Nevada GEAR UP Digest
November 2020
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As we spend this month giving thanks and celebrating Native American history, GEAR UP NV is happy to present several new virtual resources for students learning about college. In this issue we will be highlighting our College Corners, virtual campus tours, and planned events for late November and December. Please enjoy, and have a very Happy Thanksgiving! |
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BLOG POST
This month's blog was written by GEAR UP First Year Advisor Morgan Fullmer. Read it here!
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UPCOMING EVENTS
Interim Performance Reports for NSHE subawards are due to Amanda Annan (aannan@nshe.nevada.edu) and Janet Stake (jstake@nshe.nevada.edu) by Thursday, December 3rd. This report covers services provided from August 23, 2020 through November 30, 2020.
NCCEP National Conference
Dual Enrollment Q&A for PVHS
With GBC's First Year College Advisor on December 4, 3:30 & 5:30pm. Check out your Canvas account for access!
College & Career Q&A for PVHS (10th & 11th Graders)
With GEAR UP Specialist, Jen Hagstrom on December 7th & 8th. For more information, see your Canvas account.
Social Media
(For all students, parents, staff and supporters)
Don't forget to like and follow @gearupnv on any or all of our social media platforms! You can use the icons above to access the GEAR UP accounts. New GEAR UP students that like and follow us will be entered into a drawing for a great prize!!
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As you may have read in the last issue, we have begun providing our students with weekly "College Corners", where students at every GEAR UP school get the opportunity to learn more about college from their advisors. These College Corners give students the opportunity to discuss college, ask questions, and cultivate a better picture of their future in higher education.
College Corners for Juniors and Seniors are on Fridays from 11am-12pm at PVHS and 12pm-1pm at Bonanza High School, and feature different First-Year Advisors each week.
College Coordinator Jana Burd also hosts College Corners on Thursdays and Fridays with students from 7th-10th grade. See our social media for more details on subjects and time.
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Introducing our Nye County Staff
We are proud to introduce our new Nye County GEAR UP Facilitators Barrie Fenton and Karina Lopez-Santillan, GEAR UP Specialist Jen Hagstrom, and Lisa Hamrick. Please give them a warm welcome as we continue on with the school year!
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Barrie Fenton
GEAR UP Facilitator
I want to help inspire & motivate kids who, like myself, never thought college was an option. In my free time, I enjoy hiking, and pretty much any activity outside with my 5-year-old blue heeler, Holly. I am also a firm believer that pineapple belongs on pizza. :)
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Karina Lopez-Santillan
GEAR UP Facilitator
This is Karina’s first year working for GEAR UP and she is excited to be a part of the GEAR UP team and work at her old high school to help students work towards their own goals and dreams. In her free time, you can find Karina watching Netflix, traveling, or spending time with friends and family!
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Jen Hagstrom
GEAR UP Specilalist
Jennifer is passionate about helping students navigate the college and career exploration process after graduation, and loves visits from former students. In her spare time, Jen enjoys spending time with friends, family, travelling, and spoiling her dogs Breslin, and Wrigley. Jen is ecstatic to be a part of the GEAR UP family to do the exciting work of helping students to dream, believe and achieve their goals.
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This month, we have begun to release our virtual campus tours for our seven institutions. So far, the tours for WNC and UNLV have been released, with the rest on the way. The tours can be found on a playlist on our YouTube channel, which will be updated as more virtual tours are added. Be sure to subscribe and turn on notifications to be informed when these new campus tours are posted! |
As we plan to end the year with a bang, we have several virtual events lined up for our students across the state. In addition to the events listed on the left, this month, we are excited to provide the following:
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Student Success Agency Kickoff at PVHS - November 18/19
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GEAR UP outreach - from 11:30-1:00 at PVHS for students picking up weekend meals, essentially, meet and greet with families to discuss programming - November 20, December 4th, and December 11th
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Interest Inventory & STEPPS work with 9th graders - November 24
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If not otherwise noted, questions regarding content in this Digest should be directed to:
Brooke Stutler, GEAR UP Communications Specialist
Funded by USDE Nevada State GEAR UP Grant #P334S190009
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