SORCE Study Slam

Getting behind on homework? Need to finish that term paper? Then come to the SORCE Study Slam session to get it done! By attending, you will also be eligible for a door prize drawing on April 22nd, including an iPod Shuffle! You do not have to be present to win. Join us Wednesday, April 8th anytime between 12-6pm in UMC 227 (Senior Dedication Lounge). You can also attend on 4/22.

CONTACT:
E-mail: Maria.Genao-Homs@colorado.edu
Phone: (303) 492-1371
Web: www.colorado.edu/SORCE
Blog: www.sorcecu.blogspot.com

Last Chili Pot of the Semester!

Every other Wednesday, SORCE hosts a free chili pot. This is an opportunity to informally come together as a community.The idea was originally called a bean pot as beans are a staple food of many underrepresented communities. Join us, WEDNESDAY, 4/15 from 11:30am-12:30pm in UMC 227 (Senior Dedication Lounge) for our last Chili Pot of the semester!

CONTACT:
E-mail: Maria.Genao-Homs@colorado.edu
Phone: (303) 492-1371
Web: www.colorado.edu/SORCE
Blog: www.sorcecu.blogspot.com

SORCE April Open Mic

Come share your music, artwork, poetry, spoken word and more with us! Kick it with fellow students and members of the community. Snacks will be provided!

WHAT: SORCE Open Mic Night

WHEN: Thursday, April 9th from 7-9pm

WHERE: UMC 227 (Senior Dedication Lounge)
E-mail: Maria.Genao-Homs@colorado.edu

Upcoming April Tours-UPDATED

If you are interested in volunteering for any portion of the day for the following visit, please email our On Campus Outreach Coordinator Mario Flores at floresmr@gmail.com or call 303-492-1371:

• Skinner Middle school
• Wed. April 1st
• 10am - 1115am: tour
• 1120am - 12pm: lunch
• 12pm - 1pm: panel
• Jefferson High School
• Fri. April 10th
• 45 AVID students
• 9:00 to 10:30am: tour
• 10:30 to 11:30am: lunch
• 11:30 - 12:30pm: panel
• Crawford Elementary School (email Nick Martinez to volunteer for this visit: Nicholas.A.Martinez@colorado.edu)
• Thurs. April 16th
• 90 5th graders
• 11:15am - 12:30pm: campus tour
• 12:30pm - 1:00pm: student panel
• North Arvada Middle School (email Nick Martinez to volunteer for this visit: Nicholas.A.Martinez@colorado.edu)
• Thurs. April 23rd
• 50 8th Graders
• 10am - 11:15am: campus tour
• 11:30am - 12:00pm: lunch
• 12:00pm - 1:00pm: student panel
• Shaw Heights Middle School
• Mon. April 27th
• 40 AVID students
• 10:00am - 11:15am: campus tour
• 11:20 - 12:00pm: college panel
• 12:00pm - 1:00pm: ITP performance
• Vikan Middle School
• Wed. April 29th
• 30 8th Graders
• 915am - 1030am: tour
• 1035am - 1125am: college panel
• 1130am - 1200pm: lunch

SORCE USGC Meeting April 3rd!

Led by UCSU Diversity Director Alexis Smith and SORCE Inner Campus Liaison Nicole Moore

USGC's (Underrepresented Student Group Council) main purpose is to unite the leadership of the diverse student groups and organizations that make up the University Community. Please join us for our next meeting. Food will be provided.

WHEN: Friday, April 3rd from 3-4pm
WHERE: UMC 227 (Senior Dedication Lounge)
CONTACT: Nicole.Moore@colorado.edu or Alexis.Smith@colorado.edu

TWO Chances to win an iPod Shuffle this week at SORCE!

Join SORCE for Think Fast---An interactive electronic game show! We have previously brought this event to campus three times with much success. Answer trivia questions based on pop culture, campus facts and information, as well as the SORCE mission and vision. We will crown the winner the "Think Fast Champion" and give out an ipod Shuffle!

WHEN: Tuesday, MARCH 17TH from 6-9pm
WHERE: UMC GLENN MILLER ballroom
CONTACTS---
E-mail: Maria.Genao-Homs@colorado.edu
Web: www.colorado.edu/SORCE
Blog: www.sorcecu.blogspot.com

Getting behind on homework? Need to finish that term paper? Then come to the SORCE Study Slam session to get it done! By attending, you will also be eligible for a door prize drawing on April 22nd, including an iPod Shuffle! You do not have to be present to win. Join us Wednesday, March 18th anytime between 12-6pm in UMC 227 (Senior Dedication Lounge). You can also attend on 4/8, and 4/22.

