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Student Support Services (SSS) is a federally funded TRiO grant program. Other TRiO programs that you may have heard of include Upward Bound, Upward Bound Math/Sciences, Veterans Upward Bound, Talent Search, Educational Opportunity Centers, and the Ronald E. McNair Post-baccalaureate Achievement Program. These programs were established to assist students overcome class, social, academic, and cultural barriers to higher education. Each serves a slightly different population and many work in conjunction with one another to support students through varying portions of their academic careers. A full description of each TRiO program may be found on the Council for Opportunity in Education’s website.

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UPCOMING EVENTS

Double Feature Halloween Flicks – Thursday, October 29, 5-9 pm, 112 Gaskins House. Join us for a double feature of scary movies, games, and refreshments in the Lounge at Gaskins House.

AP Study Abroad – Monday, November 2, 3:30 – 4:30 pm, Cacapon Room in the Mountainlair. Informational program followed by desserts from around the world.

AP Career Services Center, Mountaineer Track/Resume – Wednesday, November 4, 4-6 pm, Room WH1 White Hall. Webinar and overview of services available through Career Services.

Check out the latest copy of the SSS Newsletter, “the aSSiStant” on the News and Events page!

Visit Weekly Update for more news and information.