July Newsletter
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By Emma Hill, GEAR UP MSU Program Assistant
New GEAR UP and TRIO Student Support Services students who come to Smart Start will be able to move in to their assigned dorm room early, have a parent/family send-off celebration, build community and connection, engage in some fun activities with MSU programs and services, and have some outdoor recreational opportunities! There is no charge for Smart Start, and all meals and rental of outdoor recreation gear is provided! RSVP now for Smart Start on CatsConnect or by scanning the QR code!
![Smart Start QR Code](/gearup/images/Smart%20Start%20QR%20code.png)
![Book Borrowing Program QR Code](/gearup/images/BookBorrowingProgram%20QRCode_.png)
Book Loan Program
![Books](/gearup/images/3books.png)
WRIT 101 Sections for GEAR UP and TRIO
WRIT 101 is a required course all MSU students must take. One section is reserved just for new GEAR UP and TRIO students. The purpose of a specialized section of WRIT 101 is for students with similar experiences and backgrounds to take it together. The course will be held Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 1:10-2:00 pm this Fall. Let the GEAR UP office know if you would like to take this section of WRIT 101.
![Fall Semester Kickoff on August 25th](/gearup/images/kg012617-internationalstudents335.jpg)
Fall Semester Kick-Off
All GEAR UP students (Freshmen through Graduate students) are invited to a Fall semester Kickoff event on Thursday, August 25th from 5-7pm. Come enjoy some food, games, and get to know other GEAR UP and TRIO students. Let's get the Fall semester kicked off successfully! RSVP on CatsConnect.
![Outdoor Rec Day on August 27th](/gearup/images/sj061416_rafting-7.jpg)
GEAR UP and TRIO Outdoor Rec Day
See the CatsConnect Page for More Information!
![Lucky Martin and his mom at New Student Orientation Lucky Martin and his mom at New Student Orientation](/gearup/images/2022%20New%20Student%20Lucky%20Martin%20and%20mom.jpg)
![Ben Croft and his mom, Vicky](/gearup/images/2022%20New%20Student%20Ben%20Croft%20and%20mom.jpg)
![Students at the Mueseum of the Rockies](/gearup/images/thumbnail_IMG_1584.jpg)
![Students touring behind the scenes at the MOR](/gearup/images/thumbnail_IMG_1581.jpg)
![Students touring the archives at the Museum of the Rockies](/gearup/images/thumbnail_IMG_1570.jpg)
![Students learning about hydrology](/gearup/images/thumbnail_IMG_1558.jpg)
![Students building a dam during Earth and Space Science Camp](/gearup/images/Inkedthumbnail_IMG_1561_name%20tag%20fix.jpg)
![Student assembling a robot at Earth and Space Science Camp](/gearup/images/IMG-5377.jpg)
![Students programming a drone during Earth and Space Science Camp](/gearup/images/students%20with%20robots.jpg)
![Students in the chemistry lab during Earth and Space Science Camp](/gearup/images/thumbnail_IMG_1595.jpg)
![GEAR UP and TRIO Office Staff on the Yellowstone River GEAR UP and TRIO Community Building](/gearup/images/GEAR%20UP%20and%20TRIO%20Rafting.jpg)