Breakout Sessions
Breakout Sessions Breakout Sessions offer you the opportunity to choose the subjects that are most relevant to your experience as a new student. You must attend a Breakout Session during each time slot.
Thursday, August 13 10:30AM-11:15AM
12:45PM-1:30PM
3:30PM-4:15PM
Tech Savvy Note Takers
Tech Savvy Note Takers
Campus Tours
Amphitheatre IPEC 1.805
Amphitheatre IPEC 1.805
Amphitheatre IPEC 1.805
Effective Time Management and Study Strategies in Graduate School RWCLC 2.060
Campus Tours
Effective Time Management and Study Strategies in Graduate School RWCLC 2.060
The Community We Serve
How to Google
The Community We Serve
RWCLC 2.050
RWCLC 2.050
RWCLC 2.050
Campus Tours
Living in Lake County
Living in Lake County
RWCLC 2.044
RWCLC 2.044
RWCLC 2.044
Get Connected @ RFUMS
Get Connected @RFUMS
HSB 1.702
HSB 1.702
Get a Taste of Fitness and Recreation at RFUMS! OUTDOOR SESSION Basketball Court
Developing a Personal Budget for Graduate School HSB: 2.710
Developing a Personal Budget for Graduate School HSB: 2.710
Anki: Flashcards for the st 21 Century RWCLC 1.044
Anki: Flashcards for the st 21 Century RWCLC 1.044
The Boxer Library Tour: Come See How We Can Help You Learn Library
The Boxer Library Tour: Come See How We Can Help You Learn Library
Grad/Med School Health: Living in Balance RWCLC 1.046
Grad/Med School Health: Living in Balance RWCLC 1.046
How to Google
RWCLC 2.060
Get a Taste of Fitness and Recreation at RFUMS! INDOOR SESSION Group Aerobics Room
See last page for campus map outline.
RWCLC 1.046
Anki: Flashcards for the 21st Century Presented by: Matt Restko, CMS Student Learn how this (almost) free iOS/Android/Windows/Mac/Linux application can help you never forget again. Spaced repetition software maximizes your study time return-on-investment by helping you embed concepts in your long-term memory. Learn anatomy, learn a new language, learn anything! And never forget it.
The Boxer Library Tour: Come See How We Can Help You Learn Presented by: Charlotte Beyer, Instruction and Reference Librarian, Boxer Library Samantha Mosby, Library Assistant II, Boxer Library Want to see where you can study as a group or individually? Want to learn how to take out a reserve textbook? Ever think your anatomy grade could be better, if you only had a brain (model)? Can we lend you an ear (model)? Want to know where you can print out your notes? Is Google not giving you the answers to your questions and want to learn who you can call for help? Not sure what journals, textbooks, and e-resources are available to you or how to access them? If you answered "yes" to any of these questions, then you need to attend this session hosted by the Boxer Library staff. The session will begin with a tour of the various Boxer Library learning spaces including the Learning Commons, Quiet Study Space, group study rooms and more. The second part of the session will be an overview of our instructional services as well as the educational resources available to help you succeed in your chosen professional program. So please join us and bring your questions!!
Campus Tours Presented by: RFUMS Students Current students will be on hand to guide students throughout campus on a personalized tour. Whether you have been to campus several times already or you have only just arrived for the first time, this tour will uncover the perfect places to study, eat, meet with faculty and staff, get a workout, etc.
The Community We Serve Presented by: Students from Various Service Organizations This breakout session highlights some of the opportunities available to students for giving back to the community, including ICC, Outreach for Health, and other organizations.
Developing a Personal Budget for Graduate School Presented by: Elizabeth Hamilton, Financial Aid Counselor, Student Financial Services Understanding your Financial Aid and budgeting is important to figuring out how you are spending your money and where you can save. This session will cover budgeting basics, how to manage on a student budget, and the basics of Financial Aid.
Effective Time Management and Study Strategies in Graduate School Presented by: Beth Friedman, Academic Support Specialist, Academic and Retention Services Professional school may be the busiest time of your life. It will often seem like there are not enough hours in the day. This session will focus on how (and why) to create a study schedule that promotes academic confidence and success. Learn about a variety of strategies that will help you to be an efficient student and an effective time manager.
Get Connected @ RFUMS Presented by: Shelly Brzycki, Program Director for Student Life, Student Affairs and Inclusion Sara Nobbe, Coordinator for Student Life, Student Affairs and Inclusion Once you’ve updated your Facebook that you’re attending RFUMS, join this session to see how you can build your #RFUMS profile. The Office of Student Life wants to show you how to #GetConnected to study groups, intramurals, student organizations, the leadership series, and other ways to be involved at Rosalind Franklin University.
