Message from the Coordinator

Welcome to our first Spring/Summer edition of Achievements. This year is all about ca-

reers and college. In Spring, we hosted several exciting activities designed to expose stu-

dents to various industries and expand their cultural horizons. This summer, UB will in-

troduce a new career-focused curriculum to help students plan for their future. Also, in

July, we take a 6-day/5-night trip to Northern California, visiting 6 colleges including Sac-

ramento State, UC Davis, Fresno State, CSU Stanislaus, UC Merced, and CSU Bakersfield!

Spring /Summer 2013—Vol. 5, No. 2

-A Newsletter Highlighting Upward Bound Students and their Academic Success

Student Spotlight

W ith a hectic schedule filled

with AP classes, water

polo, swimming, symphonic band

and marching band, Rocio Valen-

tin, a graduating senior at Cathe-

dral City High School, knows that

she needs to “dig deep” in order

to push herself to succeed. With

plans attend University of Red-

lands majoring in Anthropology,

Rocio wants to work in a museum

and research ancient civilizations.

When asked what motivates her

she says “My family really moti-

vates me to succeed. Even

though things can get stressful,

their intentions are positive I

know that they only want the best

for me. I want to succeed in life

and make my parents proud. Up-

ward Bound has helped Rocio get

a better understanding abut col-

lege. She say “UB has given me

great resources and support,

whether it be academically or

emotionally and their help is

something that I will never ever

lose or forget.”

CONGRATULATIONS, Rocio!

Second Annual Alumni and Career Day Conference Highlights

On Saturday, March 23, 2013 in a collaborative effort between Upward Bound, Credits to Careers,

and the Palm Springs Unified School District, over 95 students attended the 2nd Annual Conference,

held at College of the Desert. UB alumni shared their college experiences, successes and advice,

while Career Presenters gave students a glimpse into life as an adult in a career they truly enjoy. A

variety of industries were represented, including Medicine (Dr. Emma Simmons), Education (Shirley

Guzman & Arthur Kimball), Art (Martha & Guillermo Valentin), Broadcast Journalism (Hernan Quintas

& Gloria Margarita), Public Service (Maggie Zepeda), Engineering (Ashley DePottey & Aretha Sam-

uel), Law Enforcement (Kevin Cole), Social Service (Marcela Manriquez), Non-Profit (Elizabeth Tole-

do), and Banking (Vanessa Hernandez). There were also remarks by Trustee Sanchez and Mike Du-

ran of DSUSD, with our Keynote Address by Brandon Weimer, co-Owner, Brandini Toffee of Rancho

Mirage.

Rocio V.

Career Presenters

Alumni Avi, Jamillah, Ms. P, Mario, Cindy & Juan

Students practice their networking skills Ariana, Dr. Emma Simmons, Laura

Victoria, Eduardo, and Raymond Trustee Sanchez, Ms. P, Brandon

Ms. P and Mike Duran

Guillermo & Martha

Valentin

Y ou are never too old to set another

goal or to dream a new

dream.

- C.S. Lewis

Guadalupe Ayala--Arroyo-CSU Long Beach Mariela Bolanos– College of the Desert Saul Cervantes– Cal Poly Pomona Daisy Coronado– San Jose State Alexandra “Ali” Cuevas– CSUSB Lucy Donis– CSU Channel Islands Angelita Fuentes– UC Riverside Maria Gonzalez– CSUSB Marianne Magana– Mount St. Mary’s Col-lege Stephanie Martin-UC San Diego Yareli Martin– UC Riverside Leslye Martinez-UC Riverside

Martin Martinez– College of the Desert Alexis Ocampo-College of the Desert

Marisol Perez-College of the Desert Martin Sanchez– CSUSB Hope Stagg—Northern Arizona Uni-versity Courtney Stump–UC Santa Barbara Rocio Valentin—Univ. of Redlands

Leonel Zavala– U.S. Military

CONGRATULATIONS to all of our graduating seniors!

UB SUMMER ACADEMY Tuesday, June 18 to

Thursday, July 18, 2013 UPCOMING EVENTS

Friday, May 17th, 5:30pm, Hilb Center, COD Campus

Graduate Recognition and Award Ceremony for Sopho-mores, Juniors, and Seniors

Saturday, June 1

SAT Exam

Saturday, June 8

ACT Exam

Summer Residential Trip to Northern Central California

Sunday, July 21-Friday, July 26

What is Upward Bound?

Upward Bound at College of the Desert is a federal Trio Program funded 100% by the U.S. Depart-ment of Education. The program is designed to prepare local high

school students to enter and graduate from college with an

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree.

Published by: Upward Bound at

College of the Desert 43-500 Monterey Ave., CSSC Ste. 249

Palm Desert, CA 92260 Phone: 760.773.2541

Fax: 760.776.7247

collegeofthedesert.edu/ub Ub_inthedesert on Facebook

On Saturday, April 20th, 43 students and 5 Chaperones, rose early in the morning for a 7am departure to the City of

Angeles to tour both The Getty Center Los Angeles and the University of California, Los Angeles. This free museum

provides stunning views of the LA area and the Architecture Tour gave students an overview of the rich history of the

Getty architects and their design influences. While at UCLA, even on a Saturday, students were able to see the lively

atmosphere of the campus and the nearby Westwood Village.

Class of 2013

College Destinations (Plans as of May 2013)

GETTY CENTER/UCLA TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

Future Bruins!

Jesica, Sophia, Gerry, and

Fausto

Debora & Quetzally enjoy

the scenic Getty Gardens.

David and Jacob enjoy a break