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UMASS Boston - Upward Bound (Family Day)

Who: UMASS Boston - Upward Bound Summer Program

What:
Family Day is an annual Upward Bound Summer event, where students get an opportunity to display showcase their talents academically and artistically. This is the one venue where friends, family and alumni get an opportunity to see the students efforts throughout the summer reflected through dance, song, poetry, academic and art displays, and various fashion exhibits. The event is always a momentous occasion and promises to continue in that very tradition this year. Upward Bound welcomes you to join us in support of our student dedication to forever be Upward Bound.

When: Saturday, August 5th 2006 - 11:00a.m. – 3:00p.m.

Where: Regis College - Fine Arts Center

Directions to Regis

UMASS Boston Upward Bound presents the
2nd Annual - Upward Bound Senior College Fair

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Who: UMASS Boston – Upward Bound Summer Program
What: Senior Seminar - Mock College Fair
When: Thursday July 27, 2006
Where: Regis College - Upper Level Room in Alumni Hall Building - 2:30p.m – 4:30p.m.

Represented Schools:
Spelman College
Suffolk University
St. Michael’s College VT
Bates College
AIC
Georgia Tech
Pine Manor College
Regis College
Bentley College
Emmanuel College
Western New England College
Framingham State College
WPI
Boston University
Smith College
New England Institute Of Technology

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Keynote Speaker: WAYNE BUDD

What: "What does it take to achieve one’s goal?" Mr. Budd will speak on the importance of obtaining a good education and the sacrifices needed to achieve success in life, education and to what it takes to grow professionally.

Where: Regis College: College Hall -Weston, MA

When: Monday, July 10th, 2006

Wayne Budd Biography:
Professional Experience
Prior to rejoining Goodwin Procter in 2004, Mr. Budd served as Senior Executive Vice President and General Counsel at John Hancock Financial Services Inc., where he was responsible for directing all of the company's legal activities as well as overseeing the compliance, human resources, governmental affairs and community relations for the organization. Before joining Hancock, Mr. Budd was Group President-New England at Bell Atlantic Corporation (now Verizon Communications), where he was responsible for policy, regulatory, and legislative functions for the New England states served by the company.

Before entering the private sector, Mr. Budd had been Associate Attorney General of the United States, appointed to the position by President George H.W. Bush in 1992. He oversaw the Civil Rights, Environmental, Tax, Civil and Anti-Trust divisions at the Department of Justice, as well as the Bureau of Prisons. From 1989 to 1992, Mr. Budd was the United States Attorney for the District of Massachusetts, serving as the state's chief federal prosecutor and representing the federal government in all matters involving civil litigation. During this time, he was recognized for his efforts in combating drugs, street crime and gang violence. Mr. Budd has also served as a member of the U.S. Sentencing Commission, appointed to that position in 1994 by President Bill Clinton.

Bar and Court Admissions
Mr. Budd is admitted to practice in Massachusetts.

Education
J.D., Wayne State University School of Law, 1967
A.B., Boston College, 1963 (cum laude)

Upward Bound Graduation 2006

What: Upward Bound celebrates the graduation of the class of 2006. Boston City Council Member Felix Arroyo will address the graduating seniors on their tremendous achievement.

When:Wednesday, May 24, 2006

Where: McCormack Building 3rd Floor (Ryan Lounge)

Time: 6:00p.m.

Pictures:

Upward Bound Class of 2006
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Boston City Council Member Felix Arroyo addressing the graduates	Family of graduates listening to Boston City Council Member Felix Arroyo
Graduates talking with other graduates in the Ryan Lounge	Ryan Lounge with guests and graduates sitting at tables

Trip to Washington DC

15 Massachusetts Trio Professionals and two MA Alumni visited Washington DC on Tuesday, March 28 to advocate for the restoration of GEAR Up, Talent Search and Upward Bound and request an increase in funding for the Trio programs. The alumni were Kalynda Gonzales (UMASS Boston McNair) and Josette Teneus (UMASS Boston Upward Bound). The contingency met with all 12 congressional offices and spoke directly to Congressman Barney Frank, Congressman Delahunt, and Congressman Olver. All offices expressed support for the programs and a 100 million dollar increase for all Trio programs. UMass Boston - Upward Bound's Director Robert Blaney and Senior Counselor Descatur Potier were among the MEOA members advocating for TRIO programs in Washington D.C.

Upward Bound students get to attend UMASS Boston's Kanye West Concert on 4/26/06
Students were selected based upon their attendance
in the program, academic progress,
community service activities, and leadership ability.

LtoR. Naomi Brown - Metco - Braintree High School, Roberson Pierre - Boston Latin Academy,
Charlie Hollins - Academy of Public Service - Dorchester Educational Complex,
Jason Quarrles - Tech Boston Academy - Dorchester Educational Complex,
Chris Phillips - BCLA - Brighton High School, Vanessa Ortiz - Madison Park High School,
Ricardo Johnson - Jeremiah Burke High School.

UMASS BOSTON - Upward Bound
1st ANNUAL
WOMEN’S COLLEGE SYMPOSIUM
9th – 12th Grade girls

When:
Thursday, March 23, 2006
Time: 3:30p.m – 5:30p.m.

Where:
UMASS BOSTON - 3rd Floor McCormack Building
across from the Ryan Lounge

Contact:
For more information please contact Zaharah McKinney:
zaharah.mckinney@umb.edu or (617)-287-5848

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