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Getting the Most from Your Reading

A lot of your time is spent reading. Is your reading productive? Learn to read quickly and effectively. Keep track of your reading and keep up with your...

Event date Wednesday, October 15, 2025 Event time 12:00 pm Go to all events list Event

Do You Have a Growth Mindset?

Do you take failure hard? We all do, but the most successful scholars view failure as an opportunity. While a fixed mindset tells us that we cannot improve...

Event date Tuesday, December 16, 2025 Event time 10:00 am Go to all events list Event

Mastering Your Schedule and Avoiding Procrastination

Tired of deadlines looming? Learn effective scheduling techniques to maximize your time and stay ahead. Uncover the root causes of procrastination and...

Event date Wednesday, November 5, 2025 Event time 11:00 am Go to all events list Event

Getting the Most from Your Reading

A lot of your time is spent reading. Is your reading productive? Learn to read quickly and effectively. Keep track of your reading and keep up with your...

Event date Tuesday, November 18, 2025 Event time 10:00 am Go to all events list Event

Understanding Your Time and Setting Goals

Learn to identify what steals your focus and disrupts your productivity. In this workshop, we’ll work through several fun and interactive activities to...

Event date Friday, October 10, 2025 Event time 11:00 am Go to all events list Event

Building Habits and Creating a Focused Work Environment

Does your focus fizzle at the smallest distraction? Our workshop can help! Explore your existing routines and brainstorm ways to integrate focused work...

Event date Thursday, October 23, 2025 Event time 11:30 am Go to all events list Event

Do You Have a Growth Mindset?

Do you take failure hard? We all do, but the most successful scholars view failure as an opportunity. While a fixed mindset tells us that we cannot improve...

Event date Tuesday, October 28, 2025 Event time 11:30 am Go to all events list Event

Understanding Your Time and Setting Goals

Learn to identify what steals your focus and disrupts your productivity. In this workshop, we’ll work through several fun and interactive activities to...

Event date Wednesday, November 12, 2025 Event time 12:00 pm Go to all events list Event

Building Habits and Creating a Focused Work Environment

Does your focus fizzle at the smallest distraction? Our workshop can help! Explore your existing routines and brainstorm ways to integrate focused work...

Event date Tuesday, December 2, 2025 Event time 10:00 am Go to all events list Event

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