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Session #1

Workshop Descriptions Session #1

10:45 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.
  • Meriam Library (MLIB) 172
    Finding Your Community
    Learn about Chico State’s Cross-Cultural Leadership Center (CCLC) and Affinity Resource Centers. The CCLC is a space where students can celebrate culture and diversity. Our new Affinity Resource Centers’ goals are to support and retain students of diverse backgrounds while giving them a space to grow. We hope you find a home away from home in our spaces.
  • Performing Arts Center (PAC) 210
    WellCat Health Center
    Medical care including acute care clinic, laboratory testing, X-rays, pharmacy services, immunizations, and 24/7 telehealth services.
  • Bell Memorial Union (BMU) Lobby
    Tour the Well
    The Well at Bell Memorial Union strives to provide a tranquil environment where Wildcats can find serenity and reset amid the hustle and bustle of campus life. Students will find spaces dedicated to meditation, mindfulness, yoga, prayer and reflection, sensory needs, creativity, quiet spaces, and a Self-Care Corner.
  • Performing Arts Center (PAC) 116
    Understanding Academic Accommodations
    Accessibility Resource Center works with staff, faculty, students, administrators, and community members to ensure that all aspects of campus life, learning, working, and living are universally accessible. We promote and facilitate awareness and access through accommodations, training, and partnerships.
  • Performing Arts Center (PAC) 144
    University Housing
    By choosing to live in University Housing (UH), students are choosing success. UH provides an inclusive and interactive living environment, where students will unlock their true potential outside the classroom. This session will assist in answering your questions on how UH can help students stay connected and continue to grow.
  • Meriam Library (MLIB) 208
    Navigating the First Year with First-Year Experience
    First-Year Experience (FYE) helps students transition smoothly through General Education (GE) courses that focus on active learning, peer support, and engagement with public issues through our Public Sphere Pedagogy event, the Summit. Our courses encourage students to explore their interests, develop essential skills, and build strong connections with peers and faculty.
  • Performing Arts Center (PAC) 134
    Get Involved: Your Guide to Campus Engagement
    Student Life and Leadership and Recreational Sports will discuss how students can maximize their time outside of class through involvement and leadership opportunities. Students will learn how to find a sense of belonging, build meaningful friendships, and stay engaged in campus life. Program involvement includes: student clubs, sports and recreation, welcome events, leadership series, and more.
  • Performing Arts Center (PAC) 206
    Associated Students Involvement: Start Strong at Chico State
    The Associated Students (AS) enhances your Chico State experience by employing, empowering, and engaging Wildcats through student-led programs, services, and facilities designed for students, by students. Join us for games and giveaways while you explore leadership opportunities, campus jobs, and create your action plan for success as a new student.