Get Savvy 2009 Student Workshops
Tuesday, November 10 and Wednesday, November 11
10:00am-3:00pm, River Rooms, EMU
workshop descriptions and schedule [pdf]
Alleviating Academic Anxiety
While a certain amount of stress helps the brain, too much tends to limit how well you can focus, learn, and remember. This workshop addresses ways to reduce anxiety during tests and other academic situations.
2:00 pm Wed, Nov 11, Alsea Rm, EMU
Presented by Becky Dusseau
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Essay Exams: Beyond the BS
Discover methods for writing thorough, well-balanced essay exam responses. Don’t have any essay exams? These methods are great ways to learn—use them for any class.
1:00 pm Tues, Nov 10, Alsea Rm, EMU
Presented by Gail Unruh
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From Idea to Outline
Do you ever start with a good idea for a paper but feel overwhelmed trying to write five or ten pages about it? This workshop will provide you with techniques for turning an idea into a finished product.
2:00 pm Tues, Nov 10, Alsea Rm, EMU
Presented by Leslie Rutberg
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Grammar's Most Wanted
Grammatical errors can rob an essay of clarity. Learn to catch some of the most frequent offenders in your own writing.
1:00 pm Wed, Nov 11, Metolius Rm, EMU
Presented by Amy Nuetzman
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Mark It Up!
Wishing you were getting more from your textbooks? Discover how annotating can improve reading concentration, comprehension, and recall.
12:00 pm Tues, Nov 10, Metolius Rm, EMU
Presented by Amy Nuetzman
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Mega Memory
Can you remember the lyrics of your favorite song? Your best friend’s phone number? The colors of a rainbow? Learn ways to use these abilities to enhance your memory for academic subjects.
10:00 am Tues, Nov 10, Metolius Rm, EMU
(Repeats 12:00 pm Wed, Nov 11, Metolius Rm, EMU)
Presented by Amy Nuetzman
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Money Matters
Hoping to avoid some of the main financial pitfalls of student life? Discover strategies you can use to know where your money goes and how it can go further.
2:00 pm Tues, Nov 10, Metolius Rm, EMU
(Repeats 12:00 pm Wed, Nov 11, Alsea Rm, EMU)
Presented by Kara Hirano
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No Speed Limits
If you have ever wondered how or if speed reading works, come try it for yourself. We’ll touch on the history of speed reading, the theories behind it, and techniques you can use to get started.
1:00 pm Tues, Nov 10, Metolius Rm, EMU
(Repeats 2:00 pm Wed, Nov 11, Metolius Rm, EMU)
Presented by Amy Nuetzman
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Take Notes, Make Notes
What happened with the notes you furiously scribbled during lecture? Are they organized? Do they help you study? Learn skills to refine your note-taking technique and expand your views about what good notes can do.
11:00 am Tues, Nov 10, Metolius Rm, EMU
Presented by Carla Bowers
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Presentation Skills
Research indicates people fear speaking in public more than heights, bugs, or death! Come learn strategies for overcoming this fear and delivering successful presentations. Don’t worry—it won’t hurt.
10:00 am Wed, Nov 11, Alsea Rm, EMU
Presented by Jennifer Geller
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Productive Procrastination
Waiting for a better time to limit your procrastination? Don’t put it off any longer. Explore the pitfalls of postponing as well as attitudes and strategies that can lead to lower stress, higher quality work, and better habits for future endeavors.
11:00 am Tues, Nov 10, Alsea Rm, EMU
(Repeats 10:00 am Wed, Nov 11, Metolius Rm, EMU)
Presented by Elly Vandegrift
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Sensational Scholarship for Science Students
Sometimes learning material in a science class feels like studying a foreign language. How do you study when faced with concepts such as myrmecochory, quantum mechanics, Boyle’s Law, or igneous rock? This workshop focuses on techniques that can make your science studies easier and more productive.
10:00 am Tues, Nov 10, Alsea Rm, EMU
Presented by Elly Vandegrift
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Smart Scheduling
Is your schedule out of control? Come learn scheduling strategies and other organizational approaches that will help you take control of your time and make the most of your college experience.
12:00 pm Tues, Nov 10, Alsea Rm, EMU
(Repeats 11:00 am Wed, Nov 11, Alsea Rm, EMU)
Presented by Jennifer Geller
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Take Control of Your Sources
Are research papers and large class projects in your future? This workshop provides tips for using free bibliographic control software that can help you save time and stay organized.
1:00 pm Wed, Nov 11, Alsea Rm, EMU
Presented by Gail Unruh
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Test-Wise U
Some students consider themselves “bad test-takers,” while others feel their scores match their knowledge. Either way, you can enhance your learning by using specific strategies before, during, and after a test. Pick up some new ideas to try before final exams.
11:00 am Wed, Nov 11, Metolius Rm, EMU
Presented by Elly Vandegrift
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