LILAC FLASH LEARNING EVENT

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1 LILAC FLASH LEARNING EVENT Friday, January 22 & Saturday, January 23 Dalton LILAC Competencies Communication: articulation of thoughts and experiences to influence, inspire and explain Conceptual Thinking: creative search for new ideas and solutions Connection: establish authentic purposeful relationships and collaborate with others Cultural Competency: engage respectfully with people of diverse identities and backgrounds in different contexts Implementation: thoughtful translation of ideas and theories into action Reflective Practice: intentionally synthesizing experiences, both successes and challenges, to make connections, explore meaning and inform future choices Social Responsibility: behaving ethically in relation to the groups and communities of which one is a part Session Descriptions ACLAMO After-School Program - Volunteering Information Session Saturday, 1:20-1:35 PM Learn how you can provide coaching and support in reading and homework help for K-8 Latino children at ACLAMO Family Center. Competencies: connection, cultural competency, implementation, social responsibility Adelante Volunteering Information Session Saturday, 11:20-11:35 AM Volunteer with this STEM-focused college-bound program that works with middle school students and their parents from the Norristown Area School District. Through this program, students engage in college-prep workshops and STEM-related activities to develop the necessary skills to not only become competitive college applicants but also college graduates. Competencies: communication, cultural competency, implementation Ardmore Community Tutoring & Parkway West High School Tutoring - Information Session Saturday, 11:40-11:55 AM Are you eligible for Federal Work study through your financial aid package? If so, learn about how you can earn work study funds by tutoring elementary, middle and high school students in reading and math. First year students are ineligible for this program. Competencies: connection, implementation, social responsibility Be a Change Agent: Best Practices for Student Activists Saturday, 12:20-12:35 PM 1

2 At this session we will talk about activism from the student perspective. How can you impact change on campus? What do student activists need to know to be effective? How can activists better support one another on campus? We will also look at on and off campus resources that can help support student activists. Competences: implementation, social responsibility Belmont Mentoring - Volunteering Information Session Saturday, 12:00-12:15 PM Are you interested in mentoring an elementary school student? Learn more about how BMC students are matched with Belmont Elementary School students for one-on-one mentoring. Competencies: connection, cultural competency, implementation, social responsibility BMC Community Garden - Volunteering Information Session Saturday, 12:20-12:35 PM Are you interested in gardening and sustainability? Learn more about the BMC Community Garden and how you can help maintain the garden by volunteering at harvesting and planting days each semester. Competencies: conceptual thinking, connection, implementation, social responsibility Bryn Mawr Buddies - Volunteering Information Session Saturday, 11:00-11:15 AM Learn how you can be paired with a recent immigrant elementary school student who speaks the same language as you. You'll visit your little buddy once a week at his or her school to help your buddy adjust to life in the U.S. Volunteers must be fluent or native speakers in a foreign language. Competencies: connection, cultural competency, implementation, social responsibility Build a bridge beyond Bryn Mawr. Really. We're building bridges. Friday, 2:00-2:15 PM, 3:00-3:15 PM Saturday, 10:00-10:15 AM, 10:40-10:55 AM You're getting a fantastic education. What comes next? We will explore how science and engineering skills are relevant in a variety of careers and build a few bridges of our own. Competencies: conceptual thinking, connection Community Based Work-Study - Information Session Saturday, 1:00-1:15 PM, 1:40-1:55 PM Are you eligible for Federal Work study through your financial aid package? If so, learn about how you can earn work study funds through working at an off-campus non-profit organization for 8-12 hours a week. First year students are ineligible for this program. Competencies: connection, implementation, social responsibility, reflective practice Effective Grantsmanship Intensive - Information Session Saturday, 10:00-10:35 AM,11:00-11:35 AM What do funders want to know before they give you the money? Learn core values of writing and researching effectively, to get the money your program, company, or project needs! We will also briefly discuss Effective Grantsmanship Intensive, which will be offered during spring break. Competencies: communication, implementation 2

