Kate's story amazing- NEOA nominee?? Linda On Fri, Jan 7, 2022 at 8:48 AM Teri Mann <[log in to unmask]> wrote: > Good Morning All, > What an amazing celebration yesterday. I have enjoyed all of the sessions > - but the student stories are THE BEST. > > I wanted to pass along - I spoke with Kate Michaud - Rising Star > Recipient- last night on her way home from work. She wanted to again thank > the committee and the Association for the recognition. She is a perfect > example of our TRIO Student Community. She shared that she truly > understands the power of TRIO and appreciates all the support she has > gotten over the years. > > Happy Snowy Friday, > ~Teri > > *Teri Mann* > *Service Coordinator* > *Maine Educational Talent Search and * > *Maine Educational Opportunity Center* > Cell 207-551-3331 - Fax 207-581-2532 > Toll-Free 1-800-281-3703 > > “The mind is not a vessel to be filled, but a fire to be kindled.” > ― Plutarch <http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/31015.Plutarch> > > > -- *Linda J. Freeman* *University of Southern Maine* TRIO College Programs Coordinator, TRIO College Programs Portland, Maine 207-780-4623 (POR) 207-753-6567 (LAC) *To set up appointment with me, please use:* https://linda-freeman.youcanbook.me *Positivity~Learner~Achiever~Arranger~Includer* *RESOURCES:* - USM Campus Food Pantry <https://usm.maine.edu/deanofstudents/campus-food-pantry> is open and available. - Student Emergency Fund <https://usm.maine.edu/deanofstudents/sef> is still available for immediate emergency situations - Career Services & Employment Hub <https://usm.maine.edu/career-and-employment-hub> is available to assist in job search - Maine General Assistance <https://ptla.org/general-assistance-maine> is available for limited funds - USM COVID-19 Informational Resources <https://usm.maine.edu/president/coronavirus-questions-and-concerns> - Student specific information and resources related to COVID at USM. - Educational Credit Management Corporation <https://www.ecmcsolutions.org/> (ECMC) is a nonprofit corporation that assists students and families in their efforts to plan and pay for college. - USM Counseling Services <https://usm.maine.edu/uhcs/counseling-services> (207-780-4050) if you or someone you know would like support with coping and healing. Our crisis team is available after hours at 1-888-568-1112. - Religious and Spiritual Life Council <https://usm.maine.edu/student-diversity/usm-religious-spiritual-life> has advisors from various spiritual denominations.