Events – Spring 2018 | Student Education Association and Kappa Delta Pi Honors Society at Governors State University

Career Workshop

Thursday, January 25th, 2018 at 4:00-6:00pm in the E-lounge
Organizers: SEA, KDP, Psych Club and PSI CHI
Guest Speakers will cover how to apply to jobs in schools and in psychology offices, as well as applying to graduate school.
Speakers will provide guidance; individual help will be provided on resumes and cover letters
Leaders in Charge: Stephanie Henning, Dr. Marlon Cummings
Audience: Open to all undergraduate and graduate students, particularly those in education, social work, counseling and psychology
RSVP: Michelle Westergaard, mwestergaard@student.govst.edu
Flyer: flyer, career workshop – SEA & KDP vF 1.19.18

Disaster Relief Project

COLLECTION: January 29 thru February 21, 2018
SORTING & PACKAGING: Tuesday, February 27, 2018
Organized by SEA; Funded by NEA grant.
Collecting items for those affected by Hurricane Harvey in Texas; specifically South Houston High School (SHHS).
Items Needed for donations: personal care & school supplies
Cash Donations: used to purchase trees/shrubs, picnic tables, and paint to renovate the outside of SHHS.
Drop Off: SEA office (G228) or donation boxes in the G-Building, 1st and 2nd floor.
Leaders in Charge: Jessica White, Reyna Hernandez, Dr. Katy Hisrich, Dr. Xiaobo She, and Dr. Amy Vujaklija.
For information or to RSVP: Jessica White, jwhite7@student.govst.edu or Reyna Hernandez rhernandez6@student.govst.edu
Flyer: flyer, disaster relief project – SEA vF 1.22.18

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Educator Workshop & Certification (Project Learning Tree)

Monday, February 19th, 2018 at 8:30am-12pm in the Literacy Zone
- (President’s Day)
Hosted by: SEA & KDP
Trainer: Dr. Colleen Sexton (Associate Provost at GSU)
Workshop Features: hands-on training on environmental topics through indoor and outdoor activities, PreK thru 8th activity guide, and Official PLT Certification.
Cost: $22 (for materials distributed, training, and certification)
Audience: Elementary & Early Childhood Educators (undergraduate and graduate students)
RSVP by Monday, February 5th. Space is very limited!
Contact: Michelle Westergaard, mwestergaard@student.govst.edu
Flyer: flyer, PLT Educator Training – SEA & KDP, vF 1.20.18

Literacy Project

March 1, 2, 8, & 23 at various local shelters and centers
celebrate NEA’s Read Across America and KDP’s Literacy Alive! during the month of March!
read books and engage in literacy activities with children ages 3-14 at various local shelters and centers
- Thursday, March 1 at 4:00-6:00pm at South Suburban PADS Shelter
  - Pads: 4411 W Gatling Blvd., Country Club Hills
  - Leaders in Charge Brianna Fabsits & Sireen Hamarshah
- Friday, March 2 at 4:00-6:00pm at The Garden of Youth Prayer Center
  - Garden of Youth Prayer Center: 657 E. Court St., Kankakee
  - Leaders in Charge Stephanie Henning & Jessica White
- Thursday, March 15 at 4:00-6:00pm at South Suburban PADS (with Together We Cope)
  - South Suburban Pads: 4411 W Gatling Blvd., Country Club Hills
  - Leaders in Charge Jessica Dunahoo & Michelle Westergaard
- Friday, March 23 at 7:00-9:00pm at Ronald McDonald House in Chicago
  - Ronald McDonald House: 211 E. Grand Ave., Chicago
  - Leaders in Charge Reyna Hernandez & Hannah Gruben
Volunteers: students, faculty, staff
RSVP required: Hannah Gruben, hgruben@student.govst.edu
Flyer: flyer, literacy project – SEA & KDP, vf3 March 2018

Read Across America

First week in March & Friday, March 2, 2018
Sponsored by: NEA (National Education Association)
show your support of literacy and reading
- read to a classroom and children today
- take the pledge!
- take pictures and post them with hashtags
- #ReadAcrossAmerica #NEA
Website: http://www.nea.org/grants/886.htm
Website: http://www.readacrossamerica.org/

IEA Student Spring Conference

Friday, April 6 – Saturday, April 7, 2018 in Chicago Suburbs
Sponsored by: IEA Student Programs
SEA members can attend this professional development conference for a small fee and gain knowledge, information, and materials, as well as networking
Workshops: w
Audience: open to SEA members only
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Spring Social

Thursday, April 25, 2018 at 6:00-10:00pm at Dave & Busters
- Dave & Busters, Orland Park
Join us to celebrate the end of the semester! Food (range of appetizers) is provided and paid for by KDP and SEA (membership dues).
Audience: Open to SEA & KDP members only; their friends/family can attend for a fee of $4
RSVP required by April 9th: email name and number of guests to Hannah Gruben, hgruben@student.govst.edu
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Red Nose Day

Thursday, March 24, 2018
Sponsored by: Walgreens
help children and families in poverty.
- buy a red nose and other red nose items at Walgreens (proceeds go to Red Nose Day fund)
- Take pictures and post them with hashtags to show your support – all during the month of May!
- Watch the telethon on NBC on March 24. Donate!
- #RedNoseDay #RedNoseDay2018 #RedNose #RedNoseDayUSA
Website: https://www.walgreens.com/
Website: https://rednoseday.org/

Baseball Game – social and fundraiser

Wednesday, May 30, 2018 at 6:00-10:00pm at Joilet Slammers
- Joliet Slammers, Joliet
Join us to raise money for SEA & KDP – half of all ticket purchases goes to our group!
enjoy a fun night out with colleagues, friends, and family and show your support of local teams
Audience: Open to all! -SEA & KDP members, GSU faculty and staff, GSU students, community members, friends and family
RSVP required by May 17: tickets must be purchased from an SEA/KDP leader or faculty advisor
For information: Hannah Gruben, hgruben@student.govst.edu
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