“Unlocking Potential: Keys to the Transfer Journey” is the theme of the expanded National Student Transfer Week at SUNY Fredonia.
Celebrating transfer students and the professionals who support them on their journeys is the objective of this observance, now in its fifth year, that Academic Advising and the Transfer Mentoring Program conduct with the Transfer Student Organization and Tau Sigma.
Students should be on the lookout for information regarding the week-long event, scheduled from Oct. 21 to Oct. 26. Events will include a library display, several student tabling gatherings, a focus group, resume building workshop and a social gathering.
What’s new will be an advising guide to help faculty support transfer students and an invitation to Jamestown Community College’s North County Student Center to visit the campus and join in the celebration. All faculty, staff and students are welcome to participate.
Highlights of the week, which take place during the third full week of October, include:
• Transfer Tabling – Monday, Oct. 21, from 10 a.m. to noon, McEwen Hall lobby.
Free Fredonia swag and gifts will be given to transfer students who visit the table. Gifts from University Bookstore will be furnished by Faculty Student Association. Sponsored by the Transfer Student Organization and FSA.
• Career Development Office Interview Workshop – Tuesday, Oct. 22, from 6 to 7 p.m., Williams Center Room G103B.
Students can compete in an “interview faceoff,” learning interview skills in a fun and competitive environment.
• Transfer Tabling – Thursday, Oct. 24, from noon to 2 p.m., University Commons lobby.
Free Fredonia swag and gifts will be given to transfer students who visit the table. Gifts from University Bookstore will be furnished by Faculty Student Association. Sponsored by the Transfer Student Organization and FSA.
• Transfer Focus Group – Thursday, Oct. 24, from 6 to 7 p.m., Williams Center Room G103B.
Transfer students will have an opportunity to speak about their experience as a way to show Academic Advising how to make the transferring experience more effective in the future. Participants will receive an FSA gift card. FSA will provide refreshments and gift cards.
• Transfer Social Event – Saturday, Oct. 26, from noon to 2 p.m., location to be announced.
Bingo will be played, and prizes awarded. FSA will provide snacks and beverages.
