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7-1-2005

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SUMMER 2005 Volume 12 Issue 1

2005 VUB Awards Banquet

Iii veryone likes recognition for his/her successes. On Fri-

, day evening, April 29, the B VUB staff recognized suc­

cessful students from the 2004-2005 school year at the 13th annual Veterans Upward Bound Awards Banquet at the Holiday Inn University Plaza Hotel.

First, Mr. Don

Counselor/Coordinator Martha Kenney recognized students who have completed certificates or degrees. Both John Enlow and David Ramsey received certificates from KCTCS, while Melissa Lebo Steele received an Associates degree. David Angle, Bill

Basham, Kelly Culp, Henry Damron, Carl Garrett, John Maloney and Bryan Mink all received Bachelors degrees.

Former VUB intern and 2002 Alumni of the Year Marisa Duarte continued her education by completing her

Mudd of VFW Post #1298 presented Director Randy Wilson with a check for the local schol­arship fund . This year's scholarship winner is Glenda Murley. (middle) stands between. instructors Marlys Masters degree.

Garman (leN) and CassIe Z/ppay (right) . Th' th

After the buffet, guest speaker Dr. Luther Hughes, Associate Vice President at Western Kentucky Uni­versity, brought students the message that, while you may not be able to afford to go to school, you definitely can't afford NOT to go.

IS year, e Alumni of the Year award was given to David Angle, an excellent student who has been very supportive of the VUB pro­gram throughout his time both at VUB andWKU.

Instructor Cassie Zippay recognized (Continued on page 2: Banquet)

Instructor Marlys Garman Retires arlys Garman, the evening teacher for several years in Bowling Green and

recent daytime teacher in Glasgow, announced her resignation at the end of the

May. She emphasized she loves VUB and will miss the students and staff, but she'll remain very busy. We will miss Marlys and we wish her the best in her new activities.

Student Spotlight: Doug Nelson

WfJJ ho's in the VUB classroom almost as much as the in­structors? Doug Nelson, that's who. Since August of 2004, Doug has been a regu­

lar tutoring student at VUB. After a more than twenty-year career with the United States Air Force, this retired military man is completing his Bachelor of Science in Professional Aeronautics at Embry­Riddle Aeronautical University in Day­tona Beach, FL. No, Doug doesn't fly between Embry-Riddle and VUB in Bowl­ing Green; instead, he takes all his classes online. A participant of VUB through the Veterans Affairs Vocational Rehabilitation program, Doug receives tutoring to help him with college classes like algebra, literature, and professional writing .

(Continued on page 3: Student Spotlight)

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(Banquet: Continued from page 1)

those students who have displayed outstanding effort while refreshing their skills at VUB. Receiving certificates were Bill Adams, Doug Nelson, Carl Potter, Neal Taylor, Bill VanHook, and Cary Wolfe.

The Dare to Dream award, given each year to a student who has overcome adversity in pursuit of an education, was presented by Instructor Davy Stone to Kevin Crum for not letting an Army injury hinder his pursuit of education.

2005 Banquet Photos

A special Certificate of Appreciation was given to Carma Runner, who has used her own time and money to promote VUB to both the community and legislato~r~s:-. ..... """'--~~::

Finally, Marlys Garman presented Kimberly Mack as the 2005 VUB Student of the Year, an award given to the student who exemplifies the successes we hope for all our students. Kim was the winner of the local VUB scholarship last year, as well as one of the 2005 winners of the National Association of Veterans Upward Bound Project Personnel (NAVUBPP) scholarship.

After all scholastic awards had been given, Office Associate Pat Ault and VUB student worker Kevin Crum drew names for door prizes which were generously donated from organizations throughout the community.

Clockwise from top: Counselor/Coordinator Martha Kenney introduces David Angle, VUB Alumni of the Year; WKU Associate Vice President Luther Hughes brings greet· ings from WKU and speaks about the importance of education; students and guests listen to the guest speaker; Dare to Dream award winner Kevin Crum; Director Randy Wilson awards the local VUB Scholarship to Glenda Murley; Director Randy Wilson thanks student Carma Runner for her activities and support of VUB .

