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SEEK Series: Thinking Your Way to Success
SEEK Mentoring Program
SEEK Learning Center Update!
SEEK Accounting Tutor Position Available!
On Campus Opportunities
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Pre- Nursing Info- Sessions
Law School Application & Personal Statement Workshop
Bloomberg Assessment Test (BAT)
How to Make the Most of the LSAC Recruitment Forum
Information Sessions for Prospective Post-Baccalaureate Certificate Students
SUNY Downstate Early Medical Education (EME) and Exploring Health Careers
(EHC) Program recruitment sessions
Mock Application Review: What an admissions officer thinks as she
reviews actual applications!
Tips for Pursuing Research Opportunities and Graduate School
Campbell University School of Osteopathic Medicine visits Hunter College
Off Campus Opportunities
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LatinoJustice PRLDEF Law Day
Young People for the American Way
Open House - BioMed Virtual Grad School Fair
Open House - Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
Open House - Albert Einstein School of Medicine
Neuroscience Research Experience for Undergraduates
SEEK Services
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Counseling Services
Tutorial Services
Computer Lab
SEEK Program Contact Information
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Hunter Academic Calendar
 October 12, 2014
 No Classes Scheduled
 October 13, 2014
 College is closed. No Classes Scheduled
 October 14, 2014
 Final day to submit Degree Audit Application Form (DAAF) for Fall 2014
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SEEK Announcements
SEEK Series: Thinking Your Way to Success
Date: Thursday, October 16, 2014
Time: 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Place: TBA
Learn how to reduce stress by means of positive thinking and self-talk! Discover how to apply these skills to test taking,
anxiety, and coping with difficulties throughout your academic career.
Please RSVP.
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SEEK Mentoring Program
Apply to become a SEEK Peer Mentor!
Are you a full-time student in good academic standing?
Do you have at least 31 credits and consider yourself a leader?
If so, you may qualify to become a SEEK Peer Mentor!
Interested students are encouraged fill out the SEEK Mentor Application. For more information, email [email protected]
with the words “Peer Mentoring” in the subject line or call (212) 772-5725.
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SEEK Learning Center Update!
Beginning Monday, October 6, 2014, tutoring will be available for Computer Science, Economics and Psychology.
To make an appointment, click here.
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SEEK Accounting Tutor Position Available!
Are you interested in working as a SEEK Tutor?
The SEEK Learning Center has an opening for an Accounting Tutor. Qualified candidates should be well versed in Accounting;
Accounting Majors preferred with experience in upper level courses.
Tutor must have at least 24 credits, a 2.5 grade point average (GPA) and a grade of “B” or better in the subject area.
If you are interested, please fill out and submit a Tutor Application, your resume and a copy of your unofficial transcript to
[email protected]
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On Campus Opportunities
Pre- Nursing Info- Sessions
All Undergraduate Prospective Nursing Students are encouraged to attend an Info-Session for the Fall 2014
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Accelerated 2nd Degree
Date: Monday, October 20, 2014
Time: 6:00 p.m.
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RN to BS
Date: Tuesday, November 4, 2014
Time: 3:00 p.m.
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Generic
Date: Monday, November 17, 2014
Time: 6:00 p.m.
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RN to BS
Date: Friday, December 5, 2014
Time: 10:00 a.m.
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Accelerated 2nd Degree
Date: Thursday, December 11, 2014
Time: 3:00 p.m.
TO RSVP to an Info-Session kindly send your confirmation of attendance to [email protected]
All Info-Sessions will be held at the Hunter-Bellevue School of Nursing-Brookdale Campus , 425 E 25th Street –
between First Avenue and the FDR
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Law School Application & Personal Statement Workshop
Date: Friday, October 10, 2014
Time: 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Place: Room 819 East Building
You need only attend one session. This workshop targets students applying to law school this cycle for entry into law school for fall
2015. This workshop was also offered at the end of spring term and during the summer. Students who attended the spring/summer
sessions need not attend, but are welcome if they would like a refresher or have questions. This is the third and FINAL session to be
offered this fall.
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Bloomberg Assessment Test (BAT)
Date: Sunday, October 12, 2014
Time: 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Place: Room 405 Thomas Hunter
Hunter has partnered with Bloomberg Institute to offer a free administration of the BAT to interested Pre-Business students.
The BAT is a global, standardized online test developed by Bloomberg Institute in partnership with premier financial
institutions and university faculty around the world. The test covers a range of subjects including Finance, Global Markets,
Investment Banking, Math and Verbal skills.
