Charlotte 49ers

Fall 2003

Life Skills Calendar

Semester long opportunities, call for an individual appointment on your own time!!!

Counseling Center (Career Counseling, Stress Management, Depression, Anger Management)

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Career Center (Resume Assistance, Job Searches, Interviews, Discover Program, etc.)

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University Center for Academic Excellence (various academic workshops)

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ATTENTION: To attend some Career Center programs YOU MUST first attend a "Campus Professional Orientation". You should only have to to this once in your time at Charlotte. These sessions will count as Life Skills and are listed throughout the calendar:

August

Date Time Program Location
Tues., Aug. 26 12:00 Sex, Drugs, and Band-Aids (by Brocker Health) Belk Tower
Thurs., Aug. 28 1:30 Campus Professional Orientation Session Cone 111
Thurs., Aug. 28 3:30 Campus Professional Orientation Session Cone 210

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September

Date Time Program Location
Tues., Sept. 2 12:30 Notetaking and Textbook Reading UCAE  Fretwell 310
Tues., Sept. 2 3:30 Time Management Workshop UCAE  Fretwell 310
Tues., Sept. 2 4:00 Campus Professional Orientation Session Cone 111
Wed., Sept. 3 12:00 Time Management Workshop UCAE  Fretwell 310
Wed., Sept. 3 3:00 DISCOVER Orientation Career Center (150 Atkins)
Wed., Sept. 3 3:00 Motivating Yourself/Procrastination Prevention UCAE  Fretwell 310
Thurs., Sept. 4 12:30 Learning Styles Workshop UCAE  Fretwell 310
Thurs., Sept. 4 2:00 Interviewing Techniques and Preparation Career Center (150 Atkins)
Thurs., Sept. 4 3:30 Notetaking and Textbook Reading UCAE  Fretwell 310
Fri., Sept. 5 12:30 Campus Professional Orientation Session Cone 208
Mon., Sept. 8 11:00 How to Work a Job Fair Career Center (150 Atkins)
Mon., Sept. 8 12:00 Stress Management--Reducing Test Tension UCAE  Fretwell 310
Mon., Sept. 8 2:00 Notetaking and Textbook Reading UCAE  Fretwell 310
Mon., Sept. 8 4:30 Campus Professional Orientation Session Cone 112
Tues., Sept. 9 8:15 AM Job Shadowing Orientation Career Center (150 Atkins)
Tues., Sept. 9 12:30 Stress Management--Reducing Test Tension UCAE  Fretwell 310
Tues., Sept. 9 1:00 Introduction to the Career Center Career Center (150 Atkins)
Tues., Sept. 9 3:30 Learning Styles Workshop UCAE  Fretwell 310
Tues., Sept. 9 4:00 General Principls of Leadership Cone 347
Wed., Sept. 10 12:00 Notetaking and Textbook Reading UCAE  Fretwell 310
Wed., Sept. 10 1:00 Interviewing Techniques and Preparation Career Center (150 Atkins)
Wed., Sept. 10 3:00 Time Management Workshop UCAE  Fretwell 310
Wed., Sept. 10 4:00 DISCOVER Orientation Career Center (150 Atkins)
Wed., Sept. 10

 7:00

 Stress Management for Student-Athletes

The Counseling Center will present a program specifically for student-athletes on the balance between academics and athletics, pressures from coaches, family, etc.

 ATAC Video Room

 
Thurs., Sept. 11 12:30 Time Management Workshop UCAE  Fretwell 310
Thurs., Sept. 11 1:00 Resume Writing Workshop Career Center (150 Atkins)
Thurs., Sept. 11 3:00 Campus Professional Orientation Session Cone 210
Thurs., Sept. 11 3:30 Motivating Yourself/Procrastination Prevention UCAE  Fretwell 310
Thurs., Sept. 11 7:00

 Nurse without Boundaries               

Inspiring story of Mary Lightfine a nurse with the Doctors without Borders program

