Workshops
Study Central hosts a variety of workshops throughout the semester on topics that support student success! Students can attend the workshops on a drop-in basis, in-person at the Downey Learning Resource Center, Room 156 or online via Zoom.
Spring 2026 Workshops
| Workshop Title | Presenter | Date | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
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How to Use Canvas for Online Courses |
Kathy Diaz | January 13, 2026 | 2:00pm-3:00pm |
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How to Be Successful in STEM |
Brandon Tenn | January 14, 2026 | 3:00pm-4:00pm |
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What’s Free at MC? |
Cynthia Reynoso | January 20, 2026 | 3:00pm-4:00pm |
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APA Formatting Guidelines |
Susie Williamson | January 21, 2026 | 11:00am-12:00pm |
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From Surviving to Thriving: Secrets to College Success |
Araceli Tilley | January 22, 2026 | 11:00am-12:00pm |
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Keep Going: The Power of Persistence |
Rene Salazar | January 27, 2026 | 1:00pm-2:00pm |
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Reading Strategies for STEM Courses |
Brandon Tenn | January 28, 2026 | 3:00pm-4:00pm |
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RN Program Application Requirements |
Sara Lara | January 29, 2026 | 2:00pm-3:00pm |
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Exploring CTE Pathways and Careers |
Araceli Tilley | February 3, 2026 | 11:00am-12:00pm |
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A Counselor’s Guide to Building Your Ed Plan |
Lorena Calderon & Christina Fuentes | February 4, 2026 | 1:00pm-2:00pm |
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Avoiding Plagiarism |
Susie Williamson | February 5, 2026 | 11:00am-12:00pm |
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Writing Tips from Peer Tutor and Instructor |
Susan Flatt | February 10, 2026 | 3:00pm-4:00pm |
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Discovering the Honors Program |
Jacki Alvarez | February 12, 2026 | 11:00am-12:00pm |
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Overcoming Math Anxiety |
Melody Molina | February 17, 2026 | 3:00pm-4:00pm |
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Money Matters: Your Guide to Financial Aid |
Arturo Garcia | February 18, 2026 | 11:00am-12:00pm |
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Requirements for LVN, X-Ray Tech and Sonography |
Michelle Gilardi | February 19, 2026 | 3:00pm-4:00pm |
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AI with Purpose: AI for Students |
Kody Stimpson & Pamela Huntington | February 24, 2026 | 3:00pm-4:00pm |
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Money Management Tips |
Samantha Chavez-Rodriguez EECU | February 25, 2026 | 1:00pm-2:00pm |
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How to Write a Scholarship Essay |
Summer Vitelli/ Arturo Garcia | February 26, 2026 | 2:00pm-3:00pm |
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Transfer Ready? CC to University Requirements |
Ernesto Hernandez | March 3, 2026 | 3:00pm-4:00pm |
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CNA Program Requirements |
Xochitl Tilley | March 5, 2026 | 2:00pm-3:00pm |
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Mental Health Awareness & Resources |
Rachelle Garcia | March 10, 2026 | 3:00pm-4:00pm |
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Transformation: Same Person, New Mindset |
Maria Albert | March 12, 2026 | 11:00am-12:00pm |
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Wellness Matters: Coping with College Stress |
Melody Molina | March 17, 2026 | 3:00pm-4:00pm |
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MLA Formatting Guidelines |
Jennifer Altenberg | March 18, 2026 | 11:00am-12:00pm |
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Navigating the RN Program: TEAS, Expectations, & Program Success |
Wanda Schindler | March 19, 2026 | 3:00pm-4:00pm |
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Steering Through Car Buying & Financing |
Noemi Valenzuela EECU | March 24, 2026 | 1:00pm-2:00pm |
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What is a Healthy Relationship? |
Daisy Castillo | March 26, 2026 | 11:00am-12:00pm |
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Managing the Fear of Public Speaking |
Jim Bonstein | April 7, 2026 | 3:00pm-4:00pm |
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ChatGPT & Research: Let’s Talk About It |
Karrie Bullock | April 8, 2026 | 2:00pm-3:00pm |
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Employment Readiness: Resume Interviews, Skills and Employer Expectations |
Erika Contreras | April 9, 2026 | 3:00pm-4:00pm |
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Sexual Violence Prevention: Bystander Intervention |
Daisy Castillo | April 14, 2026 | 11:00am-12:00pm |
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Understanding Credit |
Noemi Valenzuela EECU | April 16, 2026 | 1:00pm-2:00pm |
Previous Workshop Videos
| Workshop Video Links Click on the workshop title to view the video |
Presenter | Date |
|---|---|---|
| How to Use Canvas for Online Courses | Kathy Diaz | August 26, 2025 |
| How to Be Successful in STEM | Brandon Tenn | August 27, 2025 |
| Araceli Tilley | August 28, 2025 | |
| What’s Free at MC? | Angel Serena | September 2, 2025 |
| Jourjina Alkhouri | September 3, 2025 | |
| Susie Williamson | September 4, 2025 | |
| Sabrina Frias | September 11, 2025 | |
| Jennifer Altenberg | September 16, 2025 | |
| Noemi Valenzuela (EECU) | September 17, 2025 | |
| Susie Williamson | September 18, 2025 | |
| Susan Flatt | September 23, 2025 | |
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Managing the Fear of Public Speaking |
Jim Bonstein | September 24, 2025 |
| Melody Molina | September 25, 2025 | |
| Karrie Bullock | September 30, 2025 | |
| Lorena Calderon | October 1, 2025 | |
| Sara Lara | October 7, 2025 | |
| Maria Albert | October 8, 2025 | |
| Arturo (Financial Aid) | October 9, 2025 | |
| Ernesto Hernandez | October 14, 2025 | |
| Rachelle Garcia | October 15, 2025 | |
| Xochitl Tilley | October 16, 2025 | |
| Daisy Castillo | October 21, 2025 | |
| Noemi Valenzuela (EECU) | October 22, 2025 | |
| Melody Molina | October 23, 2025 | |
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Navigating the RN Program: TEAS, Expectations, & Program Success |
Wanda Schindler | October 29, 2025 |
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Employment Readiness: Resume, Interview Skills, & Employer Expectations |
Erika Contreras |
November 4, 2025 |
| Rachelle Garcia | November 6, 2025 | |
| Carissa Hansford | November 12, 2025 | |
| Noemi Valenzuela (EECU) | November 13, 2025 |