Sophomorphosis Schedule
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January 2015
Sunday, January 11th
- A Sophomore Affair: The Sophomorphosis Kickoff Banquet
- Kickoff Sophomorphosis week off with a catered banquet for the sophomore class. Hear words of wisdom from Dean Wagner and Maya Warren '07.
- 5:30 pm, Weitz Center for Creativity Commons
Monday, January 12th
- Sophomore Share Off
- What are you looking forward to this year? Stop by Sayles, share your thoughts on our white board, and be entered to win a great prize!
- 11:30 am, Sayles Great Space
- Internship Workshop
- Previous student interns will discuss why internships are important and the resources and strategies they used to secure their internships.
- 5:30 pm, Leighton 304
Tuesday, January 13th
- Sophomore Survivor
- This is your chance to learn what you need to know to reach your destination: interviewing and writing resumes, creating your profile, etc.
- 11:30 am, Great Hall
- Gettysburg Leadership Program for Sophomores
- Learn how you can take part in a 3-day leadership quest spent on the battlefields in Gettysburg. Application deadline is January 23.
- 5:30 pm, Sayles Hill Lounge
- Majors Fair
- Wondering what to major in? Confused about different concentrations?
- 6:30 pm, Great Hall
Wednesday, January 14th
- Carleton Scholars Program: Business Trip Information Session
- Interested in learning about the business field? Join us to hear about our 2015 Scholars Trip during spring break in the Twin Cities area.
- 12:00 pm, Sayles 251
- Got Research?
- Wondering how to get a research opportunity with a Carleton faculty member, or why you should want one?
- 3:15 pm, Leighton 304
- Sophomore Happy Hour
- Student Career Advisors will help sophomores explore where they want to go beyond Carleton, and how to get there.
- 4:00 pm, Sayles 050 (Career Center)
Thursday, January 15th
- OCS Worlds Fair
- Browse through program brochures, talk to other Carls who participated in OCS programs, and get advice from OCS staff.
- 11:30 am, Great Hall
- Who's on your team?
- What’s a mentor for and why would I want one? Where do I find the people who can give me advice and write recommendation letters?
- 4:30 pm, Leighton 304
- Unpacking the Writing Portfolio Mystery
- Learn about resources online designed to help you assemble successful portfolios. The Director of the Writing Program will be on hand.
- 6:30 pm, Leighton 305
Friday, January 16th
- CCCE Coffee Break for Sophomores
- Stop by the CCCE Office to find out how you can match your passions with our programs, courses, and opportunities.
- 9:30 am, Sayles 150
Monday, January 19th
- Resume Writing Workshop for Sophomores and Juniors
- Workshop designed to help sophomores and juniors work on resumes, even starting from scratch!
- 6:00 pm, Sayles 050 (Career Center)
February 2015
Tuesday, February 17th
- Student Leadership Opportunities Fair
- The purpose is to expose students to Leadership Opportunities, both paid and unpaid, throughout campus for the 2015-16 academic year.
- 11:30 am, Great Hall
September 2015
Monday, September 21st
- Soph-S'mores
- Interactive conversations about the sophomore experience at Carleton with other students from the class of 2018.
- 9:00 pm, Mai Fete Island
Tuesday, September 22nd
- International Students: How to make your Major work for You!
- How to make your major work for you, requirements to make that connection and how to best align your future career goals with your degree.
- 12:00 pm, Alumni Guest House
Wednesday, September 23rd
- So, You Think You Want to Work in a Lab?
- Come hear about a variety of student/faculty research models in biology, chemistry and neuroscience.
- 4:30 pm, Olin 103
- Interested in an Exciting Summer of Creative Collaboration?
- Faculty-Student research opportunities in the humanities, social sciences, and arts.
- 4:30 pm, Leighton 305
- Fellowship Application Workshop
- If you’d like to talk about fellowship opportunities that might be a good fit for you, drop in to talk with Director of Fellowships.
- 7:00 pm, Leighton 303
Thursday, September 24th
- Externships & Internships: Gaining Experience as a Sophomore
- 12:00 pm, Leighton 304
- Unpacking the Writing Portfolio Mystery
- Learn about resources online designed to help you assemble successful portfolios.
- 5:30 pm, Leighton 236
- Suit and Tie: A New Spin on the Etiquette Dinner
- This “professionalism workshop” is designed to educate students about various aspects of professionalism.
- 7:00 pm, Great Hall
Friday, September 25th
- CCCE Coffee Break
- Come to this sophomore-centric coffee break, to find out how you can match your passions with our programs, courses, and opportunities.
- 9:30 am, Sayles 150
Monday, September 28th
- Unpacking the Writing Portfolio Mystery
- Learn about resources online designed to help you assemble successful portfolios.
