Check back soon for APD hosted Access & Opportunity events. Watch our social media and check OrgCentral for updates!

If you attended an event that was not hosted by APDPro that addressed access and opportunity in the design and planning process or career fields, please complete the Access & Opportunity Event Attendance Form to request credit for this APDPro checklist item.

Check back soon for APD hosted Special Topic events. Watch our social media and check OrgCentral for updates!

If you attended a lecture or event such as those offered by the Career Center, student organizations, the university, or your department that addressed topics relevant to the design and planning career field or your educational development, please complete the Special Topics Event Attendance Form to request credit for this APDPro checklist item.

APDPro encourages APD students to fulfill their Fall and Spring lecture credits by attending the Ekdahl Lecture Series. However, if you were unable to attend and participated in another lecture that directly related to the design and planning profession or your educational development, please complete the form listed below to request credit for this APDPro checklist item.

• Fall Lecture Attendance Form
• Spring Lecture Attendance Form

APD 2025 Wellness Week 1st–5th December

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Scent-Based Strategies for Student Success

Tue Dec 2^nd | 5:30-7pm | Regnier Forum (1117 Regnier)

This workshop is an interactive, hands-on wellness experience designed to help students understand how aromatherapy can enhance academic performance through improved focus, information retention, and nervous system regulation. Certified aromatherapist Dori Bell, founder of The Blossom Bar®, will guide students through a session that blends scientific understanding with practical application to create personalized aromatherapy sprays that promote calm and concentration. Registration is required through Org Central. Register to get on the waitlist. Food will be served.

If you attended a lecture or event focused on mental health or well-being such as those offered by Lafene Counseling and Psychological Services, Morrison Family Center for Student Well-being, student organizations, the university, or your department that addressed topics relevant to mental health, mindfulness or well-being, please complete the Well-Being Event Attendance Form to request credit for this APDPro checklist item.

APDPro: Portfolio Basics

Portfolio Fundamentals-Presented by Hoefer Welker

Mon Jan 26 2025 | 5:30-7:30 | Regnier Forum (1117 Regnier)

Join professionals from Hoefer Welker for an introduction to creating a strong design portfolio. Learn what industry experts look for in student work, how to effectively showcase your projects, and strategies to communicate your design process and skills. Perfect for Architecture, Planning, and Design students preparing for internships or future career opportunities. Students who attend will receive APDPro credit for the Portfolio Basics or Special Topics checklist item.

Register for Portfolio Basics. Food will be served.

APDPro recommends attending Portfolio Basics events hosted by APDPro, as they are tailored to guiding you through the initial phases and ongoing development of your portfolio as a design and planning student. However, if you attended a lecture that addressed the fundamentals of building your portfolio and would like to request credit, please complete the Portfolio Basics Event Attendance Form to request evaluation of the event to receive credit for this APDPro checklist item.

Resume Fundamentals for Designers & Planners

Mon Feb 2nd 2026 | 5:30-7:30 | Regnier Forum (1117 Regnier)

Build a strong foundation for your future career with Resume Fundamentals for Planning and Design. This workshop will guide students through the essentials of creating a professional, design/planning-focused resume. Learn how to highlight your skills, studio experience, and academic projects to make a strong impression on employers and internship coordinators. The session will also emphasize how professional development experiences can strengthen your resume by showcasing your transferable skills, leadership, and engagement beyond the classroom.

Register for Resume Fundamentals for Designers & Planners. Food will be served.

APDPro recommends attending a Resume Building event hosted by APDPro or meeting with the APDesign liaison in the Career Center, as these options ensure you receive tailored guidance on strengthening your resume as a APD student. However, if you met with another Career Center representative, faculty member, industry professional or attended a resume workshop specifically for design and planning students, please complete the Resume Building Event Attendance Form to request evaluation of the meeting to receive credit for this APDPro checklist item.

Check back soon for APD hosted Financial Planning events. Watch our social media and check OrgCentral for updates!

APDPro recommends attending a Financial Planning event hosted by APDPro, as these sessions are designed to support your understanding of budgeting, financial decision-making, and preparing for professional life in design and planning career fields.

You can also meet with Powercat Financial at any time and receive APDPro credit for the Financial Planning checklist item. If you meet with Powercat Financial, please complete the Financial Planning Event Attendance Form .

If you attended another workshop, lecture, or meeting that addressed key aspects of financial planning and would like to request credit, please complete the Financial Planning Event Attendance Form to request evaluation of the event for this APDPro checklist item.

Check back soon for APD hosted Transition to Career events. Watch our social media and check OrgCentral for updates!

APDPro recommends completing your Transition to Career requirement by participating in APDPro hosted offerings such as Mock Interviews, Design Expo, and Portfolio Reviews, as these experiences are tailored to preparing you for professional engagement in your career field.

However, if you participated in another event that supported your readiness for the transition into your career such as an employer-led workshop, career preparation session, or similar experience and would like to request credit, please complete the Transition to Career Event Attendance Form to request evaluation of the event for this APDPro checklist item.