Graduate Tacoma

High School & Beyond Student Drop-In
2020-05-24 15:00 - 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Virtual
Tuesdays 3 – 5 PM
Wednesdays 11 AM – 1 PM
Sundays 3 – 5 PM

Join Enhanced Prep tutors and staff to cover next steps for graduating students and college application help. We will cover:

Personal Statements
Reviewing Financial Offer/COA letters
Preparing for CC Placement Tests
Completing the Common App
Attending a Virtual Tour with a Student
Scholarship Searches/Applications
Resume Writing
Preparing for College/Job Interviews
Emotional Balance Activities
Weighing Factors on Choosing a Best Fit College
SAT/ACT/AP/PSAT prep

Soft skills we can cover include:

Building your community
Civil discourse
Time management
Study skills
Financial management
How and why to use professor office hours
Self advocating
Dorm room cooking

DIRECTIONS

Open up web browser and go to zoom.us
click “join meeting”
enter meeting ID: 949 668 0575

*there is also a free zoom app for mobile phones and tablets*
For information and questions please visit enhancedprep.com or email advisor@enhancedprep.com

UW Admissions Application Due
2020-11-15 | WA
Admission decisions are made only after all freshman applications have been reviewed. The UW does not participate in early decision or early action admission. The UW is a member of the Coalition for College, a diverse group of colleges and universities committed to making college a reality for all high school students. Learn more about the free college planning tools that help students learn about, prepare for, and apply to college. Also, see our step-by-step instructions on how to apply.

Julia Robinson Mathematics Festival
2020-11-14 10:00 - 13:00 | Virtual
The mission of Julia Robinson Math Fest is to inspire students to explore the richness and beauty of mathematics through games, and activities that encourage collaborative, creative and interactive problem-solving.

The festival will bring together students from local middle schools, high schools, and colleges to engage in various thought-provoking activities in a social and cooperative atmosphere. Participants can choose from several tables of math-themed games, puzzles, and activities where a facilitator (Faculty and students from UW Tacoma, Tacoma CC, Pacific Lutheran University, Tacoma Public Schools, Engineers, etc ) will be happy to work with them for as long as they wish while providing support and encouragement. These social interactions have shown to be a critical component in motivating students.

Connecting People to Action
2020-11-13 09:30 - 11:00 | Virtual
The Graduate Tacoma Advocacy Network invites you to an interactive webinar where we’ll take you from connection to activation by building individual plans that span communications tactics and timelines, grassroots and grasstops efforts, and recommendations for how to stay coordinated through the legislative session.

Multicultural Child and Family Hope Center Virtual Fundraiser
2020-11-12 17:00 | WA
Join the Multicultural Child and Family Hope Center for an hour of online inspiration and stories while connecting directly with your MCFHC community. Our goal is to raise the funds we need to start construction on our dream home – a new space for the children and families that we serve.
Please spread the word! Invite your friends and families, so they can learn more about what we’re up to – and help create positive change in the world around us.
Be sure to register to receive updates and a link to the live event.

Currently: MCFHC is serving over 200 children everyday with 23 programs.
Currently: MCFHC’s waitlist for a child to start can be as long as a year and a half long.
Who we want to serve in the future: Our goal is to serve everyone on our waitlist and continue to serve anyone that walks through our door. We have a policy in our hearts to never turn anyone away.

Abby Murray Writing Workshop
2020-11-05 19:00 - 20:30 | Virtual
Join Abby E. Murray, Tacoma’s Poet Laureate for a writing workshop. Presented by Tacoma Public Library and Write253. Open to ages 15 to adult. Registration required.
A zoom link will be sent one hour prior to the event. If you are registered please arrive promptly. At 10 minutes past the start time, we will allow people on the waitlist in (if we have room).
Workshop Focus: Writing Inside the Bubble
2020 has forced many of us into a new isolation we can survive by writing. Come listen to poems that explore the solitary mind, and stock up on encouragement to keep creating. This workshop includes prompts to get you writing through the distance of a community in the middle of a pandemic.
Abby E. Murray is the 2019-2021 poet laureate for the city of Tacoma, Washington. Originally from the Pacific Northwest, Abby has moved around the country and taught writing in Colorado, Georgia, Alaska, New York and Washington. Her first book, Hail and Farewell, won the 2019 Perugia Press Poetry Prize and was released in September 2019. Previous chapbooks include How to Be Married after Iraq (Finishing Line Press, 2018), Quick Draw: Poems from a Soldier’s Wife (Finishing Line Press, 2012) and Me and Coyote (Lost Horse Books, 2010).
Since 2016, Abby’s been the editor of Collateral, a literary journal publishing work concerned with the impact of violent conflict and military service beyond the combat zone. The journal is published twice a year but also runs workshops in Pierce County (Washington) year round for those interested in writing in the wake of war, including veterans, trauma survivors, active duty service members, military families, refugees, and civilians.

Dealing with Resistance
2020-10-29 17:30 - 19:00 | WA
Conflict Can Connect us with the Center for Dialog & Resolution. Learn helpful methods in listening to learn, listening to de-escalate, and finding your voice to say what you need to say. To register, visit safest.org/conference. If you have any questions, please contact Erik at ehasstedt@safest.org.

