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J. M. Joseph, Counselor
Sue Bruner, Office Assistant

Vol. 8, No.2

NOVEMBER, 1994

COLLEGE SEARCH PROCESS

GETTING TO KNOW ...
First Peoples' Advising Services

Many high school seniors and college transfer
students use the summer and fall to obtain
information about a wide variety of colleges they
might be interested in attending. This search
process may include 10 to 15 different institutions
across the nation. Maybe you have already narrowed
the field to your Top Ten -- selecting a couple of
colleges in your home state, and a few others based
upon their reputation or regional location. What is
ultimately important is finding the right "fit" for you,
to assure your academic and social activities are in
balance for your success.
One of the best ways to determine whether Evergreen
will meet your needs is to VISIT . Spend the day on
our campus, go to class with a currently enrolled
Evergreen student, take the campus tour, meet with
our First Peoples' Recruitment Counselor and drive
through the City of Olympia.

Hello, my name is Gary Galbreath. I am a
1985 graduate of The Evergreen State
College and presently work with the Office
of First Peoples' Advising Services. We are
here to provide services to Students of Color at
Evergreen. Our Director is Ricardo Leyva-Puebla.
Lena Kline is our Office Assistant, and I
coordinate our Peer Counseling Program. We are
located in the Student Advising Center on the
first floor of the Evans Library Building.
We feel our services are comprehensive,
designed to ensure that all Students of Color
have every opportunity to make their education
experience a positive one. Included inside this
edition of News & Notes is an overview of our
Mentoring and Peer Support Programs, and the
First Peoples' Coalition.

Please accept my personal invitation to vtstt our
Campus at your convenience and discover the unique
educational philosophy and learning environment we
offer. I am committed to your success and know my
colleagues at Evergreen will also support "studentcentered" services.

On behalf of First Peoples' Advising Services, I
hope our office is a part of your. campus visit!

I hope that your search leads you to Evergreen in the
near future and look forward to meeting you soon!

Coordinator, Peer Support Program
First Peoples' Advising Services

DIANE KAHAUMIA
Coordinator, First Peoples' Recruitment

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November, 1994

FIRST PEOPLES' ADVISING SERVICES
Gary Galbreath

WIDTE BUFFALO CALF
Winter Art Fair & Exhibition
Colleen Ray & Office of College Relations

Mentoring Program We offer this program to
students to help with their transition to college
life, in particular "the Evergreen experience."
First year, transfer and continuing students can
select a mentor by reviewing our files and
matching themselves with someone who shares
the same interests or background. The pool of
faculty, staff and alumnae of Color, who have
committed themselves to work with students,
are very dedicated to your total success. They
have much to offer from their experience at the
college, as well as from their personal and
professional achievements.

Peer Support
Our staff of Student Peer
Counselors are available to help and support the
needs of other Students of Color. They are
trained in personal and academic
counseling/advising. Throughout the year the
Peer Counseling Staff hold workshops and
sponsor social events that all Students of Color
are invited to and encouraged to attend. The
Residence Hall Outreach Counselor works in
conjunction with the Housing Staff to provide
services and other social activities for Students
of Color living on-campus.

Domine LaDucer's painting of the white buffalo
calf, a sacred creature of Native American legend,
will appear in an exhibit of Native American art
sponsored by the Longhouse project fall quarter.
LaDucer, a nationally recognized artist who teaches at
Tacoma's Northwest Indian College, is one of several
Native American artists whose work will be displayed
throughout December in Evergreen's Galleries.
The painting was made before an actual white buffalo
was born in early September in Wisconsin. Legends
say the birth of a true white buffalo signifies the
approach of major change for humanity and a warning
that people should proceed with great caution. The
first white buffalo to exist, according to legend, was
the White Buffalo Calf Woman, who was the creator.
If you would like to show your art, please send slides
or pictures of your work for consideration by the
Selection Committee to:
Colleen Ray, Coordinator
The Longhouse Project
The Evergreen State College
Olympia, WA 98505

First Peoples' .Coalition There are almost 40
organizations that reflect the diversity of
student interests and concerns. Each of these
organizations have contact people who
coordinate activities throughout the year. The
Student of Color organizations are:
Women of Color Coalition
Pacific Islander Association
ASIA: Asian Students in Alliance
MEChA
Umoja (African: Unity)
Native Student Alliance
Middle East Resource Center
The Coalition also consists of First Peoples staff
and faculty.
Together with the student
organizations, we gather for potlucks,
community forums, political discussions and
celebrations.

Artist's drawing of the Longhouse
Education & Cultural Center,
scheduled to open June, 1995

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November, 1994

QUESTIONS FROM PROSPECTIVE APPLICANTS
Q. I am a 1994 high school graduate, in my first
quarter at the local community college. I want to
submit an application to Evergreen for Fall, 1995,
but I don't have a college transcript right now.
What should I do?