3 Gap Year Saturday, 12:40-12:55 PM Seniors, thinking about next steps - graduate school vs. full-time work? Learn about another option after graduation called gap year programs. This session will provide a quick overview of gap year programs, what they are looking for, and how to find them. Competencies: connection, implementation, reflective practice How to Create Letter of Recommendation Packets Saturday, 10:00-10:15 AM, 11:00-11:15 AM How can you get the most from your letters of recommendation? Grad schools want to learn about your academic potential. Learn strategies to help your recommenders highlight your scholarship. Competencies: communication, connection, reflective practice How to Make the Most of Your Field Placement, Internship or Student Employment Experience Saturday, 10:00-10:15 AM, 11:00-11:15 AM Are you taking a Praxis class, applying for a summer internship, or participating in a LILAC intensive? Take charge of your experiential learning opportunities: engage, explore and expand your repertoire! Learn tips and techniques for navigating a variety of situations that will help you make the most of your learning outside of the classroom. Competencies: communication, conceptual thinking, connection, implementation, reflective practice Interviewing Boo Boos: What NOT to do During an Interview Friday, 2:20-2:35 PM, 3:20-3:35 PM Saturday, 12:40-12:55 PM, 1:40-1:55 PM Learn what NOT to do in the interview and how to make a positive first impression! Competencies: communication, implementation Just Say Yes Improv Saturday, 11:00-11:35 AM, 12:00-12:35 PM, 1:20-1:55 PM Even the most confident speaker can feel shaken when something unexpected happens. In this workshop, you will learn to trust yourself and stay in the moment, accepting the feedback you are receiving and adapting your voice accordingly. You will observe and participate in exercises that use outlandish and comedic situations to help you feel comfortable playing with your narratives. Competencies: communication, connection, implementation Leadership Assessment Center: Tell Me How I Did Friday, 2:20-2:35 PM, 3:00-3:15 PM Saturday, 11:40-11:55 AM, 1:40-1:55 PM What s an assessment center? It s an invaluable opportunity to go through a simulated workday and receive helpful, practical feedback from a panel of staff, faculty, industry professionals, graduate students, and alumnae. Come to this session for a taste of what the full assessment center includes! If this session interests you, consider applying for the April 2 full day Leadership Assessment Center. Competencies: communication, conceptual thinking, connection, cultural competency, implementation, reflective practice, social responsibility 3

4 Philadelphia Career Connection Prep Friday, 2:20-2:35 PM, 3:40-3:55 PM Saturday, 1:00-1:15 PM, 1:40-1:55 PM Looking for a job or internship? Mark your calendars for Philadelphia Career Connection on Friday, January 29 at the Haverford College Alumni House! Over 40 employers will be there! Get tips on how to successfully navigate the career fair, prepare in advance, and approach a potential employer. The best part? You can drop your resume in the morning and possibly pick up a job or internship interview in the afternoon! Stop by for tips on how best to prepare. Competencies: communication, connection, implementation Pick a Card, Any Card! Visualize Your Values Friday, 2:40-3:15 PM Innovation or positive social impact? Competitiveness or Collaboration? Values inform almost every choice we make, yet we don't always articulate what they are. How will you know if a grad school or an employer will be a good fit? Through a fast-paced card sort, find out how your unique values play a role in your future plans. Competencies: communication, implementation, reflective practice Praxis Independent Study - Information Session Saturday, 10:20-10:55 AM Do you learn best through a combination of theory and practice? Are you interested in developing your own experiential education course for next semester? The Praxis Independent Study Program might be for you! The program enables students to develop for-credit, internship based independent study courses. Come to the Information Session to hear directly from current students about their experience in bringing learning to life through Praxis. Competencies: conceptual thinking, connection, cultural competency, implementation, reflective practice SAT Prep Program - Volunteering Information Session Friday, 2:00-2:15 PM, 3:40-3:55 PM Are you interested in helping local Philadelphia students improve their chances of attending college? Come and learn about our new, 6 week long, SAT Competencies: connection, implementation, social responsibility Saturdays of Service - Volunteering Information Session Saturday, 12:40-12:55 PM Want to volunteer, but you can't commit to a weekly volunteer project? Learn about opportunities to participate in half-day service projects at various community partner sites throughout the year. These projects take place on Saturday mornings and have been designed for students who are unable to make a weekly, semester-long commitment. Competencies: connection, implementation, social responsibility Sucking Up or Networking: You be the Judge Saturday, 12:20-12:35 PM, 1:00-1:15 PM Let's reframe the way you think about networking. Learn helpful tips and the importance of building relationships and mentors. Competencies: communication, connection 4

