathology, and Post-Secondary Explorations.
A few awesome activities from the classes included students modeling the universe using toilet paper, creating stress management plans, and drawing with digital arts. In addition to the classes, we offered various clubs to students on Friday mornings, including cooking, fitness, knitting, personal finance, trivia and games, science fiction and fantasy writing, and video editing.
The class of 2020 had a jam-packed summer and had their first taste of college life through the summer bridge program. With such a large senior class, the students were divided into two different courses, Comparative Politics, taught by Professor Kris Thalhammer, and Introduction to Cultural Anthropology, taught by Professor Marc David.
Upward Bound was thrilled to have over 130 students log in for synchronous classes each day for our six-week summer program!
On top taking an online class, Bridge students also participated in an internship research program. Through their internship course, students took a career assessment test to find potential careers, attended career speaker sessions, and interviewed two individuals in the career field of their choice. These activities allowed them to engage and network with professionals in career fields they may pursue in the future. Bridge students did a fantastic job balancing schoolwork, internship research, and other commitments to have a successful summer. By now, they have already transferred their credits to their respective colleges/universities and are well into their first semester of their freshmen year!
During the second half of the summer program, the UB summer staff held a game night for all the UB students. The event was
held online and had a variety of fun activities for students to select from. A few of the activities included a BTS concert viewing party, Marvel-themed Kahoots, an online escape room, Jackbox games, and Spyfall! Attendance was excellent, and everyone had a great time.
We want to thank all the students for dedicating six weeks of their summer to furthering their education. This virtual summer program could not have happened without the students' commitment to UB. It was definitely the best virtual summer program ever! We hope everyone had a fantastic summer, and we are looking forward to the 2021 summer program!
Summer 2020 Recap Continued…
Director’s Notes: Fall Announcements and Reminders By: Mar i Avaloz
UB Programming for 2020 – 2021
Considering St. Paul Public Schools have all moved to distance learning, UB has also moved all program services online. While your student remains on the distance learning path, please review details regarding some of our specific programming below:
Tutoring Services:
UB is offering students two options to utilize online tutoring services. Our first option is using our 24/7 tutoring service via tutor.com. Students can access this on-demand tutoring platform at any time of the day. Usernames and passwords have been sent via email to all students. Our second option for tutoring is through our UB structured tutoring sessions offered by our St. Olaf student workers who have been hired to provide tutoring services Monday through Thursday from 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm. These structured sessions will utilize the Google Meets platform that students can access via their school email.
Advising and UB Virtual Sessions:
All UB advising meetings and UB sessions will be hosted via the Google Meets platform. Students should expect to meet with their Advisor once a month to review their grades and accomplishments while on distance learning. Depending on which school your student attends, they can sign up for an advising meeting on their assigned days. The assigned days for Creative Arts students to meet with Zookong are Mondays through Thursdays from 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm. Highland Park students can schedule meetings with Tendor on Tuesdays – Fridays from 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm. Nou will be available to meet with Humboldt students Wednesdays from 9:00 am – 3:00 pm. And, OWL and Central students can meet their advisors on Fridays, from 9:00 am – 3:00 pm. Links to sign up for advising sessions will be emailed to students. As far as UB
events, for now, they will all be online. Permission slips will continue to be mailed out and sent to students via email.
Mentoring:
Similar to last spring, all letter exchanges will filter through the Mentoring Coordinator, Nou. Students and their mentors can expect to receive letter exchanges once a month. Our Fall Mentoring Event is scheduled for Saturday, November 14, 2020. This event will be hosted online, more details to come. Any questions, contact Nou.
Stipends:
While we remain in distance learning, students can still earn their monthly stipends (max of $40/month) for utilizing our virtual tutoring program(s), meeting 1:1 with their assigned UB advisor, completing monthly curriculum assignments, maintaining good grades, participating in virtual sessions, and completing additional bonus assignments, etc. Please remember to set up direct deposit, if you haven’t already done so.
