Conference Itinerary
Welcome! Calumet & Stong Colleges (CCSC) and the Faculty of Health supports your university journey and successes through various events, activities, and student success programs. Refer to this itinerary as you navigate the HH Orientation Conference 2024.
Quick Links
Connect with fellow students, faculty, and peer leaders to learn about your academic program and discover resources at Calumet and Stong Colleges and York University for your success.
School of Health Policy & Management
Location: CLH A
Presenters: Dr. Ron Ophir and Arjun Sharma
Connect with fellow students and learn about your academic program by meeting with faculty members, peer leaders, and staff. In addition, you will also learn about all of the resources available to you at Calumet College and York University to help you succeed!
School of Global Health
Location: CLH B
Presenters: Dr. Brad Meisner, Jasleen Nagra and Laura Rose Pereira
Connect with fellow students and learn about your academic program by meeting with faculty members, peer leaders, and staff. In addition, you will also learn about all of the resources available to you at Calumet College and York University to help you succeed!
Department of Psychology – Session 1
Location: CLH D
Presenters: Valerie Thomas, Vi Vo and Nafisa Malisa
Connect with fellow students and learn about your academic program by meeting with faculty members, peer leaders, and staff. In addition, you will also learn about all of the resources available to you at Calumet College and York University to help you succeed!
Department of Psychology – Session 2
Location: CLH I
Presenters: Dr. Jodi Martin, Bobbie Vayne Riesgo and Mysha Khan
Connect with fellow students and learn about your academic program by meeting with faculty members, peer leaders, and staff. In addition, you will also learn about all of the resources available to you at Calumet College and York University to help you succeed!
School of Nursing: How to Thrive & Survive in Nursing School (A Student Panel)
Location: VH C
Presenters: Joroni Galima, James Ehiagwina, and Nana Akuoko
Join us for this insightful and empowering session designed specifically for nursing students navigating the challenges and rewards of nursing school. We will offer practical tips, strategies, and encouragement to help you succeed academically and personally. During this event, you will meet with nursing students and peer leaders who are happy to share their wisdom on time management, effective study techniques, stress reduction, and self-care. You’ll learn how to balance the demanding workload, manage clinical rotations, and maintain a healthy work-life balance. Additionally, we’ll explore ways to stay motivated and connected with your passion for nursing, ensuring you not only survive but thrive throughout your journey. Whether you’re just starting or are deep into your nursing program, this session will provide valuable insights and support to help you reach your full potential. Connect with fellow students, ask questions, and leave feeling more confident and prepared to excel in your journey!
School of Kinesiology & Health Science – Session 1
Location: ACW 109
Presenters: Dr. Nicolette Richardson, Abdulrahman Al-Humiqani and Sahil Patel
Connect with fellow students and learn about your academic program by meeting with faculty members, peer leaders, and staff. In addition, you will also learn about all of the resources available to you at Stong College and York University to help you succeed!
School of Kinesiology & Health Science – Session 2
Location: ACW 206
Presenters: Dr. Anne E. Moore, Johdeth Dela Cruz and Muhammad Khan
Connect with fellow students and learn about your academic program by meeting with faculty members, peer leaders, and staff. In addition, you will also learn about all of the resources available to you at Stong College and York University to help you succeed!
Join us for a rejuvenating workshop brought to you by the Health & Wellness Team at Calumet & Stong Colleges! In this interactive session, discover the art of Zentangles – a creative and meditative drawing technique designed to help you unwind. Learn about how engaging in creative hobbies and practices can provide a healthy break from school pressures, enhancing your overall well-being, This workshop also introduces you to various health and wellness resources available on campus to support you during your time at York University. Come for the art, stay for the insights, and leave with tools to take care of yourself!
This session explores conquering university-level Anatomy beyond memorization. Peer Tutors, Mentors, and Ambassadors will share study techniques, course language, and success strategies for Anatomy and university life.
Presenter: John Li
This workshop helps students manage university life by introducing study techniques like the Pomodoro method, debunking multitasking myths, and emphasizing sleep. Learn to study smarter, not harder.
Presenter: Jennifer Bromberg
Discover the power of a growth mindset in this workshop. Learn how to develop skills, set effective goals, and cultivate a mindset for success through mindset theory and brain science.
Presenter: Tatijanna Martel
Join a panel of upper-level students answering your questions about transitioning to university life and achieving academic success.
