Gator Days

Over the past few years, RSEs (Reports of Student Experience, i.e. student evaluations) at Allegheny have taken a variety of forms. Most recently, we moved to a new online survey administered via Anthology. In this workshop, we will discuss how to tell the story of your teaching, incorporating data from the different formats.

Presented by: Dr. Rachel Weir, Professor & Director of Faculty Development.

An opportunity for faculty to recharge and (re)connect with colleagues and pick up some Allegheny goodies.

Organized and presented by: The Provost Council.

Imposter Phenomenon workshop is an opportunity to give language to feelings of not belonging for many diverse students. Overall this workshop will introduce students to new language and provide strategies for students to take back and combat imposterism amongst their peers.

Presented by: IDEAS Center

Students often reach the end of their four years at Allegheny and find it challenging to articulate many of the transferrable skills they learned along the way while serving in student leadership roles, student employment, student organizations and service projects. This session will help you identify those skills learned and how to present them to a wide array of audiences such as grad school, employers and the community.

Presented by: Dr. Jonathon May, EdD, Class Dean for 3rd and 4th Year Students, and Jim Fitch, Associate Director of Career Education

Come hear from fellow students about their Study Away experiences and some scholarship opportunities that could make your experience possible.

Presented by: Aubrey Miller, Class of 2023

The second year provides an exciting opportunity to dive into your academic path at Allegheny, often involving your official major/minor declaration. But how do you figure out which direction to go, and what resources can help you develop an academic journey that reflects your story? This session will be helpful for those who aren’t sure what they want to declare yet, as well as those who know what they want to declare but just need a little help with the process.

Presented by: Amy Stearns, Second-Year Class Dean

The majority of medical school matriculants have taken a year or more after college before starting medical school. The same is true for many other health professional programs. The reasons for taking some time vary, but typically result in a positive outcome. Join us to learn about how you might benefit from a post graduate year of enrichment.

Presented by: Kirsten Peterson, Senior Assistant Dean of Student Success for Health Professions Advising

This session is for anyone considering applying to law school. We’ll talk about how to put together a strong application, what to expect when you enroll, and some careers you might consider once you’ve earned your degree.

Presented by: Dr. Patrick Jackson, Senior Assistant Dean for Fellowship and Pre-Professional Advising

This lunch is for Pre-registered Students only.  This will also use one of your meal swipes for the week.  You can register here.

October is “National Careers in Student Affairs Month”! Come hear from a panel of Allegheny Student Life/Success administrators about the Student Affairs profession, career paths and educational backgrounds required. Listen to their journeys and consider if you might be a fit to work in a college or university one day, too.

Presented by: Allegheny College Student Affairs Administrators

Learn about what it takes to prepare for and succeed on the standardized tests for medical professional schools. They are an essential part of your application. Face the challenge head on and find the resources that will help you maximize your preparation.

Presented by: Kirsten Peterson, Senior Assistant Dean of Student Success for Health Professions Advising

Would you like to get involved in research or creative activities but you’re not sure how to get started? Have you heard about other students participating in research but you don’t know how they got started? When can I start doing research on campus [hint: now!]? Join Professor Matt Venesky, the Director of the Office of URSCA (Undergraduate Research, Scholarship, and Creative Activities) and other faculty members to learn about the Office of URSCA and how it can help you get involved in research and creative activities on campus… even as 1st and 2nd year students! This panel will cover information such as identifying an area of interest, how to find a mentor, and what will be required of you. At the end of the session, you will have a plan of action for taking the steps necessary to get involved.

Presented by: Professor Matt Venesky, the Director of the Office of URSCA (Undergraduate Research, Scholarship, and Creative Activities) and other faculty members

The Biology Department will continue its annual Gator Day tradition of faculty introductions via biology haiku or limericks. If you are interested in biology, come meet the faculty and current juniors and seniors to learn about the major, research opportunities, study away possibilities, and more!

Presented by: The Biology Department

This is a chance to see what research your fellow physics students have been doing.

