IV. Accent Reduction
Prerequisite: Oral Communication
Winter Session: Tuesdays, February 6 - March 12, 4:30pm-6:30pm
This class helps non-native speakers to recognize and practice American English sounds, stress, and intonation patterns in order to improve comprehension and intelligibility. This is accomplished through identification of problem areas, focused practice and recording of exercises for instructor feedback.
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I: Oral Communication
Winter Session: Monday, January 29 - Thursday, February 1, 4:30pm-6:30pm
Attendance is required ALL 4 Days
This course focuses on helping students improve their oral communication skills for academic and daily life. Emphasis is on increasing confidence and fluency through realistic activities both in and out of class covering pronunciation, idiom and slang usage, active listening skills, and conversation strategies.
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Your postdoc training is more than just research! Apply design thinking to the wicked problem of a comprehensive postdoctoral training plan and make a bold plan that amplifies your interests and values as you transition to your career of choice. The work we do together will support new perspectives, identify mentoring needs, and ensure that your individual development plan is thoughtful and balanced.
Note: there is approximately an hour of required prework for this session. You will receive details for the prework upon registration.
The Office of Postdoctoral Affairs (OPA) is hosting a Fall treats get together for postdocs working on campus!
Sign up and stop by for a Kara's mini cupcake (gluten free and vegan options available) and other sweet treats on us!
Treats will be provided until supplies run out -- we recommend stopping by on the earlier side if you can!
Monday, October 23, 12:00pm - 1:00pm, On Campus
Are you working with new students and postdocs in your group this academic year? Start your next mentor-mentee relationship off right by being intentional about setting expectations! A shared understanding of mentor and mentee expectations is critical to building an effective mentoring relationship.
Tuesday, November 14, 9:00am-11:00am, Huang Foyer
The Office of Postdoctoral Affairs (OPA) is hosting a coffee cart, plus Trish’s Mini Donuts for postdocs working on campus!
Sign up and stop by for some coffee and mini donuts on us!
Tuesday & Wednesday, December 5-6, 2023, 9:00am-12:30pm
** Must be able to attend both sessions.** If selected for the workshop, you will be notified of the location.
Monday, October 16, 2:00pm-4:00pm, MSOB Courtyard
The Office of Postdoctoral Affairs (OPA) is hosting a Fall treat get together for postdocs working on campus!
Sign up and stop by for some cookies and other sweet treats on us!
Would you like to know the secret to high output, low stress scholarly writing? In academia it is often assumed that writing comes naturally. However, an overwhelming body of research shows that there are very clear and practical strategies that can greatly increase your writing productivity.
This workshop will help you to understand:
