Take a break in the day and join the huddle. Come hang out with other First Gen students, faculty, and staff and enjoy one of our activities. (plant a plant, make a stress ball, make a fleece blanket, or write a letter to a military veteran – Dear Soldier Letter)
For more information: https://www.owens.edu/triosss/schedule/
Kevin Brooks from American Red Cross will be available in the Center for Campus and Community Connections to meet with students interested in learning more about becoming a disaster relief volunteer.
November 2
11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
College Hall 148
Volunteers carry out 90% of the humanitarian work of the Red Cross. Volunteer needs include:
• Respond to local disasters, most commonly home fires, to help with immediate needs.
• Deploy to large scale disasters such as hurricanes and wildfires to provide shelter support.
• Greet, check in and thank blood donors at blood drives.
• Provide support to military members, veterans and their families.
For more information visit www.redcross.org/volunteer or contact Kevin Brooks at Kevin.Brooks3@redcross.org or 419-261-6277
Our most valuable asset is our time. How we use it? Who we spend our time with? What do we spend our time doing? Join us to learn valuable tips and tricks to help make the most of your 525,600 minutes (# of minutes in a year).
For more information visit: https://www.owens.edu/triosss/schedule/
Join in the celebration! Everyone is invited to join us as we celebrate being a First Gen student. Meet us in The Fireside Grill (College Hall) for refreshments, networking, and community building. ALL ARE WELCOME!
Be sure to wear your Owens First Gen/ First Gen Advocate pin. Beginning November 1, First Gen Student/First Gen Student Advocate buttons can be picked up from TRIO Student Support Services, Fast Track Program, Veterans Services, Disability Resource Center, The Owens Library and The Center for Campus and Community Connections offices.
For more information visit: https://www.owens.edu/triosss/schedule/
Students are invited to sign up for the workshop, How to Build a Healthy Brain by Kimberley Wilson, by emailing counselingservices@owens.edu. The workshop will be held Wednesdays from October 20 through November 10 at 11 a.m. in Heritage Hall 137.
Topics: Session 3 (November 3)
- Building psychological resilience
- How social media and technology affect the brain
- Money matters
Note: all sessions will include practical tips for personal as well as academic application (for example, how better sleep can improve grades…how regular exercise can improve grades).
During this workshop, students will be guided through an exploration of Virtual Job Shadow, an online career tool with online career assessments, career videos, life skills videos, and resume and cover letter builders.
For more information visit: https://www.owens.edu/triosss/schedule/