College Advising Center Events

April 4, 2018

The Craft of Class Presentations: Sharing Research Effectively

Have you ever been to a presentation that puts you to sleep? Struggled to fit the fascinating research you’ve done for your paper into a twenty minute presentation? Tried to follow a Prezi presentation that has more colors than a kaleidoscope? Come to this workshop to learn how to engage an audience’s attention, offer useful information, and raise thought-provoking questions.

March 14, 2018

Staying On Track: The Writing Process for Research Papers

Research papers present a new set of challenges in the spring. They are generally longer than anything students write in Fall E&D, and the wider range of ideas and sources involved can make them difficult to manage. This workshop will help students learn how to organize their research into cohesive, persuasive arguments. We’ll discuss the key sections many research papers include, but also some differences across topics that can require distinct approaches.  We’ll also discuss strategies for writing effective introductions and conclusions, which become more essential as papers grow longer and more complex. Finally, we’ll talk about strategies for time management and motivation throughout a long-term writing project.

March 8, 2018

Planning for a Productive Summer

Summer classes? Internships? Transfer Credit? Come to this workshop to learn how to make this the best summer ever!
February 15, 2018

Learning Preferences and Academic Goals

Everyone has different learning preferences. Come learn how to use them to your advantage!

This event is co-presented by the College Advising Center and Student Support Services.

February 7, 2018

Worry Less, Write More: Beginning the College Research Paper

When L&C professors assign a research paper, whether in Spring E&D or other courses, they expect students to develop good topics, find and properly cite strong sources, and—most challenging of all—create a strong argumentative thesis about their interpretation of sources. This workshop will support you in this work and suggest ways to understand each course’s distinct expectations for research and writing. Additionally, you will learn how to develop your ideas and keep track of your sources in the early stages of the research-paper-writing process. With a good start, a research paper can become a defining and rewarding experience for the beginning of your college career.

February 1, 2018

Exploring Law School

If you are thinking about law school and want to know more about the whole process, this workshop is for you!
January 31, 2018

CANCELLED - Planning for a Career in Healthcare

Do you want to be a doctor? A nurse? Not sure? With so many paths available in the healthcare field, deciding which one is right for you can be tough!

Join us as we discuss opportunities in healthcare, and cover the academic and extracurricular experiences needed to reach your post-graduation goals.

November 2, 2017

Choose Your Own Healthcare Career Adventure

You can help people in the healthcare field without being a doctor! There are many other paths to a fulfilling career in medicine that don’t require medical school. Some of these options include a career as a nurse, midwife, chiropractor, physical or occupational therapist, physician assistant, naturopath, pharmacist, nurse practitioner, dental hygienist, and on and on. This workshop will give you the tools to find the path that draws on your interests and strengths. We will also explore the opportunities you have to build your network and knowledge inside and outside the classroom. 

October 11, 2017

The Quick Fix and the Long Arc: Improving Your Writing at L&C

Writing is a crucial academic skill, but it is also an essential life skill, central to a purposeful and reflective life. Surviving the next paper sometimes leads students to lose sight of longer-term goals, but setting those goals is essential to developing into a mature and confident writer. This workshop will offer concrete advice to improve your fall E&D papers, but will also help you start thinking about how to develop better writing habits, respond to feedback from professors whose expectations can differ, and track the growth of your writing across the longer arc of a Lewis & Clark education. 

October 4, 2017

The App that Gets You to Graduation

Are you planning to graduate in May 2017? Did you know that you need to apply to make this happen? In this workshop, we will review the steps all seniors must take in order to graduate, and you will be able to complete part of the application at the session. Advisors from the CAC will be there to provide one-on-one help and answer questions, as well as help you prepare for the next steps to take. Complete graduation applications are due Friday, October 13th, but there are details that must be done in advance, so don’t delay!

September 27, 2017

The Art of Planning: How to Navigate the E&D Writing Process

Strong E&D essays require savvy decisions about topics and time.  This workshop will demonstrate simple and smart techniques for using your time effectively as you draft, revise, and edit your writing for E&D and other classes. We will discuss strategies for interpreting assignments, developing arguments, and completing work with confidence. Bring your syllabus and an essay assignment to consider; we will practice prewriting and planning techniques that will help you to make the most of your college writing experience. 

