A catalyst ignites transformation, driving rapid change and unlocking potential. In the context of our Annual Creative Bootcamp event, “Catalyst” represents the spark that empowers us to challenge the status quo, embrace innovation, and take calculated risks.
This year’s theme emphasizes the importance of being proactive and adaptable, encouraging us to move beyond our comfort zones and seize opportunities that can lead to both successes and failures—each shaping our growth and resilience.
By understanding the role of a catalyst, we recognize the significance of making bold choices that propel us forward. In today’s fast-paced world, being risk-averse can hinder progress and limit our potential. Calculated risks, though they may involve setbacks, are crucial for learning and development. They provide valuable experiences that contribute to our personal and professional evolution.
The 2024 Creative Bootcamp will inspire our team to adopt a catalyst mindset, fostering an environment where introspective innovation thrives, and risks are seen as pathways to growth. Through interactive sessions, alumni professional talks, and collaborative activities, we will explore strategies to discover our collective strengths, navigate uncertainties, and turn challenges into opportunities. Together, we will cultivate a culture of courage and creativity, ensuring that our team remains dynamic, resilient, and poised for success.
Join us at “Catalyst” as we embark on a journey to empower each member to become a driving force for positive change within our organization. Let’s embrace the catalyst within us, making choices that shape our future and lead us to personal success.
STUDENT GROUP PARTICIPANTS
CALENDAR
Monday (July 29, 2024)
9:00am
Breakfast
10:00am
Staff Speakers – Catalyst Theme
Bootcamp Kick-Off
11:00am
Headshots
12:00pm
Michelle Hy of Folks Creative
1:30pm
Lunch
2:30pm
Sticker Competition
5:00pm
Murder Mystery Briefing
5:30pm
Murder Mystery Dinner
Tuesday (July 29, 2024)
9:00am
Breakfast
9:30am
Joe Bautista
Finance Talk
10:30am
Speaker
12:00pm
Lunch at IXLA
3:00pm
Dockweiler Beach Bonfire
Monday (August 5, 2024)
9:00am
Breakfast
10:00am
Rory Nester
Printmaking
2:00pm
Lunch
3:00pm
Team-led Workshop
Video Editing
6:00pm
Dinner
Tuesday (August 6, 2024)
9:00am
Breakfast
10:30am
Edge Martial Arts
Self Defense Training
1:00pm
Lunch
3:30pm
Nick Longo
3:30pm
Dinner
End of Bootcamp Celebration
SPEAKERS
Joe Bautista
Associate Professor of Art+Design at CSU Northridge
Melissa Soriano
Project & Program Management | ex-Meta
Nick Longo
Creative Executive, Product, Branding, and Manufacturing Specialist. Professor and Podcast Host.
Shally Juarez
Professor of UX at CSU Northridge
Sol Lopez
Project & Program Management
Patrick Prager
Owner/Head Instructor at The Edge Martial Arts
Michelle Hy
Founder and Creative Director of Folks Creative
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