I'd like to give a shout out to my friend and Achieve member, Garth Rubin, who works at Northern Illinois University at the school's disability office. Garth is on the right.
Wednesday, December 9, 2009
FINALS!
This is crunch time for the students. The Achieve computer lab is open extended hours. Make appointments with staff now so they will be available for you. Make sure to talk to Suzy if there any test proctoring issues.
I'd like to give a shout out to my friend and Achieve member, Garth Rubin, who works at Northern Illinois University at the school's disability office. Garth is on the right.
I'd like to give a shout out to my friend and Achieve member, Garth Rubin, who works at Northern Illinois University at the school's disability office. Garth is on the right.
Wednesday, November 25, 2009
Happy Thanksgiving!
For students, this is a time to catch up, or take one last breath before charging back into the fray. Classes resume on Monday the 30th. Even though finals will only be two weeks away, there is still time for students who are struggling to come in, buckle down, and make a difference.
Next week: Pictures from the event in LaGrange, Illinois, and a reader poll!
Next week: Pictures from the event in LaGrange, Illinois, and a reader poll!
Monday, November 2, 2009
College Fairs and Old Friends...
Recently, I represented Achieve at the Brehm Preparatory School College Fair, and had a chance to visit with Julia Shaw, an Achieve graduate supervisor alumni, who is now a coordinator at the REACH program in Iowa.
The University is hosting an Open House on November 7th, at which we will have a table. Next, I will be in the LaGrange area for a college fair on November 19th.
The University is hosting an Open House on November 7th, at which we will have a table. Next, I will be in the LaGrange area for a college fair on November 19th.
2009 Family Weekend
On October 24th, Achieve hosted a Tailgate at the Family Weekend event at SIUC. Over a hundred people joined us for terrific barbecue from 17th Street. Thank you to all who attended, old friends and new. Thank you also to the parents who helped us put on this wonderful event.
Friday, October 23, 2009
Last Minute Details....
Before the tailgate tomorrow....
Roger will have tickets at the Achieve Program tent. So, parents, if you needed tickets, you can still get some from him. We will have barbecue, side dishes, chips and drinks. Please come on by!
Roger will have tickets at the Achieve Program tent. So, parents, if you needed tickets, you can still get some from him. We will have barbecue, side dishes, chips and drinks. Please come on by!
A Trip to Chicago
Recently, I traveled to Chicago, to the Directions Fair in Arlington Heights, on October 20th, and then to the Choices Fair in Lincolnshire on the 21st.
I spoke to several hundred parents and students. It looks like we have a very vital new incoming class of potential Achieve Program students.
I spoke to several hundred parents and students. It looks like we have a very vital new incoming class of potential Achieve Program students.
Thursday, October 15, 2009
Traveling Pictures....
Earlier this month, I traveled to Aurora Illinois and was a representative at the Waubonsie Valley High School LD college fair.
Julia Barickman, the person who put the fair on, and Bill, from Waubonsie Valley High School:
Then, despite grey weather, I flew to Buffalo
and was a representative of Achieve
at the Gow School, a specialized LD school for young men not far from, of all places, Aurora, New York.
Julia Barickman, the person who put the fair on, and Bill, from Waubonsie Valley High School:
Then, despite grey weather, I flew to Buffalo
and was a representative of Achieve
at the Gow School, a specialized LD school for young men not far from, of all places, Aurora, New York.
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