LOOKING FORWARD
ALL PROGRAMS
- ACT & SAT Mock Test – 11/13
- College Roundtable - 11/19
- Thanksgiving Drive-Thru - 11/20
- Life Skills Engaging Activities – 11/7, 21
- Wellness Workshops – 11/14, 28
- ACT & SAT Workshops – 11/6, 20
HIRAM UPWARD BOUND
- Election Day Workshop/Voting Registration - 11/2
- Cultural Enrichment: Thanksgiving - 11/18
POLK UPWARD BOUND
- TRIO Staff Meet & Greet - 11/4
- Paradigm Shift - 11/15
- Group Advising - 11/19
EAST PAULDING UBMS
- Mandatory Group Advisement - 11/10
- Thanksgiving Workshops - 11/14 or 11/18
Thanksgiving
When we think of Thanksgiving, we think of this moment as an opportunity to show our thankfulness to life. We give thanks for good relationships, opportunities and accomplishments, our health and to the food provided, of course. With all the festivities that surround Thanksgiving, the history of this holiday often gets overlooked. As it happens, Thanksgiving is a story of many parts, and we would like to center the Indigenous Peoples whose resilience inspires us.
A great way to honor First Nations people who were here before us is to research who occupied the land you live on now! You can go to https://native-land.ca, and find out which native people group was in your area. You can then research more about who they are, their culture, and even go to their visitor center or donate!
During this Thanksgiving season, enjoy time with family and friends (as well as a well-deserved break from school)! From us at KSU TRIO to you, Happy Thanksgiving! Enjoy your family dinners and food comas!
Native American Heritage Month
KSU TRIO is very proud to recognize all the identities in our diverse KSU TRIO Family, and November is Native American Heritage Month! This month, we would like to recognize Jessie "Little Doe" Baird. Baird is a linguist who helped revive the Algonquian language of her ancestors that had not been spoken for more than 150 years. As a citizen of the Mashpee Tribe of the Wampanoag Nation, she started to create a dictionary in 1996 chronicling the tribe’s ancestral language as part of a research fellowship with MIT. The dictionary holds more than 11,000 words. The achievements and contributions of First Nations champions like Jessie "Little Doe" Baird continue to inspire us to be passionate in our pursuit for equality, celebrate the diversity within our communities, and honor their resilience and hope for the future.
Our goal at KSU TRIO is to create and sustain an inclusive environment that promotes educational excellence through multicultural experiences and awareness. To learn more about local resources available, visit here or ask any KSU TRIO staff member!
Election Day
Tuesday, Nov. 2, is election day. This is a day where Atlanta residents cast their votes for the city council, board of education, and the mayoral race. It is vital to know where to vote, when to vote and how to vote.
Who Can Vote? You must be 18 years of age or older. You can check to see if your registration status here.
WHEN TO VOTE
Early voting kicked off Tuesday, Oct. 12 in Fulton County and ran until Oct. 29. After that, the only other time to vote is on election day on Tuesday, Nov. 2. Polling locations will open at 7 a.m. and close at 8 p.m.
WHERE TO VOTE
Find your polling site or check your polling location to make sure it has not changed by using the Georgia My Voter Page online.
WHO IS RUNNING?
It's important to know who is running for local elections. The presidential campaigns get most of the media attention, but the president doesn’t have as much of a direct effect on the lives of citizens as you might think. Our local elected officials are the ones who control the local laws, policies, and budgets that affect us the most, and these officials are elected every year.
Are you too young to vote? When you pledge to register you will get a text reminder on your 18th birthday!
Never miss an election again with text, email, and mail reminders!
Remember local changes have the biggest everyday impact on our lives. Your vote is your voice, get involved in the community and vote!
VETERANS DAY
NOVEMEBER 11th
Why Do We Celebrate Veterans Day?
- This is a day that we as a nation celebrate and honor everyone who has served in any of the United States Armed Forces. This day gives us the opportunity to give thanks to our veterans for the sacrifices they made to protect our rights and freedoms.
Who is a Veteran?
- Veterans are men and women who have served in any branch of the United States military. These branches are Air Force, Army, Marines, Navy, and Coast Guard. There are currently more than 19 million veterans in the United States according to data from the Department of Veterans Affairs.
MEET A VETERAN
Misty Cudzilo joined the military in 1994 becoming an adult at the young age of 19 and proudly served as an active-duty Marine for 14 years. Cudzio’s grandfather served in the U.S Air Force and fought in World War II. Like her multiple U.S military family members, she had leadership in her DNA. She started her military career as a Radio Operator, then later changed her military occupational specialty to a Unit Administrative Clerk where she oversaw 15 Marines. In 2008, she joined the Georgia Army National Guard performing multiple jobs until she retired from Active Duty in 2015 as a recruiter. “Joining the military is a life-changing experience that makes you grow and mature in ways you didn’t realize would happen,” Cudzilo said. As a single mother to three children during 10 years of her service, she says that she struggled but owes her victories to the military.
Dia De Los Muertos
Day of the Dead (Dia De Los Muertos) is a holiday celebrated by many Latin families which dates back to Aztec festivals. Families remember their departed loved ones who have passed by celebrating their life and honoring their memories. Most often, this is done through creating ofrendas (offerings) which include photos, prized belongings, and favorite foods of the people being honored. The ofrendas are decorated with bright yellow marigold flowers and cut paper garlands, and departed souls hear their families' prayers, smell their favorite foods, and join the celebrations!
Day of the Dead is often celebrated in two days, and on November 2nd at noon, people come together in their cities, dressed up with calavera painted faces and have parades in the streets. Cemetery visits are also common on the last day as families will go to decorate the grave sites with Marigold flowers, gifts, and sugar skulls with the departed’s name on them. It’s also traditional to clean the grave stone and restore the color.
How does your family choose to remember those who came before them?