A. If you will earn less than 40 transferable quarter
hour credits by the March 1st application
deadline, you'll need to submit an official high
school transcript (showing your graduation date)
and test scores from either the SAT or ACF test.
When you know your grades have been posted by
your community college teachers at the end of Fall
Quarter 1994, ask the college registrar to send an
official transcript to Evergreen. These three
documents need to be in the Admissions Office by
March 1st.
Q. I think I will earn my associate degree from my
community college in June, 1995, but I'm really
uncertain if I'll be able to register for all the
required courses by Spring, 1995. Can I apply
later in the summer when I'll know that I have my
degree? I heard that other colleges accept late
applications from transfer students ...

A. Evergreen's application deadline for both freshmen
and transfer applicants is March 1st. If we
receive your application for Fall, 1995 after the
deadline, we'll return it to you. Your admission to
the College will be reviewed on the basis of your
past college work, and you can indicate the
courses you anticipate taking during the Winter
and Spring terms on the last page of the
application.

Q. I'm a high school senior and I have a learning
disability which has prevented me from meeting
your mathematics requirements. I've taken basic
math and just started Algebra I this year. Will my
application receive serious consideration by
Evergreen?

A. YES! If you have been diagnosed with a learning
disability, ask the educational psychologist who
conducted the assessment to write us a letter
indicating their findings.
Please check the
appropriate box on the application indicating that
you have a disability. If the letter from the
psychologist cannot be sent with your application,
you might want to write a letter yourself and
enclose it with your application. Unfortunately, a
note regarding your disability from your high
school counselor will not suffice.
Q. I can't afford to pay the $35.00 application fee,
what should I do?

A. Submit your application early (December is best)
and attach a note requesting an "application fee
waiver. " The Admissions Office will send you fee
waiver forms to complete. If you are in high
school, ask your counselor for an SAT or ACF fee
waiver request. If approved, attach this form to
your application.

SPORTS AT EVERGREEN
The College's Fighting Geoducks (yes, that's our mascot) are contenders in NAJA Soccer. Arno Zoske (men's coach)
and Jan Smizek (women's coach) welcome your inquiries. Janette Parent, swimming coach, has an experienced team
and invites all-comers to participate. If you are interested in intercollegiate sports, our coaches would love to hear from
you and can be reached at (206) 866-6000, extension 6530.
Evergreen offers intramural sports in all areas --ranging from baseball to volleyball, basketball to football, boomerang
throwing to ultimate frisbee . We also support an active outdoor club which sponsors everything from nature hikes to
challenging climbs, snow shoeing and cross-country skiing. To all this we add Leisure Education-- classes for fun-which include ski school, aqua aerobics, painting, yoga, massage and much, much more.

November, 1994

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VISITS TO YOUR COMMUNITY
High School & Community College Visits Continue
We hope you are able to meet with Admissions Counselors Gretchan Mattila (High School Relations), David
Wagner (Community College Relations, and First Peoples' Counselor, Jay Joseph at one of these locations:
October 31 -November 4
Central Kitsap
Olympic
North Kitsap
Bainbridge
Bellarmine Prep .
Mercer Island

Gig Harbor
South Kitsap
Bremerton
Columbia River
Hudson's Bay

Highline Community College
Green River Community College
Tacoma Community College
Pierce College

November 14 - 18
Auburn
Sumner
Enumclaw
Tahoma
Kent-Meridian
Bothell

Shorecrest
Seattle Prep .
Edmonds/Woodway
Shorewood (T)
Woodinville
Kentwood

Whatcom Community College
Northwest Indian College
Skagit Valley Community College
Everett Community College
Shoreline Community College

November 28 - December 2
Rainier Beach
Shelton
Nathan Hale/Summit
Bethel
Renton
Steilacoom
Cleveland
Spanaway Lake
NOVA
Chief Leschi
Ballard (T)
Garfield
Chief Sealth
Franklin
Evergreen (Seattle)
Roosevelt
West Seattle

Portland High Schools
November 28 - December 2

November 7 - 11
November 21- 23
Mt. Si
Issaquah
Newport
Interlake
Redmond
Eastlake
Juanita
Inglemoor
Lake Washington
Sammamish

Bellevue
Eastside Catholic
Clover Park
Lakes
Lincoln
Mt. Tahoma
Foss
Wilson
Stadium
Vashon Island

Grays Harbor Community College
South Puget Sound Community College
Olympic College
Peninsula College

Federal Way
Mt. Rainier
Decatur

Kentridge
Oliver Hazen
Liberty (Renton)

All community college visits
last 4 hours; starting at 9:00
a. m. and ending at 1:00
p. m.
If you have any
questions about the high
school visits, please contact
your high school guidance or
career counselor for more
information.

