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It’s who YOU know

From PIPblog: Cabrini Connections, Tutor/Mentor Connection
August 6, 2010 at 3:22 pm
I hear it a lot... "It's who you know." Whether it be a close friend, a family member, or a fraternity brother, your network has the potential to guide you to new heights. A lot ... (more)

Jammin’

From PIPblog: Cabrini Connections, Tutor/Mentor Connection
August 2, 2010 at 12:16 pm
We're jamminI wanna jam it with you,We're jammin, jamminAnd I hope you like jammin too-Bob Marley Tutor/Mentor Jam is a benefit concert for Tutor/Mentor Connection to be held on ... (more)

Hole in One Hundred

From PIPblog: Cabrini Connections, Tutor/Mentor Connection
July 20, 2010 at 2:10 pm
More than 100 golfers, volunteers, students and dinner guests attended last week's 15th Annual Cabrini Connections Golf Benefit. You can read about staff members' experiences here. ... (more)

One year later

From PIPblog: Cabrini Connections, Tutor/Mentor Connection
July 12, 2010 at 4:17 pm
Today, we kicked off our 12th annual Edgewood College Experience, a three day mini-camp during which youth from our program work with graduate students in education from Edgewood ... (more)

One week away

From PIPblog: Cabrini Connections, Tutor/Mentor Connection
July 8, 2010 at 12:09 pm
From Golf BenefitCabrini Connections' 15th annual Golf Benefit will take place next Thursday, July 15th, at Highland Park Country Club in Chicago. Last year, we had 97 golfers ... (more)

LeBron to Chicago

From PIPblog: Cabrini Connections, Tutor/Mentor Connection
July 1, 2010 at 12:43 pm
Today is July 1st, 2010. It is a day which has been anticipated for years in the NBA. Free agency officially began last night at 12:01am and teams are scramblinfg to acquire players ... (more)

More Videos!

From PIPblog: Cabrini Connections, Tutor/Mentor Connection
June 24, 2010 at 6:14 pm
It's hard to believe that since we opened our Vimeo account in January, 28 videos have been added by myself and our Video & Filmmakers Club! Collectively, they have been viewed ... (more)

2010 Year-End Dinner

From PIPblog: Cabrini Connections, Tutor/Mentor Connection
June 13, 2010 at 5:56 pm
Words can hardly describe what an uplifting and inspiring time was had by me at Cabrini Connections annual Year-End Dinner on Thursday, June 10th, at Cornerstone Center. Luckily, ... (more)

It’s a celebration!

From PIPblog: Cabrini Connections, Tutor/Mentor Connection
June 9, 2010 at 1:00 pm
Our annual Year-End Dinner is tomorrow! I am very excited to see over 200 students, parents, volunteers, staff, board members, donors, and others come together in celebration of ... (more)

A glimpse of May’s Conference

From PIPblog: Cabrini Connections, Tutor/Mentor Connection
June 7, 2010 at 5:57 pm
Last week, Tutor/Mentor Connection hosted its 31st biannual Tutor/Mentor Leadership & Networking Conference at Loyola University Chicago. Welcoming 140 attendees over two days ... (more)

Student Spotlight: Seniors!

From PIPblog: Cabrini Connections, Tutor/Mentor Connection
June 1, 2010 at 12:52 pm
We have nine seniors graduating from Cabrini Connections this year; some who have been with us for the maximum six years like De'Sean, Gregory, and Vontesha, and some who have ... (more)

Volunteer Spotlight: Kiera Kelly

From PIPblog: Cabrini Connections, Tutor/Mentor Connection
May 25, 2010 at 3:18 pm
Kiera Kelly has been mentoring Marquita Fisher for six years! – first at Cabrini Green Tutoring Program, and, for the last four years, at Cabrini Connections. She is originally ... (more)

Student Spotlight: LaKeithia Davis

From PIPblog: Cabrini Connections, Tutor/Mentor Connection
May 25, 2010 at 2:13 pm
NOTE: Photo coming soon. LaKeithia has requested to wait until her hair is done :)LaKeithia Davis is in just her third month at Cabrini Connections, but she already stands out ... (more)

