Our Vision & Mission

The Student Outreach Retention Center for Equity is dedicated to providing strategies prospective college students so that they develop an action plan that results in a degree in higher education. The constituency we serve includes the following historically underrepresented communities: Students of Color, First Generation Students, LGBTQQTI, Low Income Students, Non Traditional Students, Student Parents and Student with Disabilities. Given that education provides upward social and economic mobility, it is SORCE's goal to help ensure that our constituency is able to avail themselves of this opportunity

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Get added to SORCE list serv!

What's the best way to stay up to date with the latest SORCE News? Aside from checking our blog and website, you can also sign up to be on our listerv! We regularly send out emails to the campus community about upcoming tours, events and all the happenings at SORCE. Sign up today by sending an email to our webmaster at: stephanie.m.wong@colorado.edu. IncludeADD TO SORCE LISTSERV in the subject line and she will get you on! (You can also reply DELETE FROM SORCE LISTSERV) to get taken off. Thanks!

SORCE UPDATE

We need volunteers! This visit that counts for our SORCE challenge. Did you sign up? To sign up for the competition, please email Nick Martinez at nick.aaron.martinez@gmail.com and send us your student group name and how it fits in with our mission (please see our mission on our website). Write in the subject of the email SORCE Challenge. You must complete a training with either Nick Martinez before you can do a tour or student panel. Need a training? Contact our Outreach Coordinator at (Nick) nick.aaron.martinez@gmail.com to set up a quick 30 minute training or be on the lookout for our next volunteer training.

CHILI POT Next Wednesday, 9/30

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, 9/16 from 12:30pm-1:30pm in UMC 227 (Senior Dedication Lounge) for our Chili Pot! Free massages will be provided by Community health as well!

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

Study Slams every Tueswday and Thursday!

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 door prizes including our $150 grand prize! Join us anytime 10am-5pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays in UMC 227(Senior Dedication Lounge).

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

SORCE Fall Leadership Training

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: niesha05@gmail.com
Phone: (303) 492-1371
Web: www.colorado.edu/SORCE
Blog: www.sorcecu.blogspot.com

First Chili Pot of the Semester!

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, 9/16 from 12:30pm-1:30pm in UMC 227 (Senior Dedication Lounge) for our first Chili Pot of the semester! Free massages will be provided by Community health as well!

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

SORCE Open House

WELCOME BACK! Come join the new and returning faces of the SORCE crew at our yearly Open House. Food will be provided so come celebrate with us! It all happens Friday, September 11th from 11-1pm in UMC 227 (Senior Dedication Lounge)


E-mail: Maria.Genao-homs@colorado.edu
Phone: 303.492.1371

SORCE Summer Tours-June

SORCE is collaborating with INVST and I Have A Dream Foundation to bring up a group of 30 high school students to CU. They'll be participating in a variety of activities but we really need volunteers for June 11th and 25th from 12:30-3:30pm. If you are free to volunteer, please email Mario Flores and let him know when you'll be able to volunteer. You don't have to be there the whole day, just we you are available.

PDF Newsletters are here!

You can now download the latest monthly newsletters from SORCE! Click here for the MARCH 2009 and the APRIL 2009 newsletters. 

Upcoming May Tours-Updated 5/24

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:

Monday, May 18th

Boulder High School ESL program, 9:00am-1:30pm

Tuesday, May 19th

West Denver School

9:30-10:00 ----Introductions 

10:00-11:30---Tour

11:30-12:30---Lunch

Tuesday, May 26th

Mapleton Schools

930 - 1100am: campus tour

1100 - 1200pm: college panel

1200 - 1245pm: lunch

Last BLD-Breakfast of the Year!

Refresh yourself and join SORCE for some free coffee, food and community building at our last BLD-Breakfast of the school year! This is a wonderful way to build networks and enjoy some free food all the while. Please join us, WEDNESDAY, 3/19 from 9-11 am in UMC 227

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

Last USGC Meeting of the Year!

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. Join us for our last movie and discussion of the year, "Recycled Life," the touching story of thousands of adults, children, and generations of families who have been living and working in the largest and most toxic landfill in Central America. Free food will be provided.

WHEN: Friday, April 17th from 3-4pm
WHERE: UMC 227 (Senior Dedication Lounge)
CONTACT: Nicole.Moore@colorado.edu or Alexis.Smith@colorado.edu

3rd Annual Take Your Child to CU Day!

Join us for our 3rd annual "Take Your Child to CU Day," sponsored by the SORCE Advisory Board. Win stuffed buffaloes, miniature footballs, t-shirts for adults and children and much more!

WHAT: Take Your Child To CU Day

WHEN: THURSDAY, April 23rd from 11-2pm

WHERE: UMC 235

Contacts:

E-mail: Karen.Shimamoto@colorado.edu

Phone: 303-492-1371

Website: www.colorado.edu/SORCE 

Win an ipod at the last Study Slam of 08-09!

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

SORCE 10 Year Anniversary Party

SORCE requests the honor of your presence as we celebrate and reflect back on our past and prepare for the future. In 1999, the idea of SORCE was born and has evolved over the years to where we are today. Special thanks to all of those who have helped to make this happen!

WHAT: SORCE 10 Year Anniversary Party

WHEN: FRIDAY, April 24th from 4:30-6:30pm 

WHERE: UMC 227 (SORCE/Senior Dedication Lounge) 

Jacksonshop!

The Digital Divide continues to affect many underrepresented communities. In an effort to close the gap, SORCE Webmaster Jerome Jackson is doing a FREE basic computer skills workshop series. Topics may include making a short animated movie using Adobe Flash or using Photoshop to make a flyer. No previous experience is required and computers will be provided. Everyone is welcome to come. Join us, WEDNESDAY, April 15th at 5pm
in ATLAS 104 (Main Level.) Reservations are not required but can
be made optionally to jacksojj@colorado.edu for a food count. 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 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