CONTACT:
E-mail: Maria.Genao-Homs@colorado.edu
Phone: (303) 492-1371
Web: www.colorado.edu/SORCE
Blog: www.sorcecu.blogspot.com

Upcoming March Tours!

Below are a list of upcoming SORCE visits. The first visit (the one highlighted in red) is especially important as we'll be taking pictures and recording certain parts of the visit to make an outreach video. If you are interested in volunteering for any portion of the day, please email our On Campus Outreach Coordinator Mario Flores at floresmr@gmail.com or call 303-492-1371:

• Liberty Middle School
• Friday March 13th
• 40 8th graders
• 930am - 1100am: tour (UMC South Terrace)
• 1100am - 1145am: panel (SORCE, UMC 227)
• 1145am - 1225pm: lunch (in the UMC)
• 1230am - 200pm: mini-lecture (meet outside the CU Museum)
• Pioneer Charter School
• Wednesday March 18th
• 24 6th graders
• 1015am - 1130am: tour (UMC South Terrace)
• 1130am - 1200pm: lunch
• 1200pm - 100pm: college panel (SORCE)
• Rachel B. Noel Middle School---CANCELED.
• Friday March 20th
• 225 8th graders
• 1015am - 1130am: tour (UMC south terrace)
• 1130am - 1230pm: panel
• 1230pm - 130pm: lunch in the UMC
• Skinner Middle School
• Wednesday April 1st

Free Student Group Leadership Summit

SORCE is hosting a leadership training summit with workshops and information designed to help you or student group. There will be free food provided along with vital information on funding a student group, and holding successful events!

WHAT: SORCE Student Group Leadership Summit
WHEN: SATURDAY, MARCH 14TH from 11am--2:45pm
CONTACT:
E-mail: Nicole.Moore@colorado.edu
Phone: (303) 492-1371
Web: www.colorado.edu/SORCE
Blog: www.sorcecu.blogspot.com

SORCE Community Chili Pot

Every other Wednesday, SORCE hosts a free chili pot. This is an opportunity to informally come together as a community.The idea was originally called a bean pot as beans are a staple food of many underrepresented communities. Join us, WEDNESDAY, 3/11 from 11:30am-12:30pm in UMC 227 (Senior Dedication Lounge).

CONTACT:
E-mail: Maria.Genao-Homs@colorado.edu
Phone: (303) 492-1371
Web: www.colorado.edu/SORCE
Blog: www.sorcecu.blogspot.com

SORCE Think Fast Event is BACK!

Join SORCE for Think Fast---An interactive electronic game show! We have previously brought this event to campus three times with much success. Answer trivia questions based on pop culture, campus facts and information, as well as the SORCE mission and vision. We will crown the winner the "Think Fast Champion" and give out an ipod Shuffle!

WHEN: Tuesday, MARCH 17TH from 6-9pm
WHERE: UMC GLENN MILLER ballroom
CONTACTS---
E-mail: Maria.Genao-Homs@colorado.edu
Web: www.colorado.edu/SORCE
Blog: www.sorcecu.blogspot.com

SORCE Presents "Jacksonshop"-A FREE Computer Workshop

The Digital Divide continues to affect many underrepresented communities. In an effort to close the gap, SORCE Webmaster Jerome Jackson will begin a FREE basic computer skills workshop series. Learn how to make a short animated movie using Adobe Flash, or make a simple flyer using Adobe Fireworks. No previous experience is required. Everyone is welcome to join. Join us, WEDNESDAY, March 11th at 5:15pm in ATLAS 1B29 (Basement Level). Free food will be provided.

CONTACTS:
E-mail: Jerome.Jackson@colorado.edu
Phone: (303) 492-1371
Web: www.colorado.edu/SORCE
Blog: www.sorcecu.blogspot.com

SORCE USGC meeting this Friday!

Led by UCSU Diversity Director Alexis Smith and SORCE Inner Campus Liaison Nicole Moore

USGC's (Underrepresented Student Group Council) main purpose is to unite the leadership of the diverse student groups and organizations that make up the University Community. Please join us for our next meeting. We will be screening "Seoul Story" with a discussion to follow. Food will be provided.

WHEN: Friday, February 20th from 3-4pm
WHERE: UMC 227 (Senior Dedication Lounge)
CONTACT: Nicole.Moore@colorado.edu or Alexis.Smith@colorado.edu