Fall 2013 STEM WORKSHOPS and ACTIVITIES
Date Event Location______
Wednesday, September 11 th
CSTEP 2 nd
Annual Social: Welcome Back Event Student Union (SUUL)
Learn all about the CSTEP program. This is a great opportunity for you to network with CSTEP students and alumni.
Wednesday, September 18 th
Club Fair/Welcome Back ( QCC event ) RFK (Track/Field)
CSTEP Club officers will table at the Welcome Back Festival and Club Fair to provide information regarding the student club, and the CSTEP program. (Rain date: September 25 th.
)
Wednesday, September 18 th
Transfer Day (11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.) ( QCC event ) Student Union Building
Students have the opportunity to meet and speak with over 40 college representatives.
On going-Till November 13 Food Drive (ALPHA BETA GAMMA & LAMBDA SIGMA event)
Benefiting the HOUR CHILDREN.
Drop-off Location M-413
Wednesday, September 25 th
Math Study Skills Workshop S-413
Learn about the available resources on campus to help you prepare for your math class as well as available tutoring locations.
Wednesday, October 2nd Completion Day ( QCC Event) M-136
Queensborough Community College will host “Completion Day” to help students understand how completing a degree can change their lives, change their communities and change the nation. Event will include alumni and special guests, and give students the opportunity to sign a pledge, committing to finishing their degree.
Wednesday, October 2nd Retail Job Fair (QCC Event) (12:30-3:30 p.m.)
If you are looking to earn some extra cash, come to the Retail Job Fair.
SUL
Wednesday, October 9 th
Internship/Research Opportunity Workshop S-413
Learn about paid and unpaid Internship and Research opportunities currently offered off and on campus and for the upcoming semester.
Wednesday, October 16th Learn all about CUNYfirst
LB-6
Find out how to use CUNYfirst to enroll, register, and schedule classes and much more. This workshop will be led by Jennifer Klein.

Wednesday, October 16th Ethics in Genetically Modified Food (STEM Research Club)
M-249
This bio-tech workshop will be presented by Dr. Peter Novick.
Wednesday, October 23 rd
Financial Workshop RFK Building-G-201
Learn about tracking household expenses and create a budget to reach your financial goals.
Also learn how to make your money work for you by creating a savings account or investing wisely.
Saturday, October 26 th
National Chemistry Week ( Science Research Alliance Event ) Hall of Science
National Chemistry Week (NCW) is an annual event held in the USA to raise public awareness of the importance of chemistry in everyday life. It is coordinated by the American Chemical Society (ACS).
QCC Students interested in chemistry are encouraged to volunteer and participate at this annual event. Students interested should email Jeannie at jbuxo@qcc.cuny.edu
to RSVP for availability.
Wednesday, October 30th Halloween Party (Foreign Language Society Event) LB-16
Come dress up in your favorite costume. Make up ok but no Masks
Wednesday, October 30th Virus-Host Interactions During Chronic Herpes Virus Infection S-111
(Biology Club event)
Presented by by Laurie Krug PhD, Dept. Molecular Genetics and Microbiology, Stony Brook University
Friday, November 1 st
Forensics Workshop ( Chemistry Club Event at 1pm) M-136
A representative from John Jay College will be speaking about this Dual Joint Degree Program offered at QCC in collaboration with John Jay College.
Wednesday, November 6 Biology Seminar presented by Dr. Nathalia Glickman Holtzman S-112
(STEM Research Club)
Wednesday, November 13 th
Career Panel I -Health/Nursing/Pharmacy S-413
Learn all about the different careers in Health that you can major in at QCC. Also find out how to apply to the clinical nursing program and much more.
Wednesday, November 20 th
Nature Walk LB-8
Join us on this guided tour where you will explore meadows sparkling with wildflowers, migrating birds, and discover the majesty of old-growth trees.
You never know what different species you may discover.
Students interested should email Jeannie at jbuxo@qcc.cuny.edu
to RSVP for availability.
Wednesday, November 20 th
Career Panel II -Engineering Technologies S-413
Learn all about the Engineering Technology (ET) Department at Queensborough Community College.
They offer six AAS degree programs in technology and an AS degree program in Engineering Science.
Sunday, November 24 Trip to the Museum of Natural History (RSVP) Manhattan, NY
Visit one of the largest and most celebrated museums in the world. Located in park-like grounds across the street from Central Park, the museum complex contains 27 interconnected buildings housing 45 permanent exhibition halls, in addition to a planetarium and a library. The museum collections contain over 32 million specimens of plants, animals, fossils, minerals, rocks, meteorites, and human cultural artifacts.
Students interested should email Jeannie at jbuxo@qcc.cuny.edu
to RSVP for availability. (20 spots available)
Wednesday, December 11 th
End of Semester Celebration S-413
Celebrate the end of the year at this social event to network with fellow CSTEP students.