- 7:00 pm, Leighton 236
Tuesday, September 29th
- Everything You Ever Wanted to Know about OCS, (but were afraid to ask)
- Come learn about off-campus study options at Carleton.
- 7:00 pm, Leighton 305
Wednesday, September 30th
- Everything You Ever Wanted to Know about OCS, (but were afraid to ask)
- Come learn about off-campus study options at Carleton.
- 5:00 pm, Leighton 305
- Resume Writing for Sophomores
- 6:00 pm, Career Center - Sayles-Hill 050
October 2015
Thursday, October 1st
- Fellowship Application Workshop
- If you’d like to talk about fellowship opportunities that might be a good fit for you, drop in to talk with Director of Fellowships.
- 12:00 pm, Leighton 303
- Majors Fair
- Wondering what to major in? Confused about different concentrations? Everything you need to know is here.
- 6:00 pm, Great Hall
September 2016
Wednesday, September 21st
- How to Rock Recruiting (for Sophomores & Juniors)
- 4:00 pm, Leighton 305
- Fellowship Application Workshop
- If you’d like to talk about fellowship opportunities that might be a good fit for you, drop in to talk with Director of Fellowships.
- 7:00 pm, Leighton 304
Thursday, September 22nd
- Externships & Internships: Gaining Experience as a Sophomore
- Come learn about externship and internships and the resources and strategies the Career Center offers.
- 12:00 pm, Leighton 304
- Unpacking the Writing Portfolio Mystery
- Learn about resources online designed to help you assemble successful portfolios.
- 5:30 pm, Leighton 304
Monday, September 26th
- Unpacking the Writing Portfolio Mystery
- Learn about resources online designed to help you assemble successful portfolios.
- 7:00 pm, Leighton 304
Tuesday, September 27th
- Everything You Ever Wanted to Know about OCS (but were afraid to ask)
- Introduction to Off-Campus Studies for 1st and 2nd year students.
- 7:00 pm, Leighton 305
Wednesday, September 28th
- Everything You Ever Wanted to Know about OCS (but were afraid to ask)
- Introduction to Off-Campus Studies for 1st and 2nd year students.
- 5:00 pm, Leighton 305
- Resume Writing for Sophomores
- Come to the Career Center to work on your resume, even if you’re starting from scratch!
- 6:00 pm, Sayles 050
October 2016
Thursday, October 6th
- Fellowship Application Workshop
- If you’d like to talk about fellowship opportunities that might be a good fit for you, drop in to talk with Director of Fellowships.
- 12:00 pm, Leighton 304
- Majors Fair
- Wondering what to major in? Confused about different concentrations? Everything you need to know is here.
- 6:00 pm, Great Hall
September 2017
Wednesday, September 20th
- Fellowship Information Session
- There are many fellowship opportunities available for students, Director of Student Fellowships, will describe the various fellowships, etc.
- 7:00 pm, Leighton 304
Thursday, September 21st
- Externships & Internships: Gaining Experience as a Sophomore
- Come learn about externship and internships and the resources and strategies the Career Center offers.
- 12:00 pm, Leighton 304
- Unpacking the Writing Portfolio Mystery
- Learn about resources online designed to help you assemble successful portfolios.
- 5:30 pm, Leighton 304
Monday, September 25th
- Unpacking the Writing Portfolio Mystery
- Learn about resources online designed to help you assemble successful portfolios.
- 7:00 pm, Leighton 304
Wednesday, September 27th
- Resume Writing for Sophomores
- Come to the Career Center to work on your resume, even if you’re starting from scratch!
- 6:00 pm, 110 Johnson House
- Everything You Ever Wanted to Know about OCS, (but were afraid to ask)
- Come learn about off-campus study options at Carleton.
- 7:00 pm, Leighton 305
Thursday, September 28th
- Everything You Ever Wanted to Know about OCS, (but were afraid to ask)
- Come learn about off-campus study options at Carleton.
- 5:00 pm, Leighton 305
October 2017
Thursday, October 5th
- Fellowship Information Session
- There are many fellowship opportunities available for students, Director of Student Fellowships, will describe the various fellowships, etc.
- 12:00 pm, Leighton 304
- Majors Fair
- Wondering what to major in? Confused about different interdisciplinary programs? Everything you need to know is here.
- 6:30 pm, Great Hall
September 2018
Wednesday, September 19th
- Fellowship Information Session
- There are many fellowship opportunities available for students, Director of Student Fellowships, will describe the various fellowships, etc.
- 5:00 pm, Leighton 304
Thursday, September 20th
- Externships & Internships: Gaining Experience as a Sophomore
- Come learn about externship and internships and the resources and strategies the Career Center offers. RSVP via the Tunnel.
