Co-Curricular Short Courses 2.1

The following Short Courses are being offered in the Second Block:

College Wellness 101

Hosts: University Health & Wellness, Counseling & Testing Center
Location: Buller Hall, Room 251
Description: This foundational course is designed to help you become a stronger, healthier you. Improving your physical and emotional wellbeing is one of the best ways to boost your academic performance and lead a more satisfying life.

Oct. 30—“Wellness Transformation”
Presenter: University Wellness
Description: See “The Jackie Film” and be introduced to the Wellness Transformation Guide.

Nov. 06—“Physical Fitness”      
Presenter: University Wellness
Description: Learn how to eat well and to maintain your physical activity and rest.

Nov. 13—“Mental/Emotional Wellbeing I”        
Presenter: Counseling and Testing Center
Description: Learn how to cope with stress and manage your time.

Nov. 20—“Mental/Emotional Wellbeing II”
Presenter: Counseling and Testing Center
Description: Learn how to build resilience and to manage anxiety and depression.

Nov. 27—“Social Wellbeing”       
Presenter: Counseling and Testing Center
Description: Learn how to build healthy relationships and to spot unhealthy ones.

Religion Forum—Insights from the New Testament

Host: Department of Religion & Biblical Languages
Location: Buller Hall, Newbold Auditorium
Description: Join us for a variety of presentations focused on issues in the Old Testament

Oct. 30—“The Messiah as Israel’s Representative: The Davidic Covenant and Justification by Faith”
Presenter: Dr. Felix Cortez is associate professor of New Testament at the Seventh-day Adventist Theological Seminary and Director of the MA (Religion) Program

Nov. 06—Richard Choi
Presenter: Dr. Richard Choi is professor of New Testament at the Seventh-day Adventist Theological Seminary and chair of the New Testament Department.

Nov. 13—Veterans Day Celebration
Description: Join us for a celebration of those who have served their country.

Nov. 20—Ranko Stefanovic
Presenter: Dr. Ranko Stefanovic is professor of New Testament at the Seventh-day Adventist Theological Seminary

Nov. 27—Bob Johnston
Presenter: Dr. Bob Johnston is professor (emeritus) of New Testament and Christian Origins at the Seventh-day Adventist Theological Seminary

Career & Professional Development

Presenters: Various
Host: Explore Office
Location: Buller Hall, Room 208

Oct. 30—“Why This Matters—A Course Introduction”
Presenter: Aaron Moushon

Nov. 06—“Personal Branding and Social Media Networking”
Presenter:  Heather Thompson-Day
 
Nov. 13—“Entrepreneuring and Small Business Start-Ups”
Presenter: Kim Pichot
 
Nov. 20—“Financial Planning for New Graduates”
Presenter: Stephen Erich
 
Nov. 27— “Navigating the Job Application Process”
Presenter: Darcy De Leon

Leadership Short Course

Presenters: ULead Faculty
Location: Campus Center, Student Life & Leadership Lab
Host: Undergraduate Leadership Program

Oct. 30 – “Humble to Confident—How to Present Your skills and Nail Your Next Job Interview”

Nov. 06 – “’Do You Have Any Questions for Me?’—The Importance and Practice of Asking the Right Questions in Your Next Job Interview”

Nov. 13 – “Leadership Development in Your Career, Part 1” (feat. Special Guest)

Nov. 20 – “Leadership Development in Your Career, Part 2” (feat. Special Guest)

Nov. 27 – “Leadership Development in Your Career, Part 3” (feat. Special Guest)

Our Heritage

Presenters: History and Political Science Faculty
Location: Buller Hall, Room 135
Host: Department of History & Political Science

Oct. 30—“One Endless Voice to Enhance our Traditions” (Hispanic)

Nov. 06—“Honor the Past—Be the Future” (Native American)

Nov. 13—“Black Migrations” (African American)

Nov. 20—“Visionary Women: Champions of Peace & Nonviolence” (Women)

Nov. 27—“TBA” (Asian American/Pacific Islander)

The Sound Poetry Workshop

Presenters: The Sound Student Leaders and Sponsors
Location: Buller Hall, Room 149
Host: The Sound
Description: This course is an opportunity to learn more about poetry, grow as a writer, and share your work in a community of poets. Please note: this course runs for three weeks only.

Oct. 30—“Sound Session 1”

Nov. 06—“Sound Session 2”

Nov. 13—“Sound Session 3”

Exploring Creation’s Designs

Presenters: Ryan T. Hayes
Location: Garber Auditorium
Host: Chemistry Department
Description: Dr. Ryan T. Hayes, Professor of Chemistry, will provide an inspirational and educational program to help you discover the chemical design of our planet. Using interactive chemistry demonstrations and stimulating presentations, you will see God’s hand at work in the everyday workings that power and provide for life.

Oct. 30—“The Wind’s Weight—Introduction to Chemical Design”

Nov. 06—“Water’s Amazing Properties—12 Life-Giving Properties of Water”

Nov. 13—“Power in the Breath—Chemistry of Oxygen in the Air”

Nov. 20—“The Invisible Blanket—Chemistry of Carbon Dioxide”

Nov. 27—“Light of the World—Enlighten by Electromagnetic Radiation”

Swim Workout

Presenter: Jessica Wilson
Location: Beaty Pool
Description: Students who participate in this option should be comfortable in deep water and have a working knowledge of the main swimming styles: Front Crawl, Back Crawl, and Breaststroke. Butterfly will be optional yardage. A swim workout will be provided and will have a total distance of a mile (36 laps). Adapting for shorter distance totals is very possible if a mile is too long for your current endurance abilities. Bring goggles and a swimsuit (males should wear swim trunks or knee length jammers, and women should wear a modest one piece swimsuit). Just keep swimming!

Oct. 30—"Workout 1"

Nov. 06—"Workout 2"

Nov. 13—"Workout 3"

Nov. 20—"Workout 4"

Nov. 27—"Workout 5"