Academic Success Workshops
Fall 2009
Succeeding in Academics and Athletics
Date: Monday, September 21
Time: 7:30 pm
Place: Olin Auditorium
Description: The life of a student athlete can be tough. Find out how to manage your academics while excelling in your sport.
Balancing Greek Life
Date: Wednesday, September 23
Time: 6 pm
Place: Olin Auditorium
Description: Are you currently pledging? Already in a sorority or fraternity? Learn how to balance Greek life with your academic obligations.
Improving Lab Science Performance
with Professor Steve Rice, Biology
Date: Monday, October 5
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Place: Blue House
Description: Is this your first science course? Taking your gen-ed requirement? Learn how to succeed in science at Union. Appropriate for any science.
Advising Workshop: Understanding Union's Academic Requirements
with Kristin Bidoshi, Dean of Studies
Date: Tuesday, October 13
Time: 4:30 pm
Place: Reamer Campus Center Auditorium
Description: Confused about academic requirements? Heard of, but don't really know what a WAC, LCC, Cluster, ID major is? Come to this workshop to have all of your advising questions answered.
Dealing with Test Anxiety
with Melissa Them, Counseling Center
Date: Monday, October 19
Time: 7 pm
Place: Green House Seminar Room
Description: Do you panic before or during exams? This workshop will help you learn stress management techniques you can use so you can stay focused and show what you know.
Planning for Study Abroad
with Professor Victoria Martinez, Modern Languages
Date: Monday, October 26
Time: 5 pm
Place: Olin Auditorium
Description: Learn how to prepare to apply to our international programs. Fall 2010 applications will be due mid Winter term. Get advice from students that have successfully completed a term abroad. Learn about the application process, how to write a good essay and how to choose the right program.
Your Fourth Course: Finding a Winter or Summer Internship
with Rochelle Caruso, Becker Career Center
Date: Tuesday, October 27
Time: 5 pm
Place: Sorum House Seminar Room
Description: Want an internship for winter break but feel you're too busy to apply? Summer internships are often advertised early. Learn how to balance your academic load while conducting a productive job search.