Fall 2018 one-time events and activities
University-wide peer mentor training conference
Dates: Monday, Aug. 20 and Tuesday, Aug. 21
Time: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Location: second floor, Bernhard Center
Mandatory for all new peer mentors and group leaders.
MI GEAR UP Back-to-School Bash
Dates: Wednesday, Sept. 5
Time: 5 to 8 p.m.
Location: Multicultural Center, Trimpe Building
This is a great opportunity for program peer mentors and group leaders to meet or reconnect with returning GEAR UP participants. Dinner will be provided.
Fall kickoff
Date: Saturday, Sept. 8
Time: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Location: Faculty Dining Room, Bernhard Center
Mandatory for all program staff.
Staff meeting 1
Date: Saturday, Oct. 13
Time: 9 a.m. to noon
Location: Multipurpose Room, Ellsworth Hall
Mandatory for all program staff.
Staff meeting 2
Date: Saturday, Nov. 17
Time: 9 a.m. to noon
Location: Faculty Dining Room, Bernhard Center
Mandatory for all program staff.
Fall 2018 recurring events
CAMP Weekly Study Tables
Days and Times: Mondays and Tuesdays, 2:30 to 4:30 p.m.; Wednesdays, 4 to 6 p.m.; Thursdays, 3:30 to 5:30 p.m.
Location: DMA Multipurpose Room, Ellsworth Hall
Description: Open study hours for all CAMP participants. Please register here before attending your first session. Mentoring for Success Program peer mentors or group leaders will be available to provide tutoring and answer questions. Snacks will be provided. At the end of the semester, a $50 WMU Bookstore gift card will be awarded to the participant with the highest attendance.
MLK Academy and MI GEAR UP Study Tables
Date: every Monday from Monday, Sept. 24 to Monday, Dec. 3
Time: noon to 2 p.m.
Location: DMA Multipurpose Room, Ellsworth Hall
Description: Open study hours for all MLK Academy and MI GEAR UP participants. Please register here before attending your first session. Mentoring for Success Program peer mentors and group leaders will be available to provide tutoring and answer questions. Snacks will be provided. At the end of the semester, a $50 WMU Bookstore gift card will be awarded to the participant with the highest attendance.
DSS Monday Study Tables
Dates: every Monday from Monday, Sept. 10 to Monday, Dec. 3
Time: 4 to 6 p.m.
Location: Room 212, Bernhard Center (except Monday, Sept. 10, Monday, Sept. 24, and Monday, Oct. 22 in the first floor lounge; Monday, Oct. 8 in Room 213)
Description: Open study hours for all students registered with DSS. Please register here before attending your first session. Mentoring for Success Program peer mentors or group leaders will be available to provide tutoring and answer questions. At the end of the semester, a $50 WMU Bookstore gift card will be awarded to the participant with the highest attendance. Here is the Bernhard Center floor plan.
DSS Thursday Study Tables
Dates: every Thursday from Thursday, Sept. 13 to Thursday, Dec. 6 (no meeting on Thursday, Oct. 18 and Thursday, Nov. 22)
Time: 3 to 5 p.m.
Location: Room 211, Bernhard Center (except Thursday, Sept. 13 and Thursday, Nov. 1 in the first floor lounge; Thursday, Sept. 20 and Thursday, Sept. 27 in Room 204)
Description: Open study hours for all students registered with DSS. Please register here before attending your first session. Mentoring for Success Program peer mentors or group leaders will be available to provide tutoring and answer questions. At the end of the semester, a $50 WMU Bookstore gift card will be awarded to the participant with the highest attendance. Here is the Bernhard Center floor plan.
Mentoring for Success Program Study Tables
Date: every Wednesday from Wednesday, Sept. 12 to Wednesday, Dec. 5 (no meeting on Wednesday, Oct. 17 and Wednesday, Nov. 21)
Time: 4 to 6 p.m.
