Spring 2024 Schedule
Understanding Academic Integrity in the U.S. with NTC Office of Academic Integrity
When: January 17, 2024 | 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Where: Cudd Hall, Room 203 (Building #8, Uptown Campus)
Academic integrity is a commitment, even in the face of adversity, to five fundamental values: honesty, trust, fairness, respect, and responsibility. Academic integrity is a very important part of U.S. academic culture. An NTC Office of Academic Integrity representative will lead a discussion on the importance of academic integrity and how to follow the Code of Academic Conduct. Lunch will be provided.
Mardi Gras History and Culture
When: January 24, 2024 | 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Where: Cudd Hall, Room 203 (Building #8, Uptown Campus)
It's Carnival season! Come learn about parades, dancing krewes, history, and more at this workshop. The discussion will be led by Dr. Elizabeth Rafferty from English for Academic and Professional Purposes (EAPP) and Dr. Casey Love, the NTC Associate Dean of Global Education. Lunch will be provided.
HTML Takeover: Academic Learning & Tutoring Center (ALTC) and Goldman Center for Student Accessibility
When: January 31, 2024 | 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Where: Howard Tilton Memorial Library, Room B01 (Building #60, Uptown Campus)
Join us for a TU & You event in the basement of the Howard-Tilton Memorial Library (HTML)! We will meet with staff members of the Academic Learning and Tutoring Center and the Goldman Center for Student Accessibility to discuss resources, services, and more. Lunch will be provided.
Mindfulness and Managing Stress with Counseling Center
When: February 7, 2024 | 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Where: LBC, Room 201 (Building #29, Uptown Campus)
A staff member from the Tulane Counseling Center will provide some mindfulness tips on how to deal with situations that may feel overwhelming. They will also lead students through a guided meditation and discuss the resources they have available for students to use. Lunch will be provided.
(Un)Healthy Relationships Workshop with SAPHE
When: February 14, 2024 | 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Where: LBC, Room G01 (Building #29, Uptown Campus)
It's Valentine's Day, so it is the perfect time to talk about healthy relationships! Join us for an interactive workshop with SAPHE (Sexual Aggression Peer Hotline and Education) to discuss what healthy and unhealthy relationships look like. Facilitators will discuss relationships, boundaries, and communication strategies. Lunch will be provided to attendees.
Preparing For Your Professional Career with NTC Career Services
When: February 21, 2024 | 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Where: Mussafer Hall , Room 100 (Building #9, Uptown Campus)
Come join us for a discussion with NTC Career Services and learn about some of the resources available to students! Whether you are seeking a summer internship, looking for interview tips, or looking for advice on tailoring your resume or cover letter, NTC Career Coaches can help! Free lunch provided.
Finding Support on Campus with Case Management and Victim Support Services
When: February 28, 2024 | 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Where: LBC, Room G02 (Building #29, Uptown Campus)
Case Management and Victim Support Services (CMVSS) is a single resource for any Tulane students in need of support. No matter how difficult or unique your situation and no matter where you are - they are here to help! CMVSS offers problem resolution services, case management services, victim support services, referral services, and more. Come learn about their office and how they can help you! Free lunch provided.
Midterm Motivation & Successful Study Strategies with NTC Success Coaching
When: March 6, 2024 | 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Where: Cudd Hall, Room 203 (Building #8, Uptown Campus)
The Student Success team is committed to supporting you in your personal and academic success as you advance through your Tulane career. Success Coaches assist students in meeting their goals. To do this, Coaches provide students with questions, observations, feedback, encouragement, support, and accountability. Coaches explore behaviors, values, motivators, and some emotions. Come learn how to be motivated as we enter the midterm season and learn some study strategies that will help you succeed! Free lunch provided.
