JumpStart 2009

JumpStart, formerly known as Winter Orientation, is a series of workshops during the first two weeks of the spring semester geared to helping students develop skills for success and to promote campus resources. The programs and workshops are designed to build on the critical elements of Orientation, focusing on its themes of academic success, wellness, and community engagement.  But first-year students, upperclassmen and graduate students can all benefit from the JumpStart workshops, all of which are geared toward getting the most out of the Carnegie Mellon experience.

For more information on any of the JumpStart programs, please contact Thomas Witholt via email or in the Student Development Office at (412) 268-3829.

Monday, January 12, 4:30PM
Leadership Assessment
Wright Room, UC
Everyone has a style that impacts their personal interactions and leadership effectivity. Angie Lusk, Coordinator for Student Development, will hold a workshop introducing students to a framework allowing students to determine their own leadership style and how to use that style to maximize positive impact.

Tuesday, January 13, 4:30PM
Study Abroad Info Session
Wright Room, UC
Emily Half and Chris Menand from the Office of International Education will host an information session about study abroad opportunities. Whether you know you want to study abroad or you don't have a passport, if you are considering studying abroad, you should check out this session.

Wednesday, January 14, 4:30PM
Time Management Workshop
Wright Room, UC
Academic Development presents a workshop on time management. For all the times you have thought, There just isn’t enough time, you might have been wrong! Make time for this presentation.

Thursday, January 15, 4:30PM
Health & Fitness
Wright Room, UC
Student Health Services presents a workshop perfect for those how had a rough semester as well as those with a healthy new year’s resolution. Campus Nutritionist Paula Martin will help you think about health, particularly exercise, nutrition, sleep, and hygiene, in a new way so that you can lead a healthier lifestyle.

Friday, January 16 (Evening)
Late Night: Winter Gala Fest
Throughout the UC
It’s more fun than your favorite holiday! Winter Gala, the biggest Late Night of the year, returns for its seventh year as a true fête, with fun activities and events throughout the University Center, all themed around festivals from around the globe! The night of fun will end with a large prize drawing for those who have collected tickets through participating in the night’s activities.

Monday, January 19
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
Throughout the UC
Celebrate the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr with a host of events. For more information about specific activities, please visit the MLK, Jr. Day website.

Tuesday, January 20, 4:30PM
Resume Writing Workshop
Rangos 3, UC
The Career Center presents its first workshop of the semester. Whether you have a resume together or aren't sure where to begin, this program is for you. You will be given ideas on how you can better market your education, experience, leadership and other skills to employers. Now is the time to perfect your resume and cover letter for the upcoming job fairs and recruiting season! Please email the Career Center with any questions.

Wednesday, January 21, 4:30PM
Winter Activities Fair
Rangos Ballroom, UC
Student Activities hosts its annual Winter Activities Fair with more than one hundred student organizations helping students to find their niche on campus. It's never too late to get involved! Please contact Kaycee Palko via email or in the Student Activities Office at (412) 268-8704 with any questions about the Activities Fair.

Thursday, January 22, 4:30PM
Interviewing Skills Workshop
Rangos 3, UC
The Career Center presents another fine workshop. Concerned about what you are going to be asked during an interview? This program will address commonly asked interview questions and strategies to use in preparing your responses Tips for preparing for interviews will be offered. Please email the Career Center with any questions.

Friday, January 23, 4:30PM
Stress Management Workshop
Wright Room, UC
Now that you've completed two weeks of class, you might be feeling stressed. If so, please join Michele Keffer from Counseling and Psychological Services to learn how to tackle the stress you already feel mounting.