Upward Bound
Celebrating a Legacy of Achievement at Worcester State University
Thursday, May 10, 2012 at 5:30 PM in the Student Center
Worcester State University's Multicultural Affairs Alumni Council and the Alumni Association cordially invite you to attend a reception celebrating a legacy of multicultural achievement at Worcester State University.
Reception highlights include:
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Honoring of Upward Bound, A.I.D., and TWA graduates
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Alumni reunion
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Acknowledge and honor alumni
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Acknowledge faculty support
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Music by Soul Movement
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Our Legacy: The Upward Bound Scholarship
This celebratory reception will include music, hors d'oeuvres, music, awards, and shared memories and laughs. Please register by clicking on the following link:
www.worcester.edu/omalegacy
We look forward to seeing you shortly!
Summer Academy
Please note that the 2012 Worcester State University Upward Bound Summer Academy program will run from Tuesday, June 19, 2012 to Thursday, July 19, 2012. If you are a current college student and interested in working as a staff member in the Summer Academy, please click on the following link to download the staff application.
Staff Application
Staff Application.pdf
2011 - 2012 Saturday Workshop Schedule
The Saturday workshops begin at 9:30 AM on the pre-determined Saturday dates. Please click on the link below to view our '11 - '12 Saturday workshop schedule. We look forward to seeing everyone!
2011 - 2012 Saturday Session Calendar.pdf
Since its inception in 1977, the Upward Bound Program at Worcester State University is designed to encourage eligible Worcester Public High School students to persist in school through graduation and to seek a postsecondary education. Included in this category are students who are first-generation, ALANA, and low-income.
The Program actively recruits 9th and 10th grade students who demonstrate the motivation and desire to succeed and who are college bound. Included in these categories are: first generation, minority, and low income students. Services include; college visits, workshops and seminars in college admissions and financial aid assistance, career counseling, individualized or group tutoring, and cultural enrichment activities.
The Program has two main components—the Saturday component and the Summer Residential Academy.
Saturday Workshops
There are approximately 22 Saturday workshops held throughout the academic school year. Each session meets in the morning and focuses on increasing problem solving skills, self-awareness, and self confidence, enhancing interpersonal/intrapersonal communication skills and group dynamics, and enhancing career development through professional and educational speakers. The program also offers college mentors, tutoring, and personal and career counseling.
Summer Academy
This is a 5 week residential program that offers students the following; college housing/living experience, academic enrichment courses (English, Math, Science, Language, Problem Solving, and Self Awareness), college tours, recreational activities, and cultural field trips.
Recruitment
The Upward Bound program primarily recruits 9th and 10th grade Worcester Public High School students in efforts to intensively prepare program participants for successful graduation of high school and enrollment in post-secondary education. The application process begins during the fall semester and concludes in December/January. The process includes submitting a complete application and if selected, a final interview to ascertain applicants’ level of motivation and future academic/career goals. Please speak to your guidance counselor for more information, or you may call the Upward Bound office at 508-929-8909.
Special Recognition:
Kirsten Vanhorne, Doherty High School Class of 2011, wrote a memoir for a class essay. Her essay is a wonderful depiction of some of the many lessons taught in the Upward Bound program. Great job Kirsten...and congratulations!
Kirsten Vanhorne Memoir - Class Essay.pdf