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October 10, 2018

Meet the 2018-19 TLC/TRIO Tutors

TRIO Tutoring Services is excited to introduce the 2018-19 tutors.

The Tutoring and Learning Center offers all Finlandia students free tutoring for help in many general education courses and some upper level courses. The TLC also offers study skill workshops, study groups, computer literacy development, and the use of a small computer lab. FinnU faculty members utilize the TLC to provide students with study aids such as classroom reserve material, review sheets, and past exams.

The TLC is open Monday – Friday [...]

Frank Pergrande
May 24, 2018

Frank Pergande new academic coordinator at TRIO Upward Bound

Finlandia University is excited to welcome Frank Pergande as the new the TRIO Upward Bound (UB) academic coordinator. Pergande earned his Bachelor of Arts in English and his Master of Arts in Creative Writing from Northern Michigan University. He previously taught English at NMU, overseas at Pohang University of Science and Technology in South Korea and the Marquette Prison through Jackson College.

“I was very excited at the opportunity to work more [...]

April 26, 2018

How Finlandia turns Finals into the Finale

Finals are stressful. It’s a fact that college students have come to know and loathe. Finlandia aims to do finals differently.

We start, with Late Night Breakfast & Tutoring. Students are encouraged to come hang out in the Café, get some breakfast, and get some studying done. All food for the event is prepared and served by staff. This breakfast is well attended, free and fun for everyone involved.

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— Kate (@kate_anders13)

April 20, 2018

Spring 2018 Finals Week Activities

Don’t miss out on these fun Finals Week Activities!

Sunday, April 22 Late Night Tutoring from 7 p.m. -10 p.m. in Finlandia Hall. Get prepared for finals week with TRIO and TLC Tutors. At least six professional tutors will be available to help in topics ranging from math, English, science, psychology and more! Late Night Breakfast from 10 p.m. -11 p.m. at the Finlandia Hall Café. Free and open to all students. Monday, April 23 Chair Massages [...]

March 16, 2018

Rutkowski accepts Academic Career Coach position at Finlandia

Finlandia University has welcomed Marquette-native Sophie Rutkowski to the position of Academic/Career Coach in the TRIO Student Support Services office. Rutkowski has a Master’s Degree in Psychosocial Aspects of Sport and Physical Activity and a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology, both earned with nearly a perfect grade point average from Michigan State University.

“I love to help people succeed when they might think they cannot,” Rutkowski said. “At times I struggled at Michigan State, and I know [...]

December 6, 2017

Students invited to Late Night Breakfast & Tutoring Sunday night

On Sunday night the longstanding tradition of Late Night Breakfast will continue, and will once again include a little help from students’ friends in TRIO Student Support Services as Tutoring will be available in Finlandia Hall prior to breakfast. This event is free and all students are encouraged to attend. Staff from Finlandia’s admissions and financial aid departments will be on hand to serve breakfast, while TRIO SSS staff will be available for tutoring. Prior to tutoring and breakfast, [...]

November 29, 2017

TRIO SSS hosting Christmas/Finals Open House on December 7

On Thursday, December 7 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Mannerheim Central TRIO Student Support Services will be hosting their annual Christmas/Finals Open House.

This event is open to all Finlandia students, faculty and staff. The open house will include a festive and cozy atmosphere, hot cocoa, hot cider, snacks, holiday music, diverse holiday favorites on DVD, a make-and-take craft table and a whole l to of holiday cheer!

Plan to stop by, put your feet up and enjoy the moment [...]

August 24, 2017

Lincoln now serving as Academic Coach/Personal Counselor at Finlandia University

With the new school year comes a new face in Finlandia’s Nikander Hall as Zoe Lincoln has been introduced as an Academic Coach/Personal Counselor in TRIO Student Support Services.

“Our students will love Zoe,” Director of TRIO SSS Cindy Cowell said. “With a degree in counseling, plus a love of leading co-curricular trips with students, she will be a great resource for our students. We will rely on both her positive energy and expertise in supporting students as [...]

April 12, 2017

Dozens recognized at TRIO Awards Night

On April 11 TRIO Student Support Services held a TRIO Awards Night to recognize top TRIO achievers at Finlandia University during the 2016-17 academic year.

View Photos from TRIO Awards Night

Students honored at the event included Honors and Deans List students from the Fall 2016 semester, 2016-17 graduates, MI TRIO Student Leaders, SISU, Peer Mentor of the Year, Work Study of the Year, Most Improved GPA, Greatest number of hours engaged in tutoring, Spirit of TRIO for [...]

Jason Rice Professional Tutor
February 3, 2017

Alumnus Jason Rice welcomed back as Professional Tutor

Finlandia University is excited to welcome back Jason Rice as a professional tutor. Rice is a former Finlandia student, attending 1998 through 2002. While attending the university, Rice received his Bachelor’s degree in rural human services with a concentration on liberal studies and a Bachelor’s degree in liberal studies with a concentration on literature and religion/philosophy. Rice has also work toward his MA in TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) at Hawaii Pacific University.

“I’m excited to be [...]

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