What’s going on AEP

Scholars?

New & Continuing AEP

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DIY

Valentines day gifts &

decorations

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Health Corner

TIS’ THE SEASON..FOR

THE FLU!

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Important Dates &

Events

Check out the important dates

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DIRECTORS CORNER

Hello  and  Happy  Spring  Semester,  Scholars!!  

I  always  see  this  semester  as  a  time  for  new  beginnings  and  new  awareness.    Its  a  new  year  and  every  season  is  different.  Though  we  can't  control  the  weather,  we  have  something  to  do  with  other  outcomes  in  our  life.    But  we  need  to  take  time  out  and  away  from  others  to  communicate  with  ourselves  for  ourselves.    I'd  like  to  provide  some  words  of  wisdom  that  I've  grown  to  learn.  

1.  We  should  take  serious  the  opportunity  to  act  -­‐  with  an  intentional  and  well  thought  out  plan  toward  our  intended  outcome  ,  rather  than  react    to  the  actions  of  others  while  swinging  blindly  into  the  wind.    We  really  should  take  some  time    to  reflect  on  what  and  how  much  we  want  to  influence  and  then  look  at  what  we  really  are  willing  to  do  to  make  that  kind  of  difference.  2.  If  you  want  to  be  taken  serious,  you  have  to  first  do  this  for  yourself.    You've  made  it  thus  far,  but  your  life  journey  is  far  from  over.      3.  Reaching,  evaluating,  relaunching,  executing  and  growing  will  always  be  a  part  of  your  life,  so  get  good  at  it  now  by  consciously  incorporating  this  cycle  into  your  calendar.    Its  better  to  make  this  a  habit  rather  than  last  minute  ditch  effort,  and  its  valuable  to  your  health,  emotional  stability  and  success.  4.    If  you  don't  know,  ask  somebody.    Ignorance  is  painful  and  is  an  absolute  concrete  barrier  to  growth.    Don't  pin  yourself  in  by  not  opening  your  mouth.  5.    Look  to  include  folks  who  have  "been  there"  into  your  resource  circle.    You  may  feel  on  top  of  the  world,  but  the  universe  has  many  of  them.  6.    Don't  goals  that  you  are  not  willing  to  make  a  sacrifice  to  reach,  they  just  won't  materialize  the  way  you  want  them  to.  So  with  that,  have  a  Happy  and  Fruitful  Spring  Semester!  We  look  forward  to  seeing  everyone  throughout  the  semester,  so  keep  in  touch  and  keep  the  faith!  All  the  best  AEP  Scholars!  

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BRITTANY MARTINEZ

Wendy DuranI am currently majoring in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, which I am quite enjoying. I love this school and all the opportunitiesI have available to me. I am discovering new clubs and after school activities I want to join, such as the Biology club. I have also met so many incredible people with similar interests and hobbies. Most of all, I am loving the classes and all the new things I get the chance to learn! I hope to graduate someday from CU and work with the Colorado Division of Wildlife, which requires me to take my studies very seriously as my work after college will demand refined academic skills and dedication.

QUY TAT

Hi, my name is Rita Tat. This is my first year going to college. I’m attending CU Boulder. My major is going into Bio chemistry. I choose to study that because I love science, and it’s interesting to learn inside the lab room. The time I have spent at CU boulder for last semester was really intense but it has paid off. Throughout the time I learned some useful skills such as time management and social network. Looking forward to graduating CU, and then go to graduate school.

I am 19 years old, and was raised in a small mountain town, Buena Vista, Colorado my whole life. I have two younger siblings. My sister Karissa is 18 years old and my brother Dominic is 12 years old. At the University of Colorado Boulder, I am a sister of Pi Lambda Chi Latina Sorority, Incorporated. Within the sorority we commit to promote education and community service within the Latina/o communities surrounding our campus. In the future I would also like to more involved with helping at risk youth. In my free time, I like hanging out with my friends, spending time with my family, and doing outdoor things like, fishing, boating, and four-wheeling. I am open option right now. I am loving CU! I am very grateful that I am able to attend this University. The University of Colorado at Boulder has always been the school I have wanted to attend since I was little. CU has given me a lot of great opportunities I did not have in High School and it has definitely developed me as a person. I hope to get the knowledge and the experience I need when I get out into the work world. I hope I get many more opportunities to do things I would love to do, such as study abroad or some kind of experience of that sort.