 McKnight Hall - Cone
Mon., Sept. 15 11:30 Campus Professional Orientation Session Cone 208
Mon., Sept. 15 12:00 Learning Styles Workshop UCAE  Fretwell 310
Mon., Sept. 15 2:00 Time Management Workshop UCAE  Fretwell 310
Mon., Sept. 15 3:00 Motivating Yourself and the Members of Your Organization Cone 109
Tues., Sept. 16 12:30 Notetaking and Textbook Reading UCAE  Fretwell 310
Tues., Sept. 16 10 - 3 Career Expo Fall 2003 SAC
http://www.career.uncc.edu/students/fairs/expofall03.htm

Attend the Fall Career Expo sponsored by the Career Center and talk with employers from around the region searching for new employees! Employers will be pre-screening and interviewing candidates.

NOTE: Be sure to register with the Campus Professional program (at the Career Center) prior to the expo.  Professional interview attire is appropriate and brng plenty of resumes to hand to employers!
Tues., Sept. 16 3:30 How to Talk to Your Professor UCAE  Fretwell 310
Tues., Sept. 16 5:00

 Ethics: Are You Doing the Right Thing for Your Organization? Cone 109
Wed., Sept. 17 12:00 Notetaking and Textbook Reading UCAE  Fretwell 310
Wed., Sept. 17 2:00 DISCOVER Orientation Career Center (150 Atkins)
Wed., Sept. 17 3:00 How to Talk to Your Professor UCAE  Fretwell 310
Wed., Sept. 17 7:00

 Networking: Tips and Strategies for Leaders SAC, Salon B
Thurs., Sept. 18 12:30 Time Management Workshop UCAE  Fretwell 310
Thurs., Sept. 18 1:00 Campus Professional Orientation Session SAC, Salon C
Thurs., Sept. 18 3:30 Learning Styles Workshop UCAE  Fretwell 310
Thurs., Sept. 18 3:45 Job Shadowing Orientation Career Center (150 Atkins)
Fri., Sept. 19 by appt. Mock Interview Day Career Center (150 Atkins)
Open to all students in all majors. Interview with professionals from some of Charlotte's largest employers. Critiques on skills will be given to students following the interviews. Students are to sign up through the Campus Professional program at the Career Center. Sign-ups are from Aug. 18th - Sept. 16th. Professional attire is recommended.
Mon., Sept. 22 2:00 Healthy Eating in the Dining Halls RDH
Mon., Sept. 22 7:00

 Healthy Eating in the Dining Halls RDH

Mon., Sept. 22

7:00

 Resume Kickoff                            

MANDATORY EVENT FOR JR./SR. This event is mandatory of all Juniors and Seniors in the Athletic Dept. Michael Hall, Ph.D. will present the advantages of being a former student-athlete in the job market. Also we will discuss the NEW resume book!

 SAC Salon C
Tues., Sept. 23 11 - 2 Body, Mind, Spirit Fair Belk Tower
Tues., Sept. 23 1:00 Career Planning Career Center (150 Atkins)
Tues., Sept. 23 3:30 Campus Professional Orientation Session Cone 112
Tues., Sept. 23 7:00

 Leadership Excellence Cone 347
Wed., Sept. 24 1:15 Job Shadowing Orientation Career Center (150 Atkins)
Wed., Sept. 24 5:00

 Campus Professional Orientation Session Cone 111
Thurs., Sept. 25 7:00

 How to get into Grad School           

Kaplan's FREE seminar about what tests you need to get started (GRE, GMAT, LSAT, MCAT)

