This document provides information on several upcoming events at UW Tacoma related to student success, including: 1) Three information sessions on fellowships opportunities covering research, language study, service, mentorship, networking, and travel. 2) A panel of UWT alumni sharing tips for getting a degree and answering student questions. 3) A time management workshop presented by an academic advisor teaching effective strategies. 4) Two alumni speaker series events each month featuring UWT graduates discussing leadership and professional experiences. 5) Two workshops on major and career exploration to help students identify interests and options. 6) Two registration overview sessions reviewing academic planning tools like DARS and MyPlan.

1. Autumn 2015 Husky Success Stories
Intro to Fellowships
Tuesday, October 6th 6 – 7 p.m. in SCI 111
Wednesday, October 28th 12:30 – 1:30 p.m. in
JOY 205
Thursday, November 19th 3 – 4 p.m. in SCI 111
Are you a motivated student with ambition and passion for
what you do? Interested in transformative opportunities
such as research, language study, service, mentorship, net-
working, or travel? Then come to an info session.
These sessions will be presented by Cindy Schaarschmidt,
Director of Student Fellowships and Awards.
Email tscholar@uw.edu with questions.
Getting College Done: Tips
from UWT Alumni
Friday, October 9 from 1:15 – 2:30 p.m. in Jane
Russell Commons
Hear from people who have been there! Listen to a phe-
nomenal alumni speaker and alumni panel ready for your
questions.
Sign up: tinyurl.com/leadershipCSL
Time Management
Wednesday, October 14 from 12:30 – 1:20 p.m. in
CP 303
Where does the time go? Are you having trouble balancing
school, work and life? How much study time is enough?
Learn practical, personalized approaches on how to be an
effective time manager and a successful student.
This session will be presented by Leisa Schmidt, Academic
Advisor.
Alumni Speaker Series
Wednesday, October 14th 5 – 6 p.m. in JOY 114
Thursday, November 12th 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. in
Jane Russell Commons
A distinguished UW Tacoma alum will be on campus each
month (typically the second Thursday of the month)
to talk about their professional journey and perspective on
leadership. After the talk, continue the conversation over a
beverage and a few snacks.
Major and Career
Exploration
Monday, October 19 from 12:30 – 1:20 p.m. in
GWP 101
Thursday, November 5 from 10 – 11 a.m. in BB
104
Unsure what your major should be? Trying to narrow all
your interests to one major or career? Already declared
your major, but thinking of switching or adding another?
Join the academic advisors for a workshop that will provide
you with insight for turning your interests and strengths
into exciting major and career choices.
Registration 101
Tuesday, October 27 from 1:30 – 2:30 p.m. in
SCI 109
Monday, November 16 from 12:30 – 1:20 p.m.
in JOY 205
DARS, MyPlan, GERs, Time Schedule, Quick Search—
what do they mean? Student Advising Mentors will
review registration and academic planning tools in this
interactive presentation.