NEW AEP TUTORTHY NGUYEN

My name is Thy Nguyen (pronounced as Tee), and I’m currently majoring in Economics with a Quantitative Emphasis. I’m currently on my 4th year here, and planning on graduating next year. I think college has been a wonderful experience so far. I was able to learn a lot of things and meet a lot of awesome people (like AEP). I wanted to become a math tutor simply because I like math and I have fun helping others with it. Math can be hard and confusing at times, and it gets especially frustrating when you’re trying to do it yourself and you don’t know what to do. So I hope that as a tutor I will be able to provide some help and make students’ lives easier. My hobbies are listening to music, watching movies, drawing, hanging out with family and friends, relaxing, sleeping, etc.

DO IT YOURSELF VALENTINES DAY PRESENTS/DECOR

Chalkboard Mug (From witandwhistle.com)

Materials: Porcelain mug, painters tape, Chalkboard

paint

1. Make sure your mug is clean and dry. Use painters tape to mask off part of the mug you don’t want to paint, or skip this step

and paint the whole mug.2. Apply the chalkboard paint with with a soft bristle brush. If

you mess up just wipe the paint away with a wet paper towel and

try again.3. Once you are done painting carefully remove the tape.

Remove it before the paint dries, the tape will be less likely to peel up the edges of the paint.

4. Let the paint dry for 24 hours. Then, bake your mug for 35 minutes at 300 degrees fahrenheit. After baking turn off the oven and leave the mug inside until it has gradually cooled to room

temperature. After you bake ut the paint is dishwasher and microwave safe.

5. Chalk up your mug BEFORE you fill it with hot beverage.

The best way to someones heart is through their stomachs..

Pie in a Jar (From greenweddingshoes)

A few things you need: Pie crust dough, Two 12 oz. cans of your favorite pie

filling, 2 Tbs of sugar, 1 large egg beaten

Six 4 oz. mason jars cleaned with lids and labels removed, Heart shaped cookie

cutter, 1 cookie sheet

1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Press the unrolled dough bit by bit into the jars (not too thick) until the jars are lined with a dough up to the rims. Reserve some dough for toppers. Next fill

jars nearly to the top with the pie filling.2. Roll out reserved dough to roughly 1/8 inch thick and cut out 6-8 hearts. Place the filled

jars on a sturdy cooking sheet and place into oven.3. Bake at 325 degrees for 30-35 minutes or until dough becomes golden.

4. Arrange dough hearts on the pies, brush with egg wash and sprinkle with sugar. Bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until dough is golden brown all the way around the jars. If needed, place foil over the tops of the jars to keep the hearts from burning.

5. Remove and let jars cool on rack. Decorate with ribbons, tags, or labels on lids as desired.

HEALTH CORNER

TIS’ THE SEASON...........FOR THE FLU!

What to do if you’ve caught the flu:

Common Symptoms of the Flu:

§ 100  degrees  or  higher  fever  of  feeling  feverish  (not  everyone  with  the  4lu  has  a  fever)

§ A  cough  and/or  a  sore  throat§ A  runny  or  stuffy  nose§ Headaches  and/or  body  aches§ Chills§ Fatigue§ Nausea,  vomiting,  and/or  diarrhea  

(most  common  in  children)

The  4lu  &  the  common  cold  have  similar  symptoms.  Just  remember,  the  4lu  is  worse  than  the  common  cold

Prevent yourself from getting the flu!:

§ Everyone  6  months  of  age  and  older  should  get  vaccinated  against  the  4lu

§ Wash  your  hands  often  with  soap  and  water  or  an  alcohol-­‐based  hand  rub

