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Thwing Study Over looking for student leaders to help organize spring event
Do you love Thwing Study Over? Are you a leader and planner who is organized, fun and outgoing? Do you want to be more involved on campus? If so, apply to be a chair of the Spring 2012 Thwing Study Over. The commitment is only for the spring semester, so this is a short-term opportunity to lead a…
Alumnus to discuss “Finding Success Before 30” in Career Center talk
The Career Center will sponsor a virtual talk, “Big Dreams. Bold Career Moves: Finding Success Before 30,” with Tim Besse (MGT ’03). Besse will discuss how he went from accounting major to co-founder of Glassdoor.com before the age of 30. Along the way, Besse served as director of product…
“Dating Doctor” to visit campus Feb. 8 to talk dating, relationships and more
Voted “2011 Entertainer of the Year,” by Campus Activities Magazine, Dating Doctor David Coleman is coming to campus Feb. 8 to talk dating, relationships, romance, sex, marriage, divorce and even leadership. Doors will open at 7 p.m. for the event, which will take place at The Temple – Tifereth…
Explore studying overseas at the Feb. 8 Study Abroad Fair
Come explore study abroad options at the Office of Education Abroad’s Study Abroad Fair Feb. 8 from 5:30 to 8 p.m. in the Leutner Commons Dining Room. Representatives from a range of program providers will provide information and answer questions. Attendees can also meet with faculty members from…
Learn more about teaching, mentoring excellence from Wittke/Jackson award winners Feb. 3
Have you ever wondered what goes into becoming a great teacher and mentor? Come find out from the winners of the 2011 Wittke Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching—associate professor of civil engineering Brian Metrovich and SAGES fellow Bernard Jim—and the Jackson Award for Excellence in…
Seniors: Yearbook portraits to be taken Feb. 6-8; schedule an appointment now
Senior portraits for the 2012 yearbook will be taken Feb. 6-8 in the Thwing Center Spartan Room. This may be the final opportunity to have your portrait taken for the 2012 yearbook. Schedule your appointment now by logging onto www.ouryear.com and entering school code 10020 or by calling…
Teach for America alumni, members to discuss experiences with interested students
Interested in networking and learning about Teach For America? Meet us at The Spot Feb. 2 at 6 p.m. as they launch the “Our Stories” video series, featuring clips from corps members discussing their experiences. There will also be a panel discussion with alumni and incoming corps members who can…
ESS offers weekly academic workshops, from time-management to reading with purpose
Educational Services for Students (ESS) is conducting a series of workshops to enhance students’ academic skills. By attending these workshops, students will learn ways to be more effective, efficient learners. Upcoming workshops include: “Understanding the Learning Process to Achieve Academic…
Case Consulting Group to hold first meeting for all majors Feb. 3
The Case Consulting Group will host its first General Body Meeting Feb. 3 in Peter B. Lewis Building Room 118 from 4 to 5 p.m. During the meeting, members from all majors are welcome to attend to discuss the schedule of events planned for this semester. Additionally, Leon Blazey, professor of…
First-year students, seniors to receive National Survey of Student Engagement next week
During the week of Feb. 6, first-year students and seniors will receive an invitation to participate in the National Survey of Student Engagement. The survey is being given to undergraduates at schools across the country and asks students directly about their educational and interpersonal…