TRiO Review

The TRiO Review, BSU TRiO's literary and arts magazine, is now accepting submissions. Send your poetry, stories, essays, photos, and artwork to Ms. Nardi or drop them off in CLT 348A.

Events Fall 2009

Click here to download the events calendar in PDF format. 

September

14th: Managing Your Time, 2:00-3:00 p.m.
Are deadlines looming? Learn how to develop and hone your time management skills while the semester is still  young. WSC 123/125. For more information, contact Mrs. O'Brien.

18th-19th: New Achievers Leadership Retreat, 2:00 p.m. 9/18-7:00 p.m. 9/19
Join us for our annual retreat to Camp Tockwogh in Worton, MD, where you will meet new people, make lasting relationships, and reach undiscovered heights.  For more information, contact Mrs. O'Brien.

21st: Graduate School Fair, 3:00 p.m. Departure
Is graduate school right for you? Explore that question and many more as George Washington University and Idealist team up to host their 5th annual graduate degree fair.  Representatives from graduate programs nationwide discuss professional development, degree options, application process, financial aid, and much more. For more information, contact Mrs. O'Brien.

23rd: Test Taking Strategies: Reducing Anxiety, 1:00-2:00 p.m. 
Tests got you down? We can help. Drop by for an afternoon of studying and test-taking tips. WSC 123/125. For more information, contact Mrs. O'Brien.

29th: Understanding Writer's Block, 2:00-3:00 p.m.
Stop staring at the blank page and join us for an hour of  "writer's block" busting tips. WSC 123/125. For more information, contact Ms. Nardi.

October

6th: Becoming a Great Communicator, 2:00-3:00 p.m.
Want to leave a lasting impression? This workshop demystifies communication styles. Learn how to select the appropriate style, engage in influential discussions, and appreciate the importance of personal impact and body language.  WSC 123/125. For more information, contact Mrs. O'Brien.

14th: APA and MLA Documentation, 1:00-2:00 p.m.
"You want me to use APwhat?" That's right. If you want to survive college, learn at least one of these documentation styles. This seminar simplifies the seemingly endless lists of rules. WSC 123/125. For more information, contact Ms.Nardi.  

19th: From Dating to Mating: Developing Relationships in College, 1:00-2:00 p.m.
Join us for a discussion about the college dating scene and how to deal with the pressures of dating while in college. WSC 123/125. For more information, contact Mrs. O'Brien.

21st: Theater: James Joyce's The Dead, The University of Maryland, College Park, 5:00 p.m. Departure
James Joyce's short story, adapted for the stage as a musical, follows Irishman Gabriel Conroy as he takes his wife to a lively holiday party hosted by his two aunts. As Conroy observes his surroundings and hears others' tales of love, loss, change, and longing, he meditates on what it means to be an Irishman and a human. At the play's center is an internal journey that drama critic Christopher Isherwood described as the "rich evocation of a single consciousness." For more information, contact Mrs. O'Brien.

22nd: EPE Practice, 10:00 a.m. & 3:00 p.m.
Feeling nervous about the EPE? Take this practice exam and put your fears to rest. For more information, contact Ms. Nardi.

29th: Developing an Academic Vocabulary, 1:00-2:00 p.m.
Are you thinking about graduate school? Would you like to stand out during your next job interview? Building a strong vocabulary is imperative for full engagement in scholarly and vocational discourse. This seminar offers techniques for building general and technical vocabularies. WSC 123/125. For more information, contact Ms. Nardi.

November

3rd: Movie Night, 6:30 p.m.
Details forthcoming. CLT 117. For more information, contact Mrs. O'Brien.

5th: New Achievers' Induction Ceremony, 4:00-6:00 p.m.
Reception immediately following ceremony. CLT 102. For more information, contact Mrs. O'Brien.

12th: Step Afrika, The University of Maryland, College Park, 6:00 p.m. Departure
Step Afrika celebrates stepping, an art form born at African American fraternities and based in African traditions. As the first professional company dedicated to stepping, Step Afrika's intricate kicks, stomps, and rhythms mixed with spoken word pound the floor and fill the air.  For more information, contact Mrs. O'Brien.

18th: Finances 101, 3:00-4:00 p.m. 
On a budget? We've got quick tips and tools to help you manage your personal finances.  WSC 123/125. For more information, contact Mrs. O'Brien.

30th: Poetry Workshop, 1:00-2:00 p.m.
Need a break? Join us for an hour of poetry. WSC 123/125. For more information, contact Ms. Nardi.

December

3rd: Achievers' Happy Hour, 3:00-4:00 p.m.
Come mingle with other Achievers as we say farewell to the fall semester. CLT 348. For more information, contact Mrs. O'Brien.

7th-11th: TRiO Study Sessions
Study for finals with us. Tutors will be available to provide additional assistance. CLT 339B. For more information, contact Mrs. O'Brien.