Academic Resources – Page 2

This is a reminder that many departments and programs have scheduled OPEN HOUSES between Wed., Oct. 22 and Fri., Nov. 14. Click on Open House to view the schedule and any changes.

On board this week are:

Wed. – FGSS and NS&B

Thurs. — ENGL and SOC

Lunch or refreshments are provided.

Check schedule for their times and locations.

CHOOSING YOUR MAJOR WORKSHOP is scheduled for tomorrow, Wednesday, October 22 at 6 p.m. in Usdan 108. Dean Brown and Persephone Hall from the Wesleyan Career Center will be there to suggest ways to approach or decide on your major and answer any questions you may have. Grab your dinner and join us!

Also, check out the Major Declaration Website for information about choosing and declaring a major during the sophomore year. Check out “The Guide” for major exploration exercises and links to campus resources. Department and program’s home websites and faculty members are great sources of information. Questions about how the major fits into study abroad plans or possible careers should be directed to the Office of International Studies and Wesleyan Career Center, respectively.

SECOND-QUARTER COURSES: If you have some time and want some more credit, take a look at these courses. They begin this week. You have 5 business days to register for the courses by submitting an add/drop form (found in Dean’s Office or the Registrar’s). Get the instructor’s and your faculty advisor’s approval and signature and then bring the form to me for final processing. Check my email for a list of courses.

Hope you had a great fall break and are refreshed and energized for the rest of the semester! Any questions? Please see me. Note that Wednesday evening office hours will be from only 5-6 p.m. due to the Choosing Your Major workshop. Best, Dean Brown

Lecture: Dr. Karl Reid, UNCF– “To and Through: Creating an Ecosystem for College Success” –Fri., May 2 at noon

April 30, 2014 by lsbrown

Be a Writing Tutor, Course Tutor or Writing Mentor next year! Apps due mid-April (see website)

April 14, 2014 by lsbrown

If you’re an articulate writer, organized student, and all-around gregarious person looking for a job next year, look no further. Apply to be a writing tutor!

The Writing Workshop is currently hiring Workshop Tutors, Course Tutors, and Writing Mentors for the Fall 2014 and Spring 2015 semesters.

Tutors will be compensated for one semester of work with a $400 stipend and 1 course credit in English. All tutors are trained in ENGL 491/2, the Ford Teaching Seminar, a one-semester course that meets on Tuesdays from 12-1 PM.

To learn more, visit our website. Please direct any questions to Professor

Anne Greene, Director of Writing Programs (agreene@wes or ext. 3604).

Academic Planning Pizza Lunch Session — Thursday, April 3 at noon

March 31, 2014 by lsbrown

Come to the Academic Planning Pizza Lunch!

When: 12-1:30 Thursday April 3rd

Where: Albritton 311

Featuring: Dean Brown, Peer Advisors, and Assoc. Registrar Paul Turenne

Stop by to eat pizza, get pearls of wisdom, and ask any questions you have about course registration or academic planning!!!

The planning period is in progress.

Make an appointment now to meet with your faculty advisor.

Spring ReOrientation for 2017’ers — week of Feb. 3 — Win an iPad!

January 31, 2014 by lsbrown

You, Booze, and the Board

February 3^rd |12:00 PM | Usdan 110

This session will offer answers to students’ most frequently asked questions about addressing severe intoxication: What does alcohol poisoning look like? How do I know whether a friend needs medical assistance or not? What will PSafe do if I call them? If my friends go to the hospital, what happens next? Do they get in trouble? Are their parents called? What sanctions could they get? Conversation facilitated by Associate Dean of Students, Scott Backer.

Lunch will be provided.

Getting Good Advice, Giving Good Information, and Other Essential Nuggets of Wisdom

February 4^th | 12:15 PM | Usdan 108

Returning to college for your second semester is a very different experience from heading off to college for the first time. You bring with you all of the things that you learned in the fall – your accomplishments, as well as the challenges you may have experienced. You have a wealth of “college knowledge.” The start of the spring semester is another new beginning and a time for you to reflect on your experiences in the fall and develop a plan for academic success.

What worked well for you and what did not? What strategies did you use in the fall that proved to be successful? What resources did you seek out? Did you have balance in your semester and follow the Rule of 7? At this workshop, we will talk about the organizational and study strategies that worked best, hear from peers about strategies and resources they found helpful, and set goals for the spring. Conversation facilitated by Dean for Academic Advancement and Dean for the Class of 2017, Louise Brown, Associate Dean of Student Academic Resources, Laura Patey, and the Peer Advisors.