- 12:00 pm, Leighton 304
- Unpacking the Writing Portfolio Mystery
- Learn about resources online designed to help you assemble successful portfolios.
- 5:30 pm, Leighton 304
Monday, September 24th
- Unpacking the Writing Portfolio Mystery
- Learn about resources online designed to help you assemble successful portfolios.
- 7:00 pm, Leighton 304
Wednesday, September 26th
- Resume Writing for Sophomores
- Come to the Career Center to work on your resume, even if you’re starting from scratch!
- 6:00 pm, 110 Johnson House
- Everything You Ever Wanted to Know about OCS, (but were afraid to ask)
- Come learn about off-campus study options at Carleton.
- 7:00 pm, Leighton 305
Thursday, September 27th
- Sophomore Pre-Health Information Session
- An information session for sophomores interested in "next steps" of health professions
- 12:00 pm, Hulings 120
- Everything You Ever Wanted to Know about OCS, (but were afraid to ask)
- Come learn about off-campus study options at Carleton.
- 5:00 pm, Leighton 305
October 2018
Wednesday, October 3rd
- Becoming a Practitioner-Scholar Session
- CCCE will show you ways they can help you gain both practical academic knowledge and informed skill as you solve problems of society.
- 5:00 pm, Willis 204
Thursday, October 4th
- Fellowship Information Session
- There are many fellowship opportunities available for students, Director of Student Fellowships, will describe the various fellowships, etc.
- 12:00 pm, Leighton 304
- Majors Fair
- Wondering what to major in? Confused about different interdisciplinary programs? Everything you need to know is here.
- 6:30 pm, Great Hall
September 2019
Wednesday, September 25th
- Fellowship Information Session
- Come learn about the various fellowships open to sophomores, what it takes to be a competitive candidate, and have your questions answered.
- 5:00 pm, Leighton 304
Thursday, September 26th
- Externships & Internships: Gaining Experience as a Sophomore
- Come learn about externship and internships and the resources and strategies the Career Center offers. RSVP via the Tunnel.
- 12:00 pm, Leighton 304
- Unpacking the Writing Portfolio Mystery
- Learn about resources online designed to help you assemble successful portfolios.
- 5:30 pm, Leighton 304
Monday, September 30th
- Unpacking the Writing Portfolio Mystery
- Learn about resources online designed to help you assemble successful portfolios.
- 7:00 pm, Leighton 304
October 2019
Wednesday, October 2nd
- Resume Writing for Sophomores
- Come to the Career Center to work on your resume, even if you’re starting from scratch!
- 6:00 pm, 110 Johnson House
- Everything You Ever Wanted to Know about OCS, (but were afraid to ask)
- Come learn about off-campus study options at Carleton.
- 7:00 pm, Leighton 305
Thursday, October 3rd
- Pre-Health Information Session
- If you are considering attending medical, dental, or other health professions school, this session will cover “next steps,” etc.
- 12:00 pm, Hulings 120
- Everything You Ever Wanted to Know about OCS, (but were afraid to ask)
- Come learn about off-campus study options at Carleton.
- 5:00 pm, Leighton 305
- Majors Fair
- Wondering what to major in? Confused about different interdisciplinary programs? Everything you need to know is here.
- 6:30 pm, Great Hall
Thursday, October 10th
- Fellowship Information Session
- Come learn about the various fellowships open to sophomores, what it takes to be a competitive candidate, and have your questions answered.
- 12:00 pm, Leighton 304
September 2020
Wednesday, September 30th
- Fellowship Q&A Session
- Q&A with Director of Student Fellowships, Marynel Ryan Van Zee, based on recorded information session describing fellowship opportunities.
- 5:00 pm, via Zoom
October 2020
Thursday, October 1st
- Writing Portfolio Q&A Session
- Q&A with Director of Writing Across the Curriculum, George Cusack, based on recorded information session regarding the Writing Portfolio.
- 12:30 pm, via Zoom
- Focus 2 Career Q&A Session
- Q&A with Program Director for Career Exploration, Brian Murphy, based on recorded information session Focus 2 Career a career planning tool.
- 12:45 pm, via Zoom
Monday, October 5th
- Writing Portfolio Q&A Session
- Q&A with Director of Writing Across the Curriculum, George Cusack, based on recorded information session regarding the Writing Portfolio.
- 7:00 pm, via Zoom
Tuesday, October 6th
- Professional Presentation Q&A Session
- Q&A with Program Director for Career Exploration, Brian Murphy, based on recorded information session on professional presentation tips.
- 12:25 pm, via Zoom
- Undergraduate Research Q&A Session
- Q&A with Director of Undergraduate Research based on recorded information session about Undergraduate Research at Carleton.