Get a Taste of Fitness and Recreation at RFUMS! OUTDOOR SESSION Presented by: Kelsey Deacon, Fitness and Recreation Specialist, Student Affairs and Inclusion Tired of sitting all day?!?! Join us outdoors (weather permitting) at the South Athletic Field/basketball court (located by the Woodlands) to get a taste of services and activities provided by the Office of Fitness and Recreation. Play some pick-up soccer, toss the Frisbee around, play corn hole, or shoot some hoops. If the weather doesn’t cooperate, meet us in the Group Aerobics room for corn hole, pop-a-shot and some information on fitness classes, intramurals and the different programming available.
Get a Taste of Fitness and Recreation at RFUMS! INDOOR SESSION Presented by: Kelsey Deacon, Fitness and Recreation Specialist Want to learn more about the Fitness Center, Fitness Classes, or just want to have some fun? Join us in the Group Aerobics Join to learn more about the services and activities provided by the Office of Fitness and Recreation. We will have info on Fitness Classes/Intramurals, answer any questions on Fitness Center equipment and learn how to get involved in the Fitness and Recreation Committee. There will also be pop-a-shot, corn-hole and a weighted hula-hoop contest!
Grad/Med School Health: Living in Balance Presented by: Kim Cecil, LCSW, Student Counseling Services Julie Waites, Psy.D, Student Counseling Services In this breakout session we will consider the impact of transition, including the balance challenge, as you begin your experience at RFUMS. We will identify strategies for positive adaptation and optimizing your well-being in order to be living in balance. Multiple modalities will be used to illustrate these concepts.
How to Google Presented by: RFUMS Students Google can be an excellent tool to help you stay organized, study or take notes, and a good way to collaborate with peers. This session will help you sync your devices and show you new ways to interact with Google at RFUMS.
Living in Lake County Presented by: Giovanni Incandela, SCPM Student Get to know what resources and amenities are available to you while living in the area. From fun, to food, to living, knowing your environment for the next couple years is pivotal. The Lake County area has plenty to offer from trails to ride, excellent restaurants to try, and maybe even a beach to catch some sun.
Tech Savvy Note Takers Presented by: Gurleen Cheema, Shruti Dosi, and Neha Singla, RFUMS Students iPads, tablets, and computers can be an essential note taking technology with the right apps. This seminar will provide an overview on how iPads, PCs, tablets and MacBook computers can be used as an effective learning tool. For iPad users, the app “iAnnotate” will be discussed, for Macbook users the app "preview" will be discussed and for PC Computer and tablet users, the app “OneNote” will be discussed.
Green Bay Road
Main Entrance RWCLC
Morningstar North Entrance-IPEC
RWCLC
BSB
IPEC
Morningstar South Entrance-IPEC
South Entrance RWCLC
HSB
Thursday, August 13 10:30AM-11:15AM
12:45PM-1:30PM
3:30PM-4:15PM
Tech Savvy Note Takers
Tech Savvy Note Takers
Campus Tours
Amphitheatre IPEC 1.805
Amphitheatre IPEC 1.805
Amphitheatre IPEC 1.805
Effective Time Management and Study Strategies in Graduate School RWCLC 2.060
Campus Tours
Effective Time Management and Study Strategies in Graduate School RWCLC 2.060
The Community We Serve
How to Google
The Community We Serve
RWCLC 2.050
RWCLC 2.050
RWCLC 2.050
Campus Tours
Living in Lake County
Living in Lake County
RWCLC 2.044
RWCLC 2.044
RWCLC 2.044
Get Connected @ RFUMS
Get Connected @RFUMS
HSB 1.702
HSB 1.702
Get a Taste of Fitness and Recreation at RFUMS! OUTDOOR SESSION Basketball Court
Developing a Personal Budget for Graduate School HSB: 2.710
Developing a Personal Budget for Graduate School HSB: 2.710
Anki: Flashcards for the st 21 Century RWCLC 1.044
Anki: Flashcards for the st 21 Century RWCLC 1.044
The Boxer Library Tour: Come See How We Can Help You Learn Library
The Boxer Library Tour: Come See How We Can Help You Learn Library
Grad/Med School Health: Living in Balance RWCLC 1.046
Grad/Med School Health: Living in Balance RWCLC 1.046
How to Google
RWCLC 2.060
Get a Taste of Fitness and Recreation at RFUMS! INDOOR SESSION Group Aerobics Room
See last page for campus map outline.
RWCLC 1.046
Anki: Flashcards for the 21st Century Presented by: Matt Restko, CMS Student Learn how this (almost) free iOS/Android/Windows/Mac/Linux application can help you never forget again. Spaced repetition software maximizes your study time return-on-investment by helping you embed concepts in your long-term memory. Learn anatomy, learn a new language, learn anything! And never forget it.
