Calendar of Events and Workshops in the Academic Support Center

Week of Oct 31st

  • - Making Research Easier with Annotated Bibliographies, Building Test Taking Confidence Online
    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
    Building Test Taking Confidence Online - Online

    Building Test Taking Confidence Online - Online

    –
    November 1

    Want to learn some test taking skills and gain confidence in taking your online exams?  Then register for this live workshop for some tips and strategies to help you with exams online.

    Presented by: Jeff Pham
    This workshop will take place: Online with Zoom

    To register for a Student Success 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. Log in to ASC Online 5 minutes before your workshop time.
    2. From the drop-down menu at the top, select “Student Success Workshops”.
    3. Click on the yellow box for the workshop that you registered for.
    4. Click on the link provided to join the workshop on Zoom.

     
    Online
    View Location
  • - 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