Faciltator: Amina Fadzha Abam
Strong support from family or significant others boosts student success. Join our session to learn strategies for fostering the student-supporter relationship, aiding personal growth, resilience, and academic achievement.
Presenter: Natascha Ibowski
This workshop covers building healthy professional relationships, setting boundaries, self-advocacy, recognizing when others need support, and connecting them to appropriate resources.
Presenters: Chinelle Jones and Shaundaya Melo
Where does the time go? How much study time is enough? Learn practical, personalized approaches to managing your time that work for you.
Presenters: Becca Koessler, Kat Pedinelli, and Jordan Eldridge
Getting involved in campus activities enhances social connections, academic performance, and career prospects. It fosters a sense of belonging, develops essential skills, and provides networking and experiential learning opportunities.
Presenter: Jean-Marc Moke
This session guides participants in creating vision boards to align personal and academic goals with core values. Through self-reflection and visualization, attendees craft a personalized vision board for university success.
Presenter: Vi Vo
Join us to meet fellow Black students in the Faculty of Health, gain degree navigation tips, and learn about resources for academic and professional success. We look forward to welcoming you!
Presenters: Monique Herbert and Temitope Peace Kumapayi
Explore why public speaking makes us nervous and learn strategies to turn anxiety into confidence. Join us for practical tips and an interactive activity to improve your presentation skills.
Presenter: Tandeep Sadhra
Many of us live within our own mindset, but considering other perspectives unlocks new ideas and solutions. In this workshop, you’ll explore values, improve communication, and practice seeing different viewpoints.
Presenter: Clayton Rhodes
Unlock academic success in this session for incoming students. Learn syllabus mastery, lecture prep, note-taking strategies, and effective study techniques. Connect with Peer Tutors for insider tips and build supportive connections.
Connect with fellow students, faculty, and peer leaders to learn about your academic program and discover resources at Calumet and Stong Colleges and York University for your success.
We will merge the objectives from creative arts and health & wellness programming into a therapeutic, relaxing workshop in the form of a Zentangle and Letter to Future Self on graduation day.
Join our panel as first-generation students share success strategies and insights on overcoming challenges in university. Everyone is welcome to learn, connect, and support the first-generation experience.
Presenters: Nicole Dimitrova, Johdeth Dela Cruz, Maurinne Berewoudougou, Laura Rosa Pereira, Parmis Falahat, Julie Vuong, Arjun Sharma, and Carikaalan Sarvaanantham
This workshop helps students manage university life by introducing study techniques like the Pomodoro method, debunking multitasking myths, and emphasizing sleep. Learn to study smarter, not harder.
Presenter: Jennifer Bromberg
Discover the power of a growth mindset in this workshop. Learn how to develop skills, set effective goals, and cultivate a mindset for success through mindset theory and brain science.
Presenter: Tatijanna Martel
Join a panel of upper-level students answering your questions about transitioning to university life and achieving academic success.
Facilitator: Amina Fadzha Abam
This workshop covers building healthy professional relationships, setting boundaries, self-advocacy, recognizing when others need support, and connecting them to appropriate resources.
Presenters: Chinelle Jones, and Shaundaya Melo
Academic reading is different than reading for pleasure – it’s an active process! Learn how to identify important information and practice strategies to become a more effective and efficient reader.
Presenters: Becca Koessler, Kat Pedinello, and Jordan Eldridge
Start your York University journey with confidence! Join George Wong, CHRP, to learn networking, LinkedIn strategies, and explore extracurricular opportunities. Gain tools to connect, join clubs, and find leadership roles.
Presenter: George Wong
This session guides participants in creating vision boards to align personal and academic goals with core values. Through self-reflection and visualization, attendees craft a personalized vision board for university success.
Presenter: Vi Vo
Explore why public speaking makes us nervous and learn strategies to turn anxiety into confidence. Join us for practical tips and an interactive activity to improve your presentation skills.
Presenter: Tandeep Sadhra
Many of us live within our own mindset, but considering other perspectives unlocks new ideas and solutions. In this workshop, you’ll explore values, improve communication, and practice seeing different viewpoints.
Presenter: Clayton Rhodes
Unlock academic success in this session for incoming students. Learn syllabus mastery, lecture prep, note-taking strategies, and effective study techniques. Connect with Peer Tutors for insider tips and build supportive connections.
Presenter: Bobbie Vayne Riesgo