§ Avoid  touching  your  eyes,  nose,  or  mouth.  Germs  spread  this  way

§ Try  to  avoid  close  contact  with  sick  people.§ Practice  good  health  habits-­‐get  plenty  of  sleep,  exercise,  

drink  plenty  of  4luids.  and  eat  healthy!§ Cover  your  nose  and  mouth  with  tissue  when  coughing  or  

sneezing§ If  you  are  sick  with  4lu-­‐like  illness,  stay  home  for  at  least  24  

hours  after  your  fever  is  gone  without  with  use  of  fever-­‐reducing  medicine

§ First  things  *irst,  go  see  your  doctor!§ Get  plenty  of  rest§ Drink  clear  4luids  like  water,  broth,  sports  drinks,  or  electrolyte  beverages  to  prevent  dehydration  

§ Placing  a  cool,  damp  washcloth  on  your  forehead,  arms,  and  legs  to  reduce  discomfort  associated  with  a  fever

§ Putting  a  humidi4ier  in  your  room  to  make  breathing  easier§ Gargling  salt  water  (1:1  ratio  warm  water  to  salt)  to  sooth  sore  throat§ Covering  up  with  a  warm  blanket§ Using  decongestants  to  help  ease  discomfort  from  stuffy  noses/sinuses§ Using  cough  medicine,  cough  drops  to  relieve  coughing  the  sore  throats  (make  sure  to  pay  attention  to  the  dosages)

Information  from  http://www.4lu.gov  

IMPORTANT DATES

February 13 (Wed.):Deadline (5:00 p.m.) to withdraw from the university and be eligible to petition to be assessed 40 percent of full tuition and fees (instead of being assessed 100 percent of full tuition and fees).

February 27 (Wed.):Deadline (5:00 p.m.) to drop a course without petitioning the dean’s office. (EXCEPTION: Student’s whose only program is Arts & Sciences or Environmental Design, have until March 22 to drop a course without approval signatures.). For drops after January 30, students in Arts & Sciences or Environmental Design, please use the Registrar's late drop form online. Note: Courses dropped after January 30 appear with a W grade on the transcript and no refunds for tuition or fees are given for course drops after January 30. Deadline for students who have three or more final exams on the same day for Spring semester to make arrangements to change their final exam schedule.Deadline (5:00 p.m.) to withdraw from the university and be eligible to petition to be assessed 60 percent of full tuition and fees (instead of being assessed 100 percent of full tuition and fees). Tuition & Fees Payment Due Date: Deadline to pay new charges or any unpaid balance (including second payment of two-payment plan). Payment is due by 5:00 p.m. Mountain Time if paid in person or mailed, or before midnight if paid online (CUBill&Pay). No grace period.

March 1 (Fri.):Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) priority deadline. The first step in applying for financial aid is to submit the FAFSA each academic year. The FAFSA determines your eligibility for grants, loans, work-study, and need-based scholarships. For full financial aid consideration your FAFSA must be on file in our office by March 1.At the University of Colorado Boulder, our awarding policy gives priority to the neediest students, as determined by the FAFSA. Last academic year, over $238 million of financial aid was awarded. Typically more than half of the student body receives some form of aid–scholarships, grants, loans or work-study employment. *AEP will be holding MANY workshops to help you with this process.

March 6 (Wed.):Summer 2013 registration begins for continuing degree students. Fall 2013 course listings available. (Tentative date).

EVENTS & ACTIVITIESLunar New Year Celebration!All DayFebruary 11, 2013AEP Lounge, Fleming 259

AEP Scholars, come welcome in the year of the snake with freshly made spring rolls; duck; rice; oranges; candy and red envelopes!

Mardi Gras6:00 PM - 8:00 PMFebruary 12, 2013Family Learning Center

AEP Scholars and supporters are invited to bring a Mardi Gras potluck food or beverage item and help the Guardian Scholars teach the children at the Family Learning Center in Boulder about the holiday, make masks and enjoy good food and company.

Living Off-Campus: Everything First Timers Need to Know 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM February 13, 213Location: UMC 245

Learn the basics of finding the perfect rental in Boulder, Colorado. Gather information about leases, neighborhoods, roommate agreements, dividing utility payments, budgeting, and much more. Presented by CU-Boulder's Off-Campus Housing & Neighborhood Relations Office and CU Money Sense.