Locations:
Wednesday, Sept. 12 and 19 in Our Space, Trimpe Building
Wednesday, Sept. 26, Oct. 3, Nov. 7, and Nov. 28 in Room 107, Bernhard Center
Wednesday, Oct. 10 and Dec. 5 in Faculty Lounge (second floor), Bernhard Center
Wednesday, Oct. 24 in Faculty Dining Room (first floor), Bernhard Center
Wednesday, Oct. 31 and Nov. 14 in Room 106, Bernhard Center
Description: Open study hours for all CAMP, MLK Academy, and MI GEAR UP participants. Also open to students affiliated with ODI, Kalamazoo Promise, Disability Services for Students, and LBGT Student Services who meet the eligibility requirements. Please register here before attending your first session. Mentoring for Success Program peer mentors or group leaders will be available to provide tutoring and answer questions. At the end of the semester, a $50 WMU Bookstore gift card will be awarded to the participant with the highest attendance. Here is the Bernhard Center floor plan.
Spring 2019 one-time events and activities
Spring kickoff
Date: Saturday, Jan. 12, 2019
Time: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Location: Faculty Dining Room, Bernhard Center
Mandatory for all program staff.
DMA student employee development event
Date: Saturday, Jan. 26, 2019
Time: TBD
Location: TBD
Mandatory for all DMA student employees.
Staff meeting 1
Date: Saturday, Feb. 16, 2019
Time: 9 a.m. to noon
Location: Faculty Dining Room, Bernhard Center
Mandatory for all program staff.
Staff meeting 2
Date: Saturday, March 23, 2019
Time: 9 a.m. to noon
Location: Faculty Dining Room, Bernhard Center
Mandatory for all program staff.
Spring 2019 recurring events
Note: There will be no sessions during spring break (Monday, March 4 through Friday, March 9, 2019).
CAMP Weekly Study Tables
Days and Times: Mondays and Tuesdays, 2:30 to 4:30 p.m.; Wednesdays, 4 to 6 p.m.; Thursdays, 3:30 to 5:30 p.m.; from Monday, Jan. 14, 2019 to Thursday, April 18, 2019 (no sessions during spring break)
Location: DMA Multipurpose Room, Ellsworth Hall
Description: Open study hours for all CAMP participants. Please register here before attending your first session. Mentoring for Success Program peer mentors or group leaders will be available to provide tutoring and answer questions. Snacks will be provided. At the end of the semester, a $50 WMU Bookstore gift card will be awarded to the participant with the highest attendance.
MLK Academy and MI GEAR UP Study Tables
Day: every Monday from Monday, Jan. 14, 2019 to Monday, April 15, 2019 (no sessions during spring break)
Time: noon to 2 p.m.
Location: DMA Multipurpose Room, Ellsworth Hall
Description: Open study hours for all MLK Academy and MI GEAR UP participants. Please register here before attending your first session. Mentoring for Success Program peer mentors and group leaders will be available to provide tutoring and answer questions. Snacks will be provided. At the end of the semester, a $50 WMU Bookstore gift card will be awarded to the participant with the highest attendance.
DSS Study Tables
Day: every Monday from Monday, Jan. 14, 2019 to Monday, April 15, 2019 (no sessions on Monday, Feb. 18 and during spring break)
Time: 4 to 6 p.m.
Location: Room 105 Bernhard Center (except Monday, Feb. 11 in Room 157, Bernhard Center)
Description: Open study hours for all students registered with DSS. Please register here before attending your first session. Mentoring for Success Program peer mentors or group leaders will be available to provide tutoring and answer questions. At the end of the semester, a $50 WMU Bookstore gift card will be awarded to the participant with the highest attendance. Here is the Bernhard Center floor plan.
Mentoring for Success Program Study Tables
Day and Times: Wednesdays, 4 to 6 p.m.; Thursdays, 3 to 5 p.m.; from Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2019 to Thursday, April 18, 2019 (no sessions on Wednesday, Jan. 30; Thursday, Feb. 7; Thursday, Feb. 14; Wednesday, Feb. 20; and during spring break)
Location: Room 105, Bernhard Center (except Thursday, Jan. 17 and Thursday, April 18 in Room 211, Bernhard Center)
Description: Open study hours for all CAMP, MLK Academy, MI GEAR UP, and DSS participants. Also open to students affiliated with ODI, Kalamazoo Promise, and LBGT Student Services who meet the eligibility requirements. Please register here before attending your first session. Mentoring for Success Program peer mentors or group leaders will be available to provide tutoring and answer questions. At the end of the semester, a $50 WMU Bookstore gift card will be awarded to the participant with the highest attendance. Here is the Bernhard Center floor plan.