The Veterans Upward Bound Programs hosts many events throughout the semester. Can’t make it? Prefer a virtual option? Many workshops are offered one-on-one or online via Canvas or Zoom. Speak to a VUB staff member by calling (417) 447-7840 or email vub@otc.edu.
August 2024
School Supply Give-Away
WHEN: AUG 19 – 23 – 8am – 5pm
WHERE: Springfield Campus ICW 217
School supplies will be available for VUB participants to pick up in ICW 217
Canvas Workshop
WHEN: AUG 19 – 23 – 8am – 5pm
WHERE: Springfield Campus ICW 217
Learn how to navigate canvas and find all your books so your semester runs smoothly
Study Skills Workshop
WHEN: AUG 28 – 9am & 2pm
WHERE: Springfield Campus ICW 217
Learn to use your syllabus & create a calendar to manage your time
September 2024
Art Installation
WHEN: SEPT 5 – 8am – 5pm
WHERE: Springfield Campus ICW 217
Students will create a poster allowing them to share their military experiences through art & messages
Night at the Symphony
WHEN: SEPT 14 – 8am – 5pm
WHERE: Springfield Campus ICW 217
Get free tickets for an elegant evening at the opening night of the Springfield Symphony
Discover Your Strengths
WHEN: SEPT 19 – 8am – 5pm
WHERE: Springfield Campus ICW 217
Learn your strengths with a career center assessment and how you can better relate to others
Veterans Stand Down
WHEN: SEPT 25 – 1pm – 5pm
WHERE: Springfield Campus ICW 217
A review of the different VA benefits and other funding options
Out Of The Darkness Community Walk
WHEN: SEPT 5 – 8am – 5pm
WHERE: Springfield Campus ICW 217
Team up with VUB to help bring awareness about suicide. Sign up to join us
October 2024
FAFSA Frenzy
WHEN: OCT 2 – 8am – 5pm
WHERE: Springfield Campus ICW 217
Complete the FAFSA – all day event
Veteran Benefits
WHEN: OCT 15 & 16 – 8am – 5pm
WHERE: Springfield Campus ICW 217
A review of the different VA benefits and other available funding
Dip Off
WHEN: OCT 30 – 8am – 5pm
WHERE: Springfield Campus ICW 217
Enter your best dip, taste test and vote in this mouthwatering contest- prizes awarded
November 2024
FAFSA Frenzy
WHEN: NOV 5 – 9am & 1pm
WHERE: Springfield Campus ICW 217
VUB is partnering with the counseling center to learn about mind-body connection through yoga.
Veterans Day Event
WHEN: NOV 11 – After the Veterans Day program
WHERE: Springfield Campus ICW 217
Food and art installation display in ICW 217
Food Drive
WHEN: NOV 18 – 22 – 8am – 5pm
WHERE: Springfield Campus ICW 217
Donate non-perishable food items to Home At Last
December 2024
Snowflake Art Workshop
WHEN: DEC 4 – 5 – 8am – 5pm
WHERE: Springfield Campus ICW 217
Come explore snowflakes & create snow inspired art
Holidays With the Symphony
WHEN: DEC 7 – 8am – 5pm
WHERE: Springfield Campus ICW 217
Get free tickets to bring your family to the symphony – this is a family event