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Mic Club

Whether you're raising your hand in class, presenting a project, creating visual aids, or answering tough questions on the spot, this workshop series will help you speak in public with confidence and clarity. 

No assignments, no grades - just a fun, supportive space to practice and grow your skills!

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Join fellow students and an Academic Skills Instructor for one or all sessions:

  • Sep 25 - Finding Your Voice in Class: Bring your speaking voice and learn speak up in class without the nerves
  • Oct 16 - Speaking Professionally in Public: Dawn your most professional persona and learn how to focus you and your audience when delivering presentations
  • Nov 6 - SLIDE(s) into Visual Aids: BYOD (bring your own device) and learn how to craft meaningful visual aids
  • Nov 27 - Asked & Answered: Put on your thinking cap and learn how to respond to questions even when you're put on the spot

All sessions occur from 3pm to 4pm in Bata Library Room 106.6. Register in the Student Experience Portal or drop in (space permitting).

Each one-hour session will feature an introductory icebreaker, a short academic skills topic presentation, group practice activity, a reflection, and snacks!

Programs & Events

  • Academic Skills Drop-In
  • Academic Skills Tool Kit
  • East and West Bank Homeroom
  • Academic Integrity Module
  • Mic Club
  • Study Café
  • 3-Minute Paper Competition
  • Three Minute Thesis (3MT®) at Trent
  • Orientation Week Workshops
  • Re-Orientation with Academic Skills
  • Summer Skills School
  • Special Writing and Study Events

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  • Academic Advising
  • Bata Library
  • Durham Academic Skills
  • Careerspace
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