My Calendar

Events in October 2024

  • - Trying to Kick the Procrastination Habit?
    Trying to Kick the Procrastination Habit? - Room 808A

    Trying to Kick the Procrastination Habit? - Room 808A


    October 2

    Come to this workshop to discover some of the underlying reasons students put off assignments and learn some practical strategies to get started on your essays.

    Presented by: Annie Liu
    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 where it says "Schedules", 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
  • - Outline to Essay: How to Create an Organized, Developed Argument
    Outline to Essay: How to Create an Organized, Developed Argument - Room 808A

    Outline to Essay: How to Create an Organized, Developed Argument - Room 808A


    October 7

    This workshop will provide students with a plan for starting with a prompt, breaking it into manageable parts and creating an outline that addresses the prompt, helping with organizing and developing ideas.

    Presented by: Sheilah Stokes-Dobyns
    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 where it says "Schedules", 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
  • - Selecting Great Evidence for Essays
    Selecting Great Evidence for Essays - Room 808A

    Selecting Great Evidence for Essays - Room 808A


    October 17

    Do you have an essay looming? Having trouble deciding what evidence to include? This workshop will introduce you to strategies for finding relevant and convincing evidence. Most appropriate for students working on essays that require sources.

    Presented by: Meg O’Rourke
    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 where it says "Schedules", 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
  • - UC Personal Insight Questions (PIQ) & Personal Statements
    UC Personal Insight Questions (PIQ) & Personal Statements - Room 808A

    UC Personal Insight Questions (PIQ) & Personal Statements - Room 808A


    October 24

    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 where it says "Schedules", 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