TRIO Rising Scholars

We had great representation of TRIO Rising Scholars student nominations at the 2024 Campus Awards earlier this week ❤️ And our very own Program Coordinator, Anna Torti, was the recipient of the David S. Taylor Service to Students award due to all of her contributions and positive impact on students! We are so proud of all the great work our TRIO community does on campus and in our communities 💙🐴 TRIO Works!

Happy Friday! We hope everyone is enjoying Spring Break ☀️ Once we return back to school, the semester will wrap up quickly 💨 If you have any interest in planning ahead, then please join us for the next Art Workshop Series 🖍️ The second art workshop is collage making and will take place on Tuesday, March 26th at 3-5 PM in the TRIO Community Room (Education Building Room 210). Join us to create community and goals for the future ✅ RSVP through the link in our bio!

🌟Staff Spotlight🌟

We are delighted to highlight our Peer Mentor, Raquel Torres! Raquel is a second year student with a Business Major, and has plans of getting a degree in Accounting 🖌️ Her ultimate goal is to become a corporate lawyer 👔 Fun fact about Raquel: she had two parakeets and now they live in the wild 🦜 During her free time she likes to play drums, violin, and watch K-dramas. She speaks English and Spanish, so chat with her if you want to practice your Spanish 🗣️

Yesterday in the Spring TRS Cohort Class we had our second annual Fail Panel 🤗 The purpose of the panel is to understand that “failing” is okay, and most importantly, how to keep going! On the panel we had soon-to-be graduates, TRS Alumni, and Boise State Staff 💙🐴 Much appreciation to the panelists who shared their experiences, gave words of encouragement, and highlighted the importance of support systems and being in community 🫶 Similar to last year, it was refreshing and validating to hear stories that are relatable and provide helpful insights as we navigate our own lives. Main message from the panel is that you either win or you learn 🤓 and TRIO Works! ❤️

The 2024 TRIO Gala is this Saturday!

Come enjoy music and refreshments while partying with your TRIO friends and peers! Please RSVP at the link in bio or stories!

🗓️ Date: Saturday, Feb. 24th

⏰ Time: 6:00-9:00pm

📍 Location: Lookout Room, Student Union Building

Formal attire recommended 👗👔
Plus ones encouraged!

Enjoying this chilly weather? Need a fashionable item to keep your head and ears warm? Come Beanie With Us! Join Peer Mentors to learn how to crochet and begin making your own beanie 🧵 The event will be on Tuesday, February 27th at 5 PM in the Student Equity Center. Whether you’re an expert at crocheting or want to learn something new - it’s bound to be a good time 🤗 Sign up with the link in our bio!

🌟Student Spotlight🌟

Excited to put a spotlight on our TRS peer, Dolly Trinidad! She is a second year student studying Linguistics with a certificate in Intermediate French 🗣️ Earlier in February she participated in a student panel for the Former Refugee Speaker Event: Building Bridges, Finding Friends 💙 The event brought together college students from refugee backgrounds to share about their lives and experiences. We thank Dolly for sharing her amazing story 👏

🌟Staff Spotlight🌟

Happy Monday and happy to highlight our Peer Mentor, Leigha Rossi! Leigha is a third year student with an Interdisciplinary Studies Major, focusing on Film, Creative Writing, and Business ✍️ She spent last year studying abroad in Torino, Italy and discovered a love for traveling, and her passion to learn more about different cultures 🇮🇹 When she’s not at school, you can find Leigha reading, roller skating, crocheting, hiking, and hanging out with friends! Her goal for the future is to open up her own cafe and bookstore 📚☕️ Fun fact about Leigha: she has watched Hocus Pocus over 50 times and counting! Feel free to talk with her about studying abroad ✈️

🌟Student Spotlight🌟

We would like to highlight Zaudi Guzman and Danilla Kowalczuk! Zaudi is a second year student with a Film Major and Visual Arts Minor. Danilla is a junior with a Sociology Major. They were both in the Spring 2023 cohort class - which consisted of creating a “Call to Action” project 🤓 Their call to action was all about using art to create a sense of community 🫶 Zaudi and Danilla have been working to bring their project to fruition, and it’s finally here! (As shown on the second photo), they are kicking off an Art Workshop Series 🎨 The first art workshop is painting and will take place on Tuesday, February 20th at 3-5 PM in the Student Equity Center. Join us to create art and community while painting and reflecting on our college experiences ✨ RSVP through link in bio!

TRIO Upward Bound is hiring their Residential Mentors for the 2024 Summer Program ☀️ You are eligible to apply as long as you are 21+ years old, will have had at least 2 years of college experience by the end of this semester, have a clean driving record, and have total availability June 9 through July 12, 2024. Benefits include a stipend, on-campus housing and meals, and you get to participate in fun activities 🤗 Applications are due February 16th! You can view the job posting on Handshake: Job #8606296 👍

🌟Staff Spotlight🌟

We’re thrilled to introduce one of our Peer Mentors, Alexa Roblero! She is majoring in Marketing and is hoping to go into the music industry with her degree ☺️ She is passionate about music and loves to read and write songs 🎼 Fun fact about Alexa: she doesn’t know how to swim, yet! Being apart of the TRIO program has taught her so much. As a first-generation student, she knows the struggle. If you ever need someone to talk to, she is here for you 💗

Be sure to mark you calendar for an upcoming event hosted by some of our wonderful Peer Mentors: TRS Ice Skating ⛸️ Lace up your boots and get ready for some frosty fun on Saturday, February 10th at 1:30-3:30 PM at Idaho Ice World. You can RSVP on the TRS webpage on the Events tab 🤗

🌟Student Spotlight🌟

We’re excited to highlight our very talented TRIO peer, Jazmin Martinez 🎨 Jazmin is a visual arts major with a drawing and painting emphasis in her final year at Boise State! Currently her artwork, “What was I made for?”, is showcased in the student exhibition in The Blue Galleries. The art will be up from now until March 22nd. She will also have her Senior Art Show Reception at The Blue Galleries on April 12th from 6-8 PM 🖼️ Between now and then, be sure to show Jazmin some love! You can check out her Instagram page 🤗