Summer Study 2006 - Tuesday, July 18

Tuesday, July 18, 2006 - 07:00 to 09:00

Breakfast (McMahon Hall Cafeteria, Down to Dining Level, Ground Floor)

Tuesday, July 18, 2006 - 08:00 to 08:55

Open Computer Lab (Optional) (HUB Room 108, 1st Floor)

Tuesday, July 18, 2006 - 08:30

Meet in McCarty Entrance Lobby (3rd Floor, Lobby Level) to depart for Phase II Workshops.

Tuesday, July 18, 2006 - 09:00 to 10:15

It's Your Career (HUB Room 108, 1st Floor) Scott Bellman, DO-IT Program Coordinator

  • Analyze your skills and interests and apply them to careers.
  • Explore the coolest jobs and hottest careers for your future.
  • View video It's Your Career.
Tuesday, July 18, 2006 - 09:00 to 12:00

Phase II Workshops:

  • The Game of Life (Paul Allen CSE Building, Room 006) Tammy VanDeGrift, Ph. D., Asst. Professor, University of Portland
  • HIT the Note! An Augmented Reality Workshop (Meet in front of McCarty Hall at 8:15 to depart for Ballard) Suzanne Weghorst, Director, Human Interface Technology Lab, University of Washington
  • Science in the School Yard (HUB Room 304D, 3rd Floor) Leah Melber, Ph. D., Assistant Professor, California State University, Los Angeles 
  • Curb Cuts in Cyberspace (HUB Room 304F, 3rd Floor) Dan Comden, Access Technology Consultant, UW Access Technology Lab and Rick Ells, Senior Computer Specialist, University of Washington
Tuesday, July 18, 2006 - 10:15 to 10:45

Snack Break (Outside HUB Room 108, 1st Floor)

Tuesday, July 18, 2006 - 10:45 to 12:00

Show Me the Money! (HUB Room 108, 1st Floor) Val Sundby, DO-IT Program Coordinator

  • Learn about real-life costs of attending college and tips on how to pay for it.
Tuesday, July 18, 2006 - 12:15 to 14:15

DO-IT Mentoring, Career Panel and Lunch with DO-IT Advisory Board Members/Guests (HUB East Ballroom, 2nd Floor)

  • Meet DO-IT Advisory Board members, mentors, and special guests.
  • Learn more about what it takes to be successful in school and on the job from professionals with disabilities in a variety of career fields.
Tuesday, July 18, 2006 - 14:15

Snack Break (Outside HUB East Ballroom, 2nd Floor)

Tuesday, July 18, 2006 - 12:45 to 16:00

"We Did It, So Can You!" (HUB East Ballroom, 2nd Floor and HUB Room 200BC, 2nd Floor)

  • Phase II Scholars will present their projects.
  • Phase I Scholars pick up ideas for the project you will complete and report on next year.
Tuesday, July 18, 2006 - 16:00 to 17:00

Phase II: Staying Connected (HUB East Ballroom, 2nd Floor and HUB Room 200BC, 2nd Floor) Sheryl Burgstahler, DO-IT Director

  • Check-in and chat about DO-IT workshops, assignments, daily events, Phase II, Ambassadors, internships, and questions and answers.

 

Tuesday, July 18, 2006 - 16:30 to 17:15

Open Computer Lab (HUB Room 108, 1st Floor)

Tuesday, July 18, 2006 - 17:30 to 18:45

Dinner (McMahon Hall Cafeteria, Down to Dining Level, Ground Floor)

Tuesday, July 18, 2006 - 18:45

Meet at McCarty Hall Main Entrance to depart for Kane Hall.

Tuesday, July 18, 2006 - 19:00 to 21:30

Celebrate Good Times! (Walker-Ames Room, Kane Hall)

  • Presentation of 3rd Annual DO-IT Trailblazer Awards!
  • Keynote Presentation: Paul Miller, University of Washington Law Professor
    Professor Miller is an internationally renowned expert in disability law. He was one of the longest serving commissioners of the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). He also served as the White House liaison to the disability community.
  • Visit with DO-IT Mentors and special guests at the reception.
Tuesday, July 18, 2006 - 21:00 to 22:30

Evening Dorm Activities

  • Outdoor sports activities take place on Denny Field across from McCarty Hall (Meet in McCarty Hall Main Entrance Lobby, 3rd Floor, Lobby Level).
  • Visiting, board games, crafts & more (McCarty Hall Main Entrance Lobby or 3rd Floor Lounge).
  • Relax in your room to store up energy for another busy day tomorrow.
Tuesday, July 18, 2006 - 22:30 to 22:55

Flush and Brush!

  • Time to finish up your evening routine and head to your room.
Tuesday, July 18, 2006 - 23:00

Goodnight! All Scholars must be in their rooms in McCarty Hall.