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Shady Point GEAR UP students tour Tulsa Glassblowing School and Connors State College

March 26, 2019

Twenty-five Shady Point GEAR UP students recently toured the Tulsa Glassblowing School and Connors State College. Students began their day at TGS (Tulsa Glassblowing School) where they met Susan Teeters, Program Director. As TGS students demonstrated how to create a large glass ornament, Teeters explained the process. Students learned that glass blowing is a process that begins as the glassblower reaches inside the furnace and into the crucible (where clear glass is melted) and gathers

Poteau eighth grade GEAR UP girls explore the Tulsa Air and Space Museum & Planetarium

March 25, 2019

Fifty-three Poteau eighth grade girls recently traveled to Tulsa to explore the Tulsa Air and Space Museum & Planetarium. The museum houses many different aircraft and replicas related to different eras of flight, including the aviation history in Oklahoma. In the planetarium, viewers can recline and enjoy full-dome videos. Poteau students enjoyed the show “Stars”. This production propelled students through space as they witnessed up close and personal the birth and death of stars in

Poteau eighth grade GEAR UP boys tour Tulsa Air and Space Museum & Planetarium

March 25, 2019

Fifty-five Poteau eighth grade students recently toured The Tulsa Air and Space Museum & Planetarium. Upon arrival, students entered the planetarium and experienced the high-definition visual presentation “Stars,” They learned of the creation and death of stars, space travel, and how stars impacted past cultures, and their travel habits. “I liked learning about the solar system in the planetarium and how stars are born and die” said eighth grade student Andrew Riley. After viewing “Stars,”

Canadian GEAR UP seventh graders tour area public libraries

March 25, 2019

Twenty-four Canadian GEAR UP students recently visited area public libraries to learn about resources and programs available within the different library systems of Oklahoma. Library cards are free to patrons and give free access to numerous research and entertainment options. Students began the morning at the Eufaula Memorial Library. Library Assistant Kim Patterson welcomed students to The Charles L. Follansbee Room to guide them through the tools available online at www.eodls.org. From the website, students

GEAR UP team members and area math and science teachers attend 2019 T3 International Conference in Baltimore

March 12, 2019

Members of Eastern Oklahoma State College’s GEAR UP team and area math and science teachers recently attended the 2019 T3 International Conference in Baltimore, Maryland. The conference provided a unique opportunity for professionals to connect and engage with a global community of educators and thought leaders who share a collective passion for excellence in math, science and STEM education—and a commitment to instilling this same passion into young minds. The three days of hands-on professional

GEAR UP team members attend The Business Grammar and Proofreading Seminar

March 12, 2019

Eight members of the Eastern Oklahoma State College GEAR UP team recently attended The Business Grammar and Proofreading Seminar in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The seminar was presented by Lucy Belt, a trainer for National Seminars Training. Belt is one of the most experienced business communication trainers in the United States. She began her career as a high school English teacher and has extensive experience in the corporate world. Participates learned the newest standards for business usage,

Panama GEAR UP students tour Science Museum Oklahoma

March 12, 2019

Eighty-four Panama seventh and eighth grade GEAR UP students recently toured Science Museum Oklahoma in Oklahoma City. The two-story museum consists of a wide-array of hands-on activities that allow students to have fun in an engaging way. Students roamed, ran, and played while learning about various science principles. The museum, as well as the name, has evolved since its creation in 1958. The mission of Science Museum Oklahoma, formerly known as the Omniplex Science Museum,

Whitesboro GEAR UP students tour the University of Arkansas, Ft. Smith

March 8, 2019

Twenty-six Whitesboro GEAR UP students recently toured the University of Arkansas campus in Ft. Smith. Students met tour guide Haylie West, a sophomore nursing major at the Smith-Pendergraft Campus Center. West led students across campus and described the programs offered in each building. Buildings included the Math-Science Building, the Pendergraft Health Sciences Building and the Boreham Library. Students toured the Recreation and Wellness Center (RWC) was next. The RWC houses a climbing wall, ball courts,

