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Workshop Series: Spring 2009
OSDP is excited to introduce our new workshop series. In collaboration with the Counseling Center, we will be offering a series of workshops to help students of color, international students, and students of various sexual orientations and gender identities prosper socially, emotionally and academically at Skidmore College.
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Tuesday, February 24 - "Verbal Judo: Asserting Yourself With Words" at 10pm in Jonsson Tower, Penthouse
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- We've all been in situations, both inside and outside of the classroom, where we've been surprised by a comment or assumption. This workshop will allow students to talk about their experiences and think about effective responses in these situations.
- We've all been in situations, both inside and outside of the classroom, where we've been surprised by a comment or assumption. This workshop will allow students to talk about their experiences and think about effective responses in these situations.
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Tuesday, March 31 - "Claiming Space and Power on a Predominately White Campus" at 10pm in Jonsson Tower, Penthouse
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- Skidmore College is a predominately white, liberal arts college in upstate New York. What does this mean for the experiences of student of color or international students on campus? This workshop will allow students to talk about their experiences on campus and develop strategies to claim space and power in the classroom, residence hall, and beyond.
- Skidmore College is a predominately white, liberal arts college in upstate New York. What does this mean for the experiences of student of color or international students on campus? This workshop will allow students to talk about their experiences on campus and develop strategies to claim space and power in the classroom, residence hall, and beyond.
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Tuesday, April 28th - "Code-Switching & Transitioning Between Worlds" at 10pm in Jonsson Tower, Penthouse
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- The end of the semester can be a challenging time for many students. The anticipation of returning home after life at college can be overwhelming, especially for first-generation college students. This workshop will explore some of the unique cultural transitions students may encounter and offer effective tools for this process.