Fall 2023 Schedule
Moving Around New Orleans & Fall Activities with OISS Orientation Leaders
When: August 24, 2023 | 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Where: Berkett Multipurpose Room in Weinmann Hall (Building #32, Uptown Campus)
Come learn about activities to do this fall while you are in New Orleans! We'll talk about free and paid activities, festivals, and events you can do while you are here. We will also provide safety and transportation tips, including both Tulane resources and public transportation options. Dinner will be provided.
Understanding 8 Dimensions of Wellness with OISS Orientation Leaders
When: August 31, 2023 | 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Where: Weinmann Hall, Berkett Multipurpose Room (Building #32, Uptown Campus)
Come learn about the 8 Dimensions of Wellness with OISS Orientation Leaders! They will discuss wellness tips and resources on campus you can connect with to find wellness.
Mindfulness and Managing Stress with the Counseling Center
When: September 6, 2023 | 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Where: Weinmann Hall, Berkett Multipurpose Room (Building #32, Uptown Campus)
Representatives from Campus Health will provide some mindfulness tips on how to deal with situations that may feel overwhelming. They will also lead students through a guided meditation and discuss the resources they have available for students to use. Dinner will be provided.
OneWave Workshop
When: September 13, 2023 | 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Where: Weinmann Hall, Berkett Multipurpose Room (Building #32, Uptown Campus)
OneWave is Tulane's bystander intervention initiative that aims to equip our community with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to intervene in situations that involve, or have the potential to involve sexual assault. OneWave empowers each Tulanian to proactively and outwardly support norms and actions that protect from violence. OneWave workshops are peer-led conversations that provide foundational knowledge and skills on how each of us can help keep our peers and communities safe from sexual violence. After this training, you will be able to recognize potential moments of harm, acknowledge barriers that stop us from acting, and identify realistic ways to intervene. Dinner will be provided!
The Academic Learning and Tutoring Center (ALTC): Guide to Resources & Best Practices
When: September 20, 2023 | 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Where: Weinmann Hall, Berkett Multipurpose Room (Building #32, Uptown Campus)
The Academic Learning & Tutoring Center is your partner for academic success. Whether you are looking for a place to study between classes, a tutor for organic chemistry, or a writing coach who understands APA formatting, they can help. Come and learn about the many resources that they offer. Dinner will be provided!
Midterm Motivation & Successful Study Strategies with NTC Success Coaching
When: September 28, 2023 | 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Where: Weinmann Hall, Room 110
Success Coaches assist students in meeting their goals. To do this, Coaches provide students with questions, observations, feedback, encouragement, support, and accountability. Unlike a therapist’s exploration of origins of emotional or psychological trauma that can be long-term and intensive, a coach explores behaviors, values, motivators, and some emotions. Coaching is primarily focused on the present and future, with a concentration on time-limited, action-oriented results. Come learn how to be motivated as we enter the midterm season. Success Coaches will discuss study strategies, time management tips, and more. Dinner will be provided!
Summer 2023 Schedule
Staying Safe and Busy in New Orleans During the Summer with OISS and CGE
When: July 12th, 2023 | 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Where: Location: Weinmann Hall, Berkett Multipurpose Room (Building #32, Uptown Campus)
Come learn about activities to do this summer while you are in New Orleans! We'll talk about free and paid activities, festivals, and events you can do while you are here. We will also provide safety and transportation tips. Dinner will be provided.
Mindfulness and Managing Stress with Campus Health
When: July 19th, 2023 | 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Where: Weinmann Hall, Berkett Multipurpose Room (Building #32, Uptown Campus)
Representatives from Campus Health will provide some mindfulness tips on how to deal with situations that may feel overwhelming. They will also discuss the resources they have available for students to use. Dinner will be provided.
Understanding Academic Integrity in the U.S. with the Office of Academic Integrity
When: July 26th, 2023 | 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Location: Weinmann Hall, Berkett Multipurpose Room (Building #32, Uptown Campus)
Academic integrity is a commitment, even in the face of adversity, to five fundamental values: honesty, trust, fairness, respect and responsibility. Academic integrity is a very important part of U.S. academic culture. An NTC Office of Academic Integrity representative will lead a discussion on the importance of academic integrity and how to follow the Code of Academic Conduct. Dinner will be provided.
