IT’S ABOUT U- AUGUST 23 & 24 2017- Kwantlen Polytechnic University
Time |
Day One- August 23 |
Day Two- August 24 |
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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) |
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8:30 to 9:00 |
Welcome and Introductions- How Much is on Your Plate? |
Finding Your True North |
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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) |
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9:45 to 10:00 |
Break |
Break |
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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 |
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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 |
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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) |
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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 |
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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) |
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2:30 to 2:45 |
Break |
Break |
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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) |
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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
Responses and Feedback forms |