Calendar of Events and Workshops in the Academic Support Center

Events in November 2022

  • - Making Research Easier with Annotated Bibliographies
    Making Research Easier with Annotated Bibliographies - Room 808A

    Making Research Easier with Annotated Bibliographies - Room 808A


    November 1

    Find out how to make the research process more concrete and understandable by learning how to write an annotated bibliography. An annotated bibliography will help you get organized and understand your sources better so that you can write about them well.

    Presented by: Pamela Dunsmore
    This workshop will take place: in 808A

    To register for a Writing Center Workshop:

    1. Sign in using the link below to access ASC Online with your MyGateway login. Fill out the registration form if it’s your first time. Note:  Only currently enrolled students may log in and attend a workshop.
    2. From the drop-down menu at the top, select “Student Success Workshops”.
    3. You will see the name of the workshop on the left side and a white box for the time of the workshop on the schedule.
    4. Click on the white box and fill out the form to register for the workshop.

    When it’s time to attend the workshop:

    1. Head over to Writing Center Workshop room 808A, located in the back of the Library building
    2. Check in with front desk staff
    Late attendees may not be admitted into the workshop so please plan to arrive early.

     
    Room 808A
  • - Strengthening Your Transfer Statement (with an emphasis on UC Personal Insight Questions)
    Strengthening Your Transfer Statement (with an emphasis on UC Personal Insight Questions) - Room 808A

    Strengthening Your Transfer Statement (with an emphasis on UC Personal Insight Questions) - Room 808A


    November 2

    How do you compose an effective scholarship essay or personal statement? What information should be included? How can you make yours stand out? Learn how to compose and revise your essay or statement. You are encouraged to bring a draft of your scholarship essay or personal statement to this workshop.

    Presented by: Arthur Hui
    This workshop will take place: in 808A

    To register for a Writing Center Workshop:

    1. Sign in using the link below to access ASC Online with your MyGateway login. Fill out the registration form if it’s your first time. Note:  Only currently enrolled students may log in and attend a workshop.
    2. From the drop-down menu at the top, select “Student Success Workshops”.
    3. You will see the name of the workshop on the left side and a white box for the time of the workshop on the schedule.
    4. Click on the white box and fill out the form to register for the workshop.

    When it’s time to attend the workshop:

    1. Head over to Writing Center Workshop room 808A, located in the back of the Library building
    2. Check in with front desk staff
    Late attendees may not be admitted into the workshop so please plan to arrive early.

     
    Room 808A
  • - Veterans Day Holiday - Campus Closed
    Veterans Day Holiday - Campus Closed -

    Veterans Day Holiday - Campus Closed -

    All day
    November 11

  • - Developing Paragraphs
    Developing Paragraphs - Room 808A

    Developing Paragraphs - Room 808A


    November 14

    Do you want a catchy, easy method to improve your body paragraphs? Have teachers ever told you to “add more detail,” “add more analysis,” or “expand” your ideas? If so, this workshop is for you. All participants will leave with tools to help them write stronger paragraphs and essays.

    Presented by: Jeanne Costello
    This workshop will take place: in 808A

    To register for a Writing Center Workshop:

    1. Sign in using the link below to access ASC Online with your MyGateway login. Fill out the registration form if it’s your first time. Note:  Only currently enrolled students may log in and attend a workshop.
    2. From the drop-down menu at the top, select “Student Success Workshops”.
    3. You will see the name of the workshop on the left side and a white box for the time of the workshop on the schedule.
    4. Click on the white box and fill out the form to register for the workshop.

    When it’s time to attend the workshop:

    1. Head over to Writing Center Workshop room 808A, located in the back of the Library building
    2. Check in with front desk staff
    Late attendees may not be admitted into the workshop so please plan to arrive early.

    Note: In-person workshops have room capacity limits and tend to fill up towards the end of the semester.
     
    Room 808A
  • - Thanksgiving Day Holidays - Campus Closed
    Thanksgiving Day Holidays - Campus Closed -

    Thanksgiving Day Holidays - Campus Closed -

    All day
    November 24 November 27

  • - Thanksgiving Day Holidays - Campus Closed
    Thanksgiving Day Holidays - Campus Closed -

    Thanksgiving Day Holidays - Campus Closed -

    All day
    November 24 November 27