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This will be the fourth year of PeerFest at the University of Connecticut and over 300 students are expected to attend. This year's theme of Leadership, Mentoring, You
will focus on enhancing your skills as a peer educator through self-reflection, intentionality, and practice. Students will attend workshops given by faculty, staff, and students. We encourage all students to submit workshop proposals. Consider pairing up with a fellow Peer Educator or contact your Program Director for support!
Workshop proposals should be submitted online by Friday, July 13th.
Notification of accepted workshop proposals will occur by Friday, July 27th. |
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PeerFest is an opportunity for Peer Educators from various programs at
the University of Connecticut to come together and examine what it means to be a Peer Educator in depth through: |
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• Sharing knowledge and experiences with one another |
• Skill training in how to be an effective, well-balanced Peer Educator |
• Workshops, speakers, and group interaction |
• Developing bonds between students and throughout diverse programs |
• Gaining momentum for the coming year |
• Building valuable networks of support across campus |
• Teamwork and pride |
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| Sample Topics & Ideas |
Icebreakers |
Public Speaking |
First Impressions |
Facebook/MySpace |
Communication |
Conflict Resolution |
Facilitation Skills |
Diversity |
Motivation |
Running an Effective Meeting |
Utilizing Sphere of Influence |
Self-Esteem & Confidence |
Role Balance for Peer Educators |
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Please direct questions about workshop proposals to Alexa Smith.
E-Mail: peered@uconn.edu |
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