What are workshops?
Workshops meet online throughout the semester and cover a variety of subjects, going in-depth to help students succeed in their new academic, cultural, professional, and social surroundings.
Workshops
| Workshop Name | Date | Time | Teams link |
| Low Key Summer Job Skills Tune-up | Thursday, May 25 | 3-3:45pm ET/12-12:45pm PT | Click here to join the meeting |
| Summer Vocabulary: Key Words for Travel and Leisure | Tuesday, June 13 | 2-2:30pm ET/11-11:30am PT | Click here to join the meeting |
| Tipping Culture in the U.S. | Tuesday, July 18 | 3-3:30pm ET/12-12:30pm PT | Click here to join the meeting |
| ChatGPT and the University | Wednesday, August 9 | 3-3:45pm ET/12-12:45pm PT | Click here to join the meeting |
Workshop Descriptions
| Workshop Name | Description |
| Low Key Summer Job Skills Tune-up | As we head into summer, don’t let your job-search skills slip away! This 45-minute workshop will cover some of the most essential job-search skills: communication with potential employers, vocabulary for job interviews, and best practices for crafting cover letters and resumes. Attendees can expect to leave the workshop refreshed and inspired. Hosted by Ellen Zold Goldman and Ethan Whittet, PhD. |
| Summer Vocabulary: Key Words for Travel and Leisure | Summer is around the corner and officially begins on June 21! Sunshine, road trips, and vacation are words that usually come to mind when we think about summer. In this session, we’ll learn common expressions and vocabulary for talking about travel plans and summer fun. Presented by Ilka Kostka, PhD. |
| Tipping Culture in the U.S. | How much money should you tip your server in a restaurant? How about the cleaning crew at a hotel? When and where is tipping appropriate? This quick, 30-minute workshop will tell you everything you need to know about tipping culture in the U.S. Presented by Ethan Whittet, PhD. |
| ChatGPT and the University | Generative AI tools such as ChatGPT, Codex, and MidJourney are changing the world fast. In some courses you may be asked to use generative AI, or have an assignment that one of these tools could make significantly easier. In this workshop, we’ll discuss some of these tools, and general considerations about their use, as well as university expectations for authentic, original, independent work, and when it’s appropriate to leverage generative AI to support your academic and career goals. Presented by Ori Fienberg, Associate Director of Academic Quality & Integrity |