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Student Spotlight Continued from page 1)

A 1980 graduate of Grayson County High School in Leitchfield, KY, Doug was an aircraft electrical and environ­mental systems craftsman for more than twenty years. During his career in the Air Force, he was awarded numerous medals. Among these are the Air Force Commendation Medal, the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, and the Kuwait Liberation Medal. Doug lives in Bowling Green with his wife Leslie and their three children-Alicia, 13 years old; Brandon, 5 years old ; and Morgan, 20 months old.

In a few short months, Doug will receive his BS degree. Feeling confident about navigating the Internet, communicating via email and discussion boards, and being self-motivated are necessary qualities for students who want to be successful in online courses. Doug has managed these as well as family and job responsibilities, making his pursuit of this four-year degree one that hasn't always been easy.

Got Financial Aid Questions?

Call VUB at 270-745-5310.

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The Director's Desk TRIO, VUB BUDGET BECOMING TIGHTER

VII UB is part of a group of edu-

rrJ! cation programs collectively

. known as TRIO, and TRIO budgets are becoming tighter and tighter. We have

just been notified that we will be funded for another year, but we have the same amount to run the budget as the previous two years. That amount probably will not change for the last year of this cycle. With the cost of living increasing in the country (look at gasoline prices alone), you can do the math and see that we may have to make some cuts as ·we go.

The Director ultimately has to make decisions about what program cuts to make. My goal, as VUB Director, will be to cut those "extra" items like mugs and t-shirts that don't affect the academic quality of our program.

PARTICIPANT SUCCESS IN PSS

~ means 95% are getting grades of 2.0 or better (C or better). Congratulations to all of you who fit into this categoryl!

SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION

The local American Legion and VFW have donated more money to our scholarship fund. In addition, we received a donation from our supervisor, raising the amount of the fund by over $900 this year. That money gets added to the deposit amount and we award scholarships using only the interest that builds up. This year's scholarship is $300.

I just attended a training where it was reiterated from a document put out by the U.S. Department of Education that "95% of the VUB participants enrolled in post­secondary school are in good standing at their institutions." This

Above: At the 2005 Awards Banquet, Mr. Don Mudd of VFW post #1298 hands Director Randy Wilson a check which will be added to the VUB Scholarship fund.

News and Notes

• Congratulations to the following full-time students who made the WKU president's List for the Spring 2005 semester: Carl Potter, Kim Mack and Ron Fabbo.

• Congratulations to the following full-time students who made the WKU Dean's List for the Spring 2005 semester: Neal Taylor, Will King and Oscar Ortiz.

• The Nashville Regional VA Office has a new phone number, and it may be different from the one listed in old copies of The Topper. The new number is (615) 695-6372, and callers should identify themselves as a veteran in Kentucky but trying to reach the Nashville office or else they will be auto-routed to the Louisville office.

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Important Numbers and Dates Department of Employment Services, Bowling Green July4

(270) 746-7425 Stephanie Gabbard, VA Voc-Rehab, B.G. Office

(270) 846-2092 July 29 VA Regional Office, Louisville

(800) 827-1000 VA Regional Office, Nashville, TN Aug4

(615) 695-6372 VA Medical Center, Louisville

(502) 895-3401 Aug 19'

VA Medical Center, Nashville, TN (615) 327-4751 Aug 29

Kentucky Center for Veterans Affairs, Louisville (502) 595-4447 Sept 5

Military Records Branch, Frankfort (502) 564-4883

Kentucky Veterans Center, Wilmore Sept 16' (800) 928-4838

AMVETS, Louisville (502) 582-5594

Sept 24' Disabled American Veterans, Louisville (800) 333-1720

Oct 22' Veterans of Foreign Wars, Louisville

Independence Day

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VUB Offices/Classes Will Be Closed

VUB Fall Semester Postsecondary Registration Deadline

VUB Summer Classes End

Registration Postmark Deadline for Sept 24 ACT Test Date

VUB Fall Classes Begin

Labor Day VUB Offices/Classes Will Be Closed

Registration Postmark Deadline for Oct 22 ACT Test Date

ACT Test Date

ACT Test Date

(502) 582-6445 * Please call early for information on test dates. VUB may pay testing Military Order of the Purple Heart, Louisville fees, but to do so we must have your application at least six weeks

(502) 582-6926 prior to the registration postmarK deadline.

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