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Winter/Spring 2008
YBS MANDATORY ACADEMIC SUPPORT
SEMINAR, CONFERENCE, & EVENTS SCHEDULE

(dates and sites subject to change)
Date Grade(s) Event Location

DATE

TIME

EVENT

GRADE

SITE

1/12/08 9:00 am –1:00 pm Exploring College: Cal Lutheran University
Scholars will be given the opportunity to meet current college students, faculty and attend college informational sessions.
9th - 11th

Cal Lutheran University

1/12/08 10:00 am –2:00 pm Bruin Experience Speaker Series #3
This speaker series is designed to encourage and prepare students for careers in all fields and demystify the university and professional experience. Sponsored by UCLA Undergraduate Admissions. (3 of 8 sessions)
12th UCLA
1/19/08 9:30 am-1:00 pm YBS Teen Summit #1* BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND This summit provides students an opportunity to discuss issues pertaining to teens and society in an open forum.  There will also be sessions for parents on current issues facing their teens. ALL/Parents

 Cal Poly Pomona

1/26/08 9:00am
-
1:00 pm
College Writing Workshop
This workshop will teach students how to improve their writing skills. Students will divided according to grade level. Students will learn all fundamentals of successful essay writing.
All
Mandatory Parent Mtg.

TBD

2/2/08 9:00am-
1:00 pm
Exploring College: UC Santa Barbara
Scholars will be given the opportunity to meet current college students, faculty and attend college informational sessions.
All

UCSB

2/9/08 10:00 am -2:00 pm Bruin Experience Speaker Series #4
This speaker series is designed to encourage and prepare students for careers in all fields and demystify the university and professional experience. Sponsored by UCLA Undergraduate Admissions. (4 of 8 sessions)
12th UCLA
2/23/08 8:00 am-2:00 pm Black History Celebration & Super Quiz XIV*
Annual scholar competition focusing on historical, scientific and cultural contributions of African Americans to the world of science, literature, and the arts.  Competitors are YBS students.All scholars may participate in the SuperQuiz, call the YBS office for more information and/or registration materials.
All

LMU

2/28/08
CANCELLED
8:00am
-
3:00 pm
The Black Male Conference
Hosted by CSU Long Beach
All Males

CSULB

3/1/08 9:00 am -12:00 pm Math & Science: The Way of the World
Students will learn about the day to day uses of Math and Science in this interactive workshop.
9th - 11th

 CSUF

3/1/08 10:00 am -12:30 pm Bruin Experience Speaker Series #5
This speaker series is designed to encourage and prepare students for careers in all fields and demystify the university and professional experience. Sponsored by UCLA Undergraduate Admissions.
(5 of 8 sessions)
12th UCLA
3/8/08
Revised
8:30 am -2:00 pm Exploring Summer Programs /Internships
Provides scholars with information on special opportunities for summer academic programs, internships and advantages of concurrent enrollment at community colleges.

 
ALL





UCLA
Humanities A51

3/15/08 8:30 am -2:00 pm Family Conference
This conference is designed to increase Scholars’ and parents’ knowledge of many aspects of college preparation. A health/wellness awareness component will be offered. 
All & Parents

CSULB
CBA 140

3/29/08 8:00 am -1:30 pm Inside Southern California Edison*
This annual conference will give students an inside view of Southern California Edison.  Students will learn about careers, corporate protocol, and work ethics.  This session will be lead by SCE corporate managers and executives.
ALL

SCE

 

April
2008-TBD
8:00 am –1:00 pm SAT Strategy Session
This 5 week strategy session is designed to assist scholars in mastering the SAT reasoning test. Sessions will be taught by Ivy West Educational Services. Co-Sponsored by The Lullaby Guild.
11th

LMU

4/5/08 8:30 am –12:30 pm College Major and Career
Scholars will explore career options & learn more about the path from college to career.
Sponsored by Walt Disney Company
9th -11th

UCLA

4/5/08 10:00 am –2:00 pm Bruin Experience Speaker Series #6
This speaker series is designed to encourage and prepare students for careers in all fields and demystify the university and professional experience. Sponsored by UCLA Undergraduate Admissions. (6 of 8 sessions)
12th UCLA
4/9/08
Changed
 6:30 pm –8:30 pm Academic Advising
This workshop is designed to assist scholars in preparing their academic profile as they matriculate to the next grade level. Students will receive group academic advising.
9th -11th & Parents

YBS Office

4/12/08 9:00am-
12:00 pm
Getting Ready for Freshman YearWhat You Need to Know Before You Go!     NEW!
This workshop is designed for seniors and their parents. Experts will discuss the transition to college and everything you need to know before you go.
12th & Parents

YBS Office

4/19/08-4/20/08 Overnite Event Sonoma State College Tour* Overnight weekend trip to allow students to tour Sonoma State University, meet students, faculty and staff. 
BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND!
10th & 11th

SSU

4/26/08 9:00 am-
1:30 pm
YBS Teen Summit #2*
This teen summit provides students an opportunity to discuss issues pertaining to teens and society in an open forum.
ALL

 TBD

5/03/08 10:00 am -2:00 pm Bruin Experience Speaker Series #7
This speaker series is designed to encourage and prepare students for careers in all fields and demystify the university and professional experience. Sponsored by UCLA Undergraduate Admissions.
(7 of 8 sessions)
12th UCLA
5/3/08
Cancelled
9:00 am-
1:00 pm
Financial Literacy Students will explore the field of finance and how to make your money work for you. All

Los Angeles Urban League

6/1/08 1:00 pm-
5:00 pm
Celebration of Achievement*
The premiere event of the year!  Graduation ceremony and student recognition.
ALL/Parents

LMU

6/7/08 10:00 am -2:00 pm Bruin Experience Speaker Series #8
This speaker series is designed to encourage and prepare students for careers in all fields and demystify the university and professional experience.
Sponsored by UCLA Undergraduate Admissions.
(8 of 8 sessions)
12th UCLA
8/4/08 100 Black Men of Los Angeles, Inc.Golf & Tennis Tournament-Fundraiser Parents

TBD


*These sessions will be offered in conjunction with the Young Black Scholars’ Inland Empire Chapter.
       
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