Are you interested in learning more about Outward Mindset or participating in Outward Mindset activities? Check out the list below to find out what's happening with Outward Mindset at Chemeketa this term.

Developing and Implementing an Outward Mindset

In this Developing and Implementing an Outward Mindset workshop, participants learn the difference between inward and outward mindsets. They discover where they have been inward and how to turn more outward. You must attend all four sessions. Maximum enrollment 20. 

February 4, 11, 18 & 25 • 1-5 pm • Location TBD • CRNs 63556 (part 1) and 63557 (part 2)

The Outward Mindset Book Group

Join your colleagues in monthly discussions of the book, The Outward Mindset. Participants will receive a FREE copy of the book. Register using CRN 63558.

Thursday, January 23
3-4 pm, Salem 6/218B

Thursday, February 27
3-4 pm, Salem 6/218B

Outward Mindset Sustainment Videos

Attend these sessions to view the Outward Mindset sustainment videos, followed by a group discussion. Participants need to have attended Day One of an Outward Mindset training.

Sustainment Video 3: Blame or Solutions?

Thursday, January 23
2-3 pm, Salem 6/218B
No registration necessary

Sustainment Video 4: Applying the Pyramid

Thursday, February 27
2-3 pm, Salem 6/218B
No registration necessary

Resolving Conflict with an Outward Mindset

In this video Chad Ford, Director of the McKay Center for Intercultural Understanding, helps us develop a deeper understanding of the theoretical connections between peacebuilding and outward mindset as well as why approaching conflicts with an outward mindset is so helpful.

Wednesday, February 26
9-10:30 am, Salem 6/218B
CRN 63559

Outward Mindset Alumni Luncheons

These monthly community brown bag luncheons for workshop alumni are a great opportunity to ask questions about Outward Mindset and connect with other workshop participants. There is a different topic each month. They are held at the Grand Hotel in downtown Salem. No registration necessary.

January 17 & February 18
Noon-1:15 pm
Large Conference Room at the Grand Hotel

Question. Persuade. Refer. Three steps anyone can learn to help prevent suicide.

Workshops for employees and students.

Thursday, February 20 (Students)
2:30-4 pm, 6/218B
No registration necessary

Tuesday, March 3 (Employees)
2:30-4:30 pm, 6/218B
CRN 63637

Captivate Everyone You Meet and Never Be Forgotten, Overlooked or Interrupted Again

In this keynote, blending powerful research with hilarious stories, Vanessa Van Edwards shares shortcuts, systems, and secrets for taking charge of your interactions at work, at home, and in any social situation. These aren’t the people skills you learned in school.

Tuesday, February 25
9-10 am, Salem 6/218B
No advance registration necessary

The Necessary Art of Persuasion

In this keynote, Jay Conger shares the techniques and practices that you can deploy to get your colleagues to support your ideas and initiatives. These are skills you never learned in school but are the trademarks of influential people.

Wednesday, March 11
9-10 am, Salem 6/218B
No advance registration necessary

Financial workshops presented by Maps Credit Union. 

Social Security: Seven Keys to Enhancing Benefits

Wednesday, February 19
Noon-1 pm, Salem 6/218b
CRN 63641

How to Build and Maintain your Financial House

Wednesday, February 26
Noon-1 pm, Salem 6/218b
CRN 63639

Fundamentals of Investing

Wednesday, March 4
Noon-1 pm, Salem 6/218b
CRN 63640

ABC & D's of Medicare

Wednesday, March 11
Noon-1 pm, Salem 6/218b
CRN 63638

Chemeketa Sweats: Patagonia Pedometer Challenge

February 3-21

Let's get our walking/jogging/cycling shoes on and get going! We will be taking a 10,971-mile journey as a team to Patagonia. The path takes us from Chemeketa to Yaviza, Panama (5,007 miles), a 77-mile hike across the Darien Gap to Chigorodo, Colombia (77 miles) and then off to Tierra del Fuego National Park (5,887 miles). You can track yourself with any kind of device: a pedometer, Apple Watch, Garmin, FitBit or other tracking tool. The first 30 people to sign up will earn a pedometer. This challenge will run from February 3-21. Sign up here 

Ways you can win prizes by yourself or with a team:

1. Each time you earn 30,000 steps, you will be entered into a drawing for a Chemeketa Wellness T-shirt, water bottle, or other fantastic prizes.
2. The team with the highest average will earn Chemeketa Wellness merchandise, plus a trophy to keep for bragging rights for a year.  

Questions? Please contact raschel.larsen@chemeketa.edu

This activity is sponsored by the Employee Wellness Committee.

Quick and Easy Relaxation Techniques

Registered nurse Roseann Kendall will share some quick and easy relaxation techniques. You are welcome to attend even if you are only able to stay for part of the workshop.

Friday, February 21
11 am-12:30 pm, 4/226
CRN 63642 

Thursday, March 12
noon-1:30 pm, 4/226
CRN 63643  

Join the monthly meetings to share ideas and learn new information about topics relevant to front line staff.

Friday, January 24
9-10 am, Salem 9/109

No registration necessary

Friday, February 28
9-10 am, Salem 9/109

No registration necessary