Hello Cambridge College Students,
We're almost there—the semester's wrapping up, and summer's just around the corner! Give yourselves a pat on the back for all the hard work and late nights. It’s a home stretch, and we know you’ve got this! Keep your eyes on the prize: long, sunny days and a much-needed break are nearly here. Let’s push through these last few weeks together, nail those finals, and jump into summer with both feet. In the meantime, this week’s newsletter is packed with workshops, events, and resources to provide some information and help you finish strong.
Up first is The 3rd Annual "I am CC" event, which will be held TODAY (Monday) at 6:00 PM EST. “I am CC” celebrates and highlights some of our incredible students' academic journeys and accomplishments. A select group of undergraduate students will share their stories and insights from an "AHA!" moment when something from a class connected with an academic, professional, or personal experience. Everyone is invited to join us as we come together to celebrate our students and fellow classmates and find inspiration from their journeys, learning, and successes. To register and join, follow this link: I AM CC ZOOM LINK
As always, CC professional tutors provide amazing support to all students in the areas of writing, research, math, statistics, Excel, accounting, understanding the assignment, reading comprehension, and more! Click here to view the Academic Success Center on MyCC to learn more. If you are unable to attend a tutoring appointment you have made, please cancel the appointment 24 hours before so that other students will have access to that time.
Next, let’s look at the awesome workshops being offered soon!
Note: After registering for any workshop, you will receive a confirmation email with a Zoom link. You also have the option to add the event to your Google calendar. If you do not see the Zoom link, please email leah.barcan@cambridgecollege.edu.
Emotionally Intelligent? You are hired!
Monday, April 22, 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM (ET). Click here to register
Monday, April 22, 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM (ET). Click here to register
Join Cambridge College’s Career Services Manager, Irina Galatskaya, for this exciting workshop on emotions in the workplace! In this workshop, you will learn the five components of emotional intelligence at work: self-awareness, self-regulation, motivation, empathy and social skills, critical skills for your personal and professional success. Approximately 90% of all high performers in the workplace have high Emotional Intelligence (also known as EI or EQ). Emotional intelligence is important because it can help you improve your interpersonal relationships, both personally and professionally. You’ll also have an opportunity to ask questions at the end.
APA Bootcamp
Tuesday, April 23, 2024, 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM (ET). Click here to register
Please join CC Librarian Jeff Cronin, as he covers the American Psychological Association (APA) 7th edition citation style. We will begin by covering APA basics including how to format the most used sources for papers and the basics of in-text citations. We will conclude by covering resources you can use to help with APA. There will also be an opportunity for questions. If you need any additional information, please contact Jeff Cronin at Jeffrey.Cronin@cambridgecollege.edu.
Time Management and Reducing Stress
Wednesday, April 24, 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM (ET). Click here to register
Ever feel like there isn’t enough time in the day? Are you scrambling to get your CC work done and keep up with everything else in your life? During this workshop, Learning Specialist Leah Barcan will share resources and structures to help you manage your time better, reduce your stress, and meet your academic goals! Let’s make a plan! Email Leah Barcan at leah.barcan@cambridgecollege.edu with any questions.
Academic Writing: Outlining & Using Sources Effectively
Thursday, April 25, 4:30 PM to 5:30 PM (ET). Click here to register
As you work on research papers and other pieces of academic writing, come get advice on how to create a solid outline and make your research process easier. These skills will help you to write a well-structured paper! Learning Specialist Leah Barcan will share resources and structures to help you meet your academic writing goals at CC. You are welcome to bring specific assignments you'd like to work on, and there will also be time for questions.
How to Create an Effective e-Poster
Thursday, April 25, 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM (ET). Click here to register
An ePoster is a digital presentation format required in some undergraduate and graduate classes, as well as a good format for presenting in many professional situations. ePosters apply the skill of remediation, the process of taking a text and translating it into a new medium. In this one-hour workshop, Faculty Fellow Dr. Kate Henry will teach students the basics of ePosters, including the use of templates, examples of effective ePosters, and tips and tricks for strong presentations.
Writing an Introduction for an Academic Paper
Saturday, April 27, 12:00 PM to 1:15 PM (ET). Click here to register
Often the hardest part of writing a paper is developing the introduction paragraph. It can be hard to determine what to include and what to leave out, yet a strong introduction to begin any paper is essential. CC professional writing tutor Joel Krikorian will provide various pointers and strategies for successfully crafting effective introductions for any paper. There will also be time to ask questions and get help with your own writing projects.
Virtual Greet and Meet Career Expo/Networking Event
Monday, April 29, 5:00 PM to 7:30 PM (ET). Click here to register
Join Cambridge College’s Career Services Manager, Irina Galatskaya, for this exciting opportunity! Cambridge College business partners from a variety of companies will come together to share information about their workplace, their internship and employment opportunities, and the education and skills that are required for success in their workplace. You will be able to interact with professionals in a wide variety of career areas to learn about what it takes to prepare for a specific career and what it takes to be successful in the workplace.
How to Research Companies & Industries
Tuesday, April 30, 2024, 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM (ET). Click here to register
Developing your skill at researching companies and industries can pay off in numerous ways. It can help you with your coursework, identify prospective employers, prepare for interviews, and research personal investments. Please join CC Librarian Jeff Cronin to develop these skills. Jeff will begin with a brief presentation about the different types of companies, e.g., publicly held and privately held. He will then discuss a variety of resources on the web and in databases at the Cambridge College Online Library that provide data and analysis for companies and industries. There will also be an opportunity for questions. If you need any additional information, please contact Jeff Cronin at Jeffrey.Cronin@cambridgecollege.edu
English Conversation Group
Every Thursday, 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM (ET) via Zoom. Click here to register
Our English Conversation Group is designed to help English language learners practice conversational skills in a safe and structured environment. English Conversation Group meets virtually via Zoom every Thursday (except federal holidays). There is no charge to attend, but registration is required.
Finally, don’t forget that the Cambridge College 53rd Commencement Ceremony will be held on Sunday, June 9, 2024 at the Leader Bank Pavilion, 290 Northern Avenue, Boston, Massachusetts, at 4:00 PM. All graduates must arrive no later than 2:30 PM. Doors open at 3:00 PM for the public and guests of participants. For more information about graduation, please click here.
We hope you finish the month of April strong! Do not hesitate to reach out if you have any questions. Remember that Cambridge College has many resources available to help you succeed.
Tracy McLaughlin, Leah Barcan, and your Student Success Team
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Cambridge College is committed to ensuring that its events, services, and facilities are accessible to persons with disabilities under requirements from the ADA of 1990 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. If you need accommodations to help you access our events, services, or facilities, please contact the Office of Disability Support at vera.dimoplon@cambridgecollege.edu or 617-873-0614.