LFS Academic and Career Engagement Team

LFS ACE Team

The LFS Academic and Career Engagement Team (ACE Team) focuses on delivering programming related to academic success and career development that allows participants to gain and apply relevant skills, be exposed to campus and Faculty-specific resources, and engage with their peers.

Upcoming Events and Workshops

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Location

Event

Description

Wed. Feb. 15th 4pm-5pm MCML 166 Map Your Major with LFS ACE Team Want an overview of all LFS Majors? Come and join us in the first event in the LFS ACE Major series! Map Your Major workshop will provide a bigger picture of all academic options in LFS, by presenting summaries, highlights, and key considerations. Students will have the opportunity to think about their degree plans more holistically and be better equipped to discover more details in options of interest in upcoming Map Your Major event! Everyone will have a collection of resources that suits their preference to support further exploration by the end of the workshop.
Wed. Mar. 1st 2:00pm – 4:00pm Agora (MCML Basement) Connect with LFS Majors Join us for part 2 of the LFS ACE Major Series! This event brings program advisors/coordinators and senior year students together to answer questions students had about different majors offered in LFS.
Mon. Mar. 20th 5:00pm – 6:30pm MCML 166 De-stress for Success Click here to RSVP!
Are you feeling stressed about finals? Interested in learning more about ways to relax, or wanting to take a short break from studying? This is the workshop for you! During the workshop you can slow down, relax, and meet other students! There will be activities, such as painting and potting, and you’ll get to bring a plant and a mental health resource worksheet to keep from the workshop!
Wed. Mar. 29th Jack Poole Hall Career Stories with LFS Alumni Click here to RSVP!
In-Person networking event with alumni from different LFS majors for students to connect with, learn about their career paths and gain industry insights. Since there is limited seats available, it is recommended to RSVP as soon as possible. Free dinner will be provided!

Programming

The ACE Team is a group of LFS undergraduate students, they are invested in creating a sense of community and support in the areas of academics and career-related development opportunities for their peers.

The LFS ACE Events Committee is in-charge of planning various academic and career-related events that are catered towards LFS undergraduate students. The committee coordinates the entire event-planning process involves managing logistic details, reaching out to campus partners, and implementation of the events which are both in-person and virtual.

LFS ACE Events Committee 2022-2023

The LFS ACE Workshops Committee is focused on planning, coordinating and on occasion delivering various academic and career-related workshops. These workshops provide spaces for LFS undergraduate students to learn, develop and hone skills that they can leverage in their academic and career journeys.

LFS ACE Workshops Committee 2022-2023

The LFS ACE Communications Committee works closely with the Events and Workshops committees to create promotional material and communications collateral through different social media platforms for each event/workshop that is hosted by the team. They work with Canva to develop designs and graphics that can be used in multiple spaces.

LFS ACE Communications Committee 2022-2023

 

Want to join the ACE Team?

Members of LFS ACE Team gain specific skills in the areas of project management and student development, increase their knowledge of student resources and outlets, and expand their friendships and professional relationships.

Applications for the LFS ACE Team Lead and LFS ACE Student Leader roles are now closed.


Listen to an ACE alumna speak about their experience with the program and the impact it had on them

 

 
 
 
 

Still Have Questions?

If you’re unsure about what opportunities will best help you meet your goals, we encourage you to visit LFS Student Services to meet with our student engagement officer, career strategist, academic advisor, or all three! We’ll help you narrow down your choices and share what we know about how to reach beyond campus to build your network.