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CORVIAS
FOUNDATION
Scholar Newsletter
SEPTEMEBER 2019
In this newsletter :
FIRST EDITION OF MANY
by Brandi Runnels Weber
We happi l y present the f i rs t edi t ion of the Corv ias Scho lar
News le t ter ! Ear l ie r th is year at an a lumni summit i n Las Vegas ,
NV a group of a lumni discussed the many facets of what an
a lumni organ izat ion for the Corv ias Scho lar would encompass .
One very much agreed upon aspect was suppor t of our current
Corv ias Scho lars .
To he lp fac i l i ta te connect ions i t was dec ided that a news le t ter
showcas ing goings on i n the wor ld of our current scho lars
would be benef ic ia l . Whi le featur ing some of you we a lso hope
to i nc lude some he lpfu l t ips and guidance for your journey thru
co l lege . We hope you en joy !
I f you want to share a s tory , top ic idea for the next news le t ter ,
or submi t your own wr i t ten blurb , please fee l f ree to reach out
and e-mai l the board : corv iasfdna lumni@gmai l .com .
First Edit ion of Many
Page 1
Social Take Overs
Page 2
New Scholars
Page 3
Back to School
Page 4
Alumni Board Members
Page 2
Mentorship
Page 4
Important Reminders
Page 4
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MEET THE ALUMNI BOARDThe alumni who make up the 2019 Foundation Alumni Board have been tasked with setting the precedent for
the future of the alumni group. One main component is to help provide support to you, the Corvias Scholar!
During the annual Boston new scholars orientation and graduate celebration, you may have spotted some
familiar current scholar faces. Michelle Kurilla (2018), a rising sophomore studying at Harvard University, and
Grace Schilling (2017), a rising junior at Kansas University, joined the group to provide insight into what it's
really like to be a current Corvias Scholar. Alongside our new group of graduates, Michelle and Grace sat in
on a discussion panel to help answer questions about the endeavors our scholars faced while attending
university.
But that's not all these ladies accomplished while hanging out in Boston. They were kind enough to showcase
the entire event for us on Instagram and Twitter with a hostile take over. Michelle and Grace did a fantastic
job of playing photographer and making sure just the right angles and filters were used.
"The Alumni Advisory Board mission is to support the personal, professional,and philanthropic growth of our scholars and alumni"
2007 ScholarChair
Cristi Rader
Gary
ZhuKamrieRisku
Samantha
SeifertJoshua
GrollShamera
RobinsonBrandi
Runnels Weber
2011 ScholarScholar Support
2014 ScholarScholar Support
2011 ScholarAlumni Network
2007 ScholarAlumni Network
2009 ScholarCommunications
2007 ScholarCommunications
HOSTILE TAKE OVERScholar News
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WELCOME TO THE CORVIAS FAMILY
Denzel Acheampong
Dartmouth College
Chemistry
Irmarys Cortes-Torres
George Washington University
Biomedical Engineering
Diana Holman
Virginia Commonwealth University
Forensic Science
Keri Kellum
UNC-Greensboro
Communications
Kayla Marschall
UNC-Chapel Hill
Pre-Law
Jesus Molina
New York University
Environmental Engineering
Amber Morera
Ohio State University
Business
Angel Pajimola
Virginia Commonwealth University
Biology
Quinn Rusmisell
University of Georgia
Business and Accounting
Charlie Sewell
Goergetown University
Pre-Med
Yuli Vazquez
University of Oklahoma
Mathematics
Sarah DaSilva
University of Rhode Island
Psychology
Aubrey Smith
Fort Hays State University
Nursing
Welcome to our newClass of 2019
Corvias Scholars!
A successful Corvias scholar is
an empowered, connected and
capable human who inspires
others, listens to learn and
contributes to their community.
See someone from your college or with similar
interests? Reach out and make a new
connection!
ARE YOU DOING SOMETHING FUN AND WANT TO BE FEATURED? EMAIL [email protected]
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REMINDERS
Grades Due December
Upload to your Kalediscope account for submission
once your final grades for the semester are
available.
1. You don’t need ONE study space.
A well-stocked desk in a quiet place at home is key, but sometimes you need
variety. Coffee shops, libraries, parks, or even just moving to the kitchen table
will give you a change of scenery which can prompt your brain to retain
information better.
2. Track more than HW in your school planner.
Keeping a calendar helps you plan ahead—but you’ve got more going on than
just homework assignments! Make sure you’re marking your extracurricular,
work, and social commitments, too. (Tests, band practice, away games, SAT
dates, half-days and holidays are just a few examples of reminders for your
planner.)
3. Start small.
If you’ve got a big assignment looming, like a research paper, stay motivated by
completing a piece of the project every few days. Write one paragraph each
night. Or, do 5 algebra problems from your problem set at a time, and then take a
break.
Click Here for more study tips to a successful semester
CORVIAS CORNERT I P S F OR T A CK L I NG T H E S EME S T E R
MENTORSHIP
A mentor is a person whom you can trust to share experiences and discuss a multitude of topics, not just
items related to your field of study. The entire alumni network is available to help create new connections
and offer advice when you need an outside perspective. Chances are there is a Corvias Alumnus who has the
same interests or experiences they would love to share with you! Are you curious about a new major, career
path, life goal, or just need a safe space? Remember you can always reach out to your Corvias family. Feel
free to contact us to help facilitate an introduction at [email protected]