 McKnight Hall - Cone
Thurs., Sept. 25 7:00

 Body Image Workshop TBA
Fri., Sept. 26 3:00 Can You Learn to Deal with Diversity? Cone 347
Mon., Sept. 29 12:00 Motivating Yourself/Procrastination Prevention UCAE  Fretwell 310
Mon., Sept. 29 2:00 Campus Professional Orientation Session SAC, Salon D
Mon., Sept. 29 2:00 Mid-term Exam Blitz - Test Prep UCAE  Fretwell 310
Mon., Sept. 29 3:00 How Leaders Manage Conflict Cone 347
Tues., Sept. 30 TBA CPR Class (FREE, FREE, FREE !!!)           Students must pre-register x4617 Brocker Health Center
Tues., Sept. 30 12:30 How to Talk to Your Professor UCAE  Fretwell 310
Tues., Sept. 30 1:00 Finding a Job in Today's Market Career Center (150 Atkins)
Tues., Sept. 30 6:00

 Mid-term Exam Blitz - Test Prep UCAE  Fretwell 310
Tues., Sept. 30

 7:00

 Nutrition for Male Student-Athletes

Come hear Charlotte Athletics' own Dr. Wdowik discuss proper nutrition for the male student-athlete. Men's Track/CC you will have a separate workshop later.

 ATAC Video Room

 

 

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October

Date Time Program Location
Wed., Oct. 1 12:00 Motivating Yourself/Procrastination Prevention UCAE  Fretwell 310
Wed., Oct. 1 3:00 Resume Writing Workshop Career Center (150 Atkins)
Wed., Oct. 1 6:00

 Mid-term Exam Blitz - Test Prep UCAE  Fretwell 310
Thurs., Oct. 2 12:00 Campus Professional Orientation Session Cone 210
Thurs., Oct. 2 12:30 Mid-term Exam Blitz - Test Prep UCAE  Fretwell 310
Thurs., Oct. 2 1:45 DISCOVER Orientation Career Center (150 Atkins)
Thurs., Oct. 2 3:30 Stress Management--Reducing Test Tension UCAE  Fretwell 310
Fri., Oct. 3 2:00 Interviewing Techniques and Preparation Career Center (150 Atkins)
Mon., Oct. 6 1:00 How Leaders Manage Conflict Cone 347
Mon., Oct. 6 3:00 Job Search Techniques and Strategies Career Center (150 Atkins)
Tues., Oct. 7 1:00 Resume Writing Workshop Career Center (150 Atkins)
Tues., Oct. 7 6:30

 Ethical Decision Making: Your Impact on the University Community Cone 348
Tues., Oct. 7 7:00

 CODE RED - Women's Soccer vs. Wake

Come out and cheer on the team and receive 1/2 Life Skills Credit. Be sure to sign-in!

Remember you can only get 1/2 credit each semester no matter how many Code Reds you attend.

 Soccer/Track Complex
Wed., Oct. 8 8:15 AM Job Shadowing Orientation Career Center (150 Atkins)
Wed., Oct. 8 11:00 - 12:15 Assertiveness Training

3 session workshop (10/8, 10/15, 10/22)

 Atkins 158
Wed., Oct. 8 4:00 Campus Professional Orientation Session Cone 111
Wed., Oct. 8 7:00

 Take Back the Night Program                  

Violence against women awareness

 TBA
Thurs., Oct. 9 8:30 AM DISCOVER Orientation Career Center (150 Atkins)
Thurs., Oct. 9 11:45 Job Shadowing Orientation Career Center (150 Atkins)
Fri., Oct. 10 2:00 Campus Professional Orientation Session Cone 208
Fri., Oct. 10 3:00 Can You Learn to Deal with Diversity? Cone 347
Tues., Oct. 14 3:30 Removing the Filters: Multiculturalism Today Cone 111
Wed., Oct. 15 11:00 - 12:15 Assertiveness Training

3 session workshop (10/8, 10/15, 10/22)

 Atkins 158
Wed., Oct. 15 12:00 Learning Styles Workshop UCAE  Fretwell 310
Wed., Oct. 15 3:00 Test Prep Workshop UCAE  Fretwell 310
Thurs., Oct. 16 12:30 Test Prep Workshop UCAE  Fretwell 310
Thurs., Oct. 16 1:30 Campus Professional Orientation Session Cone 208
Thurs., Oct. 16 2:45 DISCOVER Orientation Career Center (150 Atkins)
Thurs., Oct. 16 3:30 Learning Styles Workshop UCAE  Fretwell 310
Thurs., Oct. 16 5 - 6:30

 DiSC Training: Personal Profile System: Why Isn't Everyone Like Me? Cone 111
Fri., Oct. 17 8:00

 CODE RED - Volleyball vs. Cincinnati

Come out and cheer on the team and receive 1/2 Life Skills Credit. Be sure to sign-in!

