CSUSB’s "Here to Career" internship program held an accounting webinar for students who would like to know more about money management. LaVonne Shields, an accountant who guides people on how to manage their money for their business, hosted the seminar. The topics of discussion had a focus on how to understand the financial flow of a business, which included looking at bank statements and the cost of goods and sales. Students also received advice on how to earn and save money. One of the things that Shields talked about was the risk of loans, specifically the risk of the lender and the debtor. The lender of the loan is looking for people they can trust with their money. Debtors want … [Read more...] about Students receive advice on financial management
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Webinar hosted to assist with overcoming procrastination
With the spring quarter underway, students are preparing for rigorous assignments and new material. Stress and anxiety, which often lead to procrastination, are common emotions that students might experience. Some students may feel overwhelmed with the sudden, statewide shift of classes being virtually-delivered online through Blackboard and Zoom, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and feeling overwhelmed can lead students to procrastinate on their responsibilities. CSUSB’s Counseling & Psychological Services (CAPS) hosted a virtual workshop through Zoom to help students find ways to combat anxieties and procrastination. The virtual workshop took place on April 9 and assisted students … [Read more...] about Webinar hosted to assist with overcoming procrastination
Pro-choice advocates continue discussion through online platforms
The spread of COVID-19 has pushed people in office to enforce orders that require people to practice social distancing and only go out in public for essential services. One of these services, abortion, has been deemed by many states, such as Texas, to not be an essential service and many clinics are either being shut down or are denied funds to perform the procedure. The short film “Grapefruit,” directed by Mike Peters, had an online film premiere on April 7 to spark the discussion of a woman’s right to an abortion and the obstacles she may face, such as being led into a fake clinic. “My hope is to be a catalyst to encourage discussion,” Peters said. “Grapefruit” focuses on a … [Read more...] about Pro-choice advocates continue discussion through online platforms
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