Student Support Services Events Calendar

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November 2012

Thanksgiving Break Wednesday, November 21, 2012

Science Movie Hour Thursday, November 29, 2012

Earth teems with a staggering variety of animals, including 9,000 kinds of birds, 28,000 types of fish, and more than 350,000 species of beetles alone. What explains this explosion of living creatures? The source of life's endless forms was a profound mystery until Charles Darwin's revolutionary idea of natural selection, which he showed could help explain the gradual development of life on earth. But Darwin's radical insights raised as many questions as they answered. What actually drives evolution and turns one species into another? And how did we evolve? NOVA reveals answers to the riddles that Darwin couldn't explain. 120 min.  Movie starts at 3pm!

December 2012

EOSC Thursday, December 6, 2012

Join us as we discuss the chaotic events of the 1970’s including war and social change. Many radical ideas gained wider acceptance in this new decade. Be sure to wear your bell bottom jeans and tie–dyed shirts as we celebrate the end of another semester!  Lunch will be provided.

Science Movie Hour Thursday, December 6, 2012

David Attenborough guides the viewer through a miniature universe teeming with life, never normally seen, yet all around us. New technology reveals surreal vistas and their extraordinary inhabitants -- swarming antler moths, desert locusts and a mountain of cockroaches -- up close and personal. The bizarre and the beautiful are represented and their habits, lifestyles and characteristics explained in David Attenborough's inimitable style. Though small, these creatures are as ferocious as any seen before. 50 min. Movie starts at 5pm!

Finals Week Monday, December 10, 2012

Yes, finals week has a weekend in the middle of it! Come hang out and study in the SSS TRiO Computer Lab or conference room as available.

Focus Week Monday, December 3, 2012

A focus group is a chance for you, as a member of SSS, to voice your opinion about the services offered by the program. Your opinions matter! Your input is important to us. Last semester only 34 students participated in the group. This program is designed to serve 235 students—meaning over 200 were silent! The more input we have, the better, and EVERY opinion matters! For your convenience, 15 sessions will be offered. We only ask that you attend one. Sessions will be held each day at 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Please make every effort to attend, and let your voice be heard!

Meetings will be held at 10am and 4pm daily.

January 2013

Classes Begin Wednesday, January 9, 2013

Last Day to Enroll Wednesday, January 16, 2013

Donuts with the Director Monday, January 14, 2013

Come have donuts, meet our Therapy Dogs, and get FREE school supplies.

No Classes Monday, January 21, 2013

Last day for a full refund Wednesday, January 23, 2013

Individual Tutoring Begins Tuesday, January 22, 2013

Individual tutoring will start, must see Lisa Jones for more information.

Reading Workshop on Sq3R Tuesday, January 29, 2013

SQ3R is an acronym for survey, question, read, recite, and review. SQ3R is an effective active reading strategy to better understand written content. It’s also a great way to empower students who struggle concentrating on text. Additionally, students utilizing SQ3R have an easier time recollecting what they’ve read since they review content several times in multiple ways.

Couponing 101 Wednesday, January 30, 2013

Learn simple couponing tools that will save you money.

Science Movie Wednesday, January 30, 2013

The Story of Everything. One of the world's most famous living scientists  presents the wonders of the universe, revealing the splendor and majesty of the cosmos as never seen before. See how the universe began, how it creates stars, black holes and life -- and how everything will end.

Meet & Greet/FAFSA Thursday, January 31, 2013

Meet the faculty lab directors and staff members. Learn what all of the staff members do and what services are available through SSS. Learn how to prepare and submit your FAFSA online for 2013-2014 school term. Meet and greet will be from 2:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m. FAFSA training will be from 3:15-4:15 p.m.

February 2013

How To Write A Thesis Statement & Organize An Essay Thursday, February 7, 2013

Find out the importance of a good thesis statement and how to organize your essay around it.

Backpack Collection for Foster Children Monday, February 4, 2013

Bring your used backpacks, bags, and luggage to SSS Academic Advisor Lisa Jones. Used items will be donated to DHS Foster Care for children to keep personal items in.

Culture Trip Wednesday, February 13, 2013

The General Tommy Franks Leadership Institute and Museum utilizes its collection, facilities, and resources to advance the understanding of historical events, encourage leadership development and inspire enlightened decision making by providing a forum of critical thinking through scholarly research, exhibitions, and public programs. Lunch will be provided. Trip is limited to 14 students. Leave at 8:30am

Friday Flick Friday, February 15, 2013

"Despicable Me" -

When a criminal mastermind uses a trio of orphan girls as pawns for a grand scheme, he finds their love is profoundly changing him for the better.

Homecoming Week Monday, February 11, 2013