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EOP Extended Office Hours begins February 1 and will run throughout the spring semester. EOP offices will be open until 8pm on Sundays and Wednesdays. Tutoring began on Wednes-day, Feb. 1. Tutoring is man-datory for freshmen students; all other EOP students must fill out a request form. For more information, contact the Tutoring Office, Coughlin Hall, Room 311. MU EOP TRIO Alumni Day is set for Saturday, February 25 at 11am. This networking event will take place in DS 105 and is mandatory for all EOP students. Be TRIO Proud by wearing your EOP or McNair T-Shirt. Academic advising for the Fall 2017 semester begins on Monday, March 20 and ends Friday, March 31. Check with your EOP advisor on specific appointment times. Activitst and scholar Dr. Angela Davis, will deliver a distinguished lecture at 7pm on March 29. She has writ-ten eight books, taught at UCLA, UCSC, Vassar and Stanford and focuses on so-cial justice issues like racism, oppression and prison aboli-tion. Davis has spoken in every state in America. EOP Director’s Dinner is on Tuesday, April 11. Students who received a 3.0 or better in the Spring or Fall 2016 semesters are invited. EOP Graduation Ceremony is on Tuesday, April 25 at 6pm. Graduates, family and friends are invited.

A Publication of the Educational Opportunity Program-College Division at Marquette University

Ms. Judy Koerner has been a part of the Educational Opportunity Program for the past 30 years. From where she sits behind the reception desk, she has seen a good many students succeed at MU, along with a few who strayed. In her final year in EOP, she offers her own golden nuggets of wisdom for success in EOP at MU.

So you are at Marquette and that means you must be pretty smart, right? What if I told you there are easy ways to improve your life at MU and maybe even get on the EOP Director’s List? How, you ask?

1. Meet with your EOP Counselor. I know it’s hard to believe, but they really do know more than you.

2. Get involved in campus activities! Networking will serve you extremely well when you graduate or are looking for a job. People will remember that “MU student we met at the workshop.” That could be YOU!

3. Always keep an up-to-date resume handy in case you need a letter of recommendation or an unexpected job be-comes available. (Don’t mention your political or religious preference in your resume.)

4. Keep your email and personal information current with EOP so you don’t miss out on important information re-garding financial aid or possible scholarships.

5. If you experience academic problems, talk to your pro-fessor and ask what you can do to improve your grade.

6. Tutors! HELLO....Get a tutor, meet with that tutor as scheduled and even if you are absolutely sure you know all about the subject, go over it again!

So that’s what you do; here’s what NOT to do: 1. Don’t take on too many credits. While time management often seems simple, you don’t want to fall behind because catching up is very difficult and LIFE will always get in the way. So plan and check out the workshops available.

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Judy Koerner cele-brating over 30 years of service to EOP and Mar-quette.

Over 30 years in EOP

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EOP student Brandon Mora stands to be acknowledged for mak-ing the Director’s List at the EOP Spring Opening Meeting.

EOP has received a $1.2 million grant from the US Department of Education to assist local middle and high school students in planning for college. This 5-year grant, known as the Educational Talent Search, will be directed by Steven Robertson. The project will serve approximately 500 students. Services include academic, career, and financial counseling, preparation for college entrance exams and applications and academic tutoring.

According to the US Department of Education website, Educational Talent Search “identifies and assists individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds who have the potential to suc-ceed in higher education.” Eligible participants will be from low income and first generation col-lege populations and range from 6

th grade to high school. While Milwaukee Collegiate Academy

(MCA) and South Division High School will serve as the target schools, the plan, according to Robertson, is to expand beyond those schools.

EOP currents administers an Upward Bound grant and an Upward Bound Math/Science grant. How is this grant different? “ETS is more school based that UB. The majority of ser-vices happen at the target schools un-

like UB where services happens on campus.”

Robertson will leave his position as EOP SSS Counselor/Recruiter and lead a staff of two advisors and support staff. “I look forward to continuing the long legacy of Marquette and EOP of preparing urban youth to fulfill their destiny,” says Robertson.

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Remember being new at Marquette? The fear of meeting new students, adjusting to campus, and the chal-lenges of balancing your home and school life? If you only knew then what you know now, how much you would have benefited from having an upper-class EOP student help you transition to MU? August 2017, EOP will welcome fifty new freshman to campus. If you are interested in being an EOP-PUMP Mentor we will offer information sessions on the following days:

Wednesday, February 15 at 5pm Thursday, February 23 at 5pm Tuesday, February 28 at 5 pm

We are looking to identify current EOP students to serve as peer mentors and build off of the success of last year’s group of mentors and students. As a peer mentor, you will serve as an extension of the professional counselors by helping the new freshmen in their transition to Marquette and EOP life. Applications are available in front of Coughlin 314 from Erica Reed.

PUMP Application Deadline – Friday, March 31, 2017 PUMP Training – Thursday, April 6, 5:30 p.m.

Information session and training will be held in the Multipurpose Room, Coughlin, 357A. Come learn more information on PUMP, what it means to be a peer mentor, and fill out an application!

EOP News

EOP Receives Talent Search Grant

How Can I Give Back to EOP?