Remember you can only get 1/2 credit each semester no matter how many Code Reds you attend.

 SAC/Halton Arena
Mon., Oct. 20 11:00 Job Shadowing Orientation Career Center (150 Atkins)
Mon., Oct. 20 11:00 Campus Professional Orientation Session Cone 208
Mon., Oct. 20 12:00 Learning Styles Workshop UCAE  Fretwell 310
Mon., Oct. 20 2:00 Test Prep Workshop UCAE  Fretwell 310
Mon., Oct. 20 7:00

 The Ins and Outs of Group Dynamics Cone 109
Tues., Oct. 21 12:30 How to Talk to Your Professor UCAE  Fretwell 310
Tues., Oct. 21 1:00 Interviewing Techniques Career Center (150 Atkins)
Tues., Oct. 21 3:30 Time Management Workshop UCAE  Fretwell 310
Tues., Oct. 21 4:45 Job Shadowing Orientation Career Center (150 Atkins)
Tues., Oct. 21 7:00

 Leadership Excellence Cone 347
Wed., Oct. 22 11:00 - 12:15 Assertiveness Training

3 session workshop (10/8, 10/15, 10/22)

 Atkins 158
Wed., Oct. 22 12:00 Motivating Yourself/Procrastination Prevention UCAE  Fretwell 310
Thurs., Oct. 22 3:00 Stress Management--Reducing Test Tension UCAE  Fretwell 310
Thurs., Oct. 22 7:00

 Communication Savvy for Leadership Success Cone 109
Thurs., Oct. 23 11 - 5 Drunk Driving Simulator

Experience first hand the devastating effects of alcohol on your driving ability

 Lucas Room - Cone
Thurs., Oct. 23 12:30 Test Prep Workshop UCAE  Fretwell 310
Thurs., Oct. 23 2:00 Resume Writing Workshop Career Center (150 Atkins)
Thurs., Oct. 23 3:30 Time Management Workshop UCAE  Fretwell 310
Thurs., Oct. 23 3:45 DISCOVER Orientation Career Center (150 Atkins)
Thurs., Oct. 23 4:00 Graduate School Informational Meeting Career Center (150 Atkins)
Thurs., Oct. 23 7:00

 The Happy Hour

In conjunction with Alcohol Awareness Week, Comedian Bernie McGrenahan will entertain and educate students with a powerful message on High-Risk drinking.

 McKnight Hall - Cone
Fri., Oct. 24 9:30 AM Job Shadowing Orientation Career Center (150 Atkins)
Mon., Oct. 27 12:00 Stress Management--Reducing Test Tension UCAE  Fretwell 310
Mon., Oct. 27 12:00 Campus Professional Orientation Session Cone 111
Mon., Oct. 27 2:00 Notetaking and Textbook Reading UCAE  Fretwell 310
Mon., Oct. 27 3:00 Balancing Priorities and Managing Stress: Essential "how-to's" for Leaders Cone 109
Mon., Oct. 27 4:00 DISCOVER Orientation Career Center (150 Atkins)
Tues., Oct. 28 12:30 Time Management Workshop UCAE  Fretwell 310
Tues., Oct. 28 1:00 Making a Successful Transition from College to the Workplace Career Center (150 Atkins)
Tues., Oct. 28 3:30 Notetaking and Textbook Reading UCAE  Fretwell 310
Tues., Oct. 28

8:00

 Stranger at the Gate: To be Gay and Christian in America

Presented by award-winning writer and director Rev. Mel White.