September 21, 2017

Passport to Study Abroad Essentials

It’s a great big world out there and you have the opportunity to explore it through study abroad! This workshop will help you prepare for the trip of a lifetime. We’ll explore the academic and financial planning necessary to make a memorable and affordable trip abroad, and graduate on time. 

September 13, 2017

The Secrets of E&D

Doing well in E&D is about more than getting good grades. In your quest to make the most of your first semester you can learn, through E&D, the steps necessary to be a successful student, both inside and outside of class. In this workshop, we will discuss how to shine in class discussion (even if you’d rather fade into the background), the art of taking notes and listening at the same time, faculty interaction (from office hours to email to your online presence), resources for reading- and writing-intensive courses, and how to stay calm through it all.

April 12, 2017

Presenting like a Pro: Sharing Research in Class Presentations

This is the third workshop in the THE KEY THREE: Research, Writing, and Presentation Skills series, jointly offered by LC’s College Advising Center and the Writing Center.
March 15, 2017

Staying On Track: The Writing Process for Research Papers

This is the second workshop in the THE KEY THREE: Research, Writing, and Presentation Skills series, jointly offered by LC’s College Advising Center and the Writing Center.
March 8, 2017

Law Student Life

If you are curious about what law school is like and want the inside scoop, join us for an informative panel featuring Lewis and Clark law students. The workshop will cover coursework, finances, work-life balance, and extracurricular considerations. Audience participation encouraged! Jointly presented by the LC’s College Advising Center and Law School.

March 1, 2017

Choosing a Major Without Major Anxiety

Are you wondering which academic path to follow? Do you need help finding the right Lewis & Clark major? Have you declared a major but you aren’t sure if it’s the right one for you? Worried your major won’t lead to a career? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then attend this workshop designed specifically for you! This workshop will offer ideas about how to approach course selection, assist you in further identifying your interests, and help you explore majors and minors at L&C. Additionally, students will consider how to create - and revise - a graduation plan.

February 21, 2017

From College to the Classroom

Are you interested in pursuing a career in education or counseling, but aren’t sure what you need to do at LC to be prepared? Not sure what major to choose? What classes to take? With so many paths available here and in the K-12 field, how will you decide which one is right for you? Join us as we cover the academic and extracurricular experiences needed to reach your post-graduation goals in a workshop jointly presented by the College Advising Center and LC’s Graduate School of Education and Counseling.

February 15, 2017

Passport to Study Abroad Essentials

It’s a great big world out there and you have the opportunity to explore it through study abroad! This workshop will help you prepare for the trip of a lifetime. We’ll explore the academic and financial planning necessary to make a memorable and affordable trip abroad, and graduate on time.

February 8, 2017

Worry Less, Write More: Beginning the College Research Paper

This is the first workshop in the THE KEY THREE: Research, Writing, and Presentation Skills series, jointly offered by LC’s College Advising Center and the Writing Center.
November 30, 2016

Level Up Your Study Game Workshop

This workshop will help you to identify and practice useful strategies that engage your mind more efficiently in the work of learning.
November 8, 2016

Pre-Law Possibilities Workshop

Are you interested in pursuing a legal profession, but aren’t sure what you need to do at Lewis & Clark to be prepared? Not sure what major to choose?  What classes to take? With so many paths available here and in the legal field, how will you decide which one is right for you? Join us as we cover the academic and extracurricular experiences needed to reach your post-graduation goals. This workshop is designed to help you learn and compare options, channel your interests into tangible pathways, and plan your next steps into your future.

November 1, 2016

Planning for Health Care Career Workshop

Are you interested in pursuing a health profession, but aren’t sure what you need to do at Lewis & Clark to be prepared? Not sure what major to choose?  What classes to take? With so many paths available here and in the health-care field, how will you decide which one is right for you? Join us as we cover the academic and extracurricular experiences needed to reach your post-graduation goals. This workshop is designed to help you learn and compare options, channel your interests into tangible pathways, and plan your next steps into your future.