Conference Capacity

From PIPblog: Cabrini Connections, Tutor/Mentor Connection
May 25, 2010 at 12:01 pm
Listen to what Tutor/Mentor Program Leaders say about the work they do and why they come to the Tutor/Mentor Conference. The next conference will be held this Thursday and Friday, ... (more)

Volunteer Spotlight: Robert Herrick

From PIPblog: Cabrini Connections, Tutor/Mentor Connection
May 19, 2010 at 4:16 pm
Thursday night mentor Robert Herrick was born in Cleveland, Ohio, but he is essentially a native Chicagoan since he moved here at the age of 3. He attended LaSalle Language Academy ... (more)

Student Spotlight: Patricia Williams

From PIPblog: Cabrini Connections, Tutor/Mentor Connection
May 18, 2010 at 12:52 am
Wednesday night mentee Patricia Williams is a 7th grader at Jenner Elementary Academy of the Arts. She comes to Cabrini Connections to get help with her schoolwork, improve her ... (more)

Rhymefest gives back

From PIPblog: Cabrini Connections, Tutor/Mentor Connection
May 14, 2010 at 12:05 am
A few weeks ago, Grammy-winning hip hop artist Rhymefest was in Hawaii working on Kanye West's new album. Last night, he was at Cabrini Connections speaking to youth about his ... (more)

Two weeks until the Conference

From PIPblog: Cabrini Connections, Tutor/Mentor Connection
May 13, 2010 at 5:14 pm
Our 31st biannual Tutor/Mentor Leadership & Networking Conference will be held at Loyola University Chicago's Lake Shore Campus on Thursday and Friday, May 27th and 28th. Each ... (more)

Volunteer Spotlight: Frank Roberts

From PIPblog: Cabrini Connections, Tutor/Mentor Connection
May 10, 2010 at 7:41 pm
Wednesday night volunteer Frank Roberts has always lived in the Chicago area. He grew up in the Lincoln Park neighborhood before moving to Glencoe, Illinois, after his kindergarten ... (more)

Student Spotlight: Mylana Williams

From PIPblog: Cabrini Connections, Tutor/Mentor Connection
May 10, 2010 at 6:15 pm
15-year-old Mylana Williams is the middle child of 27 siblings! She has 17 brothers and nine sisters. She says her family likes to talk, have fun, and fight in a playful way. Her ... (more)

Rapper Rhymefest to visit Cabrini Connections

From PIPblog: Cabrini Connections, Tutor/Mentor Connection
May 7, 2010 at 3:53 pm
I am pleased to announce that one of my favorite hip hop artists, Che "Rhymefest" Smith, a native of Chicago's south side, will visit next week's Wednesday night tutoring session. ... (more)

Volunteer Spotlight: Kasey Brink

From PIPblog: Cabrini Connections, Tutor/Mentor Connection
May 3, 2010 at 2:49 pm
Kasey Brink is a Wednesday night Volunteer Coordinator at Cabrini Connections. This is her first year in the role, but she was previously involved with us as leader of Tech Club. ... (more)

Student Spotlight: Patrick Mitchell

From PIPblog: Cabrini Connections, Tutor/Mentor Connection
May 3, 2010 at 2:35 pm
Cabrini Connections student Patrick Mitchell is an 8th grader at Franklin Fine Arts Center, a Chicago Public Schools Magnet School. He was named to the honor roll in the first ... (more)

Student Spotlight: Diamond Clark-McQueen

From PIPblog: Cabrini Connections, Tutor/Mentor Connection
April 26, 2010 at 6:25 pm
18-year-old Diamond Clark-McQueen describes herself as “funny, nice, and intelligent.” She likes to laugh and she takes care of her friends and family. Sounds like a pretty ... (more)

Volunteer Spotlight: Tonya Myers

From PIPblog: Cabrini Connections, Tutor/Mentor Connection
April 26, 2010 at 5:39 pm
Second-year mentor Tonya Myers grew up in a rural area in Rockford, IL, 90 miles west of Chicago. At her high school in Winnebago, IL, there were only 90 people in her graduating ... (more)