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All workshops are from 12:00pm–1:00pm
- Friday, January 20th: Cultivating Happiness and Well-Being
Description: Attend this workshop to learn and practice research-based methods for cultivating happiness and well-being in your daily life.
- Wednesday, January 25th: Getting Things Done: The Art of Stress Free Productivity
Description: Are you tired of feeling overwhelmed and stressed out with all of the tasks and projects on your plate? The Getting Things Done (GTD) system is here to help! In this workshop, you’ll learn how to take control of your workload and increase your productivity using the GTD method developed by productivity author David Allen. We’ll cover the five stages of GTD – capture, clarify, organize, reflect, and engage – and work through exercises and real-life examples to help you apply the system to your own life. By the end of the workshop, you’ll have a clear understanding of how to use GTD to stay on top of your to-do list and achieve your goals. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to take control of your workload and increase your productivity!
- Wednesday, February 1st: UH Common Scholarships
Description: You could be eligible to receive a UH System/Leeward CC. Scholarship to help pay for your college education. Come to this workshop to find out the “Who, What, When, Where, Why and How?” about the Online UH System Common Scholarship Application.
- Wednesday, February 8th: Disability Services
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- Friday, February 10th: The Art of Note Taking
Description: Maximize your understanding and assimilation of lecture and reading material by quickly and efficiently condensing pertinent information.
- Wednesday, February 15th: Memory Hacks
Description: Not sure how to remember your foreign language vocabulary? Can’t remember the main points to your big presentation? This workshop will give you some quick memory tools to learn things more rapidly and have more fun doing it!
- Friday, February 17th: Avoiding Plagiarism
Description: Get the lowdown on avoiding plagiarism by understanding its obvious and not-so-obvious forms.
- Wednesday, February 22nd: Tips for Effective Argumentative Writing
Description: This workshop will introduce attendees to the functions of theses and evidence, the types of details that constitute appropriate evidence across various disciplines, as well as strategies for presenting evidence persuasively in argumentative writing.
- Friday, February 24th: Adaptability and Resourcefulness
Description: The nature of work and our ability to grow is tied directly to change. Change is unavoidable, in this workshop we will learn coping skills to adapt and be resourceful making it easier to thrive in an ever-shifting environment.
- Wednesday, March 1st: Self-Talk for Success
Description: Uncertainty and overwhelm can feel commonplace over the last year. This session will show you how to spot the default self-talk that can drive our pessimism and procrastination. Learn three simple intrapersonal techniques to flip the script so you can get more done and feel better doing it.
- Wednesday, March 8th: Transferring to a University
Description: Do you need help transferring from Leeward CC? Start planning now for your transfer to your Bachelor’s degree. Learn helpful tips on transferring to a university in order to graduate on time.
- Friday, March 10th: Study Skills for Success
Description: Discover tips and strategies for studying more effectively and efficiently!
- Wednesday, March 22nd: The Research Process & Finding Sources
Description: Research can be painless (kinda) if you know how to go about it. In this workshop, you’ll learn what the research process is all about, how to effectively conduct research, and what resources are free and available to you. We will also discuss plagiarism and how to avoid it.
- Friday, March 24th: Reducing Test Anxiety
Description: Please join this interactive session to explore what causes test anxiety and how to effectively cope with it, as well as practice several simple relaxation techniques.
- Wednesday, March 29th: Cultural Values and Success
Description: Hawai’i is an extremely diverse place with many different kinds of people and cultures, but have you ever thought about how that translates to accomplishing your goals? This workshop explores the ways in which culture influences and shapes how we define and pursue success.
- Friday, March 31st: Tips and Tricks for Interviews
Description: This workshop will help you polish your interviewing skills. We will discuss how to clearly communicate your skills, knowledge, education and experiences to highlight why you are the best fit person for that job. Whether you are currently in the interview process or need help preparing for future interviews, this workshop will provide helpful tips on how you can ace the interview.
- Wednesday, April 12th: Safe Zone
Description: Learn about how to be inclusive to the LGBTQ+ community. You’ll learn how to be a supportive friend, family member, colleague, and team player to those who identify as LGBTQ+.
- Friday, April 14th: Resumes and Cover Letters
Description: Learn tips and strategies for crafting effective resumes and cover letters. Presented by Lance Uyeda, English Professor.
- Wednesday, April 19th: Earth Week Interactive Presentation
Description: Join this workshop to learn more about Green Resources: Videos, Padlet, and More