September 2017
INSIDE THIS ISSUE: Pg. 2 Spotlight Pgs. 3-6 Peer Mentors Pg. 7 Cultural Events
Pg. 8 #GameOn Conference Pgs. 9-10 Gallery
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The REACH Study Center (RSC) is now open on
SUNDAYS! 4 pm to 7 pm And daily, Mon to Fri, 8 am to 7:15 pm
Welcome! The Project REACH office is excited to welcome Kate Tressler as our new Academic Coach/Counselor (the position was previously filled by Kayle Curtin). Among other projects, Kate will be running our peer mentor program, providing academic counseling for our participants, and assisting with our academic recovery program for students in high need. Kate holds a B.A. in English and Visual & Performing Arts from St. John Fisher College and is currently completing a Higher Education Administration master’s degree through Stony Brook University. Please join me in welcoming her to the college. Her contact information is as follows: kstressler@cazenovia.edu, extension x7267, 2nd floor of the Center for Teaching and Learning.
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Our Peer Mentors are
resources
Serve as
the BEST! We
role
depend on
models
them as they
Plan fun
are tasked
activities
with helping
to foster
incoming
team
first-year
building.
students. They serve as:
Liaisons between mentees and staff
Encourage academic
Mentors for fall are: Sean Decker, Andromeda Daley,
Abdinoor Mohamed, Pamela
Educate
Lantigua,
mentees
Brialynn
about
Wells, Brianah
Project
Work, Katlynn
REACH and
campus
Vredenburgh, Rachel Alicea, and Connor Yorks.
Remember to like “Cazenovia College Project REACH” on Facebook to get up-to-date event information. Don’t miss out! Check DAILY! 3
Brianah— aka: B-Gap Sophomore Major: Criminal Justice Hometown: Dickinson Center, NY Advice for first-year students? “Don’t lose sight of who you are to gain favor from others.” Connor Yorks Sophomore Major: Graphic Design Hometown: Cazenovia, NY
Advice for first-year students? “Make even more friends than necessary. No one knows you. There are no social boundaries to hold you back. Be the individual you want to be.”
Andromeda Daley
Junior Major: Accounting/Business Hometown: Watervliet, NY Advice for first-year students? “Don’t worry! It’ll get better soon if you try hard enough.”
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Abdinoor Mohamed—aka—Noodle Senior Major: International Studies Hometown: Syracuse, NY Advice for first-year students?
“Do well in your first year as it is VERY important! Know who your real friends are and stay true to yourself.” Katlynn Vredenburgh Junior Major: International Studies Hometown: Bainbridge, NY Advice for first-year students? “Don’t be afraid to branch out more and challenge yourself to meet new people. Explore new opportunities that you come upon.” Pam Lantigua Sophomore Major: Criminal Justice Hometown: Bronx, NY Advice for first-year students? “Don’t be scared to be yourself. Just be YOU!”
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Sean Decker Junior Major: Human Services/Psychology Hometown: Middletown, NY Advice for first-year students? “Get involved with clubs, activities—because it will help you to meet people. It will make you come out of your shell. Also, you should take full advantage of your resource centers: Project REACH, HEOP, the CTL, Career Services, etc.” Rachel Alicea Sophomore Major: Fashion Merchandising Hometown: Broadalbin, NY Advice for first-year students? “Getting one bad grade just means to try harder. Don’t beat yourself up. Make sure to make time to have fun and make memories as college years fly by fast.” Bria Wells, Sophomore Major: Human Services Hometown: Sheffield, MA Advice for first-year students? “Join as many clubs, activities and groups you can! It’s the key to making friends and getting to know the campus.” 6
LOOK what we have planned for YOU! Add to Your Calendar!
#GameOn Conference— Oct. 14th, 9:30 am
The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time play, Oct. 26 & 27 * all Freshmen required.
The Lion King—Nov. 1st * Upperclassmen only
Paint your own pottery at Feats of Clay– Nov. 17th Like “Cazenovia College Project REACH” on Facebook and follow us on Instagram at “cazproject_reach” to get up-to-date event information including sign-up start dates!
Project REACH Members… We want to hear from YOU Help us decide what Cultural Events to attend! How can you help? Research/present possible events Help advertise events Plan logistics for events
Please contact: Adair Milmoe at aamilmoe@.cazenovia.edu 7
1st Ever All REACH Workshop Event Saturday, October 14th 9:30 am — 12:30 pm Coffee/tea, pastries & GAMES for attendees
Many workshop options! SESSION I: 10:25 — 11:10 am
The Stress Test Challenge—Time management & self care Reading Anxiety— a Game Plan The Finish Line—Graduate School & career plan Physical well being & Nutrition—Movement & Fuel—the keys to a game winning day!
SESSION II: 11:20 am to 12:05 pm The Stress Test Challenge—Time Management & Self Care Reading Anxiety — A Game Plan Financial Literacy—This game costs money! How are you managing yours? Physical Well being & Nutrition—Movement & Fuel—The keys to a game winning day!
Please pre-register for your workshop sessions with this link.
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The Welcome Back Picnic * New location! * Fun Games *
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Morgan Hill Hike
Zeus, Betty’s horse!
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