YES!! ~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> On Fri, Jan 7, 2022 at 9:07 AM Linda Freeman <[log in to unmask]> wrote: > 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. > >