Perkins workshops and mixers provide resources for students
Students gather at a table at one of the Perkins Special Populations events. Photo courtesy of Sophia Estrada-Ferreira.
By Emmett Roman
Staff Reporter
The Perkins Special Population workshops and mixers give students the opportunity to connect with one another while gaining knowledge and skills that will benefit them not only academically, but also personally and professionally.
The mixers are different from the workshops as they just focus on games and hangouts. These mixers enable students to feel more comfortable and confident about accessing the support they deserve. Workshops on the other hand, are structured programs focusing on specific topics.
The first workshop took place November 11 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The event, hosted by the Center for Student Access and the Perkins Special Populations Coordinator, intended to raise awareness in recognition of November being Disability Rights Awareness Month. The workshop also explored the social aspects of being a person with a disability and gauge interest in forming a disability club or support group.
The fall turnout was great, according to Perkins Special Populations Coordinator Sophia Estrada-Ferreira. “Each workshop had strong student participation, and students were highly engaged throughout the sessions,” Estrada-Ferreira said.
One of Estrada-Ferreira’s favorite moments from the fall was the mixer on West Campus. “Students were actively engaged, had fun, and were able to decompress and connect with others before heading to class, which was great to see,” Estrada-Ferreira explained.
The upcoming dates for the mixers and workshops are listed below. Dates, times, and locations are subject to change. See the LCC Events Calendar for updates.
Mixers:
- January 29 | 11:30 AM – 2:00 PM (in collaboration with Fostering Stars) | Downtown Campus, exact location TBD
- February 25 | 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM | West Campus Cafeteria lounge area
- March 26 | 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM | Virtual
Workshops:
- Health Workshop – February 20 | 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM | Downtown Campus, location TBD
- Diversity in Health Care – February 26 | 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM | Downtown Campus, location TBD
- Career Exploration Workshop – April 15 | 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM | Downtown Campus, location TBD
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