Preparing for a Successful Fall Semester with NTC Success
When: August 2nd, 2023 | 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Location: Weinmann Hall, Berkett Multipurpose Room (Building #32, Uptown Campus)
To wrap up our summer series, we will have staff members from NTC Success share some tips on how to balance your schedule, study strategies, motivation tips, and transition into college life. Dinner will be provided.
Spring 2023 Schedule
Moving Around New Orleans: Discussion with Student Leaders
When: January 18, 2023 | 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Location: Cudd Hall, Room 203 (Building #8, Uptown Campus)
International student peer leaders will lead a discussion on how to get around New Orleans. Topics include navigating the Tulane shuttle lines, the RTA streetcar and bus systems, and biking around New Orleans. New students will have a chance to talk with experienced students about some best practices on how to get around efficiently and safely. This event is cohosted by the Center for Global Education. Pizza will be provided.
The Academic Learning and Tutoring Center (ALTC): Guide to Resources & Best Practices
When: January 25, 2023 | 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Location: Cudd Hall, Room 202 (Building #8, Uptown Campus)
Come meet staff members of the Academic Tutoring and Learning Center (ALTC) and hear about some of the resources that they offer to students! ALTC is your partner for academic success. Whether you are looking for a place to study between classes, a tutor for organic chemistry, or a writing coach who understands APA formatting, this office can help. ATLC will also go over some study tips and best practices to ensure your academic success.
Roleplay: Student Performance Followed by Food & Peer Discussion
When: February 2, 2023 | 7:30pm - 10:00pm
Location: Lupin Theatre, 150 Dixon Hall Annex, New Orleans, LA 70118 (Building #69, Uptown Campus)
In February 2018, Tulane University announced that 41% of undergraduate women and 19% of undergraduate men reported being sexually assaulted while attending college; a revelation that made national news and prompted a public outcry from students on campus. Over the course of the 2018/2019 school year, an 11-member ensemble of Tulane students, working in collaboration with acclaimed New Orleans theater company Goat in the Road Productions and Professor Jenny Mercein, worked on a theater piece that confronts toxic cultures on their campus. This Spring, Roleplay returns to campus with a new cast of students. All international students and scholars are invited to participate in a unique event for Tulane students created by Tulane students. Roleplay explores Tulane students' experiences with identity, sex, power, and consent, in order to confront toxic cultures on campus. Immediately following the show, join a short Dine and Discuss session with fellow international scholars and the SAPHE Advocates to unpack the play's themes and enjoy a delicious dessert buffet with treats from local New Orleans bakeries! Register here.
Campus Health: Guide to Office Resources, Best Mental Health Practices, and How to Reduce Stress
When: February 8, 2023 | 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Location: Cudd Hall, Room 203 (Building #8, Uptown Campus)
Campus Health's high-quality medical, counseling, and health promotion services are designed to help you get better (or stay well) so that you can minimize disruptions and discomforts due to injury and illness. Come meet staff members and learn about the services that this office offers. In addition to learning about Campus Health, staff members will also go over some best mental health practices so students learn how to develop new skills to improve their mental health and overall well-being. This event is co-hosted by the Center for Global Education. Pizza will be provided.
Consent Conversation: Peer-Led Discussion with SAPHE on Sexual Consent and Healthy Relationships
When: February 13, 2023 | 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Location: Cudd Hall, Room 203 (Building #8, Uptown Campus)
With Valentine's Day around the corner, this is a great time to talk about consent and healthy relationships. A critical element of consensual sex is communication. This workshop addresses the multi-facets of consent, including: what consent language can sound like and look like, how to negotiate personal desires and preferences, how to respond to rejection, and how alcohol and other substance use impact sexual decision-making. SAPHE leaders will also discuss some healthy relationship tactics. This event is co-hosted by the Center for Global Education. Pizza will be provided.
