Meet-Ups Spring 2019
New Student Meet-ups Spring 2019
Peer mentors for INFO 203 will conduct these sessions for new students in January. The sessions and topics will be posted in early January.
Recordings will be available.
Dream Work: Making the Team Work
January 15, 2019; 7:00 PM (PST)
Peer mentors conducting this session: Sarah Benlolo, Judy Poon
In this program, the majority of your classes will require group projects. This meet-up will offer you ideas/suggestions on: tools for planning group work; best ways to communicate; how to handle difficult group work situations; and a number of tips/strategies for working as a group in an online environment. Being a team player and working well with others are essential skills for this program, as well as for future endeavors. Let us better prepare you!
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Surviving While Sprinting: Tips for Time Management, Course Planning, and Saving Coursework
January 16, 2019; 7:00 PM (PST)
Peer mentors conducting this session: Jason Kinsella, Jasmin LoBasso-Spencer & Quinn Tomlinson
Whether you’re trying to earn your MLIS as quickly as possible, or simply want to be efficient, this session is for you. Get a leg up by learning tips and tricks from your peer mentors. Learn from their mistakes and successes as you begin your MLIS journey.
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Tools for Connecting with Classmates
January 17, 2019; 5:30 PM (PST)
Peer mentor conducting this session: Shannon Sutherland
Learn how to create a Group in Canvas, a shared Google Drive. As many of the courses require group work it is important to understand what tech tools students have available to work with. It is also helpful to have connections with other students to create a network of support.
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School and Work and Family, Oh My!
January 18, 2019; 6:00 PM (PST)
Peer mentors conducting this session: Blake Mendoza, Katie Brunner
Worried about trying to change careers while simultaneously managing school, work, family, and other responsibilities? Want to learn how to use the iSchool’s resources to manage your education instead of letting your education manage your life? Come on in and we’ll share what worked (and didn’t work) for us.
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Making Your Library Job Work for You as an iSchool Student
January 25, 2019; 5:30 PM (PST)
Peer mentors conducting this session: Rory Martorana, Jessica Carillo
Are you already working in a library? So much of what you’re already doing works into core competencies and class discussions that can enhance your school work and help you get even more out of your program of study! Learn tips and tricks on how to get the most out of your library job while you’re an iSchool student.
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Interviewing, Resume & CV, & Social Media Tips
February 4, 2019; 6:00 PM (PST)
Peer mentors conducting this session: Karen Chacon, Jess Peterson, Havilah Steinman
Feel confident about your interviewing skills, sprinkle your own pizzazz and make the interviewer want to hire you on the spot!
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