This weekend brings Hack¶¶ÒõÂÃÐÐÉä, a digital conference on the origins of writing, free cereal, Health Professionals 101 and more.
Friday, Sept. 18
Digital conference:ÌýThe Origins of Writing: Power and Technology
Sept. 18-19Ìý Zoom
Interested in the history of writing?ÌýThis digital conference will feature nationally and internationally recognized experts on earlyÌýwriting. Learn more and register today.
Ìý10–10:30 a.m.ÌýÌý Handshake
Interested in becoming a physician, dentist, nurse, physical therapist, physician assistant, pharmacist or other health professional? This small group session will answer the most common questions about health professions, help you understand the basic requirements (including prerequisite coursework) and introduce you to essential resources and services at ¶¶ÒõÂÃÐÐÉä to support your preparation.
Ìý12–1:30 p.m.Ìý Zoom
In a conversation with Faculty Director Patty Limerick, business turnaround artistÌýÌýwill offer stories and insights drawn from the years he has spent observing the capacity of human beings to stop short of the brink of calamity. He will exploreÌýourÌýnation’s dilemmas and offer an appraisal of the craft of leadership required to address those dilemmas. .
Ìý12:30–1:30 p.m.Ìý Zoom
Learn how to register for the virtual career fairs this semester, best practices for putting your best foot forward in employer chats and how to navigate Handshake!
6:30Ìý±è.³¾. Virtual event
Hack¶¶ÒõÂÃÐÐÉä’s first virtual hackathon of the yearÌýwill be taking place from Friday evening to Sunday. The theme of this event is impact—whether it’s local or global, come build something that impacts others. Be sure toÌýÌýand watch for detailsÌýon the @hackcu Instagram, Twitter and Facebook. EmailÌýcontact@hackcu.orgÌýwith any questions.ÌýDial-in instructions will be sent upon registration.
Ìý6 p.m.ÌýÌý´Ü´Ç´Ç³¾
Join the Center for Student Involvement to learn about the origins of the breakfast food, infamous serial killers, cold cases and how it all connects. Free cereal!Ìý
Saturday, Sept. 19
¶¶ÒõÂÃÐÐÉä on the Weekend: A Mission to Touch the Sun
Ìý1–2:30 p.m. ZoomÌý
Join theÌýfirst virtual ¶¶ÒõÂÃÐÐÉä on the Weekend lecture of the season as Assistant Professor David Malaspina from the astrophysical and planetary sciences department discusses solar wind and the big questions that motivate the Parker Solar Probe mission, which began a historic mission of discovery to the sun in 2018. .
Sunday, Sept. 20Ìý
Enjoy the ¶¶ÒõÂÃÐÐÉä Museum of Natural History
Every dayÌý Virtual
The ¶¶ÒõÂÃÐÐÉä Museum has gone virtual, offering a wide range of exhibits and educational materials for students, families and community members—online accessible every day and always free.Ìý
