Co-Curricular Short Courses

Understanding and Responding to Trauma

Host: International Center for Trauma Education & Care
Presenter: Ingrid Slikkers and the Trauma Center Team
Location: Buller Hall 250 and on Zoom
Description: The traumatic impact of the pandemic, social unrest, and electoral tensions this year have left many with a feeling of helplessness and despair. Join us in exploring the ramifications of trauma and learn coping strategies to help yourself and those around you manage better. 

Oct. 13: “Trauma—What is it and what does it do to you, your body and brain?”

Oct 20: Filling in the gaps—Why did I not do anything when it happened? Understanding stressors and the different responses to them.”

Oct. 27: “Trauma and the Sanctuary (Model)—Spirituality in the face of trauma”

Nov. 3: “Boundaries, self-care and healing from trauma”

Nov 10: “Learning compassion for myself and others in times of trauma”


Boosting Your Academic Performance with Library Skills

Host: James White Library
Presenter: Silas Marques
Location: James White Library, Library Lab in the Media Center and Zoom
 
Oct. 13: “Finding Books in the Library’s Shelves”
Description: In the first half of this hands-on workshop, we will present how and why subject classification systems are developed and will teach how to use the one the library adopts (Library of Congress). The students will have a chance to actually search the library stacks in search of designated books in order to practice what they learned during the first half of the workshop. It should be a fun experience based on interaction and games. (Includes videos)

Oct. 20: “Defining Your Research Topic Building a Mind Map”
Description: A manageable research project (or paper) starts with a manageable topic. This hands-on and interactive workshop will present a short video demonstrating why it is important to limit the topic of a paper and how to accomplish that. The students will have the opportunity to use an online mind-map to develop a relevant research topic.

Oct. 27: “Finding Books, Ebooks, Articles and More Using the Library’s Online Catalog”
Description: The objective of this class is to show students tools ENCORE provides which assists users to effectively find materials and sources to write papers and do research. The students will learn how to limit their search by type of material, date, language, etc. The students will follow the class by doing an exercise.

Nov. 3: “Using Databases to Find Relevant and Scholarly Articles”
Description: This hands-on workshop will show how users can decide which databases are relevant to their research and how to effectively use them to find relevant and scholarly articles. Participants will also learn how to use the many useful features and tools provided by the Databases to enhance their research capabilities, such citations, search modes, create alert, thesaurus and others.

Nov. 10: “Determining a Reliable Source Using the Internet”
Description: The objective of this practical workshop is to demonstrate how the students can evaluate and determine the reliability of the sources found in the World Wide Web using the CAARP method and worksheet. They will analyze a document posted in the Internet using criteria such as currency, authority, accuracy, relevance and purpose.


Active Minds

Host: Active Minds—Psychology Club
Presenters: Various
Location: Zoom

Oct. 13: “This could be why you’re depressed or anxious”
Description: We will view and discuss this TEDTalk by Johann Hari.

Oct. 20: “The power of vulnerability”
Description: We will view and discuss this TEDTalk by Brene Brown.

Oct. 27: “Our dangerous obsession with perfectionism is getting worse”
Description: We will view and discuss this TEDTalk by Thomas Curran.


Black Student Christian Forum Series

Host: Black Student Christian Forum
Location: Buller Hall 149 and Zoom
Address: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81005010717?pwd=Ylcvdk9IRjZsTWtXWWEzbXAxaXd0UT09

Oct. 13: “What Does Defunding the Police Really Mean?”
Presenter: Simone Marshall Hays

Oct. 20: “TBA”
 
Oct. 27: “TBA”

Nov. 3: “TBA"

Nov. 10: “TBA”


Filipino Heritage Month—Lumipad (To Fly)

Host: AFIA
Location: Zoom
Description: This Short Course series will be perfect for history buffs! It will feature how Filipino-American History Month came to exist and the stories of different Filipino-American icons and how they took flight and made history. It’s important to keep their stories alive, and this is why AFIA has chosen to share them with our Andrews community.

Oct. 13: “Fel Del Mundo: National Scientist of the Philippines”

Oct. 20: “Jose Calugas and Larry Itilong: Two Different Heroes, Two Different Times”

Oct. 27: “Tinikling Tuesday”


The Vote 2020

Host: Department of History & Political Science
Location: Zoom
Presenter: Stephanie Carpenter

Oct. 13: “The Vote 2020: Political Advertisements”

Oct. 20: “The Vote 2020: Absentee Ballots and Voting”
 
Oct. 27: “The Vote 2020: The Electoral College”

Nov. 3: “The Vote 2020: Gerrymandering and Voter Suppression”

Nov. 10: “The Vote 2020: Transition and Power”


ULead Presents

Location: Student Life and Leadership Lab, Campus Center and Zoom
Host: Undergraduate Leadership Program

Oct. 13: “Tips for Dealing with Anxiety and Depression”
Presenter: Harvey Burnett

Oct. 20: “Be Quiet—Using Silence to Improve Communication”
Presenter: Kari Prouty

Oct. 27: “Transitions—Continued Growth During Times of Change”
Presenter: Harvey Burnett

Nov. 3: “Journaling: Reasons to Write and Ideas to Get Started”

Nov. 10: “Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas—Finals Stress Reduction, Holiday Tips, Crafts & Activities”


CTC Presents

Host: Counseling & Testing Center
Location: Zoom

Oct. 13: “Self Care”
Presenter: Ortencia Johnson

Oct. 20: “How to Create Good Habits”
Presenter: Orlando Lizardi

Oct. 27: “How to Deal with Depression and Sadness”
Presenter: Marleny De Pina

Nov. 3: “Stress Management and Time Management”
Presenter: Beatrice Cho

Nov. 10: “Setting Boundaries in Relationships”
Presenter: Ellecia Cousins


ThriveCast

Host: University Wellness
Location: Andrews University Instagram Live
Lead Presenter: Dominique Gummelt

Description: This weekly 45-minute video podcast starts on Tuesday, Sept. 8, featuring guests that will inspire you to live into the fact that you were “Made to Thrive.” Beginning next week, you’ll be able to tune in and find the motivation you need to make the sort of choices that will take you to the next level.

Oct. 13: “Made to Unwind with Karsten Stank”

Oct. 20: “Made to Dream with Ty Gibson”
 
Oct. 27: “Made to Belong with Michael Nixon”

Nov. 3: “Thriver Feature: Chris Silber”

Nov. 10: “Made to Speak with Michael Nixon”


TRHT Co-Curricular Series

Host: Truth, Racial Healing & Transformation (TRHT) Campus Center
Location: Andrews University Facebook page, Andrews University YouTube channel
Lead Presenter: Michael Nixon

Oct. 13: No Episode This Week

Oct. 20: Episode 5, TBA
 
Oct. 27: Episode 6, TBA

Nov. 3: Episode 7, TBA

Nov. 10: Episode 8, TBA


Chat With Chap

Host: Center for Faith Engagement
Location: Zoom

Description: Chat with Chap is an engaging experience where students are able to interact with the chaplains through conversation, activities and prayer. This experience takes place on Tuesdays from 11:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. via Zoom.

PLEASE NOTE: Zoom locations will be emailed to students in advance.