This newsletter is for YOU!
It will include a summary of important information that pertains to you, an E2L saver. 
Your February Savers Newsletter
  
Greetings!

We hope that your semester has gotten off to a great start!

Take a few minutes to read over this newsletter as it contains important reminders and information about recent past and upcoming events. 
Southern Az and UofA Events

Looking for volunteer opportunities?

Join Earn to Learn students and staff at the Ronald McDonald House Wednesday, February 22nd from 5:00pm - 7:00pm. 

We will be preparing dinner for families with children being treated at a local hospital.

Space is limited and spots are filled on a first come first serve basis.
If you would like to join us, please RSVP online.

Questions? Please contact our Volunteer Coordinator, Taylor Whitehead, at taylor@earntolearn.org .

Rethinking Reality - Free College of Science Talks

Monday, February 13th 7pm Centennial Hall - FREE

The UA College of Science presents the third of five free lectures at Centennial Hall on "Rethinking Reality." Our intuitive understanding of reality comes from what we see and experience, but modern physics tells us that our world is actually stranger than the one we see, hear and touch every day. (more info here)

Deep Dish Lectures

Thursdays 12:30pm
Deep Dish is our lunchtime speaker series that focues on sharing and discussing LGBT-related research, community initiatives and social justice issues. (more info here)

WSIP FREE Writing Workshops

Mondays and Wednesdays at 2pm - repeated for 16 times
Free writing workshops for the UA and Tucson communities! (more info here)

Science Cafe

Science Cafe: 'Why the Wind Blows'
Tuesday, February 21st 6pm Magpie's Pizza 605 N. 4th Ave. 
Tom Galarneau, assistant professor of hydrology and atmospheric science, will discuss "Why the Wind Blows." (more info here)
Northern Az and NAU Events

Rally for Compassion
Build Bridges, Not Walls! A Rally for Compassionate Immigration Policies
2/4/2017, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM (more info here)

NAU Symphony Orchestra: Celebrations
2/12/2017, 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM  (more info here)

Open enrollment begins Summer 2017
2/13/2017, All Day 

ACT vs SAT: What's the Difference
2/16/2017, 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM  (more info here)

NAU Faculty Show
2/21/2017, 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM (more info here)

Explore Honors Day
NAU Undergraduate Admissions & Orientations presents, "Explore Honors Day" 
2/24/2017, 7:00 AM - 12:30 PM (more info here)

Ecology Talk
College of Engineering, Forestry, & Nat. Sciences present, "An Evening with Emily Calenrelli"
3/1/2017, 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM  (more info here)

We Love our Savers Party and Re-Enrollment

Join your Northern Az team for an evening of saver appreciation and a chance to re-enroll in your scholarship!

We'll have games, trivia, and of course, food! 

$10 gift cards for winning team members

Let us know you're coming soon. We can't wait to see you!


Upcoming Events

Central Az and ASU Events
Career Weeks!
Career Fairs & Expos
Career Week at Tempe-  February 8-16
Career Week at Polytechnic-  February 8-13
Career Week at West-  February 7-13

Career and Internship Fair at Tempe-  February 15-16

Recent Events

Central Az Semester Kick-Off Party

Our high school and ASU savers attended a fun event with friendly competition, lots of pizza, and a goal-setting workshop. 

More photos here!
Exciting Earn to Learn News!

E2L is excited to announce that its Founder and Executive Director, Kate Hoffman, has been named a finalist for the 2017 Women of Influence Awards. 

Kate was nominated in two categories: Non-profit Champion and Education Champion. Kate joins an exclusive club as one of only three women to be named finalist in two categories!!!

Reminders

SALT 
Managing money can seem complicated, but it doesn't have to be. Build a successful relationship with your finances by knowing just a few things.  What's your financial relationship status?  Sing up and learn more at https://www.saltmoney.org/earntolearn
Monthly Deposits
Remember to make your Earn to Learn deposit by February15th.
FAFSA Deadlines
All students who will be enrolled in college or community college next year are required to file their FAFSA in order to be eligible to receive funding. 

UofA Priority Deadline: March 1st 2017 -  more info
NAU & ASU Priority Deadlines are past but you can still file!

Reach out to your success coach if you need assistance filing your FAFSA. 
Other Opportunities
These are not a requirement of E2L nor does E2L have any affiliation with the following. They are simply opportunities that may benefit you. 

Hughes Federal Credit Union Scholarship
$20,000 in scholarships to high school seniors! You must be a high school senior entering a college, university or trade school* and be a member of Hughes. Scholarships will be awarded to those students who have shown scholastic excellence, participated in community service and are interested in advancing their education. (more info here)

Vantage West Credit Union Scholarship
Vantage West will award $10,000 in scholarships in 2017.  Ten (10) winners will each receive $1,000 toward their Fall 2017 semester tuition.
All eligible students are encouraged to apply! Academic merit is a key consideration, though our selection process also weighs factors such as (but not limited to) the quality and content of a financial essay and overall character as demonstrated by philanthropic activities and other accomplishments. (more info here)

Dorrance $12,000/year Scholarship
Deadline for the Dorrance scholarship: February 8th

Metropolitan Education Commission Resources

Know anyone hoping to start university in the fall of 2018?
Earn to Learn application now open for fall 2018 university starts
We're so happy to be able to share our news, upcoming events, deadlines, and scholarship information with you in our monthly newsletter! If you have a success story you'd like to share with us, contact your success coach. We'd love to hear from you!


Lizbeth Encinas  believes in maximizing her options to ensure a bright future while minimizing uncertainty. "When I started at the UofA I finished the pre-requisites for both nursing and Eller. Either a career in nursing or business sounded interesting." Now a junior in the University of Arizona's Eller College of Management, Lizbeth is happy with her decision to go the business route. "It helped that my family is really supportive. When I had to make the decision, they asked me where did I see myself being happier." Lizbeth is excelling academically and recently received the  Finishing Strong  award at the Earn to Learn Evening of Honors ceremony. 

Read her entire story   here!
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