The test is a terrific opportunity for all students interested in a variety of financial industries including Investment Banking,
Sales and Trading, Investment Management, Accounting, Consulting, Research, Insurance and many others. The BAT allows
students the opportunity to gain exposure to financial employers worldwide. Bloomberg Institute maintains an anonymous
database of BAT performance and showcases these results to over 20,000 global employers via the Bloomberg Institute Talent
Search http://talentsearch.bloomberginstitute.com.
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How to Make the Most of the LSAC Recruitment Forum
Date: Tuesday, October 14, 2014
Time: 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Place: Room 417 West Building
Discussion with Dean Lillie V. Wiley-Upshaw, Vice Dean for Admissions & Financial Aid, SUNY Buffalo Law School, about effective
networking at the LSAC Forum coming up on October 17th at the NYC Hilton. Also a good opportunity to learn about Buffalo Law.
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Information Sessions for Prospective Post-Baccalaureate Certificate Students
Date: Wednesday, October 15, 2014
Time: 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Place: Room 819 East Building
These information sessions provide details regarding the application process for all interested in applying to the Post-Baccalaureate
Certificate Program.
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SUNY Downstate Early Medical Education (EME) and Exploring Health Careers (EHC)
Program recruitment sessions
Date: Wednesday, October 15, 2014
Time: 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Place: Room 1036 North Building
The Early Medical Education Program (EME) is an initiative to increase the academic competitiveness of undergraduate pre-medical
students, early in their college career. The program is designed to provide medical science lectures and academic support through a
4-week, summer enrichment program for the first two summers and a 6-week, pre-matriculation program for the third summer.
Students are selected from one of the participating linkage schools. Once accepted into EME, if students meet the program
requirements they are granted a guaranteed acceptance into SUNY Downstate's College of Medicine. EHC is an initiative to expose
students to a variety of career options in the health professions. The program is designed to provide exposure to targeted health
professions through faculty presentations, shadowing opportunities in clinics and affiliate sites, and information about the
application process. The professions highlighted during the program include: medicine, allied health, graduate studies, and nursing.
Please RSVP! For more information contact [email protected]
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Mock Application Review: What an admissions officer thinks as she reviews actual
applications!
Date: Tuesday, October 21, 2014
Time: 5:30 p.m.-7:00 p.m.
Place: Room 417 West Building
Theresa Hallet, Director of Admissions, St. John's University School of Law, will share the ways she approaches applications and
systematically evaluates their content. She will discuss matters including how she views grades on the transcript (what about
that W?), multiple LSATs, the addendum, and the personal statement. Get inside perspective on the admissions process.
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Tips for Pursuing Research Opportunities and Graduate School
Date: Wednesday, October 29, 2014
Time: 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Place: Room 704 West Building
A panel of Hunter College faculty and staff will provide tips for preparing applications for research and graduate programs,
building your CV, and writing a personal statement.· The session will include speakers from Anthropology, Psychology, and
Career Development Services who will share advice for identifying program opportunities and making your application stand
out!
Panelists Include:
 Keith R. Okrosy, MPA Career Development Services
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Regina Miranda, Ph.D. Department of Psychology
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Michael Steiper, Ph.D. Anthropology Department
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Campbell University School of Osteopathic Medicine visits Hunter College
Date: Thursday, October 30, 2014
Time: 4:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Place: Room 112 Thomas Hunter
Topics covered in this presentation are, the osteopathic medical profession, the admissions process for medical/professional
school, interview skills, being a competitive applicant and professionalism.
For more information contact [email protected]
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Off Campus Opportunities
LatinoJustice PRLDEF Law Day
Date: Saturday, October 11, 2014
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Place: New York Law School, 185 Broadway
This diversity-oriented event includes a recruitment fair and informative panels. Lunch will be served. The event is free but
registration is required; when registration opens it will be posted at http://latinojustice.org/legal_education/lawday_2014. Note:
LatinoJustice PRLDEF’s Law Day is designed to assist and encourage Latino and other students of color in the pursuit of careers in
law.
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Young People for the American Way
http://www.youngpeoplefor.org
The organization seeks Hunter College freshmen, sophomores and juniors to become part of a young progressive movement
addressing critical issues such as civil liberties, the judiciary, religious freedom, the environment, reproductive choice and civil
rights. The organization will provide selected students with mentors, skills and training, networking and internship
opportunities. This year-long fellowship program begins with an all-expenses paid conference to be held in Washington, D.C.
in January.
