Core Live Events
Core Live Events at GWN are designed to foster community engagement, learning, and growth. These gatherings provide a dynamic platform for mentees, mentors, and members to build meaningful relationships, expand their creativity and knowledge, and advance their personal and professional goals. By offering diverse opportunities for collaboration, skill development, and inspiration, Core Live Events play a crucial role in enriching the GWN community and supporting the ongoing development of its participants.
Salons
Salons at GWN are engaging virtual live events where a special guest author hosts an intimate session with mentees, mentors, and guest attendees. The author shares their personal and professional journey, offering insights and inspiration. Throughout the evening, the author guides participants through a series of writing prompts, fostering creativity and reflection. These salons provide a unique opportunity for close-up interaction with the author, allowing participants to connect directly with a literary professional in a supportive and inspiring environment. Friday Night salons are open to the public.
College & Career Chats
College and Career Chats are essential virtual live events at GWN that connect youth with industry professionals and partners. These sessions offer valuable insights into various career paths and fields of study, providing participants with direct access to expert advice and guidance. Through these interactions, youth can explore potential career opportunities, gain exposure to different industries, and begin building their professional networks, laying the foundation for future success. These events also foster meaningful connections and provide inspiration for achieving career goals.
Genre & Media Workshops
Genre & Media Workshops at GWN are dynamic live events where participants delve into the creative process across various genres and media. Led by teaching artists who share their professional journeys, these workshops offer craft lessons that inspire and guide participants in exploring multi-genre and multimedia work. Participants create and share work and engage in meaningful exchanges of perspectives, honing their professional skills in a supportive environment. These workshops foster collaboration and creativity, empowering participants to grow as both artists and professionals.
Community Conversations
Community Conversations at GWN are part of the core live events designed to promote physical, mental, emotional, and social well-being among participants. These events focus on specific organizational or global themes, aiming to enhance overall wellness and foster a supportive community environment. They also provide a platform for tackling difficult and challenging topics, encouraging open dialogue and shared learning. By addressing relevant issues related to well-being, Community Conversations support and uplift the GWN community, fostering a deeper understanding and resilience.
Journey Meetings & Workshops
Journey Meetings and Workshops at GWN are integral live events designed for participants of specific Journeys. These sessions provide a focused environment where mentees and mentors come together to collaborate on Journey-related content and projects. The meetings and workshops emphasize the journey’s learning experience, encouraging participants to exchange feedback, refine their skills, and work together on shared goals. Through these meetings and workshops, journey participants deepen their understanding, build strong connections, and progress collaboratively toward their creative and educational objectives.
Professional Development
Mentor Professional Development Sessions at GWN are vital live events focused on equipping mentors with a comprehensive set of skills and knowledge. Beyond mentoring best practices, these sessions delve into DEIB (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging) aspects, enhancing mentors’ ability to foster inclusive and supportive environments. Mentors also develop key communication skills, including conflict resolution, time management, and techniques for reducing stress. Additionally, these sessions provide opportunities for mentors to connect and exchange insights with their peers, strengthening the overall mentoring community.
Upcoming Events
Events
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Art & Design: Exploring Artistic Forms
In a world full of stress and uncertainty, this virtual studio is a space to slow down and reconnect. We’ll move through guided art and poetry prompts focused on emotional healing and self-expression. No experience need; just come as you are.
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Putting the ME in Memoir
It’s not history… it’s YOUR-story! This community studio is a space to explore striking, resonant memoir writing in which your personal narrative is fully present and authentic. Craft writing that can be used in personal statements, contest submissions, or self-journaling as you explore your unique truth. Yes, the SETTING is a character! Learn how to utilize your setting to convey your unique perspective in a memoir.
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Is There A Doctor in the House? A Wellness Career Chat
Has The Pitt inspired you to get involved with healthcare, but you’re not sure what path is right for you? Come to this Career Chat to hear from a range of professionals in the wellness space.
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Poetic Restoration: Nurturing Wellness through Creative Writing
What is wellness and what are the objects we use to engage in self-care? Together we will list our favorite wellness-related activities, identify which objects we utilize to practice self-care, and through a generative session, personify those objects to give them purpose and express our gratitude.
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College 101: Everything You Need to Know to Be Successful in College
College 101 covers everything you need to know to be successful in college, from making friends to getting the grades you want. Whether you’ve already made the transition to college and have wisdom to share or you’re gearing up for this major life change, these studio sessions are here to help you feel supported, heard, and seen! In this studio, we’ll cover the importance of being, and how to be your own biggest advocate.