Wister eighth grade GEAR UP students tour the University of Arkansas Fort Smith

March 8, 2019

Wister eighth grade GEAR UP students recently toured the University of Arkansas (UAFS) campus in Fort Smith, Arkansas. Before the tour began, Admissions Officer Morgan Kratts spoke with the students in the Smith-Pendergraft Campus Center. Kratts discussed the importance of choosing a college that meets specific needs such as size of classes, location, price, and programs. There are over 80 future-focused bachelor’s and associate’s degrees and certificates and an 18:1 student to professor ratio. They

Wister seventh grade GEAR UP students tour the University of Arkansas Fort Smith

March 8, 2019

Wister seventh grade GEAR UP students recently toured the University of Arkansas campus in Fort Smith, Arkansas. Admissions Officer Morgan Kratts spoke with the students in the Smith-Pendergraft Campus Center before the tour began. Kratts discussed the importance of choosing a college that meets specific needs such as size of classes, location, price, and programs. As the students were led through campus, the guide informed them of where specific classes were held. Some of these

Frink-Chambers eighth grade GEAR UP students tour Southeastern Oklahoma State University

March 6, 2019

Thirty-two Frink-Chambers eighth grade GEAR UP students recently toured Southeastern Oklahoma State University (SOSU) in Durant. Students began the day at the Glen D. Johnson Student Union where they were greeted by Admissions Counselor and High School Recruiter Kourtney Kaufman and Transfer Student Recruiter Charles Jackson. Students separated into two groups to tour the student union and other buildings on campus with Kaufman and Jackson each leading a group. Located in the student union, students

Frink-Chambers seventh grade GEAR UP students tour Southeastern Oklahoma State University

March 6, 2019

Twenty-seven Frink-Chambers seventh grade GEAR UP students recently toured Southeastern Oklahoma State University (SOSU) in Durant. Students began the day at the Glen D. Johnson Student Union where they were greeted by Director of Admissions and Recruitment Jeremy Rowland, Admissions Counselor and High School Recruiter Sarah Hughes, and Transfer Student Recruiter Charles Jackson. Students were asked which careers they wanted to pursue, and then Rowland discussed the paths students could take through high school to

GEAR UP team members attend Love and Logic workshop

March 1, 2019

Six members of the Eastern Oklahoma State College GEAR UP team recently attended a Love and Logic workshop at The Reed Conference Center in Midwest City. Dr. Charles Fay presented a fun-filled day of powerful, yet positive techniques for bringing the best of easygoing kids. . . and the extremely strong-willed variety. Participates learned how to avoid getting pulled into arguments and control battles; steps for teaching kids to take personal responsibility for their decisions;

Cameron GEAR UP students tour Eastern Oklahoma State College

February 26, 2019

Cameron 7th and 8th grade GEAR UP students recently traveled to Wilburton to tour Eastern Oklahoma State College. Eastern Oklahoma State College is a public community college offering associate degree and certification programs. Students visited the nursing department, radio station, science department, the library/administration building, and student center. Recruiter Karen Darby led the tour and spoke to the students about the importance of college and the opportunities that Eastern can provide because it is close

Eufaula GEAR UP eighth grade girls tour area public libraries

February 25, 2019

Twenty-nine GEAR UP students recently visited area public libraries to learn about resources and programs available within the different library systems of Oklahoma. Students began the morning by visiting the McAlester Public Library. Yuliya Zhugina, McAlester Public Library’s Youth Services Coordinator, talked with students about summer and after-school programs the library offers free of charge. The programs offered are educational, social, fun, and FREE. Zhugina is excellent at planning activities that teens are interested in

