Students were given the opportunity to network with over 100 employers from a wide variety of occupations at the largest Fall Career Day ever, hosted by the University on Wednesday, Nov. 5 in the University’s Multipurpose Activity Center (MAC).
Publication: Volume 86 (Fall 2014 - Spring 2015)
Volume 86 (Fall 2014 – Spring 2015)
Implementation of the University’s Strategic Plan
Since the University’s newly developed Strategic Plan was accepted and recognized by the Board of Trustees on Oct. 23, the Steering Committee and Provost Laura Moriarty have begun to transition into the implementation process of the plan.
College Sports: Upon Further Review
The University hosted a sports panel “College Sports: Upon Further Review,” discussing the turbulent nature of the current commercialization of college athletes in Pollak Theatre on Nov. 8.
University Celebrates Cinello Bowling Center Opening
The University officially opened the Ciniello Bowling Center on Tuesday, Oct. 10, which was made possible by a $350,000 donation from University alumnus Patrick Ciniello.
Here’s to Growing Up: A Look Into Becoming an Adult
Being a senior in college has put a lot into perspective for me. I’m getting ready to enter the real world. I’m gaining more knowledge about life. I’m working to achieve my goals and towards a future career. I’m a responsible young adult with the whole world at my fingertips. This all sounds nice, but at the end of the day, I just feel kind of old.
How, We, Like, Literally Use Words: Will Modern Day Text Lingo Ruin Language?
Since the introduction of instant messaging to society, whether it was internet chatrooms, emails, or texting, people have started to condense, modify, and alter words in order to make them easier to type. LOL, JK, TTYL, etc. have dominated the digital word since they were created. But despite the ease and comfort in typing these casual words, the consequences on formality and sentence structure could be disastrous.
Classroom Competition: What Makes Students Work
For some students in college, grades are everything. A grade point average (GPA) can heavily affect scholarships and if someone can’t afford to go to the school without a scholarship, not having good grades can be disastrous. Good grades can also be helpful in the future. In a post-college job, having a high GPA can prove to an employer that you have the skills and qualifications for the job that you are applying for, and that you’re willing to work hard to do well.
Are 90s Classic TV Shows The Best? “You Got It, Dude!”
There was a time long ago when family sitcoms and cartoons dominated the world of television. Sounds weird right? Now cheesy reality television has taken over the media industry. There is just something about it that seems to be thrilling and draws us in. Let’s put aside the present for a second and have a blast from the past: the 90s.
Yoga: The Pathway to Wellness
Have you ever considered trying yoga? Well if you haven’t already, you should because the practice itself has numerous health benefits and it’s enjoyable. Incorporating yoga into your weekly or even daily workout routine is a good way to give you variety in your exercises and open your mind to new ideas.
The Science Behind the Phenomenon of “Cuffing Season”
The weather has cooled down to a crisp temperature and the leaves have transformed to beautiful, bright and fiery shades and are gracefully dropping from the trees. It is time to bundle up in cozy sweatshirts, boots or scarves, and apparently heat things up with a new romance. That’s right, “cuffing season” has commenced. This is, at least, according to college students.