- 12:25 pm, via Zoom
- Pre-Health Q&A Session
- Q&A with Pre-Health Advisor, Pam Middleton, based on recorded info session for those who are considering attending health profession school.
- 5:00 pm, via Zoom
- Focus 2 Career Q&A Session
- Q&A with Program Director for Career Exploration, Brian Murphy, based on recorded information session Focus 2 Career a career planning tool.
- 7:00 pm, via Zoom
Wednesday, October 7th
- Off-Campus Study Q&A Session
- Q&A based on recorded information session about off-campus study options at Carleton.
- 7:00 pm, via Zoom
Thursday, October 8th
- Pre-Health Q&A Session
- Q&A with Pre-Health Advisor, Pam Middleton, based on recorded info session for those who are considering attending health profession school.
- 12:30 pm, via Zoom
- Majors and Minors Fair
- Wondering what to major in? Confused about different interdisciplinary programs? Everything you need to know is here.
- 6:30 pm, via Zoom
Monday, October 12th
- Undergraduate Research Q&A Session
- Q&A with Director of Undergraduate Research based on recorded information session about Undergraduate Research at Carleton.
- 5:30 pm, via Zoom
Tuesday, October 13th
- Off-Campus Study Q&A Session
- Q&A based on recorded information session about off-campus study options at Carleton.
- 12:30 pm, via Zoom
- Professional Presentation Q&A Session
- Q&A with Program Director for Career Exploration, Brian Murphy, based on recorded information session on professional presentation tips.
- 7:00 pm, via Zoom
Thursday, October 15th
- Fellowship Q&A Session
- Q&A with Director of Student Fellowships, Marynel Ryan Van Zee, based on recorded information session describing fellowship opportunities.
- 12:30 pm, via Zoom
September 2021
Wednesday, September 29th
- Fellowship Information Session
- Director of Student Fellowships, Marynel Ryan Van Zee, will describe the fellowship opportunities open to you.
- 4:00 pm, Leighton 304
Thursday, September 30th
- Carls Create: Be yourself. Become your Best.
- A workshop on understanding your strengths paves the way for leveraging your best self as you explore majors and career options.
- 12:00 pm, Anderson 121
- Preparing for the Sophomore Writing Portfolio
- Learn about resources online designed to help you assemble successful portfolios.
- 12:00 pm, LDC 104
- Carls Create: Be yourself. Become your Best.
- A workshop on understanding your strengths paves the way for leveraging your best self as you explore majors and career options.
- 3:30 pm, Leighton 304
October 2021
Monday, October 4th
- Preparing for the Sophomore Writing Portfolio
- Learn about resources online designed to help you assemble successful portfolios.
- 5:30 pm, Leighton 304
Tuesday, October 5th
- Undergraduate Research Information Session
- Undergraduate Research is defined broadly to include scholarly and creative projects in the arts, humanities, sciences, and social sciences.
- 12:00 pm, LDC 104
- How to Ace the Five Most Difficult Interview Questions
- In this session, we will look at specific interview questions known for triggering panic and examples of answers.
- 12:00 pm, Anderson 121
- Sophomorphosis Pre-Health Information Session
- Sophmorphosis Pre-Health Information Session with Pam Middleton, Pre-Health Advisor.
- 5:00 pm, Hulings 120
Wednesday, October 6th
- How to Ace the Five Most Difficult Interview Questions
- In this session, we will look at specific interview questions known for triggering panic and examples of answers.
- 4:30 pm, Leighton 304
- Everything You Ever Wanted to Know about OCS, (but were afraid to ask)
- Come learn about off-campus study options at Carleton, OCS planning and resources.
- 7:00 pm, Leighton 305
Thursday, October 7th
- Sophomorphosis Pre-Health Information Session
- Sophmorphosis Pre-Health Information Session with Pam Middleton, Pre-Health Advisor.
- 12:00 pm, Hulings 120
- Everything You Ever Wanted to Know about OCS, (but were afraid to ask)
- Come learn about off-campus study options at Carleton, OCS planning and resources.
- 5:00 pm, Leighton 305
- Majors and Minors Fair
- Wondering what to major in? Confused about different interdisciplinary programs? Everything you need to know is here.
- 6:30 pm, Sevy Great Hall
Monday, October 11th
- Undergraduate Research Information Session
- Undergraduate Research is defined broadly to include scholarly and creative projects in the arts, humanities, sciences, and social sciences.
- 7:00 pm, Leighton 304
Thursday, October 14th
- Fellowship Information Session
- Director of Student Fellowships, Marynel Ryan Van Zee, will describe the fellowship opportunities open to you.
- 12:00 pm, LDC 104