Lastly, UB would like students and parents/guardians to know we appreciate your dedication and support during these times of uncertainty. We remain committed to supporting each student’s academic success and welcome any questions you may have regarding our plans during distance learning. We hope to meet in person as soon as it is deemed safe to do so.
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Upward Bound will continue to hold all meetings and events
online.
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Graduate Update: Chucky Her By: K im Hi ldahl
This month’s graduate update is from Upward Bound alum Chucky Her. After graduating from Central High School in 2014, Chucky enrolled at Southwest Minnesota State University (SMSU) in Marshall, MN. Chucky was a very active college student and graduated in 2018 with a bachelor’s degree in sociology with a minor in criminal justice. Chucky is currently pursuing his master’s degree in the Counseling and Student Personnel Program, concentrating on professional school counseling at Minnesota State University – Mankato. It was great to hear from Chucky, and I hope you enjoy reading all about his life after UB!
Chucky said that he had a great time in college and enjoyed being involved in many clubs and extra-curricular activities. Specifically, he participated in the Hmong Student Organization (HSO), Sociology Club, intramurals, and worked with the admissions department for various events. Chucky recalled that the best memories he has from SMSU were going on trips with fellow members from HSO and Sociology Club. A favorite was a Sociology Club trip to Dickinson, North Dakota to collect data for sociological research. Chucky enjoyed that it was not only educational, but he also built relationships with other club and community members that have been very meaningful to him.
Chucky felt prepared to take on the challenge of college and thought back to how he was prepared during his time in UB. Chucky stated, “the academic advisors I had (shout out to Grant, Kia, Tommy, Ian, Thay, #TeamKim, and ‘Mommy’/Mari) did a tremendous job keeping me in check with my academic standings. If I was struggling with my classes, they helped me set goals to improve.” Chucky felt that Upward Bound’s guidance helped push him forward to become a better student and set his sights for the future. Furthermore, Chucky said Upward Bound “helped a lot with the college application process during my senior year and the ACTs. They were the biggest cheerleaders I have ever had, and helped me get to where I am right now.”
When asked about his favorite memories from UB, Chucky recollected his participation in the summer program, both as a student and the three summers he spent as a staff member, “it helped me connect with peers from different cultural backgrounds and I made many great memories with them.” He stressed the importance of these relationships, as they could become useful in the future. In fact, Chucky said that he still keeps in contact with most of the people from his UB class.
Chucky also had some great words of wisdom to share with UB students of all ages. First, Chucky wanted to speak directly to the
f r e s h m e n a n d sophomores, “The first two years of Upward Bound can be a bit slow, but I can’t stress this enough when I say, you’ve got to TRUST THE P R O C E S S ! ” C h u c k y explained that as time goes by, you start to grow as an individual and become more aware of the skills and assets y o u b r i n g t o t h e classroom. Colleges will be looking at your grades during this time as well, so it’s important to keep working hard and to not lose focus!
As for UB seniors, Chucky admits that “the senior slide is real” and that he has “been there, done that”, which can lead to low grades. However, Chucky wants students to know that it is normal to ask for help or support. Students can start by talking to their academic advisors, and it’s never too late to build meaningful rapport with them. After all, their jobs are to help meet the needs of all UB students, personally and academically, in the most empathetic, proactive, accessible, and professional manner possible. Chucky also wants seniors to remember to practice self-care when you’re feeling overwhelmed or stressed out!
Finally, Chucky had some advice to share with everyone. He recalled his dad’s last words to him when he dropped him off at college, “do not come home empty-handed.” Chucky reminded us that while having great grades or an outstanding resume can be a good thing, the life lesson here is how are you able to contribute to society? The Upward Bound program (and eventually college) will help you plant the seed. All you got to do is find a way to grow!
We would like to thank Chucky for taking the time to update us about everything that he has been up to in the last few years! UB is proud of all that he has accomplished and we are excited to see him graduate with his master’s degree this May!
