Summer Study 2000 - Monday, August 7

Monday, August 7, 2000 - 07:30

Breakfast (HUB Husky Den)

Monday, August 7, 2000 - 08:30 to 09:30

Open Computer Lab (HUB 106B)

Monday, August 7, 2000 - 09:00

Meet in HUB 106B to walk to workshops.

Monday, August 7, 2000 - 09:30 to 12:30

Phase II Workshops:

  • The Game of Life and Image Processing (Sieg Hall 228) Richard Ladner, Professor, Computer Science, University of Washington
  • Virtual Reality (Fluke Hall) Suzanne Weghorst, Assistant Director for Research, Human Interface Technology Lab
  • Making Science Labs Accessible to Everyone (Bagley 133) Greg Stefanich, Professor, University of Northern Iowa
Monday, August 7, 2000 - 09:30 to 10:15

Installing and upgrading (HUB 106B) Dan Comden, Doug Hayman

  • Tips and tricks for improving your system.
Monday, August 7, 2000 - 10:30

Meet in HUB 106B to walk to Burke Museum.

Monday, August 7, 2000 - 10:45 to 11:00

Snack Break (outside the Burke Museum)

Monday, August 7, 2000 - 11:00 to 12:30

Tour the Burke Museum (Burke Museum)

  • Learn about the natural and cultural history of the Pacific Northwest.
Monday, August 7, 2000 - 12:30 to 14:00

Lunch (HUB Husky Den)
Then, choose:

  • Open Computer Lab (HUB 106B)
  • Visiting (outside HUB 106B)
  • Games Room - billiards, bowling, video games at own cost (HUB basement).
Monday, August 7, 2000 - 14:00 to 15:30

Science Activities for All Students (HUB 209AB)

  • Greg Stefanich, Professor, University of Northern Iowa
  • Learn about making science labs and experiments accessible to everyone.
Monday, August 7, 2000 - 14:00 to 15:30

Resume Writing (HUB 106B) Sara Lopez, DO-IT Project Coordinator, Laura Vujovich, DO-IT Project Coordinator

Bring your most current resume and we will be working to add some polish, make necessary updates, and finish with a document that will make a great first impression.

Monday, August 7, 2000 - 15:30 to 16:00

Snack Break (Husky Den)

Monday, August 7, 2000 - 16:00 to 17:00

Beginning Troubleshooting (HUB 106B) Dan Comden, Doug Hayman

  • General preventative overview for computers including discussion of anti-virus upgrades, downloading precautions.
Monday, August 7, 2000 - 16:00 to 17:00

Interview Strategies (HUB 209AB) Sara Lopez, Laura Vujovich

Prepare for the practice interview session by reviewing strategies used to let an employer learn about your skills, experiences, and necessary accommodations.

Monday, August 7, 2000 - 17:30

Dinner (McMahon Residence Hall Cafeteria)

Monday, August 7, 2000 - 18:45

Meet in HUB 106B to drive to Virtual Reality

Monday, August 7, 2000 - 19:00 to 21:00

Virtual Reality Lab Tour (Fluke Hall 215), Suzanne Weghorst, Director, Interface Development
Take an actual tour of the Virtual Reality Lab at the UW. Experience different types of virtual programs.
Then choose:

  • Open Computer Lab (HUB 106B)
  • Billiards Tournament (HUB Games Room)
Monday, August 7, 2000 - 21:00 to 22:30

McCarty Dorm Activity Options:

  • Volleyball (Meet in McCarty Lobby)
  • Games, visiting (McCarty Entrance Lounge)
  • Videos (McCarty Small Lounge)
Monday, August 7, 2000 - 23:00

All Scholars must be in their rooms at McCarty Residence Hall.