Deadline: October 15
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Open House - BioMed Virtual Grad School Fair
Register now to attend the FREE Biomed Virtual Grad School Fair. Save valuable time & interact live online with the nation's Top
Biomed Schools.
For more information and registration, click here.
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Open House - Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
Date: Saturday, October 25, 2014
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Place: Mount Sinai Medical Center 1468 Madison Avenue, E 100th Street, Annenberg Building, Stern Auditorium
Breakfast and Lunch will be provided.
During the Open House you will have the opportunity to:
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Learn more about the programs in the Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences
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How to get on track for a career in science and medicine
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Speak with current graduate school and medical school students, faculty and staff
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Tour the school
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Speak with a financial aid officer
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Open House - Albert Einstein School of Medicine
Date: Sunday, October 26, 2014
Time: 10:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
The Annual Diversity Student Open House will give you an opportunity to visit Albert Einstein College of Medicine and obtain
information about the medical school and the Graduate Division in Biomedical Sciences. You will also have an opportunity to
meet some of the diversity medical and graduate students that attend the college. Presentations will be made on the medical
school and graduate school admission process and summer programs for diversity students. Tours will be conducted of the
campus and lunch will be provided.
If you are interested in participating in the Open House, please register online.
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Neuroscience Research Experience for Undergraduates
The Brooklyn College NSF REU Program in Neuroscience is currently seeking talented and enthusiastic undergraduate applicants
for its upcoming Spring 2015 Program. This is an exciting 15-week mentored research opportunity! All NSF REU recipients will
receive a stipend of $3,100. Click here for more information.
Deadline: October 31, 2014
SEEK Services
SEEK Counseling Services
Walk-in-Hours
Monday, Tuesday and Thursday (when classes are in session)
2:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Students can stop by during Walk-in-Hours and meet with a SEEK Counselor for answers to “quick” questions lasting no more
than 5 – 10 minutes.
Counseling Appointments
Email your counselor in advance to set up an appointment.
Dr. Jorge Fuentes
[email protected]
(212) 772 - 5760
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Mrs. Sandra Granizo-Cruz
[email protected]
(212) 772 – 5774
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Dr. Fredericka G. Liggins
[email protected]
(212) 772 – 5766
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Dr. Maria Giammerella
[email protected]
(212) 772 – 5754
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Mr. Wilson Benito
[email protected]
(212) 396 - 6842
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Ms. Carlixta Hernandez
[email protected]
(212) 772 -5764
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Dr. Patricia H. Martin
[email protected]
(212) 772 – 5767
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SEEK Computer Lab
The SEEK Computer Lab is open to all SEEK participants!
Lab Hours
Monday- Thursday
10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Friday
10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
(Schedule is subject to change)
SEEK provides all SEEK program participants with a supplemental 100 page printing quota per semester. SEEK participants are
also able to print via their OneCard at the SEEK Computer Lab.
*Please note that the Student Resource Center located at Room 202 Thomas Hunter Hall provides all students with a 300 page
printing quota per semester.
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SEEK Offers Free Tutoring!
The SEEK Learning Center, Room 929 East Building.
Subjects Currently Available:
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Anthropology*
Astronomy*
Biology*
Chemistry
Computer Science
Earth Science*
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Economics
English
History*
Mathematics
Music*
Organic Chemistry*
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Philosophy*
Political Science*
Physics*
Psychology
Statistics*
*available by appointment
If the subject you would like tutoring in is not listed, please complete a SEEK Tutor Request Form found in the SEEK Program
office Room 1013 East Building. To make an appointment, click here.
Drop-In Hours
Monday – Thursday
10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
*Learning Center is closed Wednesday 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Friday
10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
(Schedule is subject to change)
SEEK Learning Center Drop–In Hours
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Chemistry
Monday
10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Computer Science
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
1:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
3:00 p.m. -5:00 p.m.
2:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Economics
Friday
10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
English
10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
2:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Math
10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Psychology
11:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
11:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
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SEEK Program Contact Information
The Percy Ellis Sutton SEEK Program
Hunter College of the City University of New York
695 Park Avenue, Room 1013 East Building
New York, NY 10065
Phone: (212) 772-4030
Fax: (212) 772-4819 (fax)
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: www.hunter.cuny.edu/seek