Posted on Sep 12, 2007

Union’s Minerva Mentors, or Peer Assistants for Learning (PALs), have scheduled a number of workshops and other events for the term:

Lab science: Learning how to deal with a college science course; Thursday, Sept. 13, 7 p.m., Green House

Balancing athletics: How student-athletes can keep it together, featuring coping skills; Monday, Sept. 17, 7:30 p.m., F.W. Olin Auditorium

Time management: The art of having fun and making great grades; Tuesday, Sept. 18, 7 p.m., Wold House

Balancing Greek life: How to excel at academics while being in a sorority or fraternity; Wednesday, Sept. 26, 7 p.m., Reamer Auditorium

Test taking: Great ways to prepare for tests in any discipline; Tuesday, Oct. 2, 6 p.m., Beuth House

The peer mentors provide coaching that addresses general academic needs to enhance success at Union. In addition to study skills and dealing with time management and anxiety, the PALs help students with personal development and adjustment issues. Faculty members who notice students or advisees who are struggling in class or have other concerns are encouraged to refer them to the program. Visit htpp://mentors.union.edu/.