Summer Study 2001 - Wednesday, August 8
Depart Terry Hall Main Entrance Lobby
Breakfast (By George Cafeteria, Odegaard Undergraduate Library (OUGL), Ground Floor)
Open Computer Lab (OUGL Collab2, 1st Floor)
Meet in Terry Entrance Lobby, 1st Floor, to depart for Phase II Workshops
Shortcuts and Timesavers (OUGL Collab2, 1st Floor)
Doug Hayman, DO-IT Technology Specialist
- Learn more about useful keyboard shortcuts and other features that aren't commonly used.
Phase II Workshops:
- The Game of Life and Image Processing (Sieg Hall 228)
Richard Ladner, Professor, Computer Science Professor, University of Washington - Human Interface Technology Lab (Fluke Hall 215)
Suzanne Weghorst, Assistant Director for Research, Human Interface Technology - Microsoft Usability Testing (LUTE Lab, Engineering Library)
Madelyn Bryant-McIntyre, Microsoft; Beth Kolko, Judy Ramey , Alex Genov, UW Technical Communications Department; and Dan Hoke UW Computer Sciences Student
Snack Break (Outside OUGL Main Entrance, 1st Floor)
Computer Security, Hoaxes, and Antivirus Firewalls (OUGL Collab2, 1st Floor)
Doug Hayman, DO-IT Technology Specialist
- Learn techniques to keep your machine "up and running."
Depart to HUB
Lunch with DO-IT Advisory Board Members/Guests (HUB 108, 1st Floor)
- Keynote Speaker: Kevin McGuire, Chairman and CEO of McGuire and Associates. Mr. McGuire works with corporations and organizations, both private and public, in developing proactive responses to disability issues. Mr. McGuire will speak about his experience as a professional with a disability and his involvement with many local projects, including the Experience Music Project and the new Seattle Sports Stadium.
Depart to HUB
Showing Your Best Stuff: Application Strategies for College Admissions (HUB 108, 1st Floor)
Al Souma, Seattle Central Community College Disabled Student Services Counselor
- Learn about considerations for making college choices.
- Gain an understanding of the various college application tests required and how to perform to the best of your ability.
Phase II: You Can DO-IT! Practicing Your Interviewing Skills (HUB 209A)
Michael Richardson, DO-IT Project Coordinator and Tsitsi Choruma, DO-IT Project Assistant
- A group of hiring professionals will be on-site to practice interviews and give feedback about how to stand out during the job search
Snack Break (HUB 108)
Accommodations: What Helps, What Doesn't (HUB 108)
John Armstrong, UW School of Social Work, Director of Admissions
- Talk with other DO-IT Scholars and learn about different types of academic accommodations that others have found useful.
Depart for Terry Hall
Dinner (Terry Hall Cafeteria, 1st Floor)
Meet in Terry Entrance Lobby to depart for DO-IT Open House
DO-IT Open House (Academic Computing Center, 3737 Brooklyn Avenue, NE, 1st Floor)
- Schmooze with DO-IT Scholars, Ambassadors, Mentors, and Staff while you enjoy the musical talents of "Larry and the Lizards".
Evening Dorm Activities
- Outdoor sports activities take place on Lander Hall sport court and/or lawn outside of Terry Hall Main Lounge (Meet in Terry Hall Lounge, Ground Floor)
- Pool, foosball, and board games (Terry Hall Game Room, Ground Floor)
- Computer simulations and games (Terry Hall Room T-3, Ground Floor)
- Visiting (Terry Hall Main Lounge and Lawn on ground floor; or Small Lounge between Floors 2 and 3)
Goodnight! All Scholars must be in their rooms in Terry Hall.