Mentor Power for Success http://depts.washington.edu/mentor Connecting you to the future Thu, 16 May 2013 06:29:10 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v= Mentor Training http://depts.washington.edu/mentor/2011/03/mentor-training-2/ http://depts.washington.edu/mentor/2011/03/mentor-training-2/#comments Fri, 25 Mar 2011 17:28:28 +0000 mikese http://depts.washington.edu/mentor/?p=1580 Please join us for Mandatory Mentor Training.Date: Thursday (9/20/12)
Location: Condon Hall (7th floor), room 711E
Time: 9am-11am

During the training we will do an overview of the program, and expectations, as well as uncover helpful tips, and develop hands-on skills.  Mentors will also connect with other mentors and learn hands-on skills that can be passed on to their protégé(s).

Breakfast will be provided!

]]> http://depts.washington.edu/mentor/2011/03/mentor-training-2/feed/ 0 Self Defense Workshop http://depts.washington.edu/mentor/2011/03/self-defense-workshop/ http://depts.washington.edu/mentor/2011/03/self-defense-workshop/#comments Sat, 19 Mar 2011 17:32:49 +0000 mikese http://depts.washington.edu/mentor/?p=1434 Condon Hall, 711E Floor 6pm-8pm Join professional Mixed Martial Arts instructors for this fun, hands-on and valuable training! Learn how to “THINK, ACT & MOVE” IF assaulted and feel more empowered to protect yourself.]]> http://depts.washington.edu/mentor/2011/03/self-defense-workshop/feed/ 0 10 Minutes Away! http://depts.washington.edu/mentor/2011/03/10-minutes-away/ http://depts.washington.edu/mentor/2011/03/10-minutes-away/#comments Fri, 18 Mar 2011 17:21:56 +0000 mikese http://depts.washington.edu/mentor/?p=1416 http://depts.washington.edu/mentor/2011/03/10-minutes-away/feed/ 0 Time and Stress Management Workshop http://depts.washington.edu/mentor/2011/03/time-and-stress-management-workshop/ http://depts.washington.edu/mentor/2011/03/time-and-stress-management-workshop/#comments Thu, 17 Mar 2011 17:11:09 +0000 mikese http://depts.washington.edu/mentor/?p=1393 Condon Hall – Room 711E 2pm-4pm The purpose of this workshop is to learn practical skills to identify stressors and utilize resources to manage stress.  The workshop will give students the tools to effectively: identify stressors, place stressors in categories: internal & external, identify stress management resources and manage stress and maintain control.

You can preview the presentation slides here.

]]> http://depts.washington.edu/mentor/2011/03/time-and-stress-management-workshop/feed/ 0 Roller Skate Night @ IMA http://depts.washington.edu/mentor/2011/03/roller-skate-night-ima/ http://depts.washington.edu/mentor/2011/03/roller-skate-night-ima/#comments Wed, 16 Mar 2011 17:02:14 +0000 mikese http://depts.washington.edu/mentor/?p=1387 Get your rollbounce on as we head down to the IMA for a Friday Night skate night! Friday, October 14, 2011 IMA 7pm-10pm; Meet us in gym A Come boogie to old school tunes and have fun showing off your roller staking skills at the IMA.  No experience necessary!]]> http://depts.washington.edu/mentor/2011/03/roller-skate-night-ima/feed/ 0 Kickoff Reception http://depts.washington.edu/mentor/2011/03/kickoff-reception/ http://depts.washington.edu/mentor/2011/03/kickoff-reception/#comments Tue, 15 Mar 2011 17:02:29 +0000 mikese http://depts.washington.edu/mentor/?p=1253 Please join us for the Mentor Power for Success Kickoff Reception Tuesday, October 2, 2012 @ Kane 220 6pm-8pm; Check-In at 5:30pm (Reception in Walker Ames to follow)  Please RSVP by Friday, September 28, 2012 at 5pm to mentor@uw.edu or 206-543-4635 This mandatory event officially kicks-off the 2011 Mentor Power for Success Program.  Protégés and Mentor will officially meet for the first time and get a chance to get acquainted.]]> http://depts.washington.edu/mentor/2011/03/kickoff-reception/feed/ 0 Yuan (Amy) Fang http://depts.washington.edu/mentor/2010/08/yuan-fang/ http://depts.washington.edu/mentor/2010/08/yuan-fang/#comments Wed, 25 Aug 2010 18:22:45 +0000 Site Administrator http://128.208.125.91/mentor2/?p=356

Business

Junior

If you could travel anywhere in the world (or out) where would you go and why?

Europe especially France because it’s so pretty there!

Where is your favorite place to eat on the AVE? Why?

Village sushi!

Favorite TV show/movie/music?

Inception

Where is your favorite place to study on campus?

It’s going to be Paccar

Favorite food or ethnic cuisine?

Seafood

What are you involved with on campus?

HKAW, CSA

If you could have dinner with two people (dead or alive) who would they be and why?

My grandma.

What is one thing you’re most proud of?

Getting into Business school.

If you won the lottery, what would you do with the money?

Travel around the world.

