Tag Archives: Weingarten Learning Resources

New Workshop Series: Tools, Not Toys

Posted on September 18, 2012 by

Last week at the Apple announcement, we heard Tim Cook boast that the App Store now has 700,000 apps available for iOS users, and that the average customer uses over 100. When talking with colleagues from the Weingarten Learning Resources … Continue reading →

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Breaking the ice, ending on a high note

Posted on August 10, 2012 by

We started thinking about the quality and consistency of our WICshops about a year ago. Our frequent WICshop attendees may have noticed that we have a lot of different presenters. Our staff have become closely associated with their favorite topics … Continue reading →

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Learning How to Study Better – Online!

Posted on April 10, 2012 by

At the Weingarten Learning Resources Center, we offer workshops (and private appointments) on study skills and strategies, but recently we decided to try a new medium: online workshops using Adobe Connect. When my supervisor first asked if I was interested … Continue reading →

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Time Management Fundamentals (4/19/11)

Posted on April 19, 2011 by

In college and beyond, effective time management is an indispensable skill.  Lynda.com has created an online course to help you use your valuable time in the most efficient manner possible. The course includes principles for staying organized, consolidating the workspace, … Continue reading →

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Second Life: Frank Conversations (2/10/09)

Posted on February 10, 2009 by

Chia-Ying Pan from the Weingarten Learning Resources Center used the virtual roundtable in WIC’s Second Life campus to host an informal conversation with international students. More than 25 students participated virtually and discussed academic integrity, intercultural communication, teamwork, grading system … Continue reading →

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