Sundaes on Mondays
Ice cream and the fixings for sundaes will be used to promote the program.
The goal is to facilitate respectful, informed discussion about diversity
and what it means to be part of a diverse society and a diverse college
campus.
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Coke Conversations
Designed as a one-on-one interaction with the Resident Advisor (RA) and
floor residents, topics that are discussed in the conversations include:
academic success, community involvement, goal setting, and feedback
about the SYE are discussed. Coca-Cola© beverages are provided
by the RA for each conversation.
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Faculty Dinner Series
Each dinner focuses on an academic area. The areas include: Sciences
and Pre-Med, Business and Economics, English and Journalism, Social
Sciences, and an International Focus. Dinner invitations are extended
to fifteen sophomore students, five Emory faculty, and two academic
advisors. The students and faculty invited represent the academic focus
area being featured at the dinner. Informal interaction prior to the
meal occurs, and students and faculty are evenly distributed seated
during dinner to promote dialogue and questions regarding the discipline
and career field.
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Career Series
Pre-preparation programs are offered for health/pre-med; law; and
graduate school. Coursework, involvement, and the application process
for different areas are explained. Internship programs are presented
twice each semester, stressing the value of the internship experience
in the academic portfolio.
The programs are sponsored by the Career
Center.
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Class Pin Ceremony
Sophomores receive a lapel pin which is a replica of the Emory crest
found on the official class ring. This ceremony is a finals study
break in early December. Because the event is advertised as a study
break, food is incorporated into the program. A short presentation
on the history of the crest is part of the ceremony. The Alumni Office
and the College Bookstore co-sponsor this event.
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Kickin' It Off and Wonderful World
of Waffles
These are the two major social programs offered at the start of each
semester. Publicity blitz promotes “free food” and an
opportunity to catch up with other Woodruff residents. For many students,
it is the first time they have seen each other for the start of the
new academic year and/or semester.
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Academic Advising
Academic Advisors from the Office for Undergraduate Education present programs
about deadlines for dropping, adding, and swapping classes. These programs
are designed to create awareness about the deadlines, and to assist students
with any academic advising questions. The Academic Advisors demonstrate for
students how to reference their own individual “On-Line Degree Audits” to
be able to quickly assess degree requirements and course completions. Assistance
in academic support areas such as time management, organizational skills,
and study skills is also provided by staff from the EPASS Office. In addition
to these programs, academic advisors hold drop-in advising hours in Woodruff
to reach sophomores where they live.
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