Celebrate February… By Celebrating Your Major!
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What’s
Happening
February
3—Women’s
Basketball vs.
Wofford
4—Movie: The
Iran Job
5—EXTREMES
Fair!
Cat Fair
5—Top Tips for a
Dream Career (UC
Theather)
7-8—LMP Movie:
The Best Man
Holiday
8—Men’s
Basketball vs. App
State
9—1964: The
Tribute (Bardo Arts
Center)
10—Men’s
Basketball vs.
Furman
11—Frogz Theatre
(Bardo Arts
Center)
Yes, it’s February (already?)… how’s the semester going so far? As you approach the midway
point of the semester, you know the deal… there’ll be midterms and registration for the Fall
semester to contend with. Not to mention that, as a sophomore or junior, you’re one step
closer to graduation! What does the future hold for you? Careers? Graduate school? Even
before you get there, wouldn’t you like to maximize your experience here at WCU by studying
abroad?
Whatever your situation may be, you can explore all of this (and more!) at the EXTREMES Fair!
It’s happening this Wednesday, starting at noon in the UC Grandroom. Remember our theme
for this year: Celebrate Your Major! If you’ve declared one, be proud of it by dressing up for it
and win a free t-shirt! If not, don’t worry… academic departments and career services will be on
hand during the fair to help you match a major to your interests. Here’s another opportunity to
snag a shirt: come to the noon information fair, and the afternoon breakout sessions to get
one! You’ll find a schedule on the last page of this newsletter. Make sure to follow the hashtag
#EXTREMESFair on twitter for event updates, and to learn how you can win other cool prizes!
We’ve highlighted the departments that’ll be there in this newsletter. Start thinking about how
you’re going to dress up. See you on Wednesday for the EXTREMES fair!
THINGS TO KNOW
EVENTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Major Selection/ Advising
Have you declared a major yet?
Maybe you’ve thought about
changing the one you have now. Do
you have questions about what
courses to take in the Fall? The
advising center will be present during
the information fair portion of the
EXTREMES fair to answer any
questions you have about major
selection, registration, and more! Stop
by their table and see them to get
your questions answered!
Cat Fair
Immediately following the EXTREMES
Fair, check out Cat Fair (to the
EXTREME!) in the UC Grandroom at 5
PM. If you’re looking to get involved
on campus, here’s your opportunity to
meet most of WCU’s student clubs
and organizations! Plus, there’ll be
free carnival-themed food and games
there! It’s a great opportunity to get
involved while having fun, so don’t
miss it!
WheeLead
Study Abroad
How’d you like to spend a semester in
another part of the world? Are you
concerned about costs? Maybe you’re
wondering where to go, and when?
We’ll have representatives from the
international programs office on
hand to answer any questions you
have. Plus, they’ll be going more in
depth to answer your questions
during the afternoon breakout
sessions. It’s a great way to get your
questions answered. Don’t miss out!
Whee Lead 2014 is fast approaching!
Have you registered yet? The event is
FREE to all WCU students! Come listen
to various guest speakers present on
leadership development, personal
identity, and much more. It’s a great
way to strengthen your leadership
skills, and set the foundation to make
a difference in the world we live in
today. See you Saturday, February
22nd!
12-16—A Doll’s
House (Hoey
Auditorium)
14-15—LMP
Movie: Gravity
15—Women’s
Basketball vs. Elon
17—Women’s
Basketball vs.
UNCG
18—Balaton
Chamber Bress
Concert
20—WCU
Symphony Band
Concert
21-22—LMP
Movie: Thor 2: The
Dark World
22—WheeLead
Conference
22—Men’s
Basketball vs.The
Citadel
27—Men’s
Basketball vs.
Chattanooga
28—The Vagina
Monologues (UC
Grandroom)
Need a motivator
this month?
Remember… you
are awesome!
Career Services
We’ve gotten a lot of questions
concerning jobs. Whether it’s a parttime/on-campus job while you’re in
school, or a career after you graduate,
it’s no secret that job searching is
stressful. Fortunately, career services
will be on hand to help guide you
through the job search process. Peer
Career mentors will provide general
advice to you during the information
fair, include resume building,
interview skills, and more. Don’t miss
the afternoon breakout sessions,
where they’ll give a presentation on
how to fine-tune your job search
skills, and market your experience to
potential employers! If you want to
land that dream job, don’t miss this
presentation at the EXTREMES fair!
Graduate School
Hey juniors! We know this topic is on
your mind for a lot of you. The GRE,
essay, application deadlines… oh my!
Getting into grad school can be a
daunting process. Let us help you walk
through it! Representatives from the
Graduate School will be on hand to
answer your questions during the
information fair. Then, they’ll be
giving a special presentation during
the breakout session on what it takes
to apply, including deadlines, GRE
testing procedures, and more! Let us
show you how easy it is to get into
grad school. Don’t miss out!
