Academic Skills:

The Kinkel Center Specialists are well versed in the academic skills of time management, notetaking, text book reading and annotating, test taking,and dealing with test anxiety. We offer one-on-one sessions and workshops to help you master these skills. Call 314-889-4571 for an appointment or attend one of the workshops listed below.

Workshops:

How to Manage Your Time, Succeed in College, and Still Have Fun

Does it seem like you're always busy but never get anything done? Join Kinkel Center Academic Skills Specialists Peggy Muldoon and Pete Coogan to learn how to manage your time, get your life under control, and make your college experience more worthwhile. Attend either session.

Tuesday, February 5, 7:00 – 8:00 PM – Stroble Room, 2nd floor of the library

Wednesday, February 6, 12:00 – 1:00 PM – Stroble Room, 2nd floor of the library

Fast and Easy Notes: The Student's Guide to Note Taking

Do you have trouble taking notes in class? Learn how to take class notes that help you to study for tests. Presented by Kinkel Center Academic Skills Specialists Pete Coogan and Cathy Ahillen. Attend either session.

Monday, February 11, 7:00 – 8:00 PM – Stroble Room, 2nd floor of the library

Wednesday, February 13, 12:00 – 1:00 PM – Stroble Room, 2nd floor of the library

APA Workshop

Confused by the APA? Of course you are! Kinkel Center Writing Specialists and APA Jedi Master Pete Coogan will lead you through the American Psychological Association's guidelines to citation, reference, and other little formatting requirements. Attend either session.

Wednesday, February 27, 12:00 – 1:00 PM – Stroble Room, 2nd floor of the library

Thurday, February 28, 7:00 – 8:00 PM – Stroble Room, 2nd floor of the library

The Secrets to Writing Great Papers

Do you have trouble knowing what your professors want in papers? Kinkel Center Writing Specialists Peggy Muldoon and Pete Coogan are here to help unlock paper assignments and help you to write papers that will make you proud and your professors happy. Attend either session.

Monday, March 3, 7:00 – 8:00 PM – Stroble Room, 2nd floor of the library

Wednesday, March 5, 12:00 – 1:00 PM – Stroble Room, 2nd floor of the library

Oral Presentation: YOU CAN DO IT!!

Freaked out about having to do oral presentations in class? Join Kinkel Center Communications Specialist Peggy Muldoon to learn the step-by-step process of putting together a presentation and practicing delivery. You'll go from freakedout to oh, soooooooo confident in no time. Attend either session.

Monday, March 10, 7:00 – 8:00 PM – Stroble Room, 2nd floor of the library

Thursday, March 13, 12:00 – 1:00 PM – Stroble Room, 2nd floor of the library

Anxious about Tests? Mastering Test Preparation and Test Taking

Kinkel Center Academic Skills Specialists Peggy Muldoon and Cathy Ahillen show you how to beat that old devil test anxiety through skillful test preparation and deciphering test questions. Attend either session.

Tuesday, March 25, 12:00 – 1:00 PM – Stroble Room, 2nd floor of the library

Wednesday, March 26, 7:00 –8:00 PM – Stroble Room, 2nd floor of the library