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/
Ever feel like an imposter? Ever feel like your successes are just luck and like everyone else has it together? It’s a common feeling for college students to experience, but you do belong and have worked hard to get here. Learn about what we call “Imposter Syndrome,” and how to combat it. Plus, we’ll have some fun too.
For more information visit: https://www.owens.edu/triosss/schedule/
Join us to gain valuable experience with interviewing and networking skills from professionals in a variety of industries. Receive instant feedback from mock interviews and leave with strategies for improvement. Exchange contact information with professionals in your field of study as you practice the art of networking. Refreshments (and pie!) will be provided while supplies last.
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/
Meet online with potential employers to discuss job opportunities and gather information about future positions. To participate, students and alumni should:
• Register via College Central Network
• Upload a resume and submit it to employers of interest
• Dress professionally
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/