Things I wish I knew my 1st year at UW

-where to get extra help for  classes
-what clubs to join
-what classes I need to take
-wish I had a personal advisor
-join activities/events
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Physiology

Senior

If you could travel anywhere in the world (or out) where would you go and why?

I would probably travel to China or Vietnam.  It would be nice to visit the place where my family emigrated from.

Where is your favorite place to eat on the AVE? Why?

I love pho!!  Although I’m not exactly sure why I like eating pho so much.

Favorite TV show/movie/music?

House and Family Guy/ Action movies (big Jet Li fan)/ almost any kind of music

Where is your favorite place to study on campus?

Allen Library

Favorite food or ethnic cuisine?

Chinese/Vietnamese/Thai

What are you involved with on campus?

MAPS, Global Medical Brigades, Wrestling Club, Biology Department

If you could have dinner with two people (dead or alive) who would they be and why?

“Bruce Lee because of all the physical achievements he was able to push himself towards.  I would ask him how he was able to find the time to train himself.
Dr Michael E. DeBakey because of all the innovations he had towards cardiac surgery.  He pioneered many techniques and instruments throughout his lifetime.    He was an amazing doctor and a pretty influential person in the medical community.  ”

What is one thing you’re most proud of?

I’m probably most proud of my grades.

If you won the lottery, what would you do with the money?

Pay for Medical School!!!

Things I wish I knew my 1st year at UW

I wish I knew about all the resources that UW has to offer.  I didn’t know about all the clubs, study abroad opportunities, departmental scholarships and a wide array of other things.  I didn’t find out about a lot of things until it was already too late.
]]> http://depts.washington.edu/mentor/2010/08/allen-sy/feed/ 0 Samson Onevathana http://depts.washington.edu/mentor/2010/08/samson-onevathana/ http://depts.washington.edu/mentor/2010/08/samson-onevathana/#comments Wed, 25 Aug 2010 18:22:06 +0000 Site Administrator http://128.208.125.91/mentor2/?p=351

Mechanical Engineering

Senior

If you could travel anywhere in the world (or out) where would you go and why?

I would go to the Bahamas for a relaxing vacation. Who wouldn’t want to be lazy on a beautiful island with no worries?

Where is your favorite place to eat on the AVE? Why?

I like to eat at Yummy Bites because they make good chicken teriyaki which I usually get. It’s also nice to go there when I don’t feel like eating pho next door at Pho Thy Thy since I eat there with friends at least once a week.

Favorite TV show/movie/music?

2010: Two and a Half Men / Inception / Eminem – Recovery

Where is your favorite place to study on campus?

Odegaard

Favorite food or ethnic cuisine?

Spicy chicken teriyaki

What are you involved with on campus?

UW Wrestling, UW Formula Society of Automotive Engineers

If you could have dinner with two people (dead or alive) who would they be and why?

I would eat dinner with Dale Carnegie and Stephen Hawking. Dale Carnegie was a writer and lecturer of developing communication, people, leadership, and self-improvement skills. Stephen Hawking is a genious in the field of theoretical physics. It would be an awesome experience to learn how these two think and their memorable experiences.

What is one thing you’re most proud of?

I am proud of developing an open mind over the past few years. Personal growth is definitely one of the most rewarding things in life.

If you won the lottery, what would you do with the money?

I would take my family and close friends on a vacation, pay off all my family loans, invest, and buy toys.

Things I wish I knew my 1st year at UW

I wish I knew to talk to an adviser asap to plan the courses I needed to take. I wouldn’t have to cram my classes during my senior year.]]> http://depts.washington.edu/mentor/2010/08/samson-onevathana/feed/ 0 Tiana Oshiro http://depts.washington.edu/mentor/2010/08/tianaoshiro/ http://depts.washington.edu/mentor/2010/08/tianaoshiro/#comments Wed, 25 Aug 2010 18:21:48 +0000 Site Administrator http://128.208.125.91/mentor2/?p=349
Business Administration: Finance
Junior

If you could travel anywhere in the world (or out) where would you go and why?

I really want to travel all over the world, but recently, I’ve become obsessed with the need to travel to South America. It’s a continent that isn’t too far away from the US, but I feel as if it would be a completely different experience and lifestyle.

Where is your favorite place to eat on the AVE? Why?

I love to eat at Cedars because they have amazing Indian food and the best naan.

Favorite TV show/movie/music?

I favorite artists are Jason Mraz, John Mayer, and Justin Timberlake.

Where is your favorite place to study on campus?

I study in the law school library because it’s quiet, all of the time.

Favorite food or ethnic cuisine?

SUSHI…all day, every day.

What are you involved with on campus?

I’m involved in the Alpha Kappa Psi professional business fraternity, the Undergraduate Business Council, UW Leaders, National Society of Collegiate Scholars, Husky Mentors and UW Dream Project.

If you could have dinner with two people (dead or alive) who would they be and why?

I’d like to eat dinner with Lady Gaga and Dalai Lama…maybe not at the same time though.

If you won the lottery, what would you do with the money?

I’d pay for law school and travel the world. I want to visit each continent at least once!]]> http://depts.washington.edu/mentor/2010/08/tianaoshiro/feed/ 0