Check out our program, where we highlight our mentors and scholars. See our photos here!

Inspiring the Future and Changing Lives 24th Annual May Gathering

Ronald E. McNair Post-Baccalaureate Achievement Program

May 24, 2019|Spokane Club | 1002 W. Riverside Spokane, Washington | 509.838.8511

OUR MISSION: The TRIO Ronald E. McNair Post-Baccalaureate Achievement Program at Eastern Washington University prepares low-income, first-generation and/or underrepresented minority undergraduates for success in doctoral programs. The McNair Scholar Program provides opportunities for scholarly activities and community engagement that empower participants to become agents of positive change in a culturally diverse world.

Event Program begings at 4:00 pm with Scholars, Family and Alumni:

Scholars, Family and Alumni creating community and preparing for success in graduate school

4:00 to 7:00 pm Cash Bar

4:00 to 5:00pm Slideshow By Christina Ramelow, McNair Scholar and STEM GSA

5:00 Welcome: Provost Dr. Scott Gordon, introduced by Christina Torres Garcia, Director

5:10 Program Updates: Dr. Christina Torres García, Director

Summer Research Internship Opportunities
Conference Presentations
Master's and PhDs

5:20 Keynote Speaker, Cheryl Dykstra-Aiello, Ph.D.

5:30 Recognition of McNair Graduating Scholars, Ben Murray, McNair GSA

5:40 Scholar Remarks: Elvin Cabrera, McNair Scholar

5:50 Introduction of New Scholars: Christina Ramelow, McNair STEM GSA and Najeda Patolo, Academic Advisor

6:00 Faculty Research Mentor Remarks: Dr. Andrea Castillo, Associate Professor, Biology

6:10 Scholar Remarks: Josiah Van Egdom McNair Scholar

6:20 Recognition of Faculty Research Mentors, Cynthia Dukich, Assistant Director

6:30 Scholar Remarks: Ereisa Morales, McNair Scholar

6:40 Graduate Readiness Award: Dr. Christina Torres Garcia

6:45 Closing Comments: Dr. Christina Torres García

6:45 to 7:30 Family and Friend Circles, and Photos