Attend Midterm Prep Day for studying, staying organized, self-care and more
Join us on February 12 for back-to-back events focused on making sure you’re ready to take on midterm season. Start by grabbing a slice of pizza and creating a plan for how to get the most out of Reading Week, and stick around for two interactive workshops on organizing your calendar and avoiding burnout.
Location: SSC Writing and Academic Skills Hub | Mills Library 215 | Meeting Room
Date: February 12, 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Register now:
- Pizza and Planning: Grab a slice and make a work plan for Reading Week — 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.
- Command Your Calendar: A workshop to take you from overwhelmed to organized — 1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
- How to Avoid Burnout — 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
For students registered with Student Accessibility Services (SAS), make sure to check out the Momentum Study Sessions happening February 26, March 19 and April 2 for more opportunities to stay focused and get things done. Register on OSCARplus.
Overcome writer’s block with Writing Fast but Smart
Dr. Yi Zhu is back, delivering a series of eight workshops to support you through every part of the writing process, from brainstorming a topic to making final edits on your essays and assignments. Drawing on his extensive experience teaching and tutoring undergraduate students, Dr. Zhu will share secrets to writing high-quality academic papers.
Location: SSC Writing and Academic Skills Hub | Mills Library 215 | Meeting Room
Dates: Every Friday from February 6 to April 3 (no session during Reading Week), 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
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- February 6: Finding a Topic
- February 13: Reading and Taking Effective Notes
- February 27: Writing a Strong Thesis Statement
- March 6: Planning and Structuring Your Essay
- March 13: Writing Natural Transitions
- March 20: Analyzing Evidence or Data Effectively
- March 27: Citing and Quoting Strategically
- April 3: Polishing and Formatting
Need a break? Come to Cocoa and Cats: Featuring Theo the therapy cat
Take a break this midterm season and recharge in a calm, welcoming space! Enjoy hot cocoa and good company — including Theo, the therapy cat. Throughout the event, mini academic skills sessions will provide practical strategies to stay focused and organized during midterms. Connect with academic coaches, learn helpful techniques and leave feeling refreshed and motivated.
Location: SSC Writing and Academic Skills Hub | Mills Library 215 | Meeting Room
Date: February 23, 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Register now: Cocoa and Cats
These events have limited capacity. Register today!
For more support, browse more workshops and register for appointments on OSCARplus.