Be My ValentineAll DayFebruary 14, 2013AEP Lounge, Fleming 259

AEP Scholars, come eat your heart out! We will be celebrating the love of self, friends, family and community with belgian waffles with strawberries and whipped cream in the morning and chocolate fondue in the afternoon! You can even make a valentine for someone special!

International Coffee Hour 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM February 15, 2013 Location: UMC

International Coffee Hour is a weekly event where students, scholars, staff, and faculty join in great intercultural conversations while enjoying free refreshments! International Coffee Hour takes place every Friday afternoon from 4 pm - 5:30 pm in the UMC Grill.

25th Annual Soul Food Dinner5:00 PM - 8:00 PMFebruary 20, 2013Center For Community Dining Center

Please join the CMA for an evening of soul food as we culminate Black History Month. Featuring the Second Baptist Church community choir of Boulder and the CU's African singing group. Campus participants can use their meal plan or Buff One Card. Community members can pay at the door. Please see flier for additional details.

Check your email regularly for additional events listings sent by AESSS

EVENTS & ACTIVITIES (CONT’D)Off Campus!Colorado Garden & Home ShowF E B R U A R Y 9 , 2 0 1 3 - F E B R U A R Y 1 7 , 2 0 1 3

PRESENTED BYColorado Garden Show, Inc.

Discover the Rocky Mountain region's oldest, largest and most prestigious garden and home show – a nine-day spectacular event – where you can find inspiration from the latest ideas and trends in landscaping, gardening and home improvement.

Denver Restaurant WeekF E B R U A R Y 2 3 , 2 0 1 3 - M A R C H 8 , 2 0 1 3

PRESENTED BYVISIT DENVER, The Convention & Visitors Bureau

Denver Restaurant Week is a two-week celebration of the culinary scene in Denver. Participating restaurants will offer a multi-course dinner for the fixed price of $52.80 for two, or $26.40 for one (not including tax or gratuity).

Buffalo Bill Birthday CelebrationF E B R U A R Y 2 4 , 2 0 1 3

PRESENTED BYBuffalo Bill's Museum and Grave

Celebrate the birthday of one of America’s greatest legends, William “Buffalo Bill” Cody. In the grand tradition of parties, the Buffalo Bill Museum and Grave will host the annual Buffalo Bill Birthday Celebration. Sing Happy Birthday, eat cake, play games and maybe even learn a thing or two on this very festive free day.

For More Events in the Denver Area . . .visit http://www.denver.org/events

What is Mardi Gras?February 12, 2013

The history of Mardi Gras began long before Europeans set foot in the New World. In mid February the ancient Romans celebrated the Lupercalia, a circus like festival not entirely unlike the Mardi Gras we are familiar with today. When Rome embraced Christianity, the early Church fathers decided it was better to incorporate certain aspects of pagan rituals into the new faith rather than attempt to abolish them altogether. Carnival became a period of abandon and merriment that preceded the penance of Lent, thus giving a Christian interpretation to the ancient custom. Mardi Gras came to America in 1699 with the French explorer Iberville. Mardi Gras had been celebrated in Paris since the Middle Ages, where it was a major holiday. Iberville sailed into the Gulf of Mexico, from where he launched an expedition up the Mississippi River. On March 3 of 1699, Iberville had set up a camp on the west bank of the river about 60 miles south of where New Orleans is today. This was the day Mardi Gras was being celebrated in France. In honor of this important day, Iberville named the site Point du Mardi Gras. Mardi gras is French for Fat Tuesday, referring to the practice of the last night of eating richer, fatty foods before the ritual fasting of the Leten season, which begins on Ash Wednesday. The day is sometimes referred to as Shrove Tuesday, from the word shrive, meaning ""confess."Related popular practices are associated with celebrations before the fasting and religious obligations associated with the penitential season of Lent.