October 27, 2016

What Your Professors Wish You Knew Workshop

In this workshop, we will discuss how to best interact with faculty, resources for academic and mental wellbeing, how to be professional outside of class, online etiquette, digital privacy, and how to earn strong recommendation letters.
October 19, 2016

Choosing a Major Without Major Anxiety Workshop

Are you wondering which academic path to follow? Do you need help finding the right Lewis & Clark major? Have you declared a major but you aren’t sure if it’s the right one for you? Worried your major won’t lead to a career? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then attend this workshop designed specifically for you! This workshop will offer ideas about how to approach course selection, assist you in further identifying your interests, and help you explore majors and minors at L&C. Additionally, students will consider how to create - and revise - a graduation plan.

October 18, 2016

Toolkit for Time Management Workshop

This workshop will help you identify obstacles to successful time management and develop realistic, practical, and healthy strategies for overcoming them.
October 13, 2016

Passport to Study Abroad Essentials Workshop

This workshop will help you prepare for the trip of a lifetime.
October 13, 2016

Meet Your Major Event

Come hear from faculty, staff, and students about why their major is so exciting!

Already declared?  Learn from faculty and upper division students about what is coming up next.

Attend events over three evenings and make and confirm your choice.  Each gathering will start with a short presentation, so please be on time.

Pizza and drinks provided!
until 12:00am on October 13
October 12, 2016

Meet Your Major Event

Come hear from faculty, staff, and students about why their major is so exciting!

Already declared?  Learn from faculty and upper division students about what is coming up next.

Attend events over three evenings and make and confirm your choice.  Each gathering will start with a short presentation, so please be on time.

Pizza and drinks provided!
until October 13
October 11, 2016

Faculty Advising Workshop: How to Give Your Advisees the Help They Need

Tools and Referral Strategies for Faculty Advisors
October 11, 2016

Meet Your Major Event

Come hear from faculty, staff, and students about why their major is so exciting!

Already declared?  Learn from faculty and upper division students about what is coming up next.

Attend events over three evenings and make and confirm your choice.  Each gathering will start with a short presentation, so please be on time.

Pizza and drinks provided!
until 12:00am on October 13, 2016
September 28, 2016

What Your Professors Wish You Knew Workshop

In this workshop, we will discuss how to best interact with faculty, resources for academic and mental wellbeing, how to be professional outside of class, online etiquette, digital privacy, and how to earn strong recommendation letters.
September 20, 2016

Level Up Your Study Game Workshop

This workshop will help you to identify and practice useful strategies that engage your mind more efficiently in the work of learning and help you get the most out of your education.
September 15, 2016

Toolkit for Time Management Workshop

This workshop will help you identify obstacles to successful time management and develop realistic, practical, and healthy strategies for overcoming them.
April 6, 2016

Passport to Study Abroad Essentials

It’s a great big world out there and you have the power and opportunity to explore it! This workshop will help you prepare for the trip of a lifetime. We’ll explore the academic and financial planning necessary to make a memorable, affordable, and unforgettable trip abroad and still graduate on time! 

March 17, 2016

Planning for Health Care Professions

Are you interested in pursuing a health profession, but aren’t sure what you need to do at Lewis & Clark to be prepared? Not sure what major to choose?  What classes to take? With so many paths available here and in the health-care field, how will you decide which one is right for you? Join us as we cover the academic and extracurricular experiences needed to reach your post-graduation goals. This workshop is designed to help you learn and compare options, channel your interests into tangible pathways, and plan your next steps into your future.

March 10, 2016

Get There, It’s Nearly Time to Declare!

Are you wondering which academic path to follow? Do you need help finding the right Lewis & Clark major? Have you declared a major but you aren’t sure if it’s the right one for you? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then attend this workshop designed specifically for you! This workshop will offer ideas about how to approach course selection, assist you in further identifying your interests, and help you explore majors and minors at L&C. Additionally, students will consider how to create - and revise - a graduation plan.

March 10, 2016

Grad Plan Workshop

It’s hard to believe, but it’s time to start thinking about next semester and beyond! All first-year students are required to begin drafting their graduation plan. (Don’t worry! It’s ok if you don’t know your major yet.) Attending a workshop will allow you to meet this requirement, and you’ll be prepared when you meet with your faculty advisor to discuss your fall semester courses.
March 9, 2016

Grad Plan Workshop

It’s hard to believe, but it’s time to start thinking about next semester and beyond! All first-year students are required to begin drafting their graduation plan. (Don’t worry! It’s ok if you don’t know your major yet.) Attending a workshop will allow you to meet this requirement, and you’ll be prepared when you meet with your faculty advisor to discuss your fall semester courses.
March 8, 2016

Get There, It’s Nearly Time to Declare!

