>> Peer Mentor Recruitment on the move! << Workshop Dates Announced, SIGN UP NOW! Why YOU Should Be Part of the 5th GEN Peer Mentors Represent at Al Fresco 2012 International Committee Hosts Scavenger Hunt Event Peer Mentors Collaborates with Athletics for Fan Appreciation BBQ and Soccer Game Peer Mentor Club Welcomes November by Breaking the ICE Peer Mentors on the Spotlight Team Fun Fact In this issue! Brought to you by the Peer Mentor Marketing Committee Volume 1 | Issue 2 | PEER MENTOR THE MONTHLY facebook.com/CsuebPeerMentorServices peermentorservices.tumblr.com @CSUEB.PeerMentors @CSUEBPeerMentor Save the date! November 12th - Veterans Day - Campus Closed 14th - Last Day to Withdraw from Classes 22nd-23rd Thanksgiving Break - Campus Closed 28th - Peer Mentor Services Mandatory Informational Workshop A (More details next page) 29th - Peer Mentor Services Mandatory Informational Workshop B December 3rd - Peer Mentor Services Mandatory Informational Workshop C 4th - Peer Mentor Services Mandatory Informational Workshop D 7th - Peer Mentor Services Mandatory Informational Workshop E 9th - Last Day of Classes 10th-16th FINALS WEEK!
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>> Peer Mentor Recruitment on the move! <<Workshop Dates Announced, SIGN UP NOW!
Why YOU Should Be Part of the 5th GEN
Peer Mentors Represent at Al Fresco 2012
International Committee Hosts Scavenger Hunt Event
Peer Mentors Collaborates with Athletics for Fan Appreciation BBQ and Soccer Game
Peer Mentor Club Welcomes November by Breaking the ICE
Peer Mentors on the Spotlight
Team Fun Fact
In this issue!
Brought to you by the Peer Mentor Marketing Committee
This past month we had Al Fresco, the annual campus wide club fair that is a staple toCSUEB as a welcome to all new and returning students. The Peer mentors’ red clothbag was a huge hit! Everywhere you go a student, faculty, or a guest was carrying one!The PM table also had a record breaking number of newsletter sign-ups. We had agreat time meeting all of you. Thank you for supporting us and kudos to YOU whosigned up at the event.
Reppin’ @ AL FRESCO 2012
SCAVENGER HUNTInternational Committee
Hosts First Event
On a sunny Thursday afternoon of October 25th,
the International Project Committee held their first event,
the Halloween Scavenger Hunt. Upon arrival to the grass
area in front of Agora Stage, the students were placed
into teams and were sent on a scavenger hunt through
the campus to find large puzzle pieces that later formed
into a huge picture of the world with different flags around
it.
The event had a huge turn out of freshmen
students who had a great time and enjoyed the event.
The team that won the scavenger hunt was ecstatic and
proud of themselves for arriving first and despite having
finished they were still eager to help the other groups out.
Participants were also given goodie bags that they
enjoyed and the winning team received extra credit for
their GS class.
The event that highlighted our school’s diversity
gave freshmen participants the chance to bond and
enjoy the afternoon. The International Committee
extends their gratitude to everyone who attended. Please
watch out for their future events!
Photos Courtesy of Stephany Hurtado
Peer Mentors Collaborates with Athleticsfor Fan Appreciation BBQ and Soccer Game
Throughout October the Peer Mentor Services has been collaborating with ASI to promote our
schools soccer team. On October 26, 2012 the CSU East Bay Pioneers - Soccer team played the Tritons of
UC San Diego. At the game they offered free BBQ, drinks, and chips during half time. There was a great turn
out of students who attended the game, from both CSUEB and UCSD. Unfortunately our women’s soccer
team lost, while the men’s soccer team’s score was tied. However, this did not stop the CSUEB students from
having a good time and cheering on for their fellow students.
There was a good amount of peer mentors who came that day, helping promote the program while
contributing to the enthusiasm of the game. Even freshmen students came out to support both their schools
team, and their peer mentors. During the halftime of the Men’s game the peer mentors present got to play
against the ASI committee, in a friendly game of soccer. One of the mentors, Mark, won the game ball signed
by the players at the end of the game,which is now on display in the office. This is just one of many other
amazing soccer games that our school’s team has played.
What a way to start the month of November, by breaking the ice.
The Peer Mentor Club Committee held an Icebreaker Night event, on
the 1st of November, and what a great turn out it had. People were
enthusiastic and eager to get the ball rolling as they poured into the
room. There were GS and International students who came out to
participate. It was exciting to have native English speakers and students
from abroad conversing amongst themselves.
Once things got into actions and the Icebreakers started, people
seemed to have relaxed enjoyed themselves, since all that was heard
was laughter. People were starting to get really creative with the first
icebreaker, Two Truths and a Lie. As it proceeded onto the Speed
Dating, everyone learned a few interesting things about their peers,
even getting into deep conversations. Lastly groups had to come up
with their own icebreakers, showing that anyone is capable of getting
creative when it comes to breaking the ice with others.
Peer Mentor Club welcomes Novemberby breaking the ICE
Photos Courtesy of Margaret Nguyen
Babatunji Kayode
Why did you decide to become a Peer Mentor?
I decided to become a peer mentor because I wasn't really involved in high schoolso I wanted to change that in college.What are you looking forward to most this year being a Peer Mentor?
Bonding with my students is something I'm looking forward to.What one advice can you give a freshmen?
Manage and enjoy the time you have.Where do you see yourself in 10 years?
I see myself possibly working for a large company.Do you have an obsession? If so, what?
I have an obsession with nutty bars. Through my whole life so far I have eaten a very large number of them.
Connie ArteagaWhy did you decide to become a Peer Mentor?
I wanted to become a peer mentor because of personal experience. I know itwas difficult to get used to college life so soon after high school, and I thinkhaving someone there for you is an invaluable resource.What are you looking forward to most this year being a Peer Mentor?
The thing I am looking forward to most this year about being a peer mentor isthe (hopefully) strong, professional peer-student bond I will make with mystudents.What one advice can you give a freshmen?
My advice: Breathe. Chill. Relax. Eat. And ask someone for help when youneed it. Every university resource is for you to use. These are in no particularorder. You can do multiple at a time.Where do you see yourself in 10 years?
In 10 years I hope to have made a difference in the public school educationalsystem, specifically in the “minority” cities, more specifically Los Angeles.Do you have an obsession? If so, what?
I am absolutely obsessed with Harry Potter. I am the human HP encyclopedia.
PEER MENTORS ON THE SPOTLIGHT
Allison MathisenWhy did you decide to become a Peer Mentor?
I decided to become a Peer Mentor because I loved having one in my GS class and wasvery interested in the program. I also wanted to gain classroom experience because I wantto be a teacher.What are you looking forward to most this year being a Peer Mentor?
I'm looking forward to working hand in hand with my faculty, as well as getting to know mystudents on a more personal level and bonding with my fellow Peer Mentors.What one advice can you give a freshmen?
One piece of advice I'd love to give to a freshman is to get a hard copy of the coursecatalog. It's SO helpful when choosing your classes to be able to see all the courses youneed to take right there on the page.Where do you see yourself in 10 years?
I'm such an indecisive person, it's hard to give exact details. But in 10 years, I hope I'mhappy. That's all that really matters.Do you have an obsession? if so, what?
My obsessions? Harry Potter, Doctor Who, and Musical Theatre. They're all key elements ofmy life.