Peer Mentor Program
Events and Activities
Pre-Orientation Retreat
Reed's Peer Mentor Program offers an opportunity for incoming students from under-represented background to build connection with each other and the upper-class students who could offer advices from their experiences before orientation.
Students who have signed up for this program must attend a one-day retreat the day prior to orientation, where students are introduced to fellow new Reedies, upper-class future mentors, along with some staff, and faculty. A central focus of this retreat will be for students to get to know one another, and to learn about the various campus resources available in a more intimate setting early on.
The peer mentor retreat is useful for students who are eager to meet their peers, and for students who have questions about adjusting to the Reed culture. The purpose of the retreat is to connect with the networks on campus, start establishing relationship with fellow members in the program, and get a sense of the diverse body of students: Students who have an expressed interest in connecting with peers, who identify with underrepresented constituencies on campus, and who hold an interest in exploring issues of racial, economic, religious, and gender diversity, along with numerous other concerns.
Past events examples
Academic:
Hum paper editing sessions
Bio/Chem/Physics midterm review sessions
Academic workshops:
Stressed out about the intense workload? PMP can arrange special workshops with Academic Support Services to give you some tips! Ex: Time Management, Reading Effectively, Prevent Procrastination etc.
Non-academic:
Saturday Market trip
An opportunity to experience the popular Portland downtown Saturday market scene using PMP money with fellow mentors and mentees!
Oregon Zoolight
Stunning view of the Oregon Zoo at night with all the christmas lights on! A great bonding experience with the PMP community!
Tillamook Cheese Factory & Oregon Coast
Weekend trip to the famous Oregon Coast and taste the delectable ice cream or milkshake at the Tillamook Cheese Factory!
Diversity discussion
What are some different aspects of your identities? How do you view diversity? What role does diversity play on Reed campus? Come to the stimulating discussion to learn more about diversity at Reed!
Community service trips
Wanna learn more about how non-profit organizations operate in Portland? Wanna give back to the Portland commuity? The volunteering events with organizations such as Children's Book Bank or Oregon Food Bank will feed your need!
Fall 2011 Calendar of Events
September 2011
- 1st week check-in
- Pizza Social (with birthday cake!)
- Mentor/Mentee match!
October 2011
- Nickel Arcade outing
- Board Game Night! (with birthday cake!)
November 2011
- OMSI off campus trip!
- Social Justice Discussion "Identity, Diversity, Intersectionality, and You!"
- Stress Relief (brithday cake again!)
For current participants, please visit the Reed Moodle for more up to date information.