Are you wondering which academic path to follow? Do you need help finding the right Lewis & Clark major? Have you declared a major but you aren’t sure if it’s the right one for you? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then attend this workshop designed specifically for you! This workshop will offer ideas about how to approach course selection, assist you in further identifying your interests, and help you explore majors and minors at L&C. Additionally, students will consider how to create - and revise - a graduation plan.
March 1, 2016

Grad Plan Workshop

It’s hard to believe, but it’s time to start thinking about next semester and beyond! All first-year students are required to begin drafting their graduation plan. (Don’t worry! It’s ok if you don’t know your major yet.) Attending a workshop will allow you to meet this requirement, and you’ll be prepared when you meet with your faculty advisor to discuss your fall semester courses.
March 1, 2016

Grad Plan Workshop

It’s hard to believe, but it’s time to start thinking about next semester and beyond! All first-year students are required to begin drafting their graduation plan. (Don’t worry! It’s ok if you don’t know your major yet.) Attending a workshop will allow you to meet this requirement, and you’ll be prepared when you meet with your faculty advisor to discuss your fall semester courses.
February 25, 2016

How To Do College Outside the Classroom

Being a successful student is about more than good grades. Important things to consider in your quest to make the most of your time in college start with taking the steps necessary to succeed, both inside and outside of class. In this workshop, we will discuss study strategies, on-campus resources for academic success, how to develop a professional life outside of class, how to email a professor (and get a response), digital privacy, and how to earn strong recommendation letters. We’ll cover the business of being a student from the classroom to office hours to email and beyond!

February 17, 2016

Level Up Your Study Game

Is your studying effective? Do you sometimes feel bewildered during lectures or are not sure what to do with your notes after class? Do you feel like you don’t always remember what you study? Completing assignments, reading, attending class and labs, taking notes, and reviewing and practicing with content are the building blocks of being successful in college, but many students channel their study energy into time-consuming and ineffective strategies. This workshop will help you to identify and practice useful strategies that engage your mind more efficiently in the work of learning and help you get the most out of your outside-of-class education.

February 11, 2016

How to be a Successful Student

Being a successful student is about more than good grades. Important things to consider in your quest to make the most of your time in college start with taking the steps necessary to succeed, both inside and outside of class. In this workshop, we will discuss study strategies, on-campus resources for academic success, how to develop a professional life outside of class, online etiquette, digital privacy, and how to earn strong recommendation letters. We’ll cover the business of being a student from the classroom to office hours to email and beyond!

February 8, 2016

Overseas Program Application Deadline

Overseas applications are due by February 8, 2016. This deadline applies to Spring/Summer/Year in Munich/Domestic Programs. Please visit us in Albany 206 if you have questions!
February 4, 2016

2016 Spring Activities Fair

2016 Spring Activities Fair
Thursday, February 4th - 4pm to 6pm
Templeton Campus Center - Stamm

The 2016 Spring Activities Fair is presented by the Office of Student Activities

February 2, 2016

Toolkit for Time Management

You could wait to take this workshop – but that would be procrastination! This workshop will engage students in thinking about obstacles to successful time management and identifying realistic and practical strategies for overcoming them. We will introduce effective tools such as a weekly schedule, a semester on a page, and online tools, while also prompting students to consider which distinct strategies for time management might work best in their own academic lives.

January 28, 2016

Passport to Study Abroad Essentials

It’s a great big world out there and you have the power and opportunity to explore it! This workshop will help you prepare for the trip of a lifetime. We’ll explore the academic and financial planning necessary to make a memorable, affordable, and unforgettable trip abroad and still graduate on time! 

December 17, 2015

Study Skills Workshop

December 1, 2015

Managing Your Academic Life

You could wait to take this workshop – but that would be procrastination! Come learn how to tackle time management, how to study smarter (not harder), and face other learning obstacles. We can help you identify realistic and practical strategies for overcoming these roadblocks. Once you have your schedule under control, using active study strategies will help you retain information and make the most of your time.

