The University of Oregon and Springfield Public Schools presented Native Opportunities
Tuesday, January 13, 2015 from 5:30 to 8:00 pm at the Chifin Native Youth Center on 1084 G Street, Springfield, OR 97477
Agenda
5:30 – 6:00 pm Blessing of Food, Dinner, Registration, Welcome and Introductions
***** SPLIT INTO GROUPS *****
6:10 – 7:10 Workshop I (Parents) Freshman Interest Groups (FIGs) & Supporting Students for Higher Education. A conversation about how to help students prepare for higher education and the opportunity to learn about programs and resources for college success. Rachel Crist, Melina Pastos, & Katrina Schmidt
6:10 – 7:10 Workshop I (High School Students) Understanding the Admissions Application Process, College Readiness & Freshman Interest Groups (FIGs) Learn about important components of the admission application to a four year college and to a community college and learn about programs and resources for college success. Angie Morrill, Rosa M. Bañuelos-Uribe & Rachel Crist
6:10 – 7:10 pm Workshop I (Students grades 4 through 8) Introduction to STEM / College, Josie Johnson, Yvonne Silva & Mayra Chavez
7:10 – 7:35 Student Panel: Current University of Oregon Students
***** GROUPS REJOIN *****
7:35 – 8:00 pm Evaluation, Wrap up and Adjourn
Special thanks to all the families that attended and to everyone who made the program possible including Dawn Malliett at the Indian Education Program and Springfield Superintendent Dr. Hertica Martin for joining us to welcome families. We truly appreciate everyone’s hard work and warm hospitality.
