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Goodluck on Finals!

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I am extremely proud to be graduating this semester! I will be taking the NCLEX in June and then will be working as a registered nurse. Hopefully in a few years I will be able to go back to school to become a pediatric nurse practitioner. The past four years have been amazing and I am so proud to be called a Badger and a UW-Madison Alumni! ON WISCONSIN!!!

Pa VueGreen Bay, WIGraduating Nursing Student

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Top Row: Andy Yang, Hector Salazar, David Bartoszewicz, Tou Vang, Christian HernandezMiddle Row: Bao Nhia Moua, Pa Vue, Maipa Thao, Anna Thor, Jenny Lor, Timothy Her, Xai Xiong, Pa Chia Xiong, Marianna Rivera, Sia Chang, Perla LozoyaBottom Row: Houa Vang, Pa Chee Lee, Sonya Sedegui, Tshiabdua Yang, Blaichia Thao, Nancy Lee, Gao Lou Yang

Need a place to study, print, hangout, or talk with other students? The CeO Office will operate under normal office hours (8:00 AM - 4:30 PM) and with the exception of May 11, 12th, and 13th, the office will have additional hours from 4 PM - 8 PM. There will also be food so don’t worry.

For over 20 years, TRIO/CeO has provided their students with some of the best resources on campus and we are pleased to sendoff the graduates of 2015 with nothing but love. Their hard work over the course of four or five years have been a journey that we hope will resonate within their communities. We hope that not only this cohort of CeO Scholars continue to impact the world, but that others will continue to strive and make changes as well.

Congratulations CeO Scholars

Extended Office HoursFarewell Sendoff

Congratulations to all the CeO graduates! We hope for the best in your future! For this week’s newsletter, check out the Senior Yearbook, Rising Stars of Tomorrow, and there is more Awards and Achievements for all to see. Have fun and good luck on finals!

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Perla LozoyaBao Nhia Moua Marianna RiveraMaya RobersonLisett Roman

Hector SalazarSonya Sedegui Blaichia ThaoMaipa ThaoAnna Thor

Jeanet UgaldeDou Vang Houa VangSheng VangTou Vang

Pa VuePa Chia XiongGao Lou Yang

Lisa YangTshiabdua Yang

Christian HernandezNancy Lee

Pa Chee LeeTou Lee

Jenny Lor

Sia ChangDiamond ColvinAshley Delapaz

Ncoua HerTimothy Her

Senior Yearbook

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Rising Starsof Tomorrow

At the beginning of the year, I was worried that I would have trouble fitting in because I am a minority and a first generation student. I now know that I do

belong and I just needed to learn as I went along. The two main things I learned throughout my freshmen year that will help me succeed my sophomore year are study

habits and approaching teachers. I know what type of study habits help me get the score I want, and I am no longer intimidated to approach my teachers and TAs because I did it so

often in the year. However, the most important thing that I learned is not to be afraid to ask for help when it is needed. I am excited to become a sophomore and continue taking classes for my Human

Development and Family Studies major. On Wisconsin!

As my freshmen year has come to an end, I reflect back to some of the greatest experiences that will forever remain close to me. The first week of

moving to Madison and transitioning into the college atmosphere would not have been possible without the friends I met, the Multicultural Learning Community floor

I lived on and my CeO family. From a collective group, they continuously encouraged me to “test the waters”. Some of my best experiences were going to events for free food

during the first week of school, enjoying Freakfest for the first time with friends, attending career fairs and attempting to look “professional,” tasting almost all the Asian restaurants on

campus to see which Pho was better, and more! These experiences has helped me grown to becoming a better individual. They have also helped prepare me for next year to dive into finding internships, taking

leadership roles, mentor others, connecting with other organizations, and explore!

College is scary. It really puts being an adult into action. The first year of college is a time to find yourself, join some clubs, explore campus, and meet

new people. That is exactly what I did. It was difficult at first, but the more I tried new things and talked to new people, the better my experience on campus was. CeO

helped with that a lot. Whether it was the required Org Fair, learning about ways to better my academics on campus, or just being there when support was needed. In all, college is a

learning experience but I’ve made great memories with some even greater people down the road. This year has taught me to just be myself and do the things I want to do because I don’t want to regret

anything when I graduate.

Pajnag Moua

Cassandra Ring

Maricela Zamudio

Mentor: Devin Jones

Mentor: Maria Espino

Mentor: Lisa Xiong

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Awards & Achievement

Congratulations to Ka Vang for accepting the Global Gateway Study Abroad Program in Shanghai, China this summer and for accepting a position at CfLI as a Greek Intern this fall.

Panhia Moua has been accepted into the University of Wisconsin - Madison School of Nursing.

Kelsey Harker will be a returning INROADS intern with American Family Children’s Hospital in their Child Advocacy Department.

Tiffany Sneed was selected as a UW Global Gateway Program Scholar and will be traveling to Shanghai, China for four weeks.

Plia Xiong will be a Hmong literacy teacher at the Hmong Language & Cultural Enrichment Program (HLCEP) this summer helping students build confidence in reading, writing, and speaking Hmong.

Brian Brito has been accepted to the National Center for Atmospheric Research Undergraduate Leadership Workshop in Boulder, Colorado.

It’s been a pleasure to work on the CeO Newsletters for the past five weeks. After the first newsletter came out and it was very well recieved, it made me want to continue making them for the remainder of the semester. For those who don’t know me, I’m a graduating senior with a major in Life Sciences Communication and a certificate in Digital Studies. I enjoy making newsletters and any other type of digital media. I hope that the current CeO students

continue to strive for greatness and continue the program’s legacy.