Upward Bound: October 2008


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Upward Bound

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COLLEGE VISITS!

Tuesday, October 28, 2008
college visitsFour major college visits are coming in just a couple of days! Go here (www.uwlax.edu/upbound/cvfall0809.htm) for all the details - who is going, ride times, schedules, etc. PLEASE DON'T BE LATE for your pick up time!

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 30 - University of Minnesota-Twin Cities AND University Center Rochester (including Rochester Community and Technical College) and Mayo Clinic (thanks, Laurie!)

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 31 - University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire AND University of Wisconsin-Stout

UPDATES!

- Maurena and Avery - you may leave at 7:45 a.m. from the Cowley Hall lot on Friday, October 31 to UW-Eau Claire (this is 15 minutes later than is on your info sheet).

- Nhia L. - come on DOWN! You are off the waiting list and on the visit list for the U of Minnesota on Thursday, October 30! Please be ready to leave from the Cowley Hall lot at 7:45 a.m.!

- Christina B. - you are ON the visit list for UW-Stout on Friday. Be ready to leave the Sparta Country Kitchen at 7 a.m. SHARP!

- Mai Chou H. - you are ON the visit list for the University of Minnesota on Thursday! Please be ready to leave from the Cowley Hall lot at 7:45 a.m. (or from the Valley View Mall lot (near the bank and sign at the southwest corner) by 7:55 a.m.

Career Day!

Tuesday, October 21, 2008
Career DayPlease remember to rsvp to your Career Day invitation by THIS FRIDAY, October 24! Please use the online form. Career Day will begin at 2 p.m. at Central High School (1801 Losey Boulevard S.) in the cafeteria just off the main parking lot. We will hear from several guest professionals about their careers and then go to China Buffet.

Dress = business casual please.*

Parents are invited to join us for both the program and the China Buffet experience BUT UB cannot pay for parents' meals.

Rides are available for Sparta, Tomah and BRF students - leaving the Sparta Country Kitchen (741 Avon Rd.) at 1:15 p.m. and returning at about 7:30 p.m.

* Business casual means neat and appropriate dress that is classic rather than trendy. For men, business casual means suit pants or khaki type pants, typically a button-down collared or polo shirt (tie is optional and a jacket can also be appropriate), and traditional black or brown shoes. Business casual for women means classic dress pants, a well-pressed dress shirt or blouse (traditional buttondown, collared is often appropriate), and a coordinating dress shoe. Also acceptable is a skirt and blouse or dress.

Seniors! Multicultural Visit Day @ UW-L - Oct. 23

Tuesday, October 14, 2008
THIS JUST IN! There will be a multicultural visit day for seniors on Thursday, October 23 at UW-L. We will have permission forms this week for those who want to go.

According to Vickie Sanchez, UW-L Admissions, Students who are interested can be excused from school. The event begins at 11:30 a.m. in the Ward Room and ends at 6:00 p.m. Lunch and dinner are provided, along with a tour, an admissions presentation, an introduction to the Office of Multicultural Student Services, a student panel, and a segment on financial aid.

Seniors - if you are a multicultural student and have applied or plan to apply to UW-L, this is a great opportunity for you! Ask Jessica, Antoiwana or Paul this week!

PSAT THIS WEEK!

Monday, October 13, 2008
TestingAll UB juniors are required to take the PSAT. Most schools will give this test on Wednesday, October 15. Central High juniors will take it on Saturday, October 18. If you haven't yet signed up for this important test, talk to your guidance counselor RIGHT AWAY! Many UB students are eligible for fee waivers. If you have questions, please contact Jess, Paul or Antoiwana OR call the UB office - 608 785-8539.