The Boxer Library Tour: Come See How We Can Help You Learn Presented by: Charlotte Beyer, Instruction and Reference Librarian, Boxer Library Samantha Mosby, Library Assistant II, Boxer Library Want to see where you can study as a group or individually? Want to learn how to take out a reserve textbook? Ever think your anatomy grade could be better, if you only had a brain (model)? Can we lend you an ear (model)? Want to know where you can print out your notes? Is Google not giving you the answers to your questions and want to learn who you can call for help? Not sure what journals, textbooks, and e-resources are available to you or how to access them? If you answered "yes" to any of these questions, then you need to attend this session hosted by the Boxer Library staff. The session will begin with a tour of the various Boxer Library learning spaces including the Learning Commons, Quiet Study Space, group study rooms and more. The second part of the session will be an overview of our instructional services as well as the educational resources available to help you succeed in your chosen professional program. So please join us and bring your questions!!
Campus Tours Presented by: RFUMS Students Current students will be on hand to guide students throughout campus on a personalized tour. Whether you have been to campus several times already or you have only just arrived for the first time, this tour will uncover the perfect places to study, eat, meet with faculty and staff, get a workout, etc.
The Community We Serve Presented by: Students from Various Service Organizations This breakout session highlights some of the opportunities available to students for giving back to the community, including ICC, Outreach for Health, and other organizations.
Developing a Personal Budget for Graduate School Presented by: Elizabeth Hamilton, Financial Aid Counselor, Student Financial Services Understanding your Financial Aid and budgeting is important to figuring out how you are spending your money and where you can save. This session will cover budgeting basics, how to manage on a student budget, and the basics of Financial Aid.
Effective Time Management and Study Strategies in Graduate School Presented by: Beth Friedman, Academic Support Specialist, Academic and Retention Services Professional school may be the busiest time of your life. It will often seem like there are not enough hours in the day. This session will focus on how (and why) to create a study schedule that promotes academic confidence and success. Learn about a variety of strategies that will help you to be an efficient student and an effective time manager.
Get Connected @ RFUMS Presented by: Shelly Brzycki, Program Director for Student Life, Student Affairs and Inclusion Sara Nobbe, Coordinator for Student Life, Student Affairs and Inclusion Once you’ve updated your Facebook that you’re attending RFUMS, join this session to see how you can build your #RFUMS profile. The Office of Student Life wants to show you how to #GetConnected to study groups, intramurals, student organizations, the leadership series, and other ways to be involved at Rosalind Franklin University.
Get a Taste of Fitness and Recreation at RFUMS! OUTDOOR SESSION Presented by: Kelsey Deacon, Fitness and Recreation Specialist, Student Affairs and Inclusion Tired of sitting all day?!?! Join us outdoors (weather permitting) at the South Athletic Field/basketball court (located by the Woodlands) to get a taste of services and activities provided by the Office of Fitness and Recreation. Play some pick-up soccer, toss the Frisbee around, play corn hole, or shoot some hoops. If the weather doesn’t cooperate, meet us in the Group Aerobics room for corn hole, pop-a-shot and some information on fitness classes, intramurals and the different programming available.
Get a Taste of Fitness and Recreation at RFUMS! INDOOR SESSION Presented by: Kelsey Deacon, Fitness and Recreation Specialist Want to learn more about the Fitness Center, Fitness Classes, or just want to have some fun? Join us in the Group Aerobics Join to learn more about the services and activities provided by the Office of Fitness and Recreation. We will have info on Fitness Classes/Intramurals, answer any questions on Fitness Center equipment and learn how to get involved in the Fitness and Recreation Committee. There will also be pop-a-shot, corn-hole and a weighted hula-hoop contest!
Grad/Med School Health: Living in Balance Presented by: Kim Cecil, LCSW, Student Counseling Services Julie Waites, Psy.D, Student Counseling Services In this breakout session we will consider the impact of transition, including the balance challenge, as you begin your experience at RFUMS. We will identify strategies for positive adaptation and optimizing your well-being in order to be living in balance. Multiple modalities will be used to illustrate these concepts.
How to Google Presented by: RFUMS Students Google can be an excellent tool to help you stay organized, study or take notes, and a good way to collaborate with peers. This session will help you sync your devices and show you new ways to interact with Google at RFUMS.
Living in Lake County Presented by: Giovanni Incandela, SCPM Student Get to know what resources and amenities are available to you while living in the area. From fun, to food, to living, knowing your environment for the next couple years is pivotal. The Lake County area has plenty to offer from trails to ride, excellent restaurants to try, and maybe even a beach to catch some sun.
Tech Savvy Note Takers Presented by: Gurleen Cheema, Shruti Dosi, and Neha Singla, RFUMS Students iPads, tablets, and computers can be an essential note taking technology with the right apps. This seminar will provide an overview on how iPads, PCs, tablets and MacBook computers can be used as an effective learning tool. For iPad users, the app “iAnnotate” will be discussed, for Macbook users the app "preview" will be discussed and for PC Computer and tablet users, the app “OneNote” will be discussed.
Green Bay Road
Main Entrance RWCLC
Morningstar North Entrance-IPEC
RWCLC
BSB
IPEC
Morningstar South Entrance-IPEC
South Entrance RWCLC
HSB
