Meet-Ups Spring 2025
Peer mentors for INFO 203 are conducting optional sessions for new students right before the start of the new semester. Seats are limited, but the link to a recording will be posted here, as soon as it is available. (Generally 24-48 hours after event.)
Please see the details on this page to learn about each session, and then use the RSVP form linked below to register for a session. If you do not see one of the sessions listed in the RSVP form, it means the session is full and has been closed.
NOTE: In order to accommodate everyone, please do NOT register for more than two meet-ups. Thank you.
MLIS Pathways at SJSU (Monday January 13th, 5pm)
Whether you know what to do or you like to live chaotically, we can help you decide, pick courses, and navigate the course schedules. Don’t miss this session!
Peer mentor conducting this session: Cassidy Bui
See the recording of this session. (SJSU iSchool Restricted Materials login is required to open the links.)
Going Back to School Later in Life (Wednesday January 15th, 5pm)
You’ve made the excellent choice to go back to school as an experienced adult! We’re here to offer support and suggestions to balance school, work, and personal life. Join us for some tips, and meet some peers who feel the same way!
Peer mentors conducting this session: Tiffany Demontier, Rachel Eastin, & Alana Otis
See the recording of this session. (SJSU iSchool Restricted Materials login is required to open the link.)
How to Use Paperpile & Zotero Effectively (Saturday January 18th, 12pm)
APA 7 citations got you down? Do you find reference lists a total drag? Join us for some tips and tricks to make your academic life a whole lot easier! Whether you use Mac or PC – we got you covered with tools to create a reference list that Dr. Chow can be proud of!
Peer mentors conducting this session: Rebecca Booth & Kristin Voris Wood
See the recording of this session. (SJSU iSchool Restricted Materials login is required to open the link.)
Get Organized: Google Calendar Integration and more (Saturday January 18th, 5pm)
Feeling overwhelmed with your daily schedule plus school? Don’t worry, we got you. Learn how to seamlessly integrate your personal calendars and your class schedules/due dates, all in one google calendar. Plus tips on tools for shortcuts, browser bookmarks and forwarding school emails.
Peer mentors conducting this session: Jennifer Emery & Shannon O’Brien
See the recording of this session. (SJSU iSchool Restricted Materials login is required to open the link.)
Burnout Prevention (Sunday January 19th, 6pm)
Join this meetup to discuss resources and strategies to create a successful foundation for the future.
Peer mentors conducting this session: Ari Jaurequi & Tracy Yagi
See the recording of this session. (SJSU iSchool Restricted Materials login is required to open the link.)
Making Groups Work (Wednesday January 22, 11am)
Working in groups is a regular part of being an iSchool Grad Student. This workshop will help you learn how to integrate group work into your busy schedule and prevent the challenges of group work through applying group roles, setting ground rules, and learning effective conflict resolution.
Peer mentors conducting this session: Emma Charlton & Tevel Pele
See the recording of this session. (SJSU iSchool Restricted Materials login is required to open the link.)
Public Speaking and Presentation Skills (Wednesday January 22, 5pm)
Public speaking and presentation skills are essential for assignments in many of our courses and our careers and can even lead to some scholarship opportunities! Join us for tips to help you feel more confident in delivering dynamic online presentations.
Peer mentors conducting this session: Bethany Huang, Alana Otis, & Meera Srinivasan
See the recording of this session. (SJSU iSchool Restricted Materials login is required to open the link.)
Real Self-Care: Holistic Wellness as a MLIS Student (Tuesday January 28, 5:30 pm)
Join an insightful and supportive conversation on holistic wellness, specifically tailored to the unique challenges we face as grad students. We’ll discuss key themes from Dr. Pooja Lakshmin’s book Real Self-Care: A Transformative Program for Redefining Wellness(Crystals, Cleansers, and Bubble Baths Not Included), which challenges the superficial, consumer-driven notions of self-care and instead promotes sustainable, long-term strategies to combat burnout, crisis, and overwhelm. This meet-up will center on how we can redefine self-care in the context of our hectic graduate student lives, moving beyond trendy wellness practices to explore what truly fosters mental, emotional, and physical well-being.
Peer mentor conducting this session: Julia Morrow & Karina Dominguez
See the recording of this session. (SJSU iSchool Restricted Materials login is required to open the link.)
See the recorded sessions from the previous semester. (The iSchool Restricted Materials login is required to access the recordings.)