Chucky Her is currently a second-year graduate student at
Minnesota State University- Mankato.
SLC Update By: Zookong Lee
Although the summer program was virtual this year, our Student Leadership Council stepped up and contributed to another successful summer! Throughout the six-weeks, SLC held four different fun online activities for all of our students, including Kahoot games, a movie showing, Pictionary, and Jeopardy. The events were well attended, and SLC did a fantastic job creating fun and engaging activities for our students!
Also during the summer, SLC elected new executive board members for the 2020-2021 academic school year. After a lengthy voting process, SLC is excited to announce Shamya (Creative Arts) was elected Vice-President, Pachi (Humboldt) was elected Treasurer, Dena (Central) was elected Secretary,
and Robel (Highland Park) was elected Member-At-Large. Molly will assume the role of President as she was Vice-President during the previous academic year.
Lastly, before COVID-19 closed down in-person classes, SLC did an excellent job fundraising during the school year selling snacks. Luckily, Upward Bound had many alumni and supporters that donated to the Bridge Scholarship fund. With their support, SLC gave out $2,500 in scholarships to the UB class of 2020! We want to thank all of the generous donors for their contributions and support!
We are excited to see the great things SLC will achieve this year!
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As UB is getting ready for the college application season, we want to remind our students and families about the importance of filling out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Without a completed FAFSA, colleges and universities are not able to prepare a financial aid package for students, which includes need-based federal financial aid in the form of loans, grants, scholarships, and work-study to pay for college.
This year, UB will host a FAFSA Week to assist our students and families with this process via Google Meet. Bridge students and one of their parent(s)/guardian(s) will sign up for a one-hour appointment from Monday, October 19th to Friday, October 23rd. All UB Bridge students and their parents/guardians are required to attend a session to complete their FAFSA with a UB staff member.
To better prepare for your one-hour session, please have the following information ready:
✴ Student and parent/guardian social security numbers,
alien registration numbers, or permanent resident cards
✴ Student and parent/guardian driver’s license(s) (if any)
✴ Student and parent/guardian W-2 forms from 2019 and other records of money earned
✴ Student and parent/guardian 2019 federal income tax returns
✴ Untaxed income records (Social Security, Temporary Assistance for Needy Families, welfare, child support, or veterans benefits)
✴ Student and Parent/Guardian Citizen Verification
✴ Student and parent/guardian current bank statements, savings records, and records of Investments
✴ Student and parent/guardian FSA ID and password.
We look forward to seeing you all during your UB FAFSA Week session. In the meantime, if you have any questions regarding this event, please contact your UB advisor.
St. Olaf Upward Bound Events for 2020-2021 Please note: a l l events th i s fa l l wi l l be v i rtual .
Event Date Time Students
Bridge Day I October 15, 2020 8:00 am – 4:00 pm Class of 2021
Bridge Day II October 16, 2020 8:00 am – 6:00 pm Class of 2021
UB FAFSA Week October 19-23, 2020 TBD Class of 2021, Parent(s)/Guardian(s)
SLC Retreat October 30, 2020 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm SLC Members
Mentor Event November 14, 2020 TBD Class of 2021 & 2022
Sophomore Insight Day November 14, 2020 TBD Class of 2023
ACT Pre-Test/Refresher November 20, 2020 TBD Class of 2021 & 2022
MLK Day of Service January 18, 2021 TBD SLC Members
SLC Holiday Party January 23, 2021 TBD Class of 2021, 2022 & 2023
Study Skills January 29, 2021 9:00 am – 1:00 pm Class of 2022 & 2023
Career Day March 5, 2021 TBD Class of 2022 & 2023
UB Spring Break Events April 5 – April 9, 2021 TBD Class of 2021, 2022, & 2023
New Student Orientation April 17, 2021 8:00 am – 4: 00 pm Class of 2024, Parent(s)/Guardian(s), (Class of 2023 invited)
Spring Mentor Event April 24, 2021 TBD Class of 2021 & 2022
Junior Insight Day June 14, 2021 TBD Class of 2022
UB Summer Program June 22 – July 30, 2021 N/A All
FAFSA Week for UB Seniors and Their Parents/Guardians By:Tendor Norbu
Mentor Spotlight: Samty Xiong By: Nou Yang
This month, we would like to introduce Samty Xiong. This is Samty’s first year mentoring for UB and her mentee is Dee, a junior at Humboldt High School. Samty grew up in Eau Claire, Wisconsin but has lived in Minnesota for five years with her husband. She moved here after graduating college in 2015 from the University of Wisconsin- Madison. After college, she completed one year of service with AmeriCorps Vista and worked at a non-profit and a small company where she led diversity and inclusion initiatives and worked in human resources. After four years, she decided to go back to school for her master’s degree because she felt it was a good investment in her career. She is currently completing her master’s in human resource and industrial relations at the University of Minnesota - Twin Cities.
