In 1986, a congressional resolution established the fourth Saturday in February as National TRIO Day to commemorate the annual achievements of federal TRIO programs in communities across America. TRIO programs are federal outreach and student services programs designed to identify and provide services for individuals from disadvantaged backgroun.
Camery Smith didn’t have to wait long to learn that she had been selected as Cal State San Marcos’ representative for the annual Panetta Congressional Internship Program.Learning whether she would get to do the internship in person was another story.“They were hoping that it was going to be in person, but we didn t really get a guaranteed .
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Alliance Ambassador Driven to Succeed, on and off Track
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Junior business student Matt Million is also a semi-professional race car driver who has been competing since he was 5.
Last fall, The Alliance to Accelerate Excellence in Education, a Cal State San Marcos program that provides guaranteed admission to qualified students in certain local school districts, went virtual with its outreach because of COVID-19.
For the CSUSM students involved in this effort, it meant that instead of traveling to high schools and middle schools throughout the region, the so-called “road shows” took place via Zoom presentation. And that was a very fortuitous development for one student in particular.
Stories & Snapshots focuses on the resiliency of members of the CSUSM campus and surrounding community over the last year. The exhibit and archive help provide solace and connection during a time of fear and separation and allow us to reflect on our thoughts and feelings regarding the pandemic, said Toni Olivas, CSUSM s engagement and inclusion librarian. Both of these projects remind us of our shared humanity and shared experiences while also highlighting the beauty in a period of extreme struggle for so many people.
The reception will include a panel discussion about the impact of the COVID-19 virus on the community, efforts by local cultural heritage institutions to document the pandemic and how participants of these projects have shown strength in sharing their personal reflections.