How was your fall break? Mine was great. I got to drive 6 hours to PA;
passing through stand still traffic in Roanoke for an hour, typical PA
road construction all to see my nephew play football. It was so worth it
– his team is 7-0. Oh, and you have to see this … VT football entrance
has nothing on this team!
But it’s now Monday and we are back to classes. We are also back to course request. Fall course request is a required meeting time for everyone. So please schedule your meeting now.
I will hold after hour walk-in meetings on Wednesday (10/21) from 5 – 6:30. As always, first come first served and you must be signed in by 6:30.
Important Dates
October 19 - Last day to resign
October 20 - Spring course request opens – REQUIRED MEETING TIME
October 27 - Spring course request closes
November 20 – Last Day to Reschedule Final Exam
November 21 – Thanksgiving Break Begins
November 28 – Spring Add/Drop Opens
November 29 – Thanksgiving Break Ends
Helpful Tools
There are 39 class days left of this term. Let’s make them the best 39 days of the semester by attending both of these sessions offered by the Student Success Center.
Don’t Be A Pokie Hokie: Overcoming Procrastination
You try to get your work done, but there’s always a better time. All of a sudden it’s the night before your big test, or project, or paper and there’s not enough time to get it done! You stress out, stay up all night, and turn something in that you know is not your best work. If you’re tired of that routine, come learn how to use your free time more efficiently to get homework done before the final countdown. This workshop will include motivation techniques to get you started early, help to design a study/homework plan to avoid rushing at the last minute, and will debunk the idea that we work better under pressure.
October 23 or November from 12:30-1:30pm
Making it Through the Final Stretch
Are you stressed out over all the exams, papers, and group projects that will soon be taking up your time? Learn how to stay motivated, manage the stress, and find the time to do all of the things you need (plus some time for fun!). We will also review strategies for effective test taking.
November 13 from 1:00-2:00pm
November 17 from 4:30-5:30pm
November 30 from 12:30-1:30pm
December 1 from 3:30-4:30pm
December 3 from 4:30-5:30pm
Random
Lion King’s Pumbaa was the first Disney character to fart.
Words to Live By
“82d undertake not what you cannot perform but be carefull to keep your promise.” - George Washington, from his Rules of Civility & Decent Behaviour In Company and Conversation. (82 of 110 rules)
Sandbox
Scheduled meeting times are available 9:30-11:30 & 1:30-4:30. To schedule a meeting please log into your Scholar account.