Hello!

Happy Black History Month! Along with Detroit College Access Network and MCAN, Detroit Regional Dollars for Scholars is proud to celebrate Black voices and accomplishments this month but also recognizes that Black history is important year-round. This month we will be sharing more information about HBCUs (Historically Black Colleges and Universities), influential Black leaders, and events! 

If you missed sophomore orientation or the make-up session, keep reading to find out how to catch up!

As always, please feel welcome to reach out with any questions or concerns.
Marissa D'Angelo
Next Level Scholars Program Manager
Detroit Regional Dollars for Scholars
mdangelo@drdfs.org
(734) 354-7274
NEWSLETTER CONTENTS:
  • NEW: Next Level Scholars Sophomore Orientation Recording & Evaluation
  • NEW: CollegeBoard's Real Talk
  • COMING SOON: Virtual Campus Visit with Grand Valley State University!
  • Black History Month Spotlight: Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History - Youth Speaks
  • ICYMI: Free Tutor.com Account for Next Level Scholars!
  • Resource Spotlight: Student Success Webinar Series - Collaboration & Teamwork
  • Featured Resources
NEW: NEXT LEVEL SCHOLARS SOPHOMORE ORIENTATION RECORDING & EVALUATION
Did you miss the Sophomore Orientation on 1/25 and the make-up session on 2/3? If so, now is your chance to catch up and avoid a program absence!


If you already attended one of the sessions, there is no need to complete the scavenger hunt form!
NEW: COLLEGEBOARD'S REAL TALK
Real Talk is a virtual college exploration initiative designed to connect Black students with Black representatives from colleges and access organizations across the country. Watch past talks for info on planning, paying for, and attending college. Check out upcoming virtual events and register to learn more!
COMING SOON: VIRTUAL CAMPUS VISIT WITH GRAND VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY!
DRDFS and GVSU admissions are offering a virtual campus visit on 2/22/22! We understand that many of you may be on mid-winter break at this time but would like to encourage you to join us via Zoom to hear more about what our friends at GVSU have to offer! The session is scheduled to take place from 3:30 PM - 4:15 PM on Zoom. Register here. *All attendees will be entered into a raffle for a prize!*
BLACK HISTORY MONTH SPOTLIGHT: CHARLES H. WRIGHT MUSEUM OF AFRICAN AMERICAN HISTORY - YOUTH SPEAKS
Calling all children 18 or younger! Join the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History during Black History Month for Youth Speaks, a free virtual program that highlights the voices of young people through performing and visual arts. Each Friday in February, check back here for videos of participants bringing focus to the themes like history, justice, equality, and Afrofuturism. 

At the end of the month, viewers will vote for their top three favorite performances! Those finalists will go on to compete in person at the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History in front of a live audience.
ICYMI: FREE TUTOR.COM ACCOUNT FOR NEXT LEVEL SCHOLARS!
DRDFS has teamed up with Tutor.com to offer you FREE 24/7 support with your homework, classwork, essays and more. We are excited about this opportunity and hope you’ll take advantage.

All students in the Next Level Scholars Program are encouraged to log in to the website and get support at least one time this semester, but you are able to use it as much as you need!

Check out this YouTube video resource playlist to learn more. If you have any questions please reach out to Marissa D'Angelo at mdangelo@drdfs.org or text (734) 354-7274. 
Log-In Instructions:
1. Go to www.tutor.com/drdfs
2. Enter your username*
3. Enter your password*
4. Watch this short video to see how to start a chat with a tutor now

*Your unique username and password were sent to you via email last week*
RESOURCE SPOTLIGHT: STUDENT SUCCESS WEBINAR SERIES - COLLABORATION AND TEAMWORK
(Can't attend live? Register anyway and you'll be emailed a link to the final recorded webinar.)
Want to work successfully on team projects? Join Tutor.com for this free webinar to learn about effective collaboration and teamwork.

You'll discover:
  • Why teams are important 
  • What makes a good team
  • How to work effectively with others
  • How group projects can help you prepare for future employment 

This session is hosted by Tutor.com's Director of Project Management and Strategic Development, Sarah Snyder. There will be a Q&A session after the presentation, so stick around at the end! 
FEATURED RESOURCES:

  • If you or your family are in need of any resources, please reach out to us at any time or explore this list of COVID-19 Resources