Presented by: Physics Students

Elisabeth Smith, President and CEO of Acutec Precision Aerospace, will talk about why she and her company are eager to hire English majors as interns to assist with communication and technical writing projects. Amber Pouliot ’07 will discuss how her English literature degree prepared her for her work as Director of Foundation and Corporate Relations at Allegheny College. Refreshments both sweet and savory will be served!

Presented by: Elisabeth Smith and Amber Pouliot

A panel of Psychology faculty members will answer questions posed by students in Psi Chi about the graduate school options in psychology, how to prepare for graduate school during and after undergrad, and what graduate school is really like.

Presented by: Psi Chi & Psychology Department Faculty

First and Second year students will likely be interested. We will have a panel of third and fourth year students to discuss their pathway through the major, such as courses they have taken, internships and study away. The goal is to help first and second year students understand the major and the possibilities.

Presented by: ESS Faculty and a panel of Third and Fourth year students

Come meet faculty in languages and International Studies and talk about our majors and minors!

Presented by: Faculty & Students from WLC and IS

Join the Biochemistry faculty and upper class students for a meet and greet to learn about the Biochemistry major and why it might be right for you. This session is targeted at First and Second year students who are exploring possible majors. Refreshments will be served.

Presented by: Biochemistry Faculty and Students

Getting started with your Senior Project? Don’t know how to organize your data? No idea how you’re going to analyze your data? Already have data? Not sure what to do with it? Biology Department to the rescue! We’re holding a statistics session to help with both data management and data analysis. Get help now and reduce your stress next semester!

Presented by: Ron Mumme, Professor of Biology

Interested in learning more about Global Health Studies and how it might fit with your academic and career plans? The Global Health Studies (GHS) Program will host an informational session for all students about this vibrant interdisciplinary major or minor. Faculty will be available to answer questions about the GHS major/minor requirements, experiential learning opportunities, and possible career paths. A student panel will also provide different perspectives on the program.

Presented by: GHS Faculty & Students

Overview of the Major & Minor in Political Science, as well as common internships and career pathways.

Presented by: Professor Shanna Kirschner

Come meet faculty in languages and International Studies and talk about our majors and minors!

Presented by: Faculty & Students from WLC and IS

Come meet faculty in languages and International Studies and talk about our majors and minors!

Presented by: Faculty & Students from WLC and IS

Chemistry Faculty and Chemistry Majors will be available to discuss pathways through the major and minor. There will also be a student poster session near Doane C103 to provide an overview of the research projects that are available to students for independent research, summer research and/or their senior project.

Presented by: Chemistry Department Faculty and Current Majors

Are you a senior working on their comp? Are you a student working on an empirical study? Having trouble thinking about how to analyze your data for a research project? Join Professor Normile and his PSYCH 307 (Intermediate Statistics) class to receive free consultation. A combination of psychology and neuroscience faculty and students will be available to help you identify the right statistical tests that you may run based off your research question/research design.

Presented by: Professor Normile’s PSYCH 307 Class; Professor Normile, Professor Eckstein, Professor Bertholomey, Professor Kolek

The CBE Fellows will present, “What Can LinkedIn Do for Me?: Summer Experiences.” This event will explain how students can utilize LinkedIn to find internships & jobs, learn about opportunities, and get their names out there. The Fellows will have a panel to discuss their unique Summer 2022 experiences, then split off into small groups to give students more one-on-one time to brainstorm, ask questions and share experiences. This is Part II of our LinkedIn series, and students from all departments are encouraged to come and learn more.

Presented by: CBE Fellows: Megan Dennis ’23, Morgan Libell ’23, Rutendo Mavunga ’24, Lucia Jueguen ’24, Andrew Strobel ’24, RJ Swanson ’24

A panel of current and former Mathematics Majors will present on their experiences outside the classroom. Presenters will give brief summary of internship, graduate school application, teaching, and the Putnam exam activities which will be followed by a Q&A session for attendees.

Presented by: Michael Ceccarelli ’23, MacKenzie Basinger ’24, Elijah Van Vlack ’22, and Elizabeth Dolan ’23

Interested in learning more about History, Philosophy, and/or Religious Studies? Meet the students & faculty who are asking the questions.

Presented by: Faculty members in History, Philosophy, and Religious Studies