FALL 2017 Professional Development Day: Student Focused Activities, Meetings, and Workshops

11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Campus Connect: A Suicide Prevention Training- G26 McEwen Hall Presented by the Counseling Center This training teaches participants the warning signs for suicide and how to identify, understand, and relate to the emotional experiences of individuals in crisis. A primary objective of this training is assist students in developing the communication and listening skills necessary to develop positive and supportive helping relationships with individuals in crisis. Workshop learning outcomes:  Identify common thoughts/feelings/behaviors experienced by those in crisis as well as helpful and/or effective crisis response styles.  Increase awareness of participants to the common warning signs of suicidal ideation.  Introduce and emphasize importance of listening, reflecting, connecting and caring.  Introduce participants to making referrals and practicing crisis response skills.

12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.

QUICK STOP

Help-A-Latte Table- McEwen Lobby Hosted by New Student and Transition Programs We know the first few weeks can be challenging for new students. Stop by our table and ask us questions about all thing Fredonia! Need to know where to find campus resources like tutoring, health and wellness support, or how to get involved with student organizations? We can help! All those that stop through will be entered to gift card for Tim Horton’s or Starbucks. (Responsible)

12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. Wind/Brass Instrument Cleaning and Maintenance Workshop- Outside Mason Hall Featuring: David Turken, Guest Clinician As future instrumental music teachers/band directors, your school district will probably own several instruments. One of the ways to keep these instruments in proper working order is to keep them clean. This workshop demonstrates how to clean a variety of instruments. Attendees will have an opportunity to participate in the process. If you are renting an instrument from the School of Music, bring it with you. Your instrument may be chosen for the demonstration! Come learn some skills that you and your future students can put to good use. This event is sponsored by New York State Band Directors Association-Collegiate Chapter and the School of Music. Rain location is Mason 1051. (Skilled)

12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. Mini-Major Fair – Kasling Hall Lounge Hosted by Residence Life Most students change their major at least two times. New students are welcome to come meet with faculty from a variety of disciplines and find out more about courses and careers associated with different majors. (Skilled) (Questions? Contact the First-Year and Transition Office at [email protected] or 716-673-3271.)

Fall 2017 Professional Development Day- Student Offerings

1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.

SPECIAL WORKSHOP

Intercultural Leadership Development- Williams Center S204 ABC Featured Student Workshop with Convocation Speaker, Dr. Amer Ahmed Hosted by the Intercultural Center Students can register here: https://goo.gl/forms/frBu13b1w58KlYQj2 Among the array of perspectives on Leadership, most tend to focus on positional and individual achievement. These approaches to leadership typically reinforce the message that individuals should operate according to dominant cultural norms in order to succeed. What happens when we begin to conceive of leadership in a fundamentally different way that accounts for the need for intercultural skills? This workshop will engage participants in cultivating intercultural skills as necessary for effective leadership in the 21st Century. In this process, the goal will be to cultivate leadership that emphasizes community development, inclusion and equity rather than individual achievement.

2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.

NEW APP!

Blue News Training- G24 McEwen Hall Presented by Alexis Gigliello, Campus Life Intern The Blue News Web Portal and app allows students to stay connected on campus! This workshop will teach you how to join clubs, promote your club events and edit your club pages. You’ll also learn how to post meeting minutes, practices, schedules, bylaws or any other pertinent information for your members to view. Additionally, clubs can use card readers to accurately track attendance at events and create polls to make informed decisions. Join us as we unveil this NEW platform designed specifically for Fredonia Student Activities! Go Blue! (Connected)

3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Keep Calm and Come to the CDO Drop-in Hour – G26 McEwen Hall Jennifer Wilkins, Career Development The Career Development Office staff will be available to answer career questions related to: Resumes/Cover Letters, Grad School Applications, Job Searching, Internships, Interview Prep, Choosing/Changing your Major, and more! Identify skills needed for your career, get connected to career events, create your career materials, and take responsibility for your future! Update your professional online image too – dress for success for the LinkedIn Photo booth with instant access to your photo by email. For more involved conversations, to review multiple documents, or for a mock interview, schedule an individualized appointment at the CDO – www.fredonia.edu/cdo. (Skilled)

4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. International Coffee Break- International Lounge, Williams Center Hosted by Jacob Czelusta Gather with international students for coffee, tea and extremely satisfying conversation! (Connected)

9:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Resident Assistant Informational Meeting- S204 ABC, Williams Center Presented by Residence Life Do you have an interest is applying to be a Resident Hall Assistant? Come learn more about the application process and required qualifications regarding this very important job opportunity for students. (Skilled, Responsible, Connected)