5 Taxes FAQ: What do BMC students need to know about filing personal income taxes? Saturday, 10:40-10:55 AM, 12:40-12:55 PM Do you have a job on campus? Do you need to file your taxes? Come to this FAQ session and learn about the free tax preparation help that's being offered through Civic Engagement. Competency: implementation This I believe: How to Craft Your Personal Essay Friday, 2:40-2:55 PM, 3:20-3:35 PM Saturday, 12:00 12:15 PM, 12:40 12:55 PM Learn how to brainstorm and get in touch with what you believe and how it came to be. This skill will help with grad school essays and communications. Competencies: communications, reflection Transferable Skills Inventory Saturday, 1:00-1:15 PM, 1:20-1:35 PM Using NACE employer preferences, do an inventory about what you've done and how to think about all you ve accomplished and how it can be used to communicate your value. Competencies: communication, conceptual thinking, reflection Turn Duties into Accomplishments: Advanced Resume Writing Friday, 2:40-2:55 PM, 3:40-3:55 PM Saturday, 10:20-10:35 AM, 11:20-11:35 AM Make the bullet points on your resume highlight your accomplishments, rather than reading like a job description. Bring a working draft of your resume. Competencies: communication, implementation, reflective practice Upcoming Events: Senior Advantage Saturday, 1:20-1:35 PM What are the upcoming events for finding jobs? Besides LanternLink, what are some upcoming programs that I can take advantage of to get some job, gap year, or internship leads? Over 100 employers will be on the Tri Co Campuses this spring 2016 semester through various recruiting events: Philadelphia Career Connection, STEM Recruiting Event, Not-For-Profit Career Fair, and more! Get the quick snapshot of what is coming this semester and how best to prepare. We ll spend some time together online, so B.Y.O.L. (Bring Your Own Laptop) if you can! Competencies: communication, connection, implementation Values (Mis)Alignment Part I Saturday, 12:00-12:15 PM, 1:00-1:15 PM Oh no! my dream job has me doing the same thing all day long, and I am so bored! Come to this interactive mini-session to learn what you can do when you find yourself working in an environment that messes with your values and priorities. Competencies: implementation, reflective practice Values (Mis)Alignment Part II Saturday, 12:20-12:35 PM, 1:20-1:35 PM 5

6 I am thrilled with my new position until I notice that the interesting assignments are all going to the male Harvard grad who got hired at the same time I did. Why is that and what should I do!? Come join us as we figure out some creative options! Competencies: communication, implementation, reflective practice Volunteering 101 at Bryn Mawr College Saturday, 10:20-10:55 AM, 11:20-11:55 AM Are you interested in volunteering, but don't know how to get started? Learn about how LILAC/Civic Engagement can help connect you with volunteer opportunities on and off-campus. Competencies: connection, implementation, reflective practice, social responsibility What Should I Do With My Life? Friday, 2:00-2:15 PM, 3:20-3:35 PM Saturday, 10:40 10:55 AM, 11:40 11:55 AM, 12:00 12:15 PM, 12:20 12:35 PM Self-assessments are a great start to exploring this big question. We'll share an overview of the 5 assessment inventories offered by CPD, as well as the dimensions of self they each explore, and how you can get started. Competencies: conceptual thinking, implementation, reflective practice What s Your Leadership Style? Leadership Empowerment and Advancement Program (LEAP) Saturday, 10:20-10:35 AM, 11:40-11:55 AM LEAP s Intensive Leadership Development Program offers students the opportunity to develop skills that will help them become more effective group leaders, group and organizational members, team collaborators and, on a longterm basis, better employees. Competencies: implementation, reflective practice 6