The Sophomore Year Experience Symposium
The Sophomore Symposium is a style event designed to prepare sophomore and/or second-year students at Pitzer College for the upcoming academic year. This event will take place on Monday, September 2, 2013. Sessions will include topics such as: time management, academic advising and planning, navigating the registration process, resume writing, internship searching, involvement in clubs and organizations, and more! Sophomores will have the opportunity to interact with one another, faculty, staff, and Sophomore Year Experience Mentors to help prepare them for the sophomore year.
Students participating in the symposium are not committed to attending the full day. Students are welcome to only join the specific sessions that are of interest to them. More information coming soon!
Sophomore Year Experience Symposium
Sunday, September 1, 2013 |
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| 6-9 p.m. | Faculty Dinner, McConnell Dining Hall |
| 9 p.m. | Sophomore Social, W.E. Halls Living Room |
Monday, September 2, 2013 |
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| 8:30-9:30 a.m. | Breakfast, McConnell Dining Hall |
| 9:30-9:45 a.m. | Opening Session Muriel Poston, Dean of Faculty Brian Carlisle, Vice President for Student Affairs Location: Benson Auditorium |
| 10-10:45 a.m. 11-11:45 a.m. Noon-1 p.m. |
Presentation: Registrar & Academic Advising: Creating Your Plan Eva Peters, Registrar Katie Purvis-Roberts, Associate Dean of Faculty Barbara Junisbai, Associate Dean of Faculty Charlie Yates, Sophomore Year Experience Mentor Location: TBD |
| 10-10:45 a.m. 11-11:45 a.m. Noon-1 p.m. |
Presentation: Study Abroad: The Road Less Traveled Michael Ballagh, Vice President for International Programs Darby Barton, Sophomore Year Experience Mentor Location: TBD |
| 10-10:45 a.m. 11-11:45 a.m. Noon-1 p.m. |
Presentation: Student Health and Counseling: Know Your Resources Dr. Fiona Vajk, Monsour Counseling and Psychological Services Elizabeth Wilmott, Director, Health Education Outreach Brendan Thyne, Substance Abuse Counselor Cat Eskilson, Sophomore Year Experience Mentor Location: TBD |
| 1-2 p.m. | Lunch, McConnell Dining Hall |
| 2-2:45 p.m. 3-3:45 p.m. 4-5 p.m. |
Presentation: Career Services/Internships and Opportunities Matt Donato, Director of Career Services Robert Little, Sophomore Year Experience Mentor Location: TBD |
| 2-2:45 p.m. 3-3:45 p.m. 4-5 p.m. |
Presentation: Success in the Sciences: Navigating Keck Science Center Kathleen Purvis-Roberts, Associate Professor of Environmental Science; Associate Professor of Chemistry Location: TBD |
| 2-2:45 p.m. 3-3:45 p.m. 4-5 p.m. |
Presentation: Community Engagement Center/ Social Responsibility Tricia Morgan, Assistant Director, Student Liaison, & D4D Program Coordinator Minji Lee, Sophomore Year Experience Mentor Location: TBD |
| 2-2:45 p.m. 3-3:45 p.m. 4-5 p.m. |
Presentation: Getting Involved: Clubs, Orgs, and Leadership Opportunities Chris Brunelle, Assistant Dean of Students Drew Herbert, Student Leadership and Success Coordinator Location: TBD |
| 5-7 p.m. | Dinner, McConnell Dining Hall |
| Subject to change without notice. | |
Last updated May 16, 2013