As one of the largest and longest continuously funded TRiO Student Support Services programs in the country, Mizzou TRiO is proud to celebrate our students, alumni, and their remarkable accomplishments during TRiO Week.
Events take place Monday, Feb. 24, through Friday, Feb. 28 (National TRiO Day), and are hosted by TRiO SSS and our campus and community partners.
Donate a TRiO book!
Book donation list
TRiO is seeking book donations for our Feb. 27 student volunteering event at HIKE, an after-school literacy program in Columbia. The book authors are all former TRiO participants or about important figures in the TRiO community. We are relying on donations of these books to give to the kids at HIKE after our interactive volunteer activity.
How can you contribute? Please purchase a book (or several!) from our Amazon list, and have it delivered to 909 Lowry Mall, Student Success Center, Columbia, MO 65211.
About HIKE
HIKE is an after-school program where kids engage in fun activities and improve their reading literacy skills. From their website: HIKE (Help Instill Key to Education) provides low-income children individualized reading instruction in order to improve their literacy, leading to greater success in school and increased opportunities in life.
Schedule of Events
All TRiO students are invited to join for TRiO Week events. While everyone is encouraged to support HIKE and TRiO authors by donating books for kids, the following events are open only to current members of Mizzou TRiO SSS.
Monday, Feb. 24
| Time | Event | Location | RSVP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 – 3:30 p.m. | Trivia & Bingo! Test your TRiO knowledge and win some prizes! | Middlebush 212 | RSVP HERE |
Tuesday, Feb. 25
| Time | Event | Location | RSVP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 – 4 p.m. | Paint, Plant, and Plan with TRiO! Paint pots, plant succulents, and make plans towards your success! Materials provided. | Middlebush 206 | RSVP HERE |
Wednesday, Feb. 26
| Time | Event | Location | RSVP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. | Thank You Card Event Write a thank you card to someone you are thankful for (employer, mentor, professor, staff member, etc.) Materials provided. | TRiO Community Room, Student Success Center 102 | No need to RSVP – Just stop by! |
| 3:30 – 5 p.m. | Shrimposter Syndrome — Crafting Confidence Do you ever feel like you don’t belong, even when you’ve earned your place? You’re not alone! Join us for a fun and creative workshop where we’ll tackle imposter syndrome while making shrimp-themed crafts — from coloring pages to tinfoil shrimp sculptures. As we craft, we’ll discuss self-doubt, share confidence-boosting strategies, and remind ourselves that we do belong. Come for the creativity, stay for the conversation, and leave with a little more belief in yourself (and maybe a very fancy shrimp). | Ellis Library 114A | RSVP HERE |
Thursday, Feb. 27
| Time | Event | Location | RSVP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 – 5:30 p.m. | Volunteer at HIKE! TRiO students: Celebrate TRiO Week by helping lead a fun, interactive activity for school-aged children. Help Instill the Key to Education (HIKE) provides individualized reading instruction to low-income children in order to improve their literacy, leading to greater success in school and increased opportunities in life. To prepare, we’re hosting three workshops, where you’ll get all the tools and support you need to make this event a success. Attending all three workshops is ideal, but we encourage you to join at least one before the main event. Check out HIKE on Facebook and Instagram. | Phoenix Family HIKE Reading Lab in Columbia, Missouri Required for participation: RSVP on MU Engage | RSVP HERE |
Friday, Feb. 28
| Time | Event | Location | RSVP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5:15 – 7 p.m. | Professional Connections Dinner Connect with campus partners and leaders to strengthen networking skills through engaging discussions in a professional dining experience. We will also have a fireside chat with a select group of panelists from different departments on campus. Catered by Room 38. | Stotler Lounge | Must RSVP by Monday, Feb. 24 RSVP HERE |
All Week, Feb. 24-28
| Time | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| All day | Ellis Library Display The Ellis Library TRiO Week display will feature books about the first-generation college experience and guides on achieving financial, academic, and professional success in TRiO, history of TRiO & National TRiO Day, a calendar of TRiO week events, program memorabilia, and a chance to share your story. | Ellis Library |
| All day | TRiO Week Incentive Program The more events you attend this week, the higher your chances will be to win $75 to spend at the Mizzou Store! Attend 1: 10 entries Attend 2: 40 entries Attend 3: 90 entries Attend 4: 160 entries Attend 5: 250 entries Attend 6: 360 entries | Various |
| 12 – 1 p.m. | TRiO Students at Speaker’s Circle TRiO students will be recruiting and informing the campus community about TRiO SSS all week. | Speaker’s Circle |