More than 550 people have attended SkillShops during the first seven weeks of Fall 2016. SkillShops are 50 minute drop-in workshops that introduce or develop skills in one of four areas:

• • Academic and Research skills

  • Technology skills

  • Life and Leadership skills

  • Professional skills

You are welcome to register and attend SkillShops. Facilitators of SkillShops encourage discovery, social connection, and supportive learning environments for everyone.

The fully updated online calendar for upcoming SkillShops can be found here and a printable copy of the current schedule is available here and attached. Please print, share, and post.

Register for one of these upcoming SkillShops:

• Copyright: What you Need to Know

  • Wednesday, October 19, 2016, 11:00am (Library Lab 121)

• Grants and Fellowships

  • Thursday, October 20, 2016, 4:00pm (Library Lab 121)

• Dare to Self Care

  • Thursday, October 20, 2016, 5:00pm (Library Room 114)

• Let's Eat Grandma: Using Commas Correctly

  • Monday, October 24, 2016, 1:00pm (Library Room 114)

• Writing Clearly and Concisely

  • Monday, October 24, 2016, 4:00pm (Library Room 114)

• Digital You: Creating a Digital Portfolio Using a Personal Website

  • Tuesday, October 25, 2016, 5:00pm (Library Lab 121)

• Pathways: Paid Internships Through USA Jobs

  • Wednesday, November 2, 2016, 5:00pm (Library Fishbowl 209)

• Transfer Transitions: Tips and tricks for getting to know your new library

  • Tuesday, November 15, 2016, 5:30pm (Library Lab 121)

• Learning how to Improve Your Social Skills and Boost Confidence

  • Thursday, November 17, 2016, 5:00pm (Library Room 114)

• Discussing White Fragility

  • Tuesday, November 22, 2016, 11:00am (Library Fishbowl 209)

Faculty, interested in offering extra credit to students attending SkillShops? Here is a template form that you can edit and use.

Faculty and Staff, want to facilitate a SkillShop? Please submit your proposal here, and contact Sarah Fay Philips with any questions.