 McKnight Hall, Cone
Wed., Oct. 29

12:00

 Stress Management--Reducing Test Tension UCAE  Fretwell 310
Wed., Oct. 29

1 - 4

 Majors Day Lucas Room - Cone Center
    Faculty Members from Charlotte's seven colleges will be available to talk with students. Take advantage of this great opportunity to discuss majors and potential careers with professors from each department.
Wed., Oct. 29

3:00

 Time Management Workshop UCAE  Fretwell 310
Thurs., Oct. 30

12:30

 Learning Styles Workshop UCAE  Fretwell 310
Thurs., Oct. 30 3:00 Campus Professional Orientation Session Cone 111
Thurs., Oct. 30

3:30

 Test Prep Workshop UCAE  Fretwell 310
Thurs., Oct. 30

4:00

 Job Shadowing Orientation Career Center (150 Atkins)

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November

Date Time Program Location
Mon., Nov. 3 12:00 Test Prep Workshop UCAE  Fretwell 310
Mon., Nov. 3 2:00 Stress Management--Reducing Test Tension UCAE  Fretwell 310
Mon., Nov. 3 3:30 Job Shadowing Orientation Career Center (150 Atkins)
Mon., Nov. 3 4:00 Resume Writing Workshop Career Center (150 Atkins)
Mon., Nov. 3 4:30 Job Shadowing Orientation Career Center (150 Atkins)
Tues., Nov. 4 12:30 Time Management Workshop UCAE  Fretwell 310
Tues., Nov. 4 12:30 - 1:45 Exploring your Relationships

3 session workshop (11/4, 11/11, 11/18)

 Atkins 158
Tues., Nov. 4 1:00 How to Work a Job Fair Career Center (150 Atkins)
Tues., Nov. 4 3:30 Notetaking and Textbook Reading UCAE  Fretwell 310
Tues., Nov. 4 5:00

 Running an Effective Meeting:      "Organized Chaos" Cone 109
Tues., Nov. 4 5:15

 Job Shadowing Orientation Career Center (150 Atkins)
Wed., Nov. 5 12:00 Time Management Workshop UCAE  Fretwell 310
Wed., Nov. 5 1:30 DISCOVER Orientation Career Center (150 Atkins)
Wed., Nov. 5 2:30 Campus Professional Orientation Session Cone 208
Wed., Nov. 5 3:00 Motivating Yourself/Procrastination Prevention UCAE  Fretwell 310
Wed., Nov. 5 4:00 What's Your Personality Color? Cone 268
Thurs., Nov. 6 9:00 AM Job Search Techniques and Strategies Career Center (150 Atkins)
Thurs., Nov. 6 2:30 - 3:45 Building Self-Esteem

3 session workshop (11/6, 11/13, 11/20)

 Atkins 158
Thurs., Nov. 6 3:30 Test Prep Workshop UCAE  Fretwell 310
Thurs., Nov. 6 4:00 Interviewing Techniques and Preparation Career Center (150 Atkins)
Fri., Nov. 7 8:15AM Job Shadowing Orientation Career Center (150 Atkins)
Fri., Nov. 7 11:30 Campus Professional Orientation Session Cone 111
Fri., Nov. 7 12:30 Job Shadowing Orientation Career Center (150 Atkins)
Mon., Nov. 10 4:00 How Good People Make Tough Choices: Values, Ethics, and Integrity Cone 347
Tues., Nov. 11 3:30 Stress Management--Reducing Test Tension UCAE  Fretwell 310
Tues., Nov. 11 11:30 Resume Writing Workshop Career Center (150 Atkins)
Tues., Nov. 11 12:30 Time Management Workshop UCAE  Fretwell 310
Tues., Nov. 11 4:00 Job Shadowing Orientation Career Center (150 Atkins)
Wed., Nov. 12 12:00 Test Prep Workshop UCAE  Fretwell 310
Wed., Nov. 12 3:00 Stress Management--Reducing Test Tension UCAE  Fretwell 310
Thurs., Nov. 13 1:15 Job Shadowing Orientation Career Center (150 Atkins)
Thurs., Nov. 13 3:30 Motivating Yourself/Procrastination Prevention UCAE  Fretwell 310
Thurs., Nov. 13 4:00 Campus Professional Orientation Session SAC, Salon B
Thurs., Nov. 13 4:00 Graduate School Informational Meeting Career Center (150 Atkins)
Thurs., Nov. 13 7:00