Lunch will be provided.

Financing Study Abroad

February 5^th | 4:15 PM | Usdan 110

Join Assistant Director of International Studies, Gail Winter, and Assistant Director of Financial Aid, Jacqueline Outlaw, for a discussion of the financial aspects of study abroad. Topics to be discussed will include financial aid, scholarships, and budgeting, as well as general information regarding study abroad. Come with questions!

Wellness at Wesleyan

February 6^th | 12:00 PM | Usdan 110

The transition to college is stressful, both physically and mentally. Learn about what resources are available for your well-being during this unique transition as well as during the rest of your time at Wesleyan. Learn about the extensive resources Wesleyan offers to make sure you stay physically and mentally healthy during your time at Wes, as well as ways you can get involved. Facilitated by Director of Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS), Jennifer D’Andrea.

Lunch will be provided.

Desire and Relationship: What’s Love Got To Do With It?

February 8^th | 12:00-3:00PM | Albritton 311

Participate in this no faith/multi-faith/interfaith conversation about Love and its many understandings and facets. All are welcome.

Catered Japanese lunch will be provided.

Bystander Intervention Training

February 9^th | 10:00 AM-2:00PM | Usdan 110

WE Speak, WE Stand aims to create a community that is actively engaged in the prevention of sexual assault, relationship violence and advocates for the responsible use of alcohol. The goal of the program is to empower bystanders to intervene in high risk situations involving alcohol use, sexual assault and relationship violence. Empowered bystanders make the campus community safer by standing up and speaking out when they witness situations that could potentially harm the health and safety of others. Intervening with peers can be challenging for a number of reasons and training will provide you with the skills to move from inaction to action and intervene safely and effectively.

The first training features two distinct and separate tracks: sexual assault prevention and alcohol use intervention. For more information email Tanya Purdy at tpurdy@wesleyan.edu. Facilitated by Director of Health Education, Tanya Purdy and Sexual Violence Resource Coordinator and Therapist, Alysha Warren.

Lunch will be provided.

THANKS FOR PARTICIPATING!

Sponsored by the Office of New Student Orientation

wesleyan.edu/orientation

____________________________________________________

Attend 7 programs and record your attendance.

Turn in your completed passport to the Office of New Student Orientation

(Usdan, Rooms 122, 124 & 126)

to be entered in a drawing for an iPad

by February 12, 2014!

____________________________________________________

For more information about these and other programs,

check out the New Student Orientation Website,

or visit www.wesleyan.edu/orientation.

Take advantage of all the great things going on at Wesleyan!

Apply for a Writing Mentor! Deadline: Feb. 6

January 24, 2014 by lsbrown

Spring ReOrientation for 2017: Workshops & Events Jan. 27-Feb. 9 — Win an iPad!!

January 23, 2014 by lsbrown

Spring Re-Orientation for First Year Students

Community Standards and Responsibilities

January 27^th | 12:00PM | Usdan 108

Wesleyan has a long history of peer adjudication through the honor board and the Student Judicial Board. Members of these boards will share the role they play in upholding the community standards at Wesleyan. You will also hear from representatives in the dean of students office who will discuss the roles they have on campus and provide some advice about what you can do to be successful at Wesleyan. Facilitated by Dean of Students, Rick Culliton and Associate Dean of Students, Scott Backer.

Lunch will be provided.

Office of Religious and Spiritual Life (ORSL) Open House

January 27^th | 3:30PM | Office of Religious & Spiritual Life, 169 High St.

Come meet Wesleyan’s Chaplains, and ORSL staff and students who help coordinate spiritual and religious life on campus. Learn more at www.wesleyan.edu/orsl

Snacks will be served.

General Study Abroad Information Session

January 28^th | 4:15 PM | Usdan 110

Join Director of International Studies, Carolyn Sorkin, and recent study-abroad participants to talk about the nuts and bolts of spending a semester or year studying in another country. Topics to be covered include program selection, the application process, credit transfer, cultural adjustment, financial aid, and much more. Come with questions!

Managing Your Dining Plan

January 29^th | 4:15PM | Usdan 108

Haven’t quite figured out the meal plan system yet? Thinking about changing your meal plan? Worried about a special dietary need that you may have? Come to this Q&A session where campus and dining program administrators will be on hand to answer any questions you have. Facilitated by Bon Appétit Resident District Manager, Michael Strumpf, and Director of Usdan University Center, Michelle Myers-Brown.

