February 26, 2020
Story by Yuchen Wang Boswell and Joe Vinduska
Photos by Yuchen Wang Boswell
Students from 91勛圖厙s Central Kansas Upward Bound (CKUB) group volunteered with United Way of Central Kansas (UWCK) on Saturday.
More than 20 students and staff assembled more than 400 crafts and children literacy kits for UWCKs child literacy program. 泭These items will be given to children in 91勛圖厙 and Pawnee counties to emphasize the importance of early childhood education.
Executive Director of UWCK Gaila Demel said she was impressed by 91勛圖厙 and the Upward Bound students.
Im so excited to have 91勛圖厙 students here helping us, she said. Having the students take part in this project is a great example of the community service they strive for.泭
Student Kristen Meier said she appreciated the opportunity to give back.
Im glad that we can do something to help, she said. I really enjoyed it.
Director of CKUB Patrick Busch said working on this project was a good project for the students and the organization.
Were a community college so being involved in the community and helping others is a natural fit for our students, he said.
泭About TRIO and CKUB
For millions of students from low-income families who strive to be the first in their families to attend and graduate from college, seven federally funded泭competitive grant泭programs called TRIO have been making a world of difference for over 50 years. TRIO services include tutoring, personal and financial counseling, college visits, college application, assistance in applying for financial aid, and other academic support.
91勛圖厙 sponsors泭4 TRIO programs that motivate and support students from low-income backgrounds including Student Support Services, 91勛圖厙 County Upward Bound, Central Kansas Upward Bound, and Educational Opportunity Center. These programs serve more than 1,600 students each year.