Fall 2014

 

DC Huddle – DC Kickoff:  Welcome back!  At this DC Kickoff event, you will have the opportunity to meet other DC candidates, meet or check-in with your CxC Rep and learn more about the upcoming DC events.  We will provide pizza, so RSVP today!

**This opportunity is only open to current DC candidates and counts as 1 workshop credit.  Registration is required.

>> Wednesday, August 27, 4:30-6 p.m., 104 Audubon Hall   (NOTE: This event is full.  Please email questions to: cxc@lsu.edu).

CxC Student Workshop – Making Your “Pitch” Perfect: Do people ask you about yourself or your career path and you seem at a loss for words to adequately answer their question?  Not anymore.  If you’ve never thought about how to properly introduce yourself or how to answer those first few questions in any small talk conversation, this workshop is for you. At this workshop, we will take a look at what goes into the perfect “pitch” or “elevator talk,”  no matter if you are pitching yourself or your work.  We will take a look at some good and bad examples and by the end of the workshop, you will feel more confident with your perfect “pitch.”

This workshop will highlight the importance of a “pitch” and provide guidance in constructing and editing your own.

All LSU students are welcome and registration is required.  For LSU DC candidates, this counts as 1 workshop credit.

>>Tuesday, September 9, 4:30-5:30 p.m., 151 Coates Hall

DC Huddle – “Pitch” Perfect in the Sciences:  Research is more than sharing a data set with your colleagues.  It’s about expressing the journey from question to discovery, which might often be referred to as a “pitch” or “elevator speech.”  By learning how to place your personal research study in the context of current issues, your data are able to speak to a larger and more diverse audience. Building on the information covered in the September 9 Student Workshop, attendees will work on their “pitch.” Ultimately, this workshop will give students the opportunity to receive feedback and learn with their peers prior to presenting their research posters.

Seating is limited and there will be snacks, so RSVP today to reserve your seat.

**This opportunity is only open to current DC candidates and counts as 1 workshop credit.  Registration is required.

>>Wednesday, September 10, 4:30-5:30 p.m., 151 Coates Hall

CxC Student Workshop – e-Portfolio Basics: An e-Portfolio is simply a website highlighting your work. It’s a great way to showcase your skills and talents whether you’re seeking internships, scholarships, jobs, or admission to grad school. Being able to add “check out my work at www…” to your cover letter or email message immediately sets you apart from other students and essentially gets you in the door first. Beginning your portfolio early is key so let’s get started! This introductory workshop will cover the common e-portfolio web tools, the do’s and don’ts of e-portfolio design, and how to select the right work samples for a winning professional e-portfolio.

All LSU students are welcome.  For LSU DC candidates, this counts as 1 workshop credit.

>>Tuesday, September 23, 4:30-5:30 p.m., 152 Coates Hall

DC Huddle – e-Portfolio help for DC candidates: Seniors – Your portfolios are due soon, so don’t miss this opportunity to work on your portfolio and share ideas with fellow DC candidates and the CxC staff.  Sophomores & Juniors – It’s never too early to start on your portfolio.  If you don’t have one yet, this is a great opportunity to see what others are doing and begin planning yours!

Seating is limited and there will be snacks, so RSVP today to reserve your seat.

**This opportunity is only open to current DC candidates and counts as 1 workshop credit.

>>Wednesday, September 24, 4:30-5:30 p.m., 152 Coates Hall

CxC Student Workshop – Interacting with Faculty: Have you ever been intimidated by the need to interact with faculty?  Do you ever wonder about the best way to communicate with faculty members?  Developing a strong rapport with faculty members is crucial for success inside and outside the classroom.  This student workshop offers tips for the best ways to interact with faculty and explains some of the benefits that can come from a strong student-faculty relationship.

All LSU students are welcome.  For LSU DC candidates, this counts as 1 workshop credit.

>>Wednesday, October 8, 4:30-5:30 p.m., 2301 Patrick F. Taylor Hall

DC Huddle – Future Employer Roundtable: During this DC Huddle, DC candidates will have an exclusive chance to hear from people from varying industries who hire current students for internships and graduates for full-time positions.  They will give you advice on how best to present yourself as a potential employee and you will have the chance to ask them your own questions.

Seating is limited, so RSVP today to reserve your seat.

**This opportunity is only open to current DC candidates and counts as 1 workshop credit.

>>Tuesday, October 21, 5-6 p.m., 151 Coates Hall

DC Huddle – Email Etiquette Application: This DC Huddle will use what students learn in the CxC workshop about email etiquette and take it one step further. DC Huddle attendees will be given scenarios and instructed to craft well-written and purposeful emails to various audiences. The act of writing the email and getting feedback will be great practice for students applying for jobs and graduate schools. While not mandatory, students are encouraged to bring their laptops.
Seating is limited and there will be snacks, so RSVP today to reserve your seat.

**This opportunity is only open to current DC candidates and counts as 1 workshop credit.

>>Wednesday, November 12, 4:30-5:30 p.m., 151 Coates Hall

CxC Student Workshop – Science Writing: Do your science writing skills need improvement? The CxC Science Studio is presenting an interactive workshop focused on providing undergraduates with techniques essential for strong science writing such as sentence structure, organization, and much more. All LSU students are welcome.

For LSU DC candidates, this counts as 1 workshop credit.  Must bring an introduction example of a past or current writing project.

Registration is required. Seating is limited.

>>Thursday, November 13, 4:30-6 p.m., 151 Coates Hall