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               IT’S ABOUT U- AUGUST 23 & 24 2017- Kwantlen Polytechnic University

 

Time
Day One- August 23
Day Two- August 24

8:15 to 8:30

Registration- Divide into groups

Cedar

Arbutus

Fir

Birch

Introduction to the IAU Team

(Library 1st floor)

Journaling- Marti and the Mentor Team

 

(Library 1st floor)

8:30 to 9:00

Welcome and Introductions-

How Much is on Your Plate?

Finding Your True North

9:00 to 9:45 

Keynote Speaker: Dr. David Burns

Learning in University

University can be a platform for personal growth, career development and community service. To get the most out of it, you need to understand how that platform works, and the role you must play in unlocking its potential.

(Library 1st floor)

Keynote Speaker- Don McGonigal

Ten Important Things

 

(Library 1st floor)

9:45 to 10:00

Break

Break

10:00 to 10:45

Breakout Sessions:

Choose 1

1  Getting the most from your Advisors- Herbie Atwal and the Student Team

2. The Mature Student Perspective - Marti Alger and Margaret Mc Donald

3. KPIRG

4. Kira Wu- Fine Arts Faculty

Digital Photography

Breakout Sessions:

Choose 1

1. Thriving as an International –  Waheed Taiwo and Alex Leach

2..  Accessibility for Students with Disabilities- Ruth

3. KSA representatives

4. Liz Tooley-Wiese- Fine Arts Faculty  /Figure Drawing

11:00 to 11:45

Strategic Learning Sessions- Go with your group

Making Time Work for YOU

Mentors and Marti

Multiple Intelligences- Adam

Note taking and Texts-Kim

Metacognition- Christina

Strategic Learning Sessions- Go with your group

Making Time Work for YOU

Mentors and Marti

Multiple Intelligences- Adam

Note taking and Texts-Kim

Metacognition- Christina

11:45 to 1:00

Lunch and Mixers: Board Games, Games in the Cedar Courtyard,  Photo Booth

(Where? Grassroots, and Cedar Courtyard) 

Lunch and Mixers: Board Games, Games in the Cedar Courtyard, Photo Booth

(Where? Grassroots, and Cedar Courtyard) 

1:00 to 1:45

Making Time Work for YOU

Mentors and Marti

Multiple Intelligences- Adam

Note taking and Texts-Kim

Metacognition- Christina

Making Time Work for YOU

Mentors and Marti

Multiple Intelligences- Adam

Note taking and Texts-Kim

Metacognition- Christina

1:45 to 2:30

Keynote Speaker- Dr. Wade Deisman

Learning From Lectures and Textbooks.  Make the most of your learning from course lectures and texts. This session will give you the scoop on learning strategies to use with these important resources.  (Library: 1st floor)

Keynote Speaker- Sepand Jazzi

Transforming Your Learning Experience.  Discussion of real-life factors that are critical for academic and corporate success. (With assistance from the student panel) (Library: 1st floor)

2:30 to 2:45

Break

Break

2:45 to 3:45

Keynote Speaker- Rajdeep Gill

Adapting to Post-Secondary Learning

Making changes can be challenging. Learn how to adapt your university program to your personal need for growth. This will enhance your KPU experience and your life. 

(Library: 1st floor)

KPU Peer Mentor Program- Jennifer and Kiren

 

KPU Clubs

Kendall- Getting Involved at KPU

(Library: 1st floor)

3:45 to 4:30

KPU Technology

What you need to know to assist with the online part of your learning at KPU

LASSI and appointment bookings

Wrap-up

Vision Boards

 

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