 Hip Hop and the Digital Divide

Come see the legendary rapper, Chuck D. His messages address race and inequality with a jolting combination of intelligence and eloquence.

 McKnight Hall - Cone
Mon., Nov. 17 9:30 AM Civil Rights Attorney Frankie Freeman

First woman on U.S. Commission on Civil Rights

 210 Cone Center
Mon., Nov. 17 4:00 DISCOVER Orientation Career Center (150 Atkins)
Mon., Nov. 17 4:30 Campus Professional Orientation Session Cone 111
Mon., Nov. 17 7:00

 Anna Johnson Benefit Program

Anna is a UNC Charlotte employee and a domestic violence victim. Speaking on domestic violence will be Ned Duffy of Men for Change

 McKnight Hall
Tues., Nov. 18 2:00 Resume Writing Workshop Career Center (150 Atkins)
Tues., Nov. 18

 7:00

 Freshman Seminar Fashion Show

Come out and support your fellow student-athletes while they strut their stuff! Maybe you'll learn useful tips for interviews and workplace fashion.

 Afterhours, Cone Center
Wed., Nov. 19 2:00 Interviewing Techniques and Preparation Career Center (150 Atkins)
Thurs., Nov. 20 12:30 Storytelling by Ramona Moore Big Eagle

a Legend Keeper of the Tuscarora Nation

 Afterhours - Cone Center
Thurs., Nov. 20 1:00 Campus Professional Orientation Session Cone 208
Thurs., Nov. 20 3:00 Job Search Techniques and Strategies Career Center (150 Atkins)
Thurs., Nov. 20 7:00

 

 Piscataway Nation

In 1608 the Piscataway Nation became a central power in a confederation of many nations, including the powerful Iroquois. Come to this event and learn more about Native American Heritage

 Afterhours - Cone Center
Mon., Nov. 24 1:30 Campus Professional Orientation Session Cone 111

 

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December

Date Time Program Location
Mon., Dec.1 12:00 Stress Management--Reducing Test Tension UCAE  Fretwell 310
Mon., Dec. 1 2:00 Pre-final Exam Blitz - Test Prep UCAE  Fretwell 310
Mon., Dec. 1 3:30 Campus Professional Orientation Session Cone 112
Tues., Dec. 2 9:00 AM Interviewing Techniques and Preparation Career Center (150 Atkins)
Tues., Dec. 2 12:30 Motivating Yourself/Procrastination Prevention UCAE  Fretwell 310
Tues., Dec. 2 1:30 Job Shadowing Orientation Career Center (150 Atkins)
Tues, Dec. 2 6:00

 The Many Faces of AIDS/HIV

Hear the stories of local Carolinians and their struggles with this disease. Learn the ins and outs of AIDS/HIV during this compelling presentation by the Metrolina AIDS Project.

 McKnight Hall - Cone
Tues., Dec. 2 6:00

 Pre-final Exam Blitz - Test Prep UCAE  Fretwell 310
Wed., Dec. 3 12:30 Job Shadowing Orientation Career Center (150 Atkins)
Wed., Dec. 3 6:00

 Pre-final Exam Blitz - Test Prep UCAE  Fretwell 310
Thurs., Dec. 4 11:30 Resume Writing Workshop Career Center (150 Atkins)
Thurs., Dec. 4 12:30 Pre-final Exam Blitz - Test Prep UCAE  Fretwell 310