Meet us Online... Are you out of the area for the summer?

Will you be unable to make it to campus?

SSS will be using Adobe Connect again this summer to help you

connect remotely. Meet with your SSS counselor through the

computer. If you have a computer with internet access and a

webcam you can meet with Dr. Jeannette Cruz remotely. Simply

let us know via email (cruzj@fiu.edu) and we will schedule an

online meeting. Don’t have a webcam? You will still be able to

communicate with and hear us. You will not be able to talk to us

like you would with a webcam, but you will have access to an

instant messaging chat to respond to us. Whichever option you

use, you will receive an email from us with directions on how to

connect. Then at our scheduled day and time simply click on the

link and you will be able to see us, hear us, and share documents!

Inside this issue

Student Highlights ..... 2-3

SSS Club Information . 3

Tutorial Updates ........ 4

Summer 2014 Workshop & Event Calendar ....... 4

Mrs. Lertora Chacon on Leave for Summer ...... 3

Important Summer Dates to Write Down ............ 5

Contact Information ... 5

Important Reminders

Are you planning to graduate in Summer 2014? If so, you must apply to graduate via https://my.fiu.edu/

by Wednesday, May 21st.

Summer Newsletter

ISSUE III VOLUME II I 2014

Multicultural Programs & Services

Student Support Services

From all of us at SSS, we would like to congratulate our Spring 2014 graduates. Please join us in wishing them all the best in their future endeavors! All of your hard work and time has paid off. We are very proud of you at SSS.

Spring 2014 Graduates

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Daniela Abarca

Omonoh Agbuduwe

Bianca Allen

Boris Apparicio

Martika Chambers-Smith

Stephanie David

Lordana Guillaume

Olga Harrington

Maybeth Hurtado

Natalie Iglesias

Brandon Isahack

Cynthia Joiseus

Moise Julot

Jessica Justiz

Nadra Mabrouk

Maria Martinez

Dina Malala

Katrina Nethery

Adilia Richemond

Kettia Romage

Sofia Schlossman

Nashelle Smithen

Christina Taylor

Susan Valdes

Maria Martinez Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering

Kettia Romage Bachelor of Arts

In Political Science

Moise Julot Bachelor of Arts

In Political Science

“SSS has been a real support system for me since freshman year. Dr. Cruz and Mrs. Lertora - Chacon truly love us and guide us throughout our academic careers. If I were to offer any advise to other SSS students, it would be to listen to our advisors. Seriously, listen! If Dr. Cruz asks you to make an Excel sheet planning out your next three years at FIU, DO IT! Not only will it keep you on track, but it will teach you how to create the logistics of attaining a dream.“

~ Christina Taylor

Christina Taylor Bachelor of Arts in English

Brandon Isahack Bachelor of

Health Services Administration

Nashelle Smithen Bachelor of Science in Nursing

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ENGAGEMENT PROJECTS

LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE

PEER MENTORING

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Advice from our graduates

“What I realized upon graduating is that college is all about growth. We all grow so much during our time here as we make our journey towards our better selves. Because of this, I would say the two most important things to do during your time here at FIU is to try hard and take risks. When you take risks, regardless of whether you succeed or fail, you'll always learn something from it that you'll be able to carry into the future. And always try hard because that in itself is its own reward.” ~ Lordana Guillaume

Lordana Guillaume Bachelor of

Health Services Administration

“I want to tell students to learn to forgive themselves for any mistakes they've made. It's important to learn to keep moving forward as cleanly as possible. Students must also know that failure can only hinder them if they don't pick themselves back up. Failing a class is not the end of your success and does not speak to your intelligence. However, it is important to look back and point out to yourself every thing that you could've done to succeed in the class and then try again. You grow. You will keep growing. Every one around you is growing, so learn to forgive and love others as much as you can. Ask for help and do not be ashamed of it. If you feel emotionally unstable, speak to someone about it. Take this time to learn about yourself, as well. Get involved because you will find yourself in the loving

acceptance and embrace of a community of people who care about the same things as you. Sit outside often because this city is beautiful. If you're on the Biscayne Bay Campus, go sit by the Bay during your free time. Be passionate about where you are, your love will keep you going.” ~ Nadra Mabrouk

Nadra Mabrouk Bachelor of Arts in English

“Student Support Services (SSS) is a great program that every eligible body should take advantage of. I wouldn’t have made it this far if it wasn’t for the support of all of the staff (MMC and BBC). Everyone was genuinely concerned about my progress. They went out of their way to provide workshops and resources that helped me to grow as a student and professional. I am so blessed because I had the opportunity to be part of the SSS family. SSS was my home away from home, my Batcave.“ ~ Stephanie David

Stephanie David Bachelor of Science

in Elementary Education

Dina Malala Bachelor of Arts in

Communication Arts

SSS Tutorials Update

This summer we have one of our tutors, Kirstie Downs, available for tutorials. To see a complete listing of the courses she tutors and the times we have available, please visit SSS Online as well as in the MPAS Website: http://mpas.fiu.edu/sss_tutoring.html.