Samty was in Upward Bound in high school, and it helped her prepare for college. With Upward Bound, she visited many college campuses. At that time, she was looking for a four-year college in a big city, with different options to major in, and a diverse student body. She was stuck between UW-Madison and the University of MN-Twin Cities. Ultimately, she decided to go to UW-Madison because it offered her the most financial aid.
Samty is the first person in her family to attend a four-year college. At UW – Madison, she received the Chancellor’s Scholarship and doubled majored in international studies and African languages and literature. Samty also completed a minor in Middle East studies, studied Arabic, and studied aboard for a semester in Amman, Jordan. While in college, Samty also completed a few internships in Minnesota and Washington D.C with organizations that helped refugees and
immigrants. Also while in college, she was a part of the alpha Kappa Delta Phi, an Asian-interest sorority.
Samty decided to mentor for UB because she was once a UB student. It has been almost 10 years since she was in UB, but without their support, she would not be where she is today. In her free time, Samty enjoys going on walks, spending time with family, watching horror movies, taking care of her plants, baking, and cooking. One of her goals is to graduate with her master’s degree in May 2021 and work as a Human Resources Business Partner, hoping to work in a job that will allow her to pursue other passions outside of work and give back to the community.
Lastly, advice Samty would like to give current UB students is, “Time management is your best friend! Start managing your time now before college. It is a lifelong skill. College is a busy time that will require time management, but even after college, time management will still be necessary to balance your job, family, friends, personal passions, etc. I like to bullet journal and create to-do lists and find that crossing off a to-do item off my list is very satisfying!”
UB would like to thank Samty for sharing her experience and welcomes her to the UB family.
MENTOR PROGRAM UPDATE By: Nou Yang
UB mentor Samty Xiong is currently pursuing her master’s degree at The
University of Minnesota.
The UB Mentoring Program has officially kicked-off for the 2020-2021 academic year. We would like to welcome new and returning mentors! Currently, all UB juniors and seniors are paired with a mentor that is a college-graduate. Mentors and mentees will continue to correspond via monthly letters and participate in three scheduled social activities throughout the year. Due to COVID, we were not able to host a summer mentor event and we will not be hosting in-person mentor events until it is deemed safe,
With that said, UB will be hosting our very first virtual Fall Mentor Event on Saturday, November 14, 2020. More information will be provided as we finalize the details. Please add this date to your personal calendar for the time being. UB plans to host a fun event that
will allow UB students and mentors to connect virtually. Please look out for more information in October.
Thank you, again, to our awesome mento r s f o r volunteering their time to support UB students!
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Remind App UB students and parents/guardians, make sure you’ve subscribed to receive text messages from UB through the Remind App! UB will continue to use this service this year to send out important updates and reminders. Check in with your advisor if you would like your class code resent to you.
