FW: AGS Peer Mentoring Program

Alpha Gamma Sigma Peer Mentoring Program



Alpha Gamma Sigma (AGS), the academic honor society and service organization at Cuesta College, now offers a peer mentoring program. This program enables AGS honor society members to counsel students who are struggling, academically or otherwise. While mentoring conversations typically focus on things like reading skills, study skills, test preparation, and time management, the discussions need not be limited to academic matters. Mentors may also be able to advise students on other areas of concern.

 

Contact AGS Activities Director Reily Rocha (reilyrocha@gmail.com) or AGS Faculty Advisor Chris Gilbert (cgilbert@cuesta.edu) for more information.

 

 

FW: Mexican Art History Lecture, Thurs Feb 21, Rm 5401 for Book of the Year by Dr. Michelle Craig, 11:30 am [for all campus distribution]

Take a break on Thurs, Feb 21, at 11:30 to hear Dr. Michelle Craig share her interpretations on the artwork and writing themes of Mexican-American author, Ana Castillo, our 2019 Book of the Year author.

Lecture:  Heroic Visions: Summoning Strength from Ancient and Colonial Mexico

Cuesta Art History Faculty Dr. Michelle Craig will lead a lecture discussing Ana Castillo's art themes. 

THU Feb 21 | 11:30am

Cuesta SLO Campus Rm 5401 

For all Book of the Year activities, see our posters here:

https://www.cuesta.edu/library/documents/boty/2019events.pdf

https://www.cuesta.edu/library/documents/boty/2019calendar.pdf

 

Cultural Center Focus Groups

 

Cultural Center Focus Groups on both campuses!

Provide feedback and event ideas for the center!
The first 5 students will receive a $5 gift card to Amazon.
All students who attend will receive free pizza.

 

North County Campus
Monday, February 11
12-12:30, Room N1005
Campus Center Building

San Luis Obispo Campus
Wednesday, February 13

12-12:30, Cultural Center
Room 5104b

 

FW: Community Resource and Civic Engagement Fair Promo

On Wednesday, January 30 from 11:00 am – 1:00 pm the SLO campus we will be hosting the first ever Community Resource Fair in front of the Student Success Center. The fair will introduce students to the many FREE services that are available from organizations in our community. The Food Bank, Community Counseling Center, Stand Strong, Bank of America, and GALA are just a few of the many organizations that will be on campus and prepared to share information with students.  Student Clubs will also be in attendance so that students can find out how to get involved on campus! FREE Lunch will be provided.

 

The same event is scheduled the following day, Thursday, January 31 from 11:00 am – 1:00 pm on the North County Campus and will take place in front of the Schwartz Learning Resource Center. Lunch will be provided for students in the form of a $5 gift voucher to use the day of the event.

Black Ink: The Power of African American Literature - Black History Month Event

Black Ink: The Power of African American Literature

Thursday, February 21^st
3-4:00 pm, Cuesta Library, Bldg. 3200
Group Study Area
SLO Campus

Tuesday, February 26^th
11-12:00 pm, Cuesta Library, Bldg. N3100
Collaborative Area
North County Campus

 

The Cuesta Culture Center, Library & English Department will be hosting an African American literature &
poetry reading in recognition of Black History Month in February.

Please join us and share the words of your favorite African American author or simply come to listen & eat
snacks. Attendees will also have the opportunity to enter a drawing for a free book!

 

All readings must be fine minutes or less and selected passage are limited to those written by African American
authors. If you are interested in reading at this event, please contact Ali Phelps at Allison_phelps1@cuesta.edu.

Workshop Reminder: Fake News and Critical Media Literacy Workshop

 

 

 

Fake News & Cultural Media Literacy Workshop
November 28^th, 12-1:00pm
Cultural Center (5104a)
SLO Campus

Dr. Emily Ryalls of the Communication Studies Department at Cal Poly will be
the workshop facilitator.

-Develop critical thinking skills
-Understand how media messages shape our culture & society
-Recognize bias, spin, misinformation & lies

FREE lunch from Petra will be served!

Check out Emily's Bio here: https://coms.calpoly.edu/faculty/dr-emily-ryalls?fbclid=IwAR0CjDmPVrzmcWnrXNkQWf7vpaNuhXr8ZSygUdmQYps-o96hFydBYP76f6E

Check out the event on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/499287623906064/

Soc. Tutor

Professor Carolie Coffey will be tutoring this week on Tues., Wed., Thurs., 11-1 each day and open for student requests for other times as well.