TLC-Specific Events

Wednesday, September 28, 2022 Student Success Day Various activities will take place on this day. Come into the TLC to study or to see our tutors’ advice on being successful in college.
October 3 – 7, 2022 Tutor Appreciation Week and Midterm Madness Stop by the TLC this week to express your gratitude to the tutors and grab a snack while studying for midterms.
Thursday, October 20, 2022 National Day on Writing 2022 The Writing Lab is celebrating National Writing Day! Come by for some tips from our Professional Writing Tutor for your academic, creative, and/or personal writing.
December 4-7, 2022 Stress Less Week Come and meet our Professional Tutors in the Writing Lab. Grab a snack, have a chat and plan to come back throughout the semester.
December 13-15, 2022 Fuel Up for Finals Stop by for a healthy snack and a chat with our tutors to ask last-minute minute questions or come and celebrate the end of your exams.
Spring 2023: Tuesday, March 14, 2023 Pi Day 2023 Join us in our annual celebration of the mathematical constant π (pi) by visiting our math lab and eating pie!

Writing Workshops

Monday, November 7, 2022
12:00 – 1:00 p.m.
Essay Outlining for College Composition C245 or in an alternative L classroom near the bridge walkway.
Wednesday, November 16, 2022
11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Source Sandwiches: Hungry for Credibility C245 or in an alternative L classroom near the bridge walkway.
Friday, November 18, 2022
12:00 – 1:00 p.m.
Causal Analysis: Cause and Correlations, and Consequences Zoom Link Passcode: TLC

Math Workshops

Wednesday, September 28, 2022
(Student Success Day)
Calculators Join our Professional Math Tutor, Kelly Peterson to cover nPr and nCr, raising to powers roots, parenthesis and more! Location: Check out the Student Success Day Schedule posted in September for location information.

Science Workshops

Tuesday, February 14, 2022
(Student Success Day)Microscope Fun Join our Professional Science Tutor, Anna Swarts, and try our microscopes in the Science Lab. Location: Science Lab in the TLC.

Technology Workshops

Tuesdays 8:30 – 10:30 a.m.
Wednesday 1:30 -4:30 p.m.
August 23 – December 14*
*Drop-in is open when classes are in session.
Computer Skills Drop-in: D2L, Computers, and You! with expert Jody Greniger from Duluth Adult Education New to D2L? Unsure of where to find your class content? Unfamiliar with shortcuts that can make your life easier? Uncertain about the weekly requirements of your class? Let the TLC and Duluth Adult Education guide you to the content in this drop-in style workshop time and never miss a due date again. All Students Welcome. Location: Library Technology Center (L185)
Wednesday, November 16, 2022
12:30 – 1:30 p.m.
Read and Write Workshop with expert guest Stacy Langguth Join Stacy Langguth, a Read & Write expert and the TLC to see how Read & Write Software can help with your studies! From text-to-speech to reading out long articles aloud, this can help you to be successful in any class. All Students Welcome. Location: Library Technology Center (L185).
Wednesday, January 25, 2023
9:00 – 10:00 a.m.
Read and Write Workshop with expert guest Stacy Langguth Join Stacy Langguth, a Read & Write expert and the TLC to see how Read & Write Software can help with your studies! From text-to-speech to reading out long articles aloud, this can help you to be successful in any class. All Students Welcome. Location: Library Technology Center (L185).
Tuesday, February 14, 2023
(Student Success Day Time TBD)
Read and Write Workshop with expert guest Stacy Langguth Join Stacy Langguth, a Read & Write expert and the TLC to see how Read & Write Software can help with your studies! From text-to-speech to reading out long articles aloud, this can help you to be successful in any class. All Students Welcome. Location: Library Technology Center (L185).

