October 9, 2023 | Next Steps Week | |  |
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We know that starting classes can be overwhelming. Your attention is pulled in a lot of directions; most of you are working and going to school, and many of you have family responsibilities as well. Getting back into school can be a challenging transition, whether it’s been 3 weeks, 3 months, or 3 years since your last class.
To help you stay focused and get connected, we’ve put together a guide to help you focus on what is important throughout the first half of the semester to set you up for success now and into the future.
See below to find a guide to your sixth week!
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What’s Next?
As you are hitting the half-way point of the semester, we hope you are starting to plan for what comes next. It might feel too early (you are only 6 weeks in), but the more proactive you are, the more you can create opportunities and experiences to help you achieve your future goals. Thinking about transferring? Start exploring your options now and attend this weeks transfer events! Want to move up in your career? Make sure you are connecting with Career Services to explore your options, and update your resume. No matter what or where your goals are, this is a good week for self-reflection!
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THIS WEEK YOU SHOULD FOCUS ONN:
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KEEP DEVELOPING STRONG STUDY HABITS | |
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Utilize the services in the Academic Achievement Center (AAC): Peer and professional tutoring services in the AAC!
The AAC is dedicate to providing specialized and innovative methods to support you individually or in small groups. Need help with your research paper? Want to become a better writer? Struggling with math? Feeling stuck? At MassBay, you're never alone.
The Academic Achievement Center (AAC) offers professional individualized instruction, tutoring, study groups, skills workshops, and support for all MassBay students. Best of all, our services are FREE!
LOCATIONS
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Wellesley Hills: 2nd Floor (Adjacent to the Library), Math Study Center, Rm 153
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Virtual Academic Achievement Center: Zoom Link
You can also schedule your own appointments at: https://traccloud.massbay.edu/
If you need help we are here for you:
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Since 1991, dozens of cities, several universities, and a growing number of states have adopted Indigenous Peoples’ Day, a holiday that celebrates the history and contributions of Native Americans.
When Is Indigenous Peoples' Day?
Not by coincidence, the holiday usually falls on Columbus Day, the second Monday in October, or replaces the holiday entirely.
Where Is Indigenous People's Day Celebrated?
As of 2022, the holiday is observed or honored by states, including Alaska, Minnesota, Vermont, Iowa, North Carolina, California, Louisiana, Maine, Michigan, New Mexico, Wisconsin, Virginia, Oregon, Texas, as well as South Dakota, which celebrates Native Americans’ Day, Hawaii, which celebrates Discoverers' Day, and Alabama, which celebrates American Indian Heritage Day.
Indigenous Peoples' Day is not yet a federal holiday, but in 2021, President Biden became the first U.S. president to issue a proclamation recognizing Indigenous Peoples’ Day, writing, "Today, we recognize Indigenous peoples’ resilience and strength as well as the immeasurable positive impact that they have made on every aspect of American society."
For more information on Indigenous People's Day, please visit History.com
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Disability pride means you take pride in your whole self, which includes your disability. It means you understand your limitations, including chronic pain or illness, but accept and love who you are. Disability pride means different things to different people, so we suggest checking out the resources below to learn more from diverse voices (source: https://www.easterseals.com).
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The Disability Visibility Project is an online community dedicated to creating, sharing, and amplifying disability media and culture. Add your voice! https://disabilityvisibilityproject.com/
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Check out this NY Times Article: Disability Pride: The High Expectations of a New Generation: Members of the A.D.A. generation are quicker than earlier ones to claim disability as a crucial part of identity — and with pride. The A.D.A., after all, erased some of the stigma.
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Check out this Ted Talk: I'm not your inspiration, thank you very much: Stella Young is a comedian and journalist who happens to go about her day in a wheelchair — a fact that doesn't, she'd like to make clear, automatically turn her into a noble inspiration to all humanity. In this very funny talk, Young breaks down society's habit of turning disabled people into "inspiration porn."
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STUDENTS OF COLOR PROGRAM | |
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The Students of Color Program at MassBay is designed to increase the enrollment, recruitment, and retention of students of color at the college. The program is designed to assist students with their college experience and facilitate their journey toward achieving their academic, personal, and professional goals.
We believe that sharing cultural differences and values with one another creates space for learning and growth. Therefore, the Students of Color Program is open to all students regardless of race and/or ethnicity. However, because students of color have been historically marginalized and underrepresent in academic institutions, our meetings, events, and workshops are specifically geared towards celebrating students of color and the experiences that they bring with them. We ask that everyone in the program is respectful of each other, maintains an open mind, and celebrates the diversity that MassBay has to offer.
If you are interested in being a part of the program, want to learn more about it, or stay up to date on the campus events that the students of color program coordinates, please email the Student of Color Coach, Dejour Hollins, at dhollins@massbay.edu
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Gender identity is the personal sense of one's own gender. Gender identity can correlate with a person's assigned sex at birth or can differ from it. Gender expression typically reflects a person's gender identity, but this is not always the case. While a person may express behaviors, attitudes, and appearances consistent with a particular gender role, such expression may not necessarily reflect their gender identity. The term gender identity was originally coined by Robert J. Stoller in 1964.
Helpful Resources/Links:
This guide is created to help anyone learn how to use people’s correct pronouns. Everyone in your school community should engage in learning, educating, and advocating for the inclusive use of pronouns for all.
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National Coming Out Day was inspired by a single march. 500,000 people participated in the March on Washington for Lesbian and Gay Rights on October 11, 1987, generating momentum to last for 4 months after the march had ended. During this period, over a hundred LGBTQ+ identifying individuals gathered outside Washington, DC, and decided on creating a national day to celebrate coming out – this began on the 1st anniversary of their historic march (source: https://nationaltoday.com/national-coming-out-day/)
Join the MassBay Equality Alliance!
The mission of the Equity Alliance is to provide the MassBay Community a safe space to be themselves and provide awareness and education about issues facing the LGBTQ+ community in the local area and the world. If you are interested in joining our club, reach out to the Staff Advisor at dgerstenfield@massbay.edu for more information. Membership is open to all members of the MassBay Community who are either members of the LGBTQ+ community or supportive allies.
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The Library has created a subject guide for National Coming Out Day which has online resources, documentaries and films, and the history of National Coming Out Day for all students to explore. Link to Guide
- Check out this Series of Ted Talks Cn Coming Out and Sharing One’s Authentic Self:
- Ted Talk Series
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BEGIN TO PREPARE FOR YOUR MIDTERMS | |
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Midterms are October 23-29!
One piece of identity you currently hold is Student.
Make sure you are preparing for midterms next week by catching up on any missing assignments or readings.
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THIS WEEK:
October 9
Indigenous Peoples’ Day (College Closed)
October 13
Last Day to Withdraw from First 8 Week Classes
COMING UP:
October 23-29
Mid-Term Exams Fall & Last Day of Classes & Final Exams for First 8 Week Classes
October 30
First Day of Classes for Second 8 Week Classes
October 30-November 3
Add/Drop for Second 8 Week Classes
October 30
Application Deadline for December Graduation
For more information and dates from the MassBay Academic Calendars, please visit:
https://www.massbay.edu/academics/academic-calendar
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WHATS HAPPENING THIS WEEK? | |
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Library Happenings
October 2023
Check out
what’s happening
at the Library
this month!
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NEED HELP?
HAVE QUESTIONS?
VISIT THE VIRTUAL Q & A CENTER!
Connect virtually with a member of our Support Squad through WebEx.
The MassBay Support Squad is available to answer a wide range of questions!
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