Colorado State University

The Natural Sciences Education & Outreach Center, Harris Bilingual Immersion School, El Centro, and CNS Amplify have been partnering to host and coordinate Triunfo for the last 14 years. Triunfo is a mentoring program for 4th and 5th grade students. It focuses on academic enrichment and preparing students for success in school and beyond. The program pairs CSU students as mentors with local, primarily underprivileged students from Poudre School District. Read more about the program in this news story.

Program Highlights

• Mentoring take place on Thursday from 2:45-4:30 pm from September through May. Fall 2024 dates: 9/26, 10/10, 10/24, 11/7, 11/21, 12/5.
• The sessions are held in the experiential learning studio at the NSEOC with access to computers, lab materials, and scientific, mathematical, and educational expertise.
• Students receive one-on-one tutoring and mentoring in all academic areas.
• Mentors support the student’s academic development and act as role models.
• Mentors and students develop strong bonds that create a trusting and inclusive learning environment.
• Special events are organized and range from lab tour to celebration days.
• Nutritious snacks are provided for the growing minds and bodies.
• Free transportation to and from CSU is provided for students at Harris Bilingual Elementary School*.

*Triunfo is open to all students without restrictions, but only provides free transportation to students from Harris Bilingual Immersion School.

Community Support

This program directly supports CSU’s diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts by increasing outreach and engagement with external communities and historically excluded populations. Triunfo is coordinated by the Natural Sciences Education and Outreach Center, Harris Bilingual Immersion School, El Centro, and CNS Amplify.

Contact Andrew Warnock at (970) 491-2845 for more information.