A TRiO Day awards banquet is scheduled for Wednesday, April 18, in the Memorial Union Great Plains Ballroom. The event will begin with a social hour at 5:30 p.m. McNair Scholars Poster Boards also will be on display at that time. Following dinner, awards will be distributed to recipients representing each of the four TRiO Projects – McNair Scholars, Student Support Services, Upward Bound and Veterans Upward Bound.

TRiO Programs prepare students for successful entry, retention and completion of post-secondary education. The program identifies low-income and first-generation college students who show potential for success and provides them with encouragement, support and assistance. TRiO services are designed to improve academic performance, increase student motivation and facilitate transitions from one level of education to the next. NDSU has hosted TRiO Programs since 1967.

The banquet is open to the public. The meal is $15 and reservations are needed by April 13. RSVP to kristy.mickelson@ndsu.edu or call 1-6535.

NDSU is student focused and committed to its land-grant mission.