Tutor.com Web Series

Wednesday, September 28
12:00 – 1:00 p.m.
College Readiness and Management for Working Adults (C.R.A.M.) Series: Navigating the College Experience Join experts Evelyn Sullivan, Sarah Snyder, Jenna Gilio, and Jessica Rotheiser for a webinar on navigating the college experience, part of our College Readiness and Management for Working Adults series. You’ll gain expert perspectives about what it’s really like to be an adult learner—from the beginning of the college experience to graduation. Explore key topics like academic integrity, core success skills, work/life/school balance, and schedule planning. Webinar Registration
Wednesday, October 19
12:00 – 1:00 p.m.
College Readiness and Management for Working Adults (C.R.A.M.) Series: Navigating Life After College In our final College Readiness and Management for Working Adults webinar, experts Rachel Eckman, Sarah Snyder, and Dr. Amy Dietzman will discuss navigating life after college. You’ll get expert guidance about repaying student loans, applying to graduate school, building your new resume, and interviewing for competitive jobs. Webinar Registration
Thursday, September 15
2:00 – 3:00 p.m.

Fall 2022 Student Success Series: How to Gain Confidence in Class In this first webinar of our five-part Fall Student Success Series, we’ll share step-by-step strategies for becoming confident in the classroom so that you can effectively:

  • Interact with your teachers/instructors
  • Read, listen to, and absorb lessons/lectures
  • Complete assignments

During the webinar, we’ll guide you to develop a personal mission statement that will help you ground your confidence—and motivation—in class.

This session is hosted by Tutor.com’s Senior Director of Learning Strategies and Professional Development, Dr. Amy Dietzman. We’ll be holding a Q&A session after the presentation, so stick around at the end. Webinar Registration

Thursday, September 22
2:00 – 3:00 p.m.

Fall 2022 Student Success Series: Goal Setting and Decision Making Are you a “goal-getter”? (Or could you really use a nudge?) Join us for this free webinar in our Student Success Series, where you’ll get expert advice on:

  • Setting realistic and achievable goals
  • Strategizing and road-mapping your goals
  • Making use of apps and gamification to help you achieve your goals
  • Using goals to guide your decision making

This session is hosted by Tutor.com’s Director of Onboarding, Evelyn Sullivan. We’ll be holding a Q&A session after the presentation, so stick around at the end. Webinar Registration
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Thursday, October 13
2:00 – 3:00 p.m.

Fall 2022 Student Success Series: Becoming a Confident Writer *This webinar is geared toward high school and college students.*

In this webinar, we’ll share simple steps you can take to gain confidence in your writing.

We’ll go over how to:

  • Analyze writing assignment instructions
  • Find and properly utilize scholarly resources
  • Scrutinize a rubric to get the best grade possible
  • Apply instructor feedback to become a better writer

This session is hosted by Tutor.com’s Senior Director of Learning Strategies and Professional Development, Dr. Amy Dietzman. We’ll be holding a Q&A session after the presentation, so stick around at the end. Webinar Registration

Thursday, October 27
2:00 – 3:00 p.m.

Fall 2022 Student Success Series: Overcoming Test Anxiety *This webinar is geared toward high school and college students.*

In this webinar, we’ll address test anxiety—and strategies for overcoming it. Topics will include:

  • Common causes and symptoms of test anxiety
  • Steps to take when preparing for a test
  • Strategies to employ before, during, and after a test
  • Tips for becoming a confident and satisfied test-taker

This session is hosted by Tutor.com’s Senior Director of Learning Strategies and Professional Development, Dr. Amy Dietzman. We’ll be holding a Q&A session after the presentation, so stick around at the end. Webinar Registration

Thursday, November 3
2:00 – 3:00 p.m.

Fall 2022 Student Success Series: Critical Thinking and Research Skills *This webinar is geared toward high school and college students.*

Want to become an independent thinker? Join us to learn about the characteristics of true critical thinkers and how to sharpen your research skills. Plus, find out how you can:

  • Critically analyze sources
  • Evaluate evidence to support your claims
  • Identify assumptions and biases
  • Understand what plagiarism looks like

This session is hosted by Tutor.com’s Senior Director of Learning Strategies and Professional Development, Dr. Amy Dietzman. We’ll be holding a Q&A session after the presentation, so stick around at the end. Webinar Registration