Robinson Scholars Program

On Saturday, February 24th Berea College, in Berea, KY, hosted a National TRiO Day conference for all Kentucky TRiO affiliated programs. This conference focused primarily on the celebration of the 8 federally funded TRiO programs and served as a way to rally support for students participating in these programs. The services of TRiO programs stretch from middle school all the way to adult learners (college students). TRiO programs are can be found nationwide. These programs work to provide resources, academic support, financial literacy education, and targeted counseling/mentorship to students from a wide–range of disadvantaged backgrounds. Students, who participate in these programs, are afforded the opportunity to build a network of support to assist them in becoming successful in their educational and professional pursuits.

The University of Kentucky Students Support Services Program in partnership with the First–Generation Living and Learning Community (LLC) participated in the poster session with “Mentorship” being the topic of choice. Two young women pictured from left to right (Whitney Clifford and Shania Goble) were the poster representatives/presenters. Both of these young ladies are current peer mentors in the first–gen LLC, Robinson Scholarship Program recipients, and students of the SSS program. The two young women placed first in the poster session with their poster titled “Supporting First–Generation College Students: Peer Mentoring in a Living and Learning Community”.

Start of the semester meeting:

Funkhouser 200
4:00pm

The ACT Workshop 1 is well under way! How amazing it is that we have students that are so focused on becoming college ready that they have given up their Saturday. Way to go guys!

Being an active member in your community is a big part of what it takes to be a Robinson Scholar.
Tyler Wells (Class 12) is directing 'The 39 Steps' as part of the Menifee County Theatre Group. The play stars Vianna Le (class 15) and Justin Alcala (class 16) with various other cast members that bring a taste of diversity to Eastern Kentucky.

Come out and support MCTG by watching THE 39 STEPS, our HILARIOUS production featuring the unique work of Alfred Hitchcock.

Shows will be on evenings of September 10th and 24th!

Saturday, September 10th @ 5 pm
MENIFEE COUNTY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Admission: $5 students $10 adults

Saturday, September 24th @ 2 pm
OLD MILL PARK, WEST LIBERTY
SORGHUM FESTIVAL
Admission: FREE