OSU Admissions Blog » CAMP http://oregonstate.edu/admissions/blog The blog of Oregon State University's Office of Admissions Thu, 16 May 2013 16:13:27 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 OSU Student Wins Entry to GEAR UP Alumni Leadership Academy http://oregonstate.edu/admissions/blog/2013/04/23/osu-student-wins-entry-to-gear-up-alumni-leadership-academy/ http://oregonstate.edu/admissions/blog/2013/04/23/osu-student-wins-entry-to-gear-up-alumni-leadership-academy/#comments Tue, 23 Apr 2013 19:37:27 +0000 Alex http://oregonstate.edu/admissions/blog/?p=6415 Oregon State University student, Elizabeth Gonzales, is one of only 30 students nationwide – and the only Oregon student – to be selected to participate in the inaugural GEAR UP Alumni Leadership Academy in Washington, DC this Summer! Elizabeth Gonzales graduated from Madras High School (OR) in 2010 and is currently a Sociology major at OSU. She is very active in the Latino Community as a community outreach coordinator for Kalmekak and organizes events with the Meso American Student Association and College Assistance Migrant Program on campus.

This leadership development program is for alumni of the federal GEAR UP program and these student leaders will receive training on grassroots advocacy, social media advocacy and leadership skills during the week-long retreat in DC.

I am really excited to be able to give back to those who have helped me so much with my education, as well as being able to improve the GEAR UP program for those who come after me.

Elizabeth Gonzales

Elizabeth Gonzales

Congratulations to Elizabeth and go Beavs!

- AG

]]> http://oregonstate.edu/admissions/blog/2013/04/23/osu-student-wins-entry-to-gear-up-alumni-leadership-academy/feed/ 0 OSU Student Doris Gonzalez-Gomez featured in Education Week http://oregonstate.edu/admissions/blog/2010/07/26/osu-student-doris-gonzalez-gomez-featured-in-education-week/ http://oregonstate.edu/admissions/blog/2010/07/26/osu-student-doris-gonzalez-gomez-featured-in-education-week/#comments Mon, 26 Jul 2010 17:49:23 +0000 Blake http://oregonstate.edu/admissions/blog/?p=2448 Came across a great article this morning in Education Week this morning that features current OSU student, Doris Gonzalez-Gomez. The article centers on the fact that Latinos are less likely than members of any other major ethnic group in the United States to attend college.

“I always knew a lot of people expect us [Latinos] to go to a community college,” Ms. Gonzalez said in an interview recently. “I wanted a full experience of going to a four-year college.”

Check this video which features Doris talking about her experiences in trying to get into college prep coursework:

Doris came to OSU through help from the College Assistance Migrant Program (CAMP) at Oregon State University. She is currently serving as an intern in the office of U.S. Congresswoman Judy Chu of California.

Keep up the good work, Doris! You make OSU proud!

-JM

]]> http://oregonstate.edu/admissions/blog/2010/07/26/osu-student-doris-gonzalez-gomez-featured-in-education-week/feed/ 1 EOP, CAMP, SSS Honor Students http://oregonstate.edu/admissions/blog/2009/05/06/eop-camp-sss-honor-students/ http://oregonstate.edu/admissions/blog/2009/05/06/eop-camp-sss-honor-students/#comments Wed, 06 May 2009 16:19:54 +0000 Matt http://oregonstate.edu/admissions/blog/?p=1450 Students in the Educational Opportunities Program, Student Support Services, and College Assistance Migrant Program take a moment to celebrate their scholastic achievements during the Honor Roll Reception held in April. Check out the photos that I got from Sheila Roberts, an Advisor in the Educational Opportunities Program. (Thanks, Sheila!) To all students honored: OSU is proud of you and your accomplishments! Congratulations!

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In addition to the photos, check out the departments’ websites for more information on their programs and services.

The Educational Opportunities Program (EOP) was created at Oregon State University in 1969 to provide support for historically underserved students. These include students of color, older than average students, students with disabilities, students who are single parents, low-income students, students who have been rurally isolated, veterans, older-than-average (25+), 1st generation in college (neither parent graduated), or any student whose life experiences have impacted their access to education.

Student Support Services (SSS) is a federally funded TRIO Program designed to motivate and support students from disadvantaged backgrounds. TRIO includes six outreach and support programs targeted to serve and assist low-income, first-generation college students, and students with disabilities to progress through the academic pipeline from middle school to postbaccalaureate programs.

The College Assistance Migrant Program (CAMP) is a federally-funded program designed to support students whose history includes migrant/seasonal agricultural work. The program provides financial and academic support to first-year freshman students with the goal of preparing them for further success in college.

–mko

]]> http://oregonstate.edu/admissions/blog/2009/05/06/eop-camp-sss-honor-students/feed/ 17 Sabor Latino Event a Success! http://oregonstate.edu/admissions/blog/2009/04/17/sabor-latino-event-a-success/ http://oregonstate.edu/admissions/blog/2009/04/17/sabor-latino-event-a-success/#comments Fri, 17 Apr 2009 22:14:32 +0000 Matt http://oregonstate.edu/admissions/blog/?p=1398 Cool stuff going on over at University Housing and Dining Services. In partnership with the Casa Latino/a de OSU, the Centro Cultural César Chávez, the College Assistance Migrant Program‘s Multicultural Community and the Sabor Learning Community, Sabor Latino is a journey through culture and cuisine to help celebrate Latin and Caribbean culture. Entrée menu items included: Conch Fritters, Cuban Chicken, Jerk Pork Loin, Coconut Lime Tilapia, Vegan Pelau (tempeh, rice, pidgin peas and Hubbard squash), Yucca with garlic and lemon, Fried Plantains, Tropical Fruit Salad, Rice and Black Beans, Coconut Rum Cake, and other regional culinary favorites.

Office of Admissions staff members Dante Holloway, Alicia Ortega, Lizbeth Campos, Lindsay Mitchell, Megan Beresford and I were in attendance. We each sampled a little bit of everything (…ok, a lot of everything) on the menu and we all had nothing but rave reviews. They had music, entertainment, and even featured impromptu aisle dancing performances by UHDS representatives Jennifer Viña and Victor Santana-Melgoza. Great job to all those involved!

Thanks to President Jennifer for the photos!

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–mko

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