Be A PUMP Mentor (Peer Undergraduate Mentoring Program)

McNair Announces New Slate of Scholars Congratulations to the following SSS students on their acceptance to the McNair Scholars Program:

Mohammad Assad (Biomechanical Engineering)

Fatema Atshan (Psychology)

Andrea Garcia (Speech Pathology and Audiology)

Victor Ike (Psychology)

Saul Lopez (English & Latin American Studies)

Halee Newby (Interdisciplinary Peace Studies and Con-flict Resolution)

Rawan Oudeh (Biology)

Ayaa Shanaa (Physiological Sciences)

Mohammad Saleh (Biomedical Engineering – Biome-chanics)

Ricardo Vega (Biomedical Engineering)

Steven Robertson

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If you have an outstanding balance and BR1 Bursar and Tran-script Hold, see Jackie or Kathy immediately. There will be a 24 hour delay before holds are released for 2017 Fall Term registration so take care of this matter now. The 2017-18 FAFSA Verification follow-up process has begun so monitor your “To Do” list on CheckMarq for required documents or needed follow ups. There is a New Requirement: If you or your parent did not file a 2015 tax return, you are required to submit a letter from the IRS called Verification of Non-filing for yourself and/or parent (if applica-ble). The form to request this letter from the IRS is available from Jackie or Kathy. The 2017-18 scholarship season has begun so be sure to up-date your scholarship profiles. Visit the EOP Webpage by going to www.marquette.edu/eop and select EOP College Financial Aid under Quick Links to find information on private outside scholarships, financial aid updates and budgeting/money management tools. Contact our office if you have not received a Spring Term 2017 private scholarship check. If you are interested in studying abroad, make an appointment

with Jackie to discuss your plans. Informal study abroad information sessions with Jessica Lothman, Education Abroad Coordinator from the Office of International Education (OIE), are being held on the 3

rd floor of Coughlin Hall. For dates

and times, refer to the Spring Term 2017 EOP calendar by visiting the EOP Webpage. We have completed the first mass disbursement of refunds for Spring Term 2017. The second mass disburse-ment will take place during Midterm Week in March. Refunds for students who have signed up for direct deposit will be deposited in their designated bank accounts on or about March 8. Be sure to review your Direct Deposit link on CheckMarq to confirm your bank’s routing number and account number are correct. Students who have NOT signed up for direct deposit will receive an email telling them when their paper check is available for pick-up in the EOP Office. For information on signing up for direct deposit, refer to the “THIS AND THAT” section of our webpage. Have a great semester!

Financial Aid Corner By Jackie Walker

On Saturday, February 25, EOP will celebrate the 4th Annual MU EOP TRIO Alumni Day. This networking event is co-sponsored by the MU TRIO Alumni Association and will be held at 11am in David Straz, Room 105.

EOP alumni will be invited back to campus to meet with current stu-dents in the program to talk about careers and to share their experiences. The event will be held in recognition of National TRIO Day.

According to the Council for Opportunity in Education website, today more than 1,000 colleges, universities, and community agencies host more than 2,800 TRIO projects that serve approximately 790,000 low income Americans.

EOP currently houses five TRIO programs: Upward Bound, UB Math Science, Student Support Services, McNair Post-Baccalaureate Achievement Program and the newly acquired Educational Talent Search program. EOP has been at MU since 1969 and has over 2000 graduates.

EOP TRIO Day set for Feb. 25

EOP alum Walter Bond talks about Teach for America opportunities at the EOP Spring Opening Meeting.

EOP students participate in an icebreaker at Pro-fessional Workshop Series at the Offices of Rob-ert W. Baird & Co. in downtown Milwaukee.

Educational Opportuni ty Program Col lege Div is ion

Dr. Donte McFadden, Inter im Director Eddie M. Guzmán, Associate Director

Student Support Services Laiya Thomas, Assistant Director, SSS Florie Greenhill, Counselor Yvonne Reyes, Counselor Jacqueline Walker, Financial Aid Counselor Kathy Falk, Financial Aid Assistant Judy Koerner, Office Associate Ericka Reed, Office Associate Bianca Bello, SSS Graduate Assistant Daniel Lattimore, SSS Graduate Assistant

Administration, Curriculum and Evaluation Felis Parris, Associate Director, ACE Dr. Richard Lewis, Writing Specialist Meghan Sebranek, Math Specialist Mr. Joseph Hughes, Math Specialist

McNair Scholars Program Dr. Donte McFadden, Senior Associate Director-

Undergraduate Research/High Impact Practices Jabari Clifton, McNair Graduate Assistant

Klinger College of Arts and Sciences

Amanda F. Banks, Bachelor of Arts

Gabriella Ferreira Diaz, Bachelor of Science, Magna Cum Laude

Matthew G. Kachar, Bachelor of Science

Marilupe Moreno-Juarez, Bachelor of Arts

College of Business

Michael D. Chapman, Jr., Bachelor of Science

Jasmine P. Gladney, Bachelor of Science

Omar M. Jaber, Bachelor of Science

Julio E. Jaramillo, Bachelor of Science

Maurice C. Lumpkin, Bachelor of Science

Janise M. Tucker, Bachelor of Science

Nathasia C. Williams, Bachelor of Science

Dierderich College of Communication

Roy C. Avila, Bachelor of Arts

Jamie J. Cetina, Bachelor of Arts

Amber A. Williams, Bachelor of Arts

College of Health Sciences

Sarah A. Sheard, Bachelor of Science, Magna Cum Laude

EOP Graduation Roll Call The following EOP students graduated in December, 2016:

2. Honor the EOP agreement you signed when you entered EOP. Re-member, they don’t ask much from you for all they give to you. Make the time for the Opening Meetings, the end of semester meeting and your academic advising.

3. Watch your money! Don’t let credit cards get in your way. C’mon how important can that pair of shoes be? Jackie Walker can help you plan a budget even if you don’t think you need one.

4. Avoid DRAMA in your life as much as you can. Before you do something that might cause you trouble, think it over and if after you weigh the pros and cons, you still think it’s worth the risk, at least you’ve put some thought into it.

Remember to have a good time and take advantage of all the things Marquette University and EOP have to offer and you will BE THE DIFFERENCE!

On behalf of the students, staff and the many alums of EOP, thank you Ms. Judy Koerner for your wonderful words and valuable service over the past 30 years. Enjoy your retirement!!

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