information courtesy of Wikipedia

WORKSHOPS!SASC - Learning How to Learn: Exploring your Learning StyleWhen: Tuesday, February 12, 2013 11:00 AM-12:00 PM. Where: Fleming 150

Learnerʼs Lunch - Inbox 0When: Wednesday, February 13, 2013 12:00-1:00Where: Norl in Library Room E113

Financial Literacy: Living Off-Campus: Everything First Timers Need to Know When: Wednesday, February 13, 2013 2:00-3:00Where: UMC 245

Financial Literacy: Living Off-Campus: Everything First Timers Need to Know When: Wednesday, February 14, 2013 2:00-3:00Where: UMC 245

SASC - Roses are Red, Violets are ____When: Thursday, February 14, 2013 2:00 PM-3:00 PM. Where: Fleming 150

Time Flies Like an Arrow, Fruit Flies Like a BananaWhen: Monday, February 18, 2013 2:00 PM-3:00 PM.Where: Fleming 265A

SASC - Don't Panic! Test Anxiety/Stress ManagementWhen: Monday, February 18, 2013 3:30 PM-4:30 PM.Where: Fleming 170

SASC - Study Skills for the Sciences *When: Tuesday, February 19, 2013 2:30 PM-4:00 PM. Where: Fleming 150

Hot Topic: Should I Stay or Should I Go? How to Know When to Drop a ClassWhen: Wednesday, February 20, 2013 10:30 AM-11:20 AM. Where: SORCE - UMC 227

Learnerʼs Lunch - Formatting with WordWhen: Wednesday, February 20, 2013 12:00-1:00Where: Norl in Library Room E113

MORE WORKSHOPS!

SASC - Chess and Punctuation: The “Moves” to the GameWhen: Thursday, February 21, 2013 3:30 PM-4:30 PM.Where: Fleming 150

Time Flies Like an Arrow, Fruit Flies Like a BananaWhen: Monday, February 25, 2013 1:00 PM-2:00 PM.Where: Fleming 170

SASC - Learning How to Learn: Exploring Your Learning StyleWhen: Tuesday, February 26, 2013 12:30 PM-1:30 PM.Where: CMA Student Lounge, C4C N320

Financial Literacy: Student Loans: How Much is Too Much?When: Tuesday, February 26, 2013 3:00-4:00Where: Regent 302

Learnerʼs Lunch - Mobile Apps for ProductivityWhen: Wednesday, February 27, 2013 12:00 PM-1:00 3:00 PM-4:00 PM.Where: Norl in Library Room E113

SASC - The Ways of Note-TakingWhen: Wednesday, February 27, 2013 2:00 PM-3:00 PM. Where: Fleming 150

Study Abroad 101 PLUSWhen: Wednesday, February 27, 2013 3:00 PM-4:30 PM. Where: Fleming 244

Financial Literacy: Student Loans: How Much is Too Much?When: Wednesday, February 27, 2013 3:00 PM-4:00 PM.Where: Regent 302

SASC - Time Management for Superheroes!When: Thursday, February 28, 2013 3:00 PM-4:00 PM.Where: Fleming 150

SASC - How to Learn Anatomy & Physiology EffectivelyWhen: Friday, March 1, 2013 2:30 PM-4:30 PM. Where: Clare Small Rm. 111A (back open area)

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Embry, Valerie E, Program Director!• Valerie.Embry@Colorado.EDU • 303-492-1659 • 270 Fleming

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Naranjo, Debra L., Assistant Program Director!• Debra.Naranjo@Colorado.EDU • 303-492-7103 • 264 Fleming

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Lloyd, Kelly, Retention Specialist!• Kelly.Lloyd@Colorado.EDU • 303-492-8826 • 262 Fleming

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Madsen, Brett, Graduate Mentor!• ErMa2644exc@Colorado.EDU • 303-492-3842 • 259 Fleming

Taylor, Ashley, Graduate Mentor!• AsTa9131exc@Colorado.EDU • 303-492-3842 • 259 Fleming

Do, Tina; Ngo, Daisy Peer Mentors!• 303-492-8826 • 259 Fleming

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Meet our newest Peer Mentor in March!

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