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Monday, April 20
12 p.m., (Virtual) – Titan Career Chat: Learn More About Optometry & Owning a Healthcare Practice – The Hart Career Center is continuing its virtual "Titan Career Chats" series connecting students with successful IWU alumni. Dr. Caitlyn McHugh '12 from Focused Eye Care in Buffalo Grove, Illinois, will share information about her journey from IWU to her current position as both an optometrist and owner of the practice. Please join us to learn more about this professional path and what it takes to own your healthcare practice.
Email Michele Darnell, Pre-Health advisor, at mdarnell@iwu.edu for a link to the presentation.
4 p.m., Google Meet – 3D: Cultivating a Culture of Respect – Facilitated by Emily Rosenquist and Jordan Prats. To create a more empathic, ethical, and culturally responsive community, the presenters will address the intersections of identity and oppression regarding the issue of sexual violence. The presenters will then engage the collective knowledge of the group to discern effective education techniques. Sponsored by the Sexual Assault Task Force & the Office of Diversity and Inclusion.
5 p.m. – Shelf Care Mondays – Enneagram of Personality – #OMEShelfCare is the Office of Multifaith Engagement's way of expressing the assortment of tools we each possess to get through tough moments. We invite you to disconnect on Monday evenings, even just for a few minutes, and lean into a restorative activity. We have suggestions for you, but do what feels right for you. Afterwards, please share a photo, video, or short reflection about your experience on social media using the #OMEShelfCare hashtag. We look forward to seeing where your practices take you.
6:30 p.m., Zoom – Titan Career Chat: Book Publishing 101 (and Other Things You Can Do With A Liberal Arts Degree) – The Hart Career Center will host Todd Stocke '93, Senior Vice President and Editorial Director for Sourcebooks. Would you like to know more about the publishing field? Learn how to apply your liberal arts education? Hear from a successful Titan alumnus who has overseen the growth of a small publishing firm to one of the top publishing firms in the country.
RSVP: https://tinyurl.com/iwupublishing.
Log-in: We will send the Zoom link to students who RSVP.
Tuesday, April 21
12 p.m., (Virtual) – Career Center Event: Osteopathic Medicine – There are two degree programs for pursuing medical school – allopathic (MD) and osteopathic (DO). Jillian Galich, admissions representative from Midwestern University, will share information about their osteopathic medical program. This is a terrific opportunity to learn more about the DO philosophy and the application process. Galich will also field questions about the process generally and, more specifically, can address admissions in the current COVID-19 climate.
Email Michele Darnell, Pre-Health advisor, at mdarnell@iwu.edu for a link to the presentation.
6:30 p.m., (Virtual) – Navigating Job/Internship Search: Learn How to Market Your Liberal Arts Education – Challenging times require that you are equipped with knowledge. Hear from two Human Resources professionals regarding how to market your IWU education to employers. Learn the tips and tricks to navigate your job and internship search. Tera Peplow (HR Recruiter for McMaster-Carr) and Amber Spiewak '11 (Campus Recruiting - Program Manager for Charles Schwab & Co.) will be the featured presenters, hosted by the Hart Career Center.
RSVP: https://tinyurl.com/iwuhrpanel
Log-in: meet.google.com/fbc-zeuv-tmo
Wednesday, April 22
LAST DAY OF CLASSES
12 p.m., (Virtual) – Pursuing Healthcare Professional School Through the U.S. Military – Do you want Uncle Sam to pay for your professional school program – medical, dental, physical therapy, etc.? It's possible to get your degree debt-free through one of the military branches, but it's important to also consider the commitment that you are making. Two Army representatives will present information and answer your questions. Take advantage of this opportunity to learn about a way to earn your degree without all of the debt.
Email Michele Darnell, Pre-Health advisor, at mdarnell@iwu.edu for a link to the presentation.
4 p.m., (Virtual) – ReligiosiTEA: End of Year and Senior Farewells – Bring a mug of tea or a snack, find a comfy spot to sit down, and join your interfaith friends for virtual ReligiosiTEA gatherings. ReligiosiTEA is a weekly program hosted by IWU Interfaith and the Office of Multifaith Engagement exploring diverse topics related to religion, spirituality, and interfaith cooperation. IWU community members from all worldviews and faith backgrounds are welcome. Sponsored by the Office of Multifaith Engagement.
6 p.m. until midnight (Virtual) – Earth Day 50th Anniversary: Online Screening of The Story of Plastic. See details below.
Thursday, April 23
Reading Day (NO CLASSES)
8 p.m., Zoom – Late Night Breakfast With President Nugent, Provost Brodl, & Dean Karla –
We are keeping up with traditions! Join President Georgia Nugent, Provost Mark Brodl, and Dean Karla Carney-Hall as they recreate late night breakfast on Reading Day. They will be cooking their favorite breakfast item and would love for everyone to join in.
President Nugent will be making Florentine Frittata, Provost Brodl will be making the San Antonio Egg Casserole Suprema, and Dean Karla will be making her favorite Blackberry French Toast. We will send out the "recipe card" so you can gather all of the ingredients needed to cook along with them as we get closer to the event. Use #IWU'svirtualbreakfast to show that you're "at the event"! The first 5 people to post with the hashtag will get a gift card to Forte Jesse Cafe, Pancake House, or Cracker Barrel. Sponsored by the Campus Activities Board.
Friday, April 24
Through Tuesday, April 28 – Final examinations
Sunday, April 26
3 p.m., Zoom – Destress Event: "Painting with IWU's Bob Ross" – Overwhelmed with Finals? Join IWU's Bob Ross, Katie Weston, and paint your own masterpiece with her. Katie will be doing a session with paper and pencil and a session with paint. Colors that she will use are white, blue, green, yellow, red, and black. Join us even if you don't have paint. Use #IWU'sBobRoss to show us your paintings/drawings. The first 5 people to post with the hashtag will get their own paint set. Sponsored by the Campus Activities Board.
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