InclusiveU seminars are open to all InclusiveU affiliated students including OnCampus, interns, Campus Mentors, Peer2Peer Partners, and matriculated SU students. Seminars are offered once per week and you are encouraged to attend as many different ones as possible.
Spring seminars begin the week of January 21 unless otherwise noted.
Spring 2025 Seminar Options
Tech Talk: Do you love technology or want to learn more about it? Join us for this fun and interactive seminar where we explore the tech in our daily lives! Each week, we’ll focus on different technologies that you use or want to learn more about. Together, we’ll discuss the technology you use every day and learn about new tools that can make life easier and more fun. Bring your own device (phone, tablet, or laptop) if you have one, or just come ready to participate and learn! Facilitated by Alan Foley. Mondays, 2pm-3pm in HH 070B.
Financial Literacy: In this seminar, students will meet with a member of Broadview Federal Credit Union’s Financial Well-Being Team to learn about money management and will create goals for the financial future. We want students to learn the basics of money management, and have fun doing it! Students will participate in multiple interactive exercises to learn about the importance of budgeting, saving, spending, what to do with their paychecks, and more. Facilitated by Josh Jones and Broadview FCU. Tuesdays, 10am-10:45am in HH 070B.
Personal Training: Develop your skills and knowledge of SU’s weight training and cardio equipment alongside Personal Trainers at the Barnes Center. Facilitated by Barnes Center fitness staff and Sam Roux. Tuesdays, 1:30pm-2:30pm at Barnes Center. Starts the week of January 28. This seminar is capped at 12 students.
ASL: Our ASL Seminar offers students an introduction to American Sign Language. Learn foundational vocabulary, essential conversational signs, and develop an understanding of Deaf culture. No prior experience is necessary – just bring enthusiasm and an open mind to explore a new language that connects people in meaningful new ways! Facilitated by Sarah Feldman and Lindsay Ryan. Tuesdays 2:15-3:00pm in HH 070B.
Positive Choices: This seminar helps inform and give students confidence with their choices. Over the course of the semester, you will be talk about healthy relationships, boundaries, consent, and sexual health. All of these topics will help you with your own personal goals as well as making positive choices! Facilitated by CAPP team of ACR Health. Choose from Tuesday or Wednesday 1:00-1:50pm in 320 HH.
Personal Health and Safety: In this seminar, we will discuss and practice decision-making and basic first aid. We will identify health emergencies, who to call, and how to support people’s health and safety. Facilitated by Michele Krak. Wednesdays, 10:30am-11:20am in HH 070B.
Current Events: Are you interested in what’s going on in the world? Do you want to be up to date on what’s happening in the news? Then come to the Current Events seminar! In this seminar we will talk about events as they happen in the real world. We can talk about events going on globally (all over the world), nationally (what’s happening in the United States), and locally (like new events going on in Syracuse, or other things happening in our community). All political views are welcome! We welcome open debate on issues- the main rule we have is that we have to respect each other’s opinions, even if we disagree with them. Facilitated by Jon Rohald. Thursdays, 3:30pm-4:20pm in HH 070B.
Get Connected: Are you interested in getting more connected on campus? Looking to join some student clubs or activities? Come to the Get connected seminar! This will be a seminar where we can look through open clubs and go through the steps on getting involved or signed up together! Facilitated by Jon Rohald. Fridays, 1:00pm-1:50pm in HH 070B.
Let’s Talk Sports: Do you like sports of all kinds? Football, basketball, soccer, baseball, hockey, curling, tennis, all of the sports! Join me at this sports seminar to talk about the week’s happenings in the sports world. We’ll watch highlights from the week, talk about any news and make predictions for the upcoming week! Facilitated by Sam Roux. Fridays, 2pm-2:50pm in HH 070B.
Noah’s Animation Seminar: In this seminar, we will discuss the history of animation and other art forms. We will talk about how these forms have changed throughout time and the impact they’ve had on our culture. Topics will include animation history, styles and techniques in animation, banned episodes, public domain, copyright and trademark, and much more. Facilitated by Noah Weisman. Fridays from 3-350PM in 070B.
(For residential students only) Life Hack: Living on campus can be fun, but it comes with responsibilities. For some of us, this is our first time with roommates, chores, and schedules. Together let’s explore these opportunities and challenges to learn for one another. Maybe you can help your friends learn something you already know. Facilitated by Bridget Fowler, Tuesday 4-5PM or Wednesday 4-5PM in residence halls room TBD.
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