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DECEMBER Newsletter Kennesaw State University TRIO Programs

TABLE OF CONTENTS

  • Looking Forward
  • Holiday Photo Challenge
  • Universal Human Rights Month
  • International Day for the Abolition of Slavery
  • December Birthdays
  • Spotify Playlist

LOOKING FORWARD

ALL PROGRAMS

  • SAT Test - 12/4
  • ACT Test - 12/11
  • Life Skills Engaging Activities – 12/5, 11, 18
  • Wellness Workshops – 12/12, 19
  • Toys for Tots Gift Give-Away - 12/20
  • Live Surgery Event - 12/20

HIRAM UPWARD BOUND

  • Group Advisement - 12/15
  • Close-Out Counseling - 12/17

POLK UPWARD BOUND

  • December Workshops - 12/6, 13

EAST PAULDING UBMS

  • Group Advisement: End of Semester Wrap Up - 12/14
  • Top Golf STEM Virtual Tour - 12/11

Happy Holidays Challenge

This December, we would like to tell you all how thankful we are for you, our KSU TRIO Family.

With all the amazing cultural holidays this season, we would love for you to share how you celebrate this winter! This month's Photo Challenge is to submit a holiday themed photo to your success coach or post one on Instagram with #ksutriotogether.

We can't wait to celebrate with you!

Universal Human Rights Month

Universal Human Rights Month is observed every year throughout December. December was chosen because on December 10, 1948, the United Nations General Assembly adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR). The UDHR continues to be an incredible important proclamation of the inalienable rights that everyone is entitled to as a human being - regardless of race, color, religion, sex, language, opinion, nationality, property, or status.

"WHERE, AFTER ALL, DO UNIVERSAL HUMAN RIGHTS BEGIN? IN SMALL PLACES, CLOSE TO HOME — SO CLOSE AND SO SMALL THAT THEY CANNOT BE SEEN ON ANY MAPS OF THE WORLD... UNLESS THESE RIGHTS HAVE MEANING THERE, THEY HAVE LITTLE MEANING ANYWHERE." - ELEANOR ROOSEVELT

This December, we would like to reflect on the way we treat others, and try to do what we can in the pursuit of equity and justice for all. It is our goal at KSU TRIO to create and sustain an inclusive environment that promotes educational excellence through multicultural experiences and awareness.

How will you observe Universal Human Rights Month?

International Day for the Abolition of Slavery

This vital day is celebrated on December 2, 2021. The focus of this day is to put an end to certain forms of slavery such as human trafficking, child labor, forced marriage and the forced recruitment of children for use in armed conflict. This is a time where our society can put forth effort to end all forms of slavery and create a society in which slavery truly is a term for the history books. This resolution was adopted in 1949.

“NOBODY’S FREE UNTIL EVERYBODY’S FREE.” -FANNIE LOU HAMER

According to the International Labor Organization, there are an estimated 21 million forced labor victims worldwide. A quarter of victims of modern slavery are children, and 150 million children around the world are subject to some form of child labor. (Nearly One in Ten children)

Women and girls are most affected by forms of modern slavery. Girls and Women make up 99 percent of victims of sexual exploitation. Trafficking is defined as the recruitment, transportation, harboring, or receipt of persons for exploitation or other forms of modern slavery. Here are some tips on how to defend yourself in this situation:

  • Your elbow is the strongest part of the human body. Use this as a defense tragedy if the attacker is close.
  • If enclosed in the back of a vehicle attempt to kick out the brake lights and wave with your hand through the hole.
  • When you get in your vehicle at any time, lock the doors and leave immediately. Sitting in your car gives predators the opportunity to get in.
  • If someone is in your vehicle, do not drive of, attempt to drive the car into anything. This will activate the airbag and disorient the attacker.
  • Always be aware of your surroundings.
  • Ask for help. For example, if you are in a shopping center and feel like a situation is not right get the nearest employee and tell them your situation. They should escort you to your car.

December Birthdays

UB POLK

  • 6th - Triston Henderson
  • 20th - Abby Kimbell
  • 27th - Yoselyn Martinez
  • 30th - LeaAnn Richardson

UB HIRAM

  • 12th - Ziphorah Tanis
  • 13th - Jordan Pompey
  • 22nd - Cydni Tyler

UBMS

  • 17th- Tucker Price
  • 29th- Julie Heyliger
CONGRATULATIONS TO MS. ALEEMA DYER, MS. ASHLEY PHILLIPS, AND MS. PRISCILLA PITA ON THEIR HUGE ACCOMPLISHMENT OF GRADUATING! WE ARE SO PROUD OF YOU!