November 12, 2015

Passport to Study Abroad Essentials

It’s a great big world out there and you have the power and opportunity to explore it! This workshop will help you prepare for the trip of a lifetime. We’ll explore the academic and financial planning necessary to make a memorable, affordable, and unforgettable trip abroad and still graduate on time!

October 27, 2015

CAC Faculty & Staff Open House

Visit the College Advising Center in its new space!
October 20, 2015

Faculty Advising Workshop: Graduation Plans

A workshop for faculty advisors, focused on helping students to create graduation plans.
October 1, 2015

Managing Your Academic Life

You could wait to take this workshop – but that would be procrastination! Come learn how to tackle time management, how to study smarter (not harder), and face other learning obstacles. We can help you identify realistic and practical strategies for overcoming these roadblocks. Once you have your schedule under control, using active study strategies will help you retain information and make the most of your time.

September 29, 2015

Passport to Study Abroad Essentials

It’s a great big world out there and you have the power and opportunity to explore it! This workshop will help you prepare for the trip of a lifetime. We’ll explore the academic and financial planning necessary to make a memorable, affordable, and unforgettable trip abroad and still graduate on time!

September 17, 2015

Making the Most (of) Money

Are you overwhelmed with money matters? Need help deciphering financial aid or work-study? Not sure how to make (and stick to) a budget? This workshop will help students understand their financial aid and work-study options, explore ways of saving money on campus, and relay some unique tips to get student discounts off campus. Students will leave with a better idea of how to get the most of their college experience without chaining themselves to mountains of debt. Broke is no joke!

September 16, 2015

Making the Most (of) Money

Are you overwhelmed with money matters? Need help deciphering financial aid or work-study? Not sure how to make (and stick to) a budget? This workshop will help students understand their financial aid and work-study options, explore ways of saving money on campus, and relay some unique tips to get student discounts off campus. Students will leave with a better idea of how to get the most of their college experience without chaining themselves to mountains of debt. Broke is no joke!

June 5, 2015

Summer Advisor Training Session 5

Short Training Session for Experienced Advisors

June 4, 2015

Summer Advisor Training Session 4

Short Training Session for Experienced Advisors

June 4, 2015

Summer Advisor Training Session 3

Longer Training Session for Summer Advisors

June 3, 2015

Summer Advisor Training Session 2

Longer Training Session for Summer Advisors

June 3, 2015

Summer Advisor Training Session 1

Short Training Session for Experienced Advisors

March 31, 2015

Finding an Academic Path

This workshop assists students with the academic planning process, including major declaration and course selection, in a liberal arts environment.
March 17, 2015

Active Study Strategies - Tuesday, March 17th 7:00PM - 8:30PM

This workshop will help students to identify and practice active strategies that engage students’ brains more efficiently in the work of learning.
March 10, 2015

Active Study Strategies - Tuesday, March 10th 3:30PM - 5:00PM

This workshop will help students to identify and practice active strategies that engage students’ brains more efficiently in the work of learning.
March 3, 2015

Time Management - Tuesday, March 3rd 7:00PM - 8:30PM

This workshop will engage students in thinking about obstacles to successful time management and identifying realistic and practical strategies for overcoming them.
February 24, 2015

Time Management - Tuesday, February 24th 3:30PM - 5:00PM

This workshop will engage students in thinking about obstacles to successful time management and identifying realistic and practical strategies for overcoming them.
February 17, 2015

Finding an Academic Path - Tuesday, February 17th 7:00PM - 8:30PM

This workshop will offer ideas about how to approach the course selection, advising, and registration process in a liberal arts environment.
February 10, 2015

Finding an Academic Path - Tuesday, February 10th 3:30PM - 5:00PM

This workshop will offer ideas about how to approach the course selection, advising, and registration process in a liberal arts environment.
February 3, 2015

First-Year Success - Tuesday, February 3rd 7:00PM - 8:30PM

This workshop provides first-year students with an opportunity to reflect on their first semester at Lewis & Clark as they undertake their second.  

January 27, 2015

First-Year Success - Tuesday, January 27th 3:30PM - 5:00PM

This workshop provides first-year students with an opportunity to reflect on their first semester at Lewis & Clark as they undertake their second.
February 21, 2012

Suicide Prevention Workshop

October 21, 2010

Meet Your Major

Meet Your Major
October 20, 2010

Meet Your Major

Meet Your Major