Agnes Scott College Peak Week 2016

Learn about career opportunities for multiple majors during this Career Trek! Students will visit two nonprofits - Kate's Club (service organization supporting children and teens after the loss of a parent or sibling) and the High Museum of Art - to meet professionals in the field and explore internships in Psychology, Education, Marketing & Communications, Fundraising, Curation, Design, and more!

Students will learn the basics of electronics by creating circuits using the Arduino, an accessible and affordable microcontroller. Students will create basic circuits using sensor and switch input which control output such as light and sound. Students will then design and create projects on their own.
This class is great for artists, scientists, and anyone interested in learning more about technology. No experience in programming or electronics is assumed. Limited number of spaces available. NOTE: THIS SESSION IS A SERIES THROUGHOUT THE WEEK AND STUDENTS MUST ATTEND THEM IN ITS ENTIRETY. BE SURE TO SELECT THIS SESSION ON EACH DAY IF YOU PLAN ON ATTENDING THIS SESSION.

The American Heart Associations Heartsaver® First Aid CPR AED training is a classroom, video-based, instructor-led course that teaches students critical skills needed to respond to and manage a first aid, choking or sudden cardiac arrest emergency in the first few minutes until emergency medical services (EMS) arrives. Upon completion of the course all students will receive a 2-year certification card. We welcome all students, beginners and CPR veterans to join! CPR certification is a life-saving skill set and makes a great addition to any resume! Please Note: Registration for this program will require a payment of $7.00 by March 5. Invoice will be send via PayPal and can be submitted online. If payment has not been received by March 5, your spot will be forfeited. Please note that if you have registered for multiple courses that require payment, your invoice will include all of these programs in one invoice. Refunds for programs will not be accepted without prior approval. For questions or concerns, please contact JLP Prince at jprince@agnesscott.edu

All musicians have to do some self-promotion. This is especially true for musicians with an entrepreneurial spirit. This workshop covers ideas and best practices for honest and effective marketing and networking.

• Website o Options for self-built websites o Graphics/photography o Content o User experience o Design
• Social media o How to streamline social media presence o Identifying whether/how to use social media professionally o Separating personal from professional, maintaining an appropriate personal presence
• Print materials o Business cards o Other uses for print materials
• Building connections o Networking for non-schmoozers o Becoming an asset to your community

AAA This session will cover information on how to purchase a car. New or used? How can you negotiate the best deal? What kind of auto insurance do you need? What do the various types of insurance? Join the professionals from AAA for car buying, insurance and protection.

• General resume best practices o Relevant sections o Organization o Visual elements
• Tailoring the resume for specific jobs o Dissecting the job description o Background information on the institution
• Grad school applications and auditions o Writing samples o Essays o Audition repertoire and preparation

“If you know golf, it can make a big difference in establishing a career.” College USA Today, 5/24/12 Networking, fundraising, health benefits, or just for fun- golf has it all. You will learn the basics of golf so you can play or understand a best-ball tournament. You will learn to putt, chip, hit and drive.

This workshop explores the impact that art can have on creating social change, both locally and globally. After examining case studies of several arts-based nonprofits, we will brainstorm problems that need to be solved and how entrepreneurial musicians can become agents of change. Case studies will include:

• Atlanta Music Project
• El Sistema (Venezuela)
• ASTEP (Artists Striving to End Poverty)
• Music 4 Peace

Leverage all the capabilities of these three tools when you learn how to embed video clips, images and moving graphics. This 2 hour session (break included) will teach you what is possible with each tool and why you might use one instead of another. We will provide links to a playlist on lynda.com and other resources to use it when you need it.

Join us in attending a unique wine tasting and education course held at Kimble House, located across from campus. Any student can attend this course, only 21+ will be allowed to sample the alcoholic beverages. Alcohol supplied will be only for tasting and a full serving of alcohol will not be consumed during this event. *Students are not required to consume alcoholic beverage samples. The course contains multiple learning outcomes that are achieved without consuming the product. This event is well-suited for students who: See a future of networking in the presence of alcohol Enjoy learning what wines are most liked when choosing a beverage Have a desire to pursue a career surrounding restaurant and event management, or bartending Seek education on the proper safety and consumption of alcoholic beverages in social settings. Please Note: Registration for this program will require a payment of $8.00 by March 5. Invoice will be send via PayPal and can be submitted online. If payment has not been received by March 5, your spot will be forfeited. Please note that if you have registered for multiple courses that require payment, your invoice will include all of these programs in one invoice. Refunds for programs will not be accepted without prior approval. For questions or concerns, please contact JLP Prince at jprince@agnesscott.edu

Join us in attending a unique wine tasting and education course held at Kimble House, located across from campus. Any student can attend this course, only 21+ will be allowed to sample the alcoholic beverages. Alcohol supplied will be only for tasting and a full serving of alcohol will not be consumed during this event. *Students are not required to consume alcoholic beverage samples. The course contains multiple learning outcomes that are achieved without consuming the product. This event is well-suited for students who: See a future of networking in the presence of alcohol Enjoy learning what wines are most liked when choosing a beverage Have a desire to pursue a career surrounding restaurant and event management, or bartending Seek education on the proper safety and consumption of alcoholic beverages in social settings. Please Note: Registration for this program will require a payment of $8.00 by March 5. Invoice will be send via PayPal and can be submitted online. If payment has not been received by March 5, your spot will be forfeited. Please note that if you have registered for multiple courses that require payment, your invoice will include all of these programs in one invoice. Refunds for programs will not be accepted without prior approval. For questions or concerns, please contact JLP Prince at jprince@agnesscott.edu

Learn to focus while building strength and confidence- all while having fun! Archery has lots of health benefits including improving coordination, enhancing relaxation and reducing stress. Learn to shoot a compound bow at a fixed target on the soccer field.

Experience the inner workings of music for social change through a visit to the Atlanta Music Project, an El Sistema USA program. The two hour visit will include opportunities to observe the faculty and administration in action, and to work hands on with the students. Note: limited spots available and advance reservation required.

Please join us for the screening of 3 films about contact between alien peoples. These films are related to the “First Contact” course taught by Professors DePree and Falen, but no prior knowledge or preparation is needed to attend. Following each film, we will hold a discussion about the practical, ethical, and philosophical implications of encountering new peoples for the first time, both real-life examples and hypothetical science-fiction scenarios. Popcorn and refreshments will be served!

Featuring a majestic score by Ennio Morricone and lush Oscar-winning cinematography, The Mission examines the events surrounding the Treaty of Madrid in 1750, when Spain ceded part of South America to Portugal. Spanish Jesuit missionaries try to protect a remote South American Indian tribe in danger of falling under the rule of pro-slavery Portugal.

Performer Dr. Luther Enloe, Guitar