Remember you may schedule a tutoring session to occur live in person, remotely from campus to campus through the learning café, or online using Adobe Connect. To schedule an appointment, call either of our offices :

MMC 305.348.6424

BBC 305.919.5817 Weekly Schedule Template: Log into SSS Online to access it.

Rule of 2—For every hour you spend in class each week, you should spend at least two hours outside of class studying for it. For a three credit class this means that you should spend six hours outside of class studying each week.

Semester Calendar Template:

Log into SSS Online to access it.

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SUMMER EVENT CALENDAR

MMC Events May 26th How to Choose a Major (GC 230, 1:00PM—2:00PM) 29th Internships (GC 230, 11:00AM—12:00PM) June 2nd Resume Writing (GC 230, 10:00AM—11:00AM) 5th Interviewing Skills (GC 230, 11:00AM—12:00PM) 9th Networking Skills (GC 230, 2:00PM—3:00PM) 12th CV Writing (GC 230, 6:00PM—7:00PM) 25th Interviewing Skills, Resume Writing, and Networking Skills (GC 230,

6:00PM—7:30PM) July 9th Keys to Federal Employment (GC 230, 3:00PM—4:00PM)

BBC Events May 21st Interviewing Skills (WUC 255, 12:00PM—1:00PM) 28th Internships (WUC 255, 12:00PM—1:00PM) June 4th Resume Writing (WUC 255, 12:00PM—1:00PM) 11th Interviewing Skills and Networking Skills (WUC 255, 6:00PM—

7:00PM) 25th Where the Jobs Are: The Key to Government Employment (WUC 255,

6:00PM—7:00PM) July 9th How to Choose a Major (WUC 255, 12:00PM—1:00PM) 23rd Internships and Interviewing Skills (WUC 255, 12:00PM—1:00PM)

EC Events May 28th Interviewing Skills (EC 2852, 3:00PM—4:00PM) June 12th Resume Writing (EC 2852, 4:00PM—5:00PM) July 16th Internships (EC 2852, 3:00PM—4:00PM)

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IMPORTANT SUMMER DATES

Monday, May 12th Classes begin (Summer A & C)

Friday, May 16th Summer Term A & C payment due date

Monday, May 19h Last day to add or drop courses (Summer A & C)

Wednesday, May 21st Last day to apply for graduation at the end of Summer 2014

Thursday, May 22nd Summer Term A & C Cancellation of Enrollment for Unpaid Tuition &

Fee Balances

Monday, May 26th UNIVERSITY CLOSED— Memorial Day Holiday

Monday, June 2nd Summer B Term Registration resume today

Monday, June 9nth Last day to drop a course with a DR grade for Summer A Term

Friday, June 20th Summer A Classes End today.

Monday, June 23rd Classes begin (Summer B)

Tuesday, June 24nth Summer A Grade Reports are available today

Friday, June 27nth Summer Term B payment due date

Monday, June 30nth Last day to add or drop courses (Summer B)

Last day to DR a course with a DR grade for Summer C Term

Friday, July 4th UNIVERSITY CLOSED— Fourth of July Holiday

Tuesday, July 8th Summer Term B Cancellation of Enrollment for Unpaid Tuition & Fee

Balances

Monday, July 21st Last day to DR a course with a DR grade for Summer C Term

Friday, August 1st Classes end for Summer B & C terms.

On-Campus Exams for online classes.

Monday, August 4th—

Tuesday, August 5th Commencement Exercises

Thursday, August 7th Complete Grade Report available to students for Summer Term B & C

CONTACT US

MMC OFFICE Graham Center 265

Phone: 305-348-6424 Fax: 305-348-1911

Open Mon.-Fri. (8AM—5PM)

BBC OFFICE Wolfe University Center 253

Phone: 305-919-5817 Fax: 305-919-4258

Open Mon.-Fri (8AM—5PM)

Email: sssp@fiu.edu

Dr. Jeannette Cruz cruzj@fiu.edu 305-348-0228

Mrs. Moira Lertora Chacon mlertora@fiu.edu

305-919-5306

During the Summer 2014 Term, Mrs. Moira Lertora Chacon will be out of the office on Maternity Leave. She will return to us in the Fall 2014 semester. While she will check her email periodically, If you need any assistance with questions, references, or anything

else please contact the SSS Office (305-348-6424) or Dr. Jeannette Cruz (cruzj@fiu.edu or 305-348-0228).

Mrs. Moira Lertora Chacon on Leave for the Summer