April Newsletter 2 - Minnesota State University, Mankato

Volume 1, Issue 7
April 2012
Special points of
interest:
SSS Award Winners
SSS Graduates
Senior Honors
Finals Week Tips
SSS Success Newsletter
2011– 2012 SSS Graduates
SSS would like to take this opportunity to congratulate
our graduates on completing this
milestone in their life. We wish you the best
of the luck in your future!!
Mohamed Barre
Mohamed Bedel
Jaime Debah
Sara DeBoer
Nicholas Dorek
Iqbal Duale
Natalie Fiscus
Edith Githinji
Shermarke Hurreh
Minh Nhat Hoang
Hamdi Jama
Daniel Kuol
Molly Larsen
Ayan Maye
Boniface Njenga
Jameson Pieper
Rebecca Saide
Noor Salim
Ajibike Shodunke
Carole Vang
Tonia Youboty

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Award Recipients
SSS SUCCESS NEWSLETTER
SSS Senior Honor Students
This award was presented to students who have attained
a senior status with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or
higher.
Chad Curran
Jaime Debah
Sara DeBoer
Edith Githinji
Jennifer Gnerer
Kirstin Hendrickson
Minh Nhat Thi Hoang
Nicole Imgrund
Hamdi Jama
Amber Massaglia
Ayan Maye
Florence Okot
Ajibike Shodunke
Jordan Smith
Mai Vang
Mark Wellner
Jennifer Westberg
Robera Yahya
Chao Yang
The following students received awards at our Annual Awards Reception
held on April 19, 2012:
Outstanding Tutor—Josh Cluever
Presented to a tutor who demonstrates the TRIO spirit through his enthusiasm for
education, positive attitude, and commitment to the mission of Student Support Services
Outstanding Peer Mentor—Nicole Imgrund
Presented to a Peer Mentor who demonstrates the TRIO spirit through her
enthusiasm for education, positive attitude, and commitment to the mission of Student
Support Service
Outstanding First Year Performance—Brian Bjorgum, Christina Johnson, and Jeremy
Herkenhoff
Presented to students in recognition of their outstanding performance as a Student
Support Services participant during their first year at Minnesota State University,
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Award Recipients, continued
Accomplishment Award—Emily Thomas
Presented to a student in recognition of her personal growth and academic
accomplishment
Leadership Award—Sixxy Sivongxay
Presented to a student in recognition of her strong leadership skills and
positive contribution to the Student Support Services Program and the campus
environment at Minnesota State University, Mankato
Outreach Award –Jacqueline Nolt
Presented to a student in recognition of her involvement in program activities,
leadership role within the program, and willingness to assist and encourage fellow
students
Outstanding Senior Performance—Mohammed Barre, Molly Larsen, Rebecca Saide
Presented to students in recognition of their outstanding performance as a
Student Support Services participant during their academic career at Minnesota
State University, Mankato
Achievement Award—Elise Cronin and Amina Mohammud
Presented to students in recognition of their perseverance and diligence in
successfully accomplishing their personal and academic goals.
Involvement Award—Munira Hassan
Presented to a student who exemplifies the TRIO spirit through her
commitment to education and involvement in Student Support Services programs
services and activities
Inspiration Award—Kimberly Dyslin
Presented to a student who demonstrates the TRIO spirit through her
enthusiasm for learning, diligence in pursuing academic excellence and
commitment to the mission of Student Support Services.
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Student Support Services
Minnesota State University, Mankato
355 Wiecking Center
Mankato, MN 56001
Phone: 507-389-2797
Fax: 507-389-6372
E-mail: student-support-services@mnsu.edu
FINALS WEEK IS FAST APPROACHING…...Try some of these study
habits to help your finals go GREAT!
1. Try not to do too much studying at one time. If you try to do too much studying at one time, you
will tire and your studying will not be effective.
2. Plan specific times for studying.
3. Try to study at the same times each day. When a scheduled study time comes up during the day,
you will be mentally prepared to begin studying.
4. Set specific goals for study times. You must be very clear about the goals you want to accomplish
during your study times.
5. Start studying when planned. If you procrastinate for any reason, you will find it difficult to get
everything done when you need to. You may rush to make up the time you wasted getting started,
resulting in careless work and errors.
6. Work on the assignments you find the most difficult first. Difficult assignments will take the most
effort.
7. Review your notes before beginning an assignment. Your notes may include information that will
help you complete your assignment.
8. Tell your friends not to call, text or tweet during study times.
9. Call another student when you are having difficulty with an assignment.
Introducing our SSS Superhero!!!
10. Review your schoolwork over the weekend. This will help you be ready to go on Monday morning
when another school week begins.