Getting the Most Out of the Career Center

January 30^th | 12:00 PM | Usdan 110

Come in and learn about how the Career Center can help you with finding your passion and locating an internship. This quick introduction to the Wesleyan Career Center will help you to utilize our services and access the extensive internship and online job database. We’ll also show you how you can set up your online profile to personalize your experience. This session is designed for both first-year students and transfer, exchange, and visiting students. Facilitated by Associate Director for Career Development and Campus Outreach, Persephone Hall.

Lunch will be provided.

Study Abroad and Students of Color

January 30^th | 4:15 PM | Usdan 110

Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration Diversity Training

Visit the MLK Day website for additional details and events: http://www.wesleyan.edu/mlk/

Training Session Block I
January 31^st| 10AM
Training Session Block II
January 31^st| 1PM

Keynote Address

January 31^st| 3:15PM | Memorial Chapel
Address by Anti-Racist Activist Tim Wise. Note, this is a ticketed event. Tickets can be picked up at the University Box Office, Usdan University Center. Students Tickets available Thursday, January 23. Reception and book signing to follow in the Zelnick Pavillion. Books will be available for purchase during the signing.

You, Booze, and the Board

February 3^rd |12:00 PM | Usdan 110

Lunch will be provided.

Getting Good Advice, Giving Good Information, and Other Essential Nuggets of Wisdom

February 4^th | 12:15 PM | Usdan 108

Lunch will be provided.

Financing Study Abroad

February 5^th | 4:15 PM | Usdan 110

Wellness at Wesleyan

February 6^th | 12:00 PM | Usdan 110

Lunch will be provided.

Desire and Relationship: What’s Love Got To Do With It?

February 8^th | 12:00-3:00PM | Albritton 311

Participate in this no faith/multi-faith/interfaith conversation about Love and its many understandings and facets. All are welcome.

Catered Japanese lunch will be provided.

Bystander Intervention Training

February 9^th | 10:00 AM-2:00PM | Usdan 110

Lunch will be provided.

THANKS FOR PARTICIPATING!

Sponsored by the Office of New Student Orientation

wesleyan.edu/orientation

____________________________________________________

Attend 7 programs and record your attendance.

Turn in your completed passport to the Office of New Student Orientation

(Usdan, Rooms 122, 124 & 126)

to be entered in a drawing for an iPad

by February 12, 2014!

____________________________________________________

For more information about these and other programs,

check out the New Student Orientation Website,

or visit www.wesleyan.edu/orientation.

Take advantage of all the great things going on at Wesleyan!

Note from Dean Brown: Tutoring, Email & Free Movies at Metro 12!

September 26, 2013 by lsbrown

2017’ers,

I hope all is going well! Can you believe that on Saturday, September 28, it will be four weeks since orientation began? Time flies, and yet, so much is packed into each day that it seems like ages ago! I hope that you are getting settled into your classes and a rhythm for the semester. If not, let’s talk and strategize.

TUTORING & ACADEMIC SUPPORT

If you are struggling with the material in a course, please meet with the professor AND with the TA for the course. The professor has office hours just for this reason—to meet with you to answer questions! The Math Workshop and the Writing Workshop also offers help for work in math and writing across the disciplines. If, after having tried these and perhaps other resources, you find that you are still struggling, then submit a request for a peer tutor by going to the class blog to get help with course content. You will need to have talked with both your instructor and with me. You also might find that your concern about a course is more related to how to study a particular subject or with reading retention/speed or note-taking, so a peer advisor would be a great connection in this case. If you have questions about any of these things, please do not hesitate to contact me or your faculty advisor.

Email is an official means of communication at the University, so it is imperative that you check your Wesleyan email at least once every day. There is also an email protocol that will help you to better communicate with faculty and staff. Check out Faisal Kirdar’s Sept. 9 blog post at http://peeradvisor.blogs.wesleyan.edu/ for how to email your professor.

FREE MOVIES AT METRO 12 ON SUNDAY, SEPT. 29 FOR 2017’ERS

Yes, it’s true. All day. Movies. For free. Brought to you by the 2017 Class Council and Metro Movies with a free small drink and popcorn provided by New Student Orientation and the Office of Student Activities and Leadership Development (SALD)/Student Affairs. Be there! 2017’ers only. WES I.D. REQUIRED.

CLASS BLOG

Check out the Class of 2017 blog. Lots of events posted.

If we haven’t met yet, please stop on by and if we have met, let’s meet again! Come in with questions or just to chat, either during drop-in hours, listed below, or by appointment (call x2758 to schedule a time). Look forward to seeing you soon!

Have a great weekend! Best, Dean Brown