Writing and Learning Commons
Do you have a big test coming up?
Maybe you’re not sure how to study
for it. Or, do you even have enough
time to prepare for it?! We know…
academics and anxiety often go handin-hand. Never fear! Join the Writing
and Learning Commons at the
EXTREMES Fair; they’ll be presenting
on topics concerning best test-taking
strategies and time management skills
during the breakout sessions of the
EXTREMES Fair. Check it out!
Dance Marathon
Dance Marathon is right around the
corner, and time’s running out for you
to register! From now until February
14th, you can register for $25.
Remember, it includes lunch AND
dinner on Saturday, March 1st, a tshirt, and oh yeah, the opportunity for
you to have fun and dance non-stop
for 12 hours! …Okay, so there are
some occasional small breaks, but you
get the idea… the best part is, all
proceeds benefit the Children’s
Miracle Network and Greenville
Children’s Hospital! Register today,
and get ready to dance with us March
1st!
Junior Jamboree
Hey again juniors! Who made the
Dean’s List last semester? Check your
e-mail for a very special invitation
from us! Our Junior Jamboree event is
being held Wednesday, March 5th at 6
PM in the Blue Ridge Conference
Center. You’ll receive a certificate in
your name, an EXTREMES junior lapel
pin, and some special recognition
from some very special guests! We
want to recognize you for your hard
work and success. Don’t miss out!
Village Palooza
Mark your calendars! Village Palooza
is happening Saturday, April 26th.
While we’re narrowing down our
performers (yup, there will be more
than one!), we want to hear from you!
Who do you want to see perform at
this event? We’re looking for local
acts, as well as suggestions for more
well-known artists. If you’ve got one,
e-mail our Graduate Assistant, or
tweet us your suggestions! Be on the
lookout for more information about
Village Palooza soon!
Office of Leadership and Student Involvement
A.K. Hinds University Center: Room 321
828.227.2623 | olsi.wcu.edu
Information Fair
UC Grandroom
Keynote: Academic and
Personal Success
UC Theater
Study Abroad
Opportunities
Multipurpose Room A
Time Management Skills
Dogwood Room
Applying To Graduate
School
Cardinal Room
Leadership and
Involvement
Opportunities
Multipurpose Room A
Test-Taking Skills
Dogwood Room
Career Development
Comprehensive:
Achieving Goals,
Developing Skills, and
Marketing Your
Experience
Cardinal Room
Cat Fair
UC Grandroom
EXTREMES Fair Schedule
12 PM – 2 PM
Departments Represented: Psychology, History, Business, Teaching and
Learning, Philosophy and Religion, Environmental Science, TRACS, Study
Abroad, Service Learning, Writing and Learning Commons, Advising, Career
Services, The Graduate School, Base Camp Cullowhee, EXTREMES, Campus
Recreation and Wellness
2 PM- 3 PM
As a college student, we know how hard it can be to achieve success
sometimes. Guest speaker Dr. Will Keim will be speaking on how you can
maximize your academic and personal success while here at WCU!
3 PM – 4 PM
Have you thought about studying abroad? Are you wondering when and
where to go, and what you can study? Josie Brewsey from the International
Programs Office will be on hand to answer any questions you have about
studying abroad. Find out how easy (and fun!) it is to study abroad, and how
to get the process started.
You know the saying “There aren’t enough hours in a day” for a college
student? Think again! The Writing and Learning Commons will present a
session on how to best manage your time, and balance out school,
extracurricular, and work opportunities.
Are you considering graduate school? Have you thought about application
procedures, like the GRE and a personal essay? In this session, Tonya Steiert,
Enrollment Coordinator for WCU’s Graduate School, will cut through the
confusion to make your application process quick and easy! Find out how to
apply, and what to do when.
4 PM – 5 PM
Looking to get involved on campus? Have you thought about joining a
fraternity/sorority or student organization? With over 170 of them, it’s easy
to get involved! Karen Farmer, Assistant Director of Clubs and Organizations,
will tell you how to get involved and make a difference on this campus.
We all know how fun those exams are. But don’t stress out about them. The
Writing and Learning Commons will be on hand to present best test-taking
skills, and how you can study to insure success on them. If you want to ace
that next exam, check out this workshop!
Are you looking for a job? What about a career when you graduate? There’s
a lot that goes into landing that successful job or career! Michael Despeaux
from Career Services will be presenting on how you can land that dream job.
From resumes, interviews, job searching etiquette, and more, this workshop
will teach you everything you need to know to launch that successful job
search.
5 PM- 7 PM
Looking to get involved on campus? All of WCU’s student clubs and
organizations will be on hand to answer any questions you may have!
Share your thoughts and what you’re learning at the EXTREMES Fair on Twitter by using the hashtag
#EXTREMESFair! The person using the hashtag the most wins a prize!