Lakeridge
Jefferson
Lake Oswego
Grant
Cleveland
Lincoln
Bearverton
Wilson
Oregon Episcopal Sch.
Sunset
Metropolitan Learning Center
The Catlin Gabel School

Note: (T) = Tentative We made
every effort to confirm all visits, but
these schools had not confirmed our
appointment at the time News & Notes
went to the printer.

PREVIEW DAY
Saturday, January 21, 1995 -- 9:30 a. m. to 3:30 p. m.
Evans Library Building, First Floor, Lobby-area
PREVIEW DAY is an annual gathering on the Olympia campus for prospective students and their family
members. Our guests will be provided an opportunity to meet with current college students, staff and faculty.
This is an excellent time to visit the campus, see housing and the recreation facilities as well as ask about
academic advising, cooperative education, career development, counseling and health services, computer
services and more.

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November, 1994

COLLEGE INFORMATION NIGHTS
Our presentation will include information about curricular offerings for 1995-96, fmancial aid, scholarship,
housing and student life. We are eager to learn about your educational goals and to talk with you about how
Evergreen might help you achieve your goals. Please join us at one of the following locations:
Seattle/Bellevue
Olympia
Bremerton

Monday, November 7
Tuesday, November 8
Wednesday, November 9

Doubletree Inn, Southcenter
The Evergreen State College, College Activities Building, Room 110
Kitsap Regional Library, 1301 Sylvan Way, Heninger Room

Vancouver/Portland
Tri-Cities
Yakima
Spokane

Monday, November 14
Tuesday, November 15
Wednesday, November 16
Thursday, November 17

Red Lion Columbia River Hotel, Portland
Red Lion Inn, Pasco
Red Lion Inn, 1507 N. 1st Street
Cavanaugh's on 4th Avenue, Glacier Rooms I & II

Tacoma

Monday, November 28

Best Western Tacoma Inn, 8726 S. Hosmer

all presentations begin at 7:00 p. m.

CALENDAR CHECK LIST
December

November
0

See an Evergreen Representative at your High School
or at the Community College you attend.

0

Call Housing to have your name placed in their
"interest file." Housing will also send you an
informational booklet and contract.
Return the
contract after you've received your offer of admission
from Evergreen.

0

ACT
SAT
ACT

Sign up to take either the SAT or ACT test:
Registration Due:
11110/94
12/22/94
01106/95

0

Submit a
Application
attached:

7

High School Seniors: to your counselor. Request
that an official transcript accompany the application.
Please remember to have the counselor include class
rank and test scores.

7

Transfer Students: to the Office of Admissions at
Evergreen.
Request official transcripts from all
colleges attended and have them sent directly to
Evergreen. It is the applicant's responsibility to
assure that all official transcripts have been received.

Test Date:
12/10/94
01/28/95
02/04/95

***

Your high school counselor should have additional
registration information.

0

Attend a College Information Night presentation!

completed Uniform
for Admission with

Undergraduate
$35.00 check

Transfer applicants with fewer than 40
quarter hours of transferable credits earned
by the March 1st deadline should request an
official high school transcript and pre-college
test scores. These documents are required for
admission to the College.

January
7

Send the Free Application for Federal Student Aid
(FAFSA) to the federal processor on January 3, 1995.

7

Begin scholarship application process.

7

ATTEND PREVIEW
JANUARY 21, 1995 !!

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CAMPUS CONTACTS
if if Dial (206) 866-6000, if you have a push button, tone phone, press the extension listed -- if you do not
V V have a push button phone, stay on the line and the campus operator will assist you.
Extension

Extension
First Peoples' Recruitment:
Diane Kahaumia, Coordinator
J. M. Joseph, Counselor
Sue Bruner, Office Assistant

6495

Sports at Evergreen:
Arno Zoske, Men's Soccer Coach
Jan Smizek, Women's Soccer Coach
Janette Parent, Swimming Coach

6530

First Peoples' Advising Services:
6467
Ricardo Leyva-Puebla, Director
Gary Galbreath, Coordinator, Peer Counselors 6462
6467
Lena Kline
6284
Peer Support Counselors
6220
Student Organizations

Visits to Your Community:
Individual High School Visits
Community College Visits
College Information Night Presentations

6495
6170
6170

Preview Day:

6495

White Buffalo Calf, Winter Art Fair & Exhibition:
Colleen Ray, Coordinator, Longhouse Project 6718

Admissions Information:
First Peoples' Recruitment
Admissions

6495
6170