Self Advocacy Workshop
Friday, September 27, 2024 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
- LocationRemote event, students will get a link on Teams when they RSVP to cthom108@msudenver.edu
- DescriptionDo you have a difficult time identifying what your needs might be? Do you struggle to speak with professors? Are you wanting to build strong skills that will help you build a stronger you? Come to our self-advocacy workshop. Strong self-advocacy skills are linked with success for students. Come learn more about why.
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