Financial Aid Night
2020-10-15 18:00 - 20:00 | Virtual
Join us for a digital workshop to learn more about the financial aid process, specifically the FASFA & WASFA. Financial Aid experts will be available to provide an overview and work with families to help complete the application(s). This workshop is being offered to Tacoma Public Schools seniors from a group of educational partners. Seniors and parents/guardians are encourage to attend together when available. Multiple dates and times are available, so sign up for the date that works for you.
WHAT TO BRING?

FSA ID – Create at fsaid.ed.gov
SOCIAL SECURITY CARD or Alien Registration Number if you are not a U.S. Citizen
DRIVER’S LICENSE
TAX RETURNS/W-2’S or other proof of income. If you are a dependent, bring your parent/guardian’s and a copy of any 1040 forms.
TITLE IV INSTITUTION CODES for each school you are applying to.

DATES AND TIMES?

Tuesday, October 6 | 6:30 – 8 PM
Thursday, October 15 | 6:30 – 8 PM
Sunday, October 18 | 4 – 5:30 PM
Wednesday, October 28 | 6:30 – 8 PM

Workshops will be held via Zoom: https://enhancedprep.zoom.us/j/9496680575
Register for your preferred workshop date: https://bit.ly/3l6tWZa

Making Good Trouble; Necessary Trouble
2020-10-22 17:30 - 19:00 | WA
Maureen Howard reviews the basics of advocating with State Legislators, the Governor, and key State Agencies; talk about making and keeping allies; consider how we can best use our resources in the current political and economic and COVID-19 environments. To register, visit safest.org/conference. If you have any questions, please contact Erik at ehasstedt@safest.org.

Washington College Fair Week
2020-10-19 09:00 - 12:00 | Virtual
The Pacific Northwest Association for College Admission Counseling is proud to be partnering with GoToCollegeFairs to host virtual college fairs this fall. Online booths will be available to students and families from September 15 – December 31, 2020. Due to the unique nature of this event, late registration cannot be accepted and all deadlines must be strictly adhered to.
WASHINGTON WEEK Live Times*

Monday, October 19, 2020
9:00 a.m. – noon

Tuesday, October 20, 2020
4:00 – 7:00 p.m.

Wednesday, October 21, 2020
10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. AND 4:00 – 7:00 p.m.

Thursday, October 22, 2020
4:00 – 7:00 p.m.

Achieving the Dream Celebration & Auction
2020-10-10 18:00 - 21:00 | Virtual
For 20 years the College Success Foundation has helped over 10,000 students break the cycle of poverty, persist, and graduate from college. Join us as we celebrate 20 years and look to the future through an engaging evening of storytelling, entertainment, live auction, and a celebratory toast. We will raise funds to continue to help more students from low-income and underrepresented backgrounds meet the challenges ahead and reach their full potential.

Visit the Achieving the Dream website for more information and to learn how you can:

Gather with friends and family in your home (or virtually!) to host a Party with Purpose
Become a sponsor, buy a ticket or donate an auction item
Help spread the word and raise funds for CSF’s vital work

Unable to attend? You can still make an impact. Donate today!

Questions?
Contact us at 2020celebration@collegesuccessfoundation.org or 425-213-5853.

Leveraging Digital Advocacy
2020-10-09 09:30 - 11:00 | WA
Even before the worldwide pandemic, the best place to connect with your community was through technology. Digital advocacy is a central component of almost any movement and now, it can be the only place to connect. In this interactive webinar, we’ll help you create a plan to cut through the noise and reach supporters.

Neighborhood Improvement Projects
2020-10-01 17:30 - 19:00 | WA
Learn about the work of Harvest Pierce County, how to build a greener, healthier, and more connected city from the Tacoma Tree Foundation and a local Little Libraries program. To register, visit safest.org/conference. If you have any questions, please contact Erik at ehasstedt@safest.org.

FAFSA & WASFA Applications Open
2020-10-01 | Virtual
Use the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) form to apply for financial aid for college or graduate school.
Washington State offers financial aid programs to students who aren’t eligible for federal financial aid because of immigration status. Apply for the Washington Application for State Financial Aid.

Vaping Town Hall Meeting
2020-09-30 18:00 - 19:30 | WA
Safe Streets’ community partner, the Community Counseling Institute, is hosting a Town Hall meeting on the health effects of vaping. They’re excited to hear from Community Counseling Institute counselor Derek Franklin, Executive Director of DFC Coalition William James and a youth from our Youth Leading Change program. To learn more, please contact Risha at prevent.cci@gmail.com.

3rd Annual Empowerment Dinner
2020-09-26 18:00 - 20:00 | Virtual
Join the Tacoma Urban League for the third annual Empowerment Dinner recognizing some of the most influential young leaders as well as legacy leaders in the community.

ACT Test Registration Deadline
2020-09-25 | Virtual
Deadline to register for all October 2020 test dates is Friday, September 25. No late fees!

FAFSA/WASFA Webinar
2020-09-23 18:00 - 19:30 | WA
Students and families are invited to join the FAFSA/WASFA webinar. Come and lear about which form to apply to, how to get ready, applying, common mistakes to avoid, addressing special circumstances, and more.
Estudiantes, adultos y familias podran aprender qué formulario solicitar, cómo prepararse y postularse, cómo evitar errores comunes, cómo abordar circunstancias especiales y más!
English Session | September 23rd, 2020 | 6:00 – 7:30 PM
Link to join: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87102601010
English Session | September 29, 2020 | 6:30 – 7:30 PM
Link to join: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82978818068
Spanish Session | September 30, 2020 | 6:30 – 7:30 PM
Link to join: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/8