Eufaula GEAR UP eighth graders tour area public libraries

February 25, 2019

Thirty-two Eufaula eighth grade GEAR UP students recently visited McAlester Public Library, in the Southeastern Public Library System of Oklahoma, and the Eufaula Memorial Library, which is in the Eastern Oklahoma District Library System. Both libraries are within 30 miles of each other but are in different Oklahoma library districts and can offer different resources. Students began the morning by visiting the McAlester Public Library. Chris Elliott, the Information Resources Librarian, welcomed students to the

Eufaula GEAR UP seventh grade boys tour area public libraries

February 25, 2019

Forty-three Eufaula GEAR UP students recently visited area public libraries to learn about resources and programs available within the different library systems of Oklahoma. Students began the morning in McAlester touring the large library. Ellen Barlow, Branch Manager, greeted students and led them through the building to showcase the various sections and how items are organized. Students were surprised to learn the various types of media available to patrons. There are video games for PS3,

Eufaula GEAR UP seventh grade girls tour area public libraries

February 25, 2019

Forty-nine Eufaula GEAR UP students recently visited area public libraries to learn about resources and programs available within the different library systems of Oklahoma. Students began the day visiting the McAlester Public Library. McAlester’s Senior Library Assistant Heath Standfield welcomed students and explained the history of the public library system’s start and the evolution it has experienced over the years. As he guided students through the main floor of the library Standfield highlighted the library’s

Canadian GEAR UP eighth graders tour area public libraries

February 25, 2019

Thirty-four GEAR UP students recently traveled to McAlester and Eufaula to learn more about resources available through the different public library systems. Students began the morning by visiting the McAlester Public Library. Heath Stanfield, Senior Library Assistant welcomed students to the library and led them through a tour of the facilities. Students began the tour looking at various video games patrons can check out with a library card. There was quite a selection with games

Eastern’s GEAR UP Project Director Linda Morgan presented workshops at the 2019 NCCEP/GEAR UP Capacity Building Workshop

February 18, 2019

Eastern’s GEAR UP Project Director Linda Morgan co–presented two workshops at the 2019 NCCEP/GEAR UP Capacity Building Workshop (CBW) recently held in San Antonio, Texas. Morgan joined Marcie Samples Associate Director for College Access & Support, Washington Student Achievement Council and Lois Bramwell, Director of GEAR UP 4 LA. Each presenter brought a specific area of expertise for the group: Samples works with a state GEAR UP grant; Bramwell directs an urban partnership grant; and

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Shady Point GEAR UP students tour Tulsa Glassblowing School and Connors State College

Poteau eighth grade GEAR UP girls explore the Tulsa Air and Space Museum & Planetarium

Poteau eighth grade GEAR UP boys tour Tulsa Air and Space Museum & Planetarium

Canadian GEAR UP seventh graders tour area public libraries

GEAR UP team members and area math and science teachers attend 2019 T3 International Conference in Baltimore

GEAR UP team members attend The Business Grammar and Proofreading Seminar

Panama GEAR UP students tour Science Museum Oklahoma

Whitesboro GEAR UP students tour the University of Arkansas, Ft. Smith

Wister eighth grade GEAR UP students tour the University of Arkansas Fort Smith

Wister seventh grade GEAR UP students tour the University of Arkansas Fort Smith

Frink-Chambers eighth grade GEAR UP students tour Southeastern Oklahoma State University

Frink-Chambers seventh grade GEAR UP students tour Southeastern Oklahoma State University

GEAR UP team members attend Love and Logic workshop

Cameron GEAR UP students tour Eastern Oklahoma State College

Eufaula GEAR UP eighth grade girls tour area public libraries

Eufaula GEAR UP eighth graders tour area public libraries

Eufaula GEAR UP seventh grade boys tour area public libraries

Eufaula GEAR UP seventh grade girls tour area public libraries

Canadian GEAR UP eighth graders tour area public libraries

Eastern’s GEAR UP Project Director Linda Morgan presented workshops at the 2019 NCCEP/GEAR UP Capacity Building Workshop

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