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Welcome Week, Verde Valley Campus, Fall '09

Go Green, Go Local, Go For It!  
 

Events:

FREE PIZZA, Donated by Pizza Hut. Go to Central Park West  
 
• August 24 – August 28: 11:30 am – 1pm.  
Free Barbecue with Hamburgers, Hotdogs and drinks. Open to all YC Students and Community Members.  
 
• August 26: 4 pm – 5:30 pm.  
Lawn Games in Central Park including Croquet and Bocce Ball  
 
• Daily: August 24 – August 27: 8 am – 10:30 am.  
Tai Chi and Zumba demonstrations on the lawn in front of building H.  
 
• Tuesday, August 25 and Thursday, August 27: 8 am.  
Battle of the Bands and Poetry Slam  
 
• Friday, August 28: 6 pm – 10:30 pm.  
Sponsors: YC Bookstore, Fry’s, Pizza Hut, Holsum, Planet Video,  
Wal-Mart and Food City  
www.yc.  
 

Free Workshops

• Student Orientation to Online Learning  
This orientation will guide you through information that is critical in order to be successful in an online course. Students will learn what their role is as an online learner, best practices, computer readiness, and resources that are needed as an online student.  
 
Presenter: Todd Conaway  
 
Wednesday, August 19, 1 – 2:30 pm Sedona, Rm. 28  
 
Thursday, August 20, Noon – 1:30 pm VV Campus, Bldg. M, Rm. 112  
 
Wednesday, August 26, 11:30 am – 1 pm VV Campus, Bldg. M, Rm. 112  
 
• Pre-Nursing + RN to BSN Programs  
If you’re considering YC’s Nursing Program, learn more about the application process, prerequisites, and what to expect after acceptance into the program.  
 
Presenter: Marcia Byrd  
 
Tuesday, August 25, 3:30 – 5 pm, Bldg. M, Rm. 112  
 
 
• Financial Aid is for Everyone  
Who couldn’t use a little extra help financing their future? Learn about different sources of money to pay for your education, including PELL grants, college work study, and student loans. Also learn how to locate and apply for various scholarships.  
 
Presenter: Trisha Travis  
 
Tuesday, August 25, 5 – 6 pm Bldg. M, Rm. 112  
 
 
• Taking the Stress out of College  
Skills to put your mind at ease, so you can be a more confident, successful student. Learn to set your own pace instead of being caught up in the frantic timeline dictated by your thoughts.  
 
Presenter: Pat Miner  
 
Wednesday, Aug 26, 9:45 – 10:45 am Bldg. M, Rm. 112  
Thursday, Sept 10, 10 – 11 am Bldg. M, Rm. 112  
 
 
• Study Skills & Test Taking Strategies  
Learn more about study techniques and test taking, so you can retain what you learn, earn better grades and enjoy better performance in school.  
 
Presenters: Amy Welden & Linda Evans  
 
Wednesday, Sept 2, 9:45 – 10:45 am Bldg. M, Rm. 112  
Thursday, Sept 3 10 – 11 am Bldg. M, Rm. 112  
 
 
• Finding the Perfect Job  
Learn strategies to uncover the perfect job for you. Networking, resumes, and strategies for finding the hidden job market are included.  
 
Presenter: Gioia Goodrum  
 
Thursday, Sept 3, 4 – 5 pm Bldg. M, Rm. 112  
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