Since the very start of freshman year, every college student anticipates the moment they will walk across the stage at graduation with a degree to show for their efforts in pursuing a higher education. It's a Hallmark moment filled with smiling farewells, inspirational speeches, and group pictures to capture that feeling of accomplishment forever. What often gets overlooked in the afterglow of alumnal bliss, however, is the question that lurks in the back of a recent graduate's mind: what's next? There are several paths one can follow after receiving their bachelor's degree. Some take a year off to embark on a journey of self-discovery (and well-deserved rest) while others prepare to … [Read more...] about Finding your way at a post-graduation crossroads
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Emerging Leaders class graduates in Palm Desert
The 2018 graduating class of Emerging Leaders held their completion ceremony at the JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort & Spa on May 11. Consisting of 14 students from College of the Desert and the CSUSB Palm Desert Campus, the eight-month Emerging Leaders program allowed them to tour local Coachella Valley businesses and practice professional skills necessary to assume leadership roles in the community. Emerging Leaders was first created in 2016 by the chair of the Education Committee for the Palm Desert Area Chamber of Commerce Diane Kovalsky. The program started to take shape after she met with other education and business representatives and discussed what kind of traits … [Read more...] about Emerging Leaders class graduates in Palm Desert
CSUSB health care program expands
By Jocelyn Colbert |Staff Writer| The Affordable Health care Act has created a projected boom in the health care industry. “The Affordable Health care Act has extended health care insurance to individuals who never had it before,” said Michelle King, program administrator of Professional and Continuing Education (PCE). “More people have access to visit a health care professional.” Recognizing the constant-growing health service industry, CSUSB’s College of Extended Learning (CEL) has expanded its health care courses from being taught exclusively online, to on-campus as well. CEL now offers new on-campus courses for several health care programs. “With the online courses, we felt … [Read more...] about CSUSB health care program expands
Arts & Letters Week has professionals visit CSUSB
By Samantha Romero |Staff Writer| Professionals in the workplace visited CSUSB, giving insight to potential careers for liberal arts students during Arts and Letters Week. Students enrolled in the College of Arts and Letters were presented with a variety of opportunities to make connections in the workforce. The week-long event consisted of guest speakers presenting information pertaining to specific majors, along with networking tips, and of course, career advice for students. Monday, the department kicked off events with its highlight event, Using LinkedIn To Get Hired, presented by San Manuel. Dr. Seefeldt and Dr. Nabil Razzouk’s presentations concerned internships … [Read more...] about Arts & Letters Week has professionals visit CSUSB
Outstanding graduates
By Stephanie Para |Staff Writer| CSUSB students have endured all sorts of obstacles to make it out on top and graduate this year. Rowen Concepcion Rowen Concepcion is a graduate student here at CSUSB. He will be graduating on Friday, June 13, 2014 with a Master's degree in computer science. He has endured senior projects, master thesis deadlines, and even academic probation. “One, my friends saying that you can do this [kept me going]. My mentor told me to think of this as a distant memory, if you survive it, and she said I will, then I will be ready for anything. Two, I was so close to the finish line. All I had was my master's thesis. To quit when I was 80 percent done, … [Read more...] about Outstanding graduates
Off campus mini-career event
By Courtney Mata |Staff Writer| The CSUSB Career Center is now offering Careers On Demand for CSUSB students. “We are trying Career On Demand to get our students to come to more events,”said Lucas Cuny, the director of career center, “We hold events every week.” Career on Demand takes place at various locations every week that range from Redlands to Rancho Cucamonga. “I am hoping that these events encourage students to get up and start looking for their future jobs,” said Cuny. The Career Center holds bigger job fairs at least once a month inside the Santos Manuel Student Union. Target, Verizon, Southern Wine and Spirits, and various other companies attend this job fair seeking to … [Read more...] about Off campus mini-career event
Coyotes recruited at Career Development Center fair
By Angela Rodriguez IStaff Writer| CSUSB’s Career Development Center (CDC) held the Social and Behavioral Sciences Career/Graduate Fair on Jan. 30 in the Santos Manuel Student Union (SMSU) from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. The career fair was designed to introduce students to professionals in the working world and expose them to different types of jobs they can acquire with a degree in social and behavioral sciences. “I didn’t even know this event was going on today but there’s a lot of employers here. And grad school information, that’s pretty helpful to me since I’m just beginning looking into grad programs,” said student Karla Alivizo. The on-campus exhibition was open to all present … [Read more...] about Coyotes recruited at Career Development Center fair
Career center prepares students for future
By Jocelyn Colbert |Staff Writer| Many college students are worried about not being able to continue on to their desired career when they graduate. The CSU system provides many resources to ensure students graduate with their bachelors degree. Here’s where the problem occurs: Now that I have my bachelor’s degree, what do I do now? How do I apply for a job in my career field? This is the dilemma most post-grads are facing. Yes, the CSU system ensures that one will receive their bachelor’s degree, but what about ensuring that a student will be able to work in their career field, actually using their degree? Porsha Bracey, CSUSB graduate of the class of 2011, fits this exact … [Read more...] about Career center prepares students for future
Alumni Association offers online advice for graduates
By Krystina Pedersen |Staff Writer| The CSUSB Alumni Association kicks off the New Year with a new way to help CSUSB alumni and future alumni strengthen their career development and networking opportunities through a new and free webinar set to be launched Jan. 18 at noon. The main focus of the webinar is to provide easily accessible tips on how to successfully compete for public sector career opportunities. The webinar will provide students and alumni with expert advice and insider knowledge on how to break into the federal recruitment process and sharpen their resumes’ said Joanna Oxendine, assistant director of Alumni Affairs. The webinar series will be the first in expanded … [Read more...] about Alumni Association offers online advice for graduates
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