Upward Bound Calendar
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BRIDGE DAY I
Mentor letters due for juniors and
seniors
BRIDGE DAY II
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tutoring
FAFSA Week (One-hour appointments
for seniors and their parent/guardian)
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FAFSA Week (One-hour appointments
for seniors and their parent/guardian)
2:00 - 4:00 p.m. Optional online
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October curriculum due for all students
SLC Virtual Retreat
September & October Birthdays!
✴ Elijah - September 4
✴ Kiah - September 4
✴ Mary - September 9
✴ Chia - September 17
✴ Nahome - September 24
✴ Mi Paw - September 29
✴ Treasure- September 30
✴ Raelynn - October 1
✴ Noname - October 15
✴ Pong - October 24
✴ Htoo Say - October 29
✴ Sabrina - October 30
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Bridge Student TimelineSenior year is a busy and important for time for UB seniors. The college planning process may seem overwhelming because you will be deciding which colleges to apply to, completing your FAFSA and other financial aid forms, and searching for scholarships. Make sure to read through our Bridge Student Timeline to help you stay on track with all that you will accomplish this year!
September
✴ Meet with advisor/counselor to double-check credits and requirements for graduation.
October
✴ Upward Bound Bridge Day I, October 15; Finalize resume and personal essay and begin work on college applications.
✴ Upward Bound Bridge Day II, October 16; Continue working on college applications.
✴ Upward Bound Virtual FAFSA Week, October 19-22, 2020 via Google Meets Information from 2019 tax returns (or other income information) is necessary to do the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). All UB students and one parent/guardian must attend.
✴ Request letters of recommendation from teachers. Submit request form, transcript, resume and sample essay.
November
✴ University of Minnesota – Duluth Early Action I due date: 11/1/2020
✴ Upward Bound ACT Refresher, November 20; for students retaking the ACT test in Dec.
✴ Check your Student Aid Report (SAR) online to make sure there are no mistakes.
December
✴ Upward Bound mails all pending applications.
✴ University of Minnesota-Twin Cities Early Action II due date: 12/1/2020
✴ University of Minnesota-Duluth due no later than 12/15/2020.
January
✴ Colleges to which you’ve been accepted will mail you financial aid forms. Bring them in to Upward Bound.
✴ University of Minnesota – Twin Cities Regular Decision due date: 12/1/2021.
February
✴ Give counselor any forms from colleges requiring submission of senior mid-year grades.
✴ Complete any additional financial aid forms required by the colleges to which you have applied.
March
✴ Send thank-you letters to people who have helped you (teachers, counselors, etc.).
✴ Complete scholarship applications. (You should apply for at least three scholarships.)
April
✴ Begin comparing financial aid packages from colleges. Upward Bound will help you with this process; be sure to bring your forms in to UB as you get them.
May
✴ Notify all colleges of your final decision by May 1st. Be sure to send the necessary deposit(s) or have Upward Bound help you to find out if the deposit can be deferred.
✴ Take advantage of programs your final decision college offers to new students.
June
✴ Make sure to have the guidance office send a transcript to your final decision college, if necessary.
✴ Plan to attend the Upward Bound Summer Bridge Program, beginning June 22nd.
Summer
✴ Go to your college’s registration days.
✴ Take placement tests, if necessary.
✴ Make sure you know when classes start and when to be on campus.
✴ Don’t miss first-year student orientation! (Some colleges have orientation during the summer while others have it just before classes begin.)
✴ Try to save money over the summer for tuition or school-year expenses.
✴ Plan to spend as much time on campus as possible during the first year. You’ll make more friends and have more fun if you met people outside of class!
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Bound Messengerest. 1989
Program Staff Mari Avaloz, Director
Kim Hildahl, Assistant Director Zookong Lee, Academic Advisor
Tendor Norbu, Academic Advisor Nou Yang, Academic Advisor
Newsletter Staff Kim Hildahl, Layout and Design
The St. Olaf College TRIO Upward Bound Messenger is published monthly September-May, except for
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