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Time
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Session
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Description
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8:45-9:00am
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Log-in
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9:00-9:45am
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Welcome &
Opening Speaker
Mr. Eric Martinez, UK Alum
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Breakout Sessions 1
10:00-10:45am
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So You Want to be a be a
Student Leader
Ms. Jessica Chandler,
Program Director, Office of Student Organizations and Activities
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Leadership, followership, and Values, oh my! Are you ready to take on a leadership role but aren’t sure what goes into it? Are you a student leader looking to explore your values and how it plays a role in your leadership approach? Not ready to take on a leadership role, but want to be a great follower? Join in on the conversation to explore your values, leadership, and how we can all be great leaders by being great followers!
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Awakening the S.O.U.L. of an Entrepreneurial Mindset”
Mr. Patrick Walker, JD, MBA, Endowed Senior Lecturer
Ruth Jones Lewis Faculty Scholar in Entrepreneurship & Free Enterprise
Lewis Honors College, University of Kentucky
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This interactive workshop is designed to engage first-generation college students and participants in the creation of an entrepreneurial mindset by examining several factors applicable within their respective classrooms, careers, and communities. Having an entrepreneurial mindset is one way to unite and empower first-generation college students as they conquer the impossible and thrive beyond their wildest dreams. Workshop participants will create a personal brand and business model that includes embracing fear, risk, uncomfortability, innovation and team chemistry.
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Navigating Graduate and Professional School Admissions
Mr. Jimmie Jones,
Assistant Director, Residence Life
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This session will focus on navigating the application process for graduate/professional programs. We will discuss tips to make your application stand out, application components, developing a timeline to apply, finding funding sources, and much, much, more.
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Breakout Sessions 2
11:00-11:45am
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Social Justice Education & Engagement: What you need to know and How you can get involved!
Mr. Brandon Colbert
Coordinator, Social Justice Education and Engagement
Office of Equity, Inclusion and Social Justice
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This session will focus on how undergraduate students can build their capacity around matters and issues of social justice as well as how they can participate in actions related to justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion
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The Imposter Within
Dr. Martina Martin,
Associate Director, Student Transitions and Family Programs
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Feel as though you don’t belong? Thoughts of I’m not supposed to be here. This session will provide an overview of life as a first-generation student and the Imposter Phenomenon. Strategies for addressing the imposter within and moving forward will be covered.
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First-Gen Real Talk
Student Panel
Ms. Chasity Sizemore, Ms. Haley Blackburn
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An open discussion on the challenges we face as first-generation students, and sharing lessons learned as we figure this thing called college.
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12:00-12:30pm
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Keynote Speaker
Using Your Power for Good
Ms. Carol Taylor-Shim
Director, Office of Equity, Inclusion and Social Justice
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Breakout Sessions 3
1:00-1:45pm
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Graduate School
Student Panel Discussion
Ms. Alisia Taylor, Ms. Tara Rojas, Mr. Adam Tristan
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Is graduate school in your future? A panel of graduate students from a variety of disciplines, will discuss all things navigating graduate school as a first-generation student.
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Resumes for First-Gen Students
Ms. Jocelyn Gaydos,
Assistant Director, James W. Stuckert Career Center
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Your resume is a marketing tool created to market you. Your first contact with an employer, whether applying for an internship, co-op or job opportunity. Let’s talk about how we can showcase you, as a first-generation student, to future employers.
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Selfcare through Mindfulness
Ms. Kayla Gill and Ms. Kim Betty,
Program Advisors, Student Transitions and Family Programs
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Koru Mindfulness is program specifically designed with college students in mind to help in the reduction of stress and anxiety while also increasing one's sleep and self-compassion. Participants will learn specific skills that help calm and focus their mind, including breathing and more!
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2:00-2:30pm
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Closing Remarks
Mr. Sam Cardine, UK Alum
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