Office of Diversity Affairs

STUDENT LEADERSHIP & COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT MARCH 2013 NEWSLETTER

Student Leadership & Community Engagement Newsletter

Table of Contents

Student Leadership Pg. 4-5

Student Business Pg. 6

Community Engagement Pg. 7

Dinner With the Dean Pg. 8-9

Annual Academic Awards Banquet Pg. 10

Career Opportunitiesnnnn Pg. 11

Helping For A Cause Pg. 12

Updates Pg. 13

Student Staff Corner Pg. 14-15

Holidays Pg. 16-17

Student LeadershipPolar Plunge

On February 9th five of our very own DSP stu-dents created a team completely sponsored by Northwestern Mutual to raise money for the Special Olympics.

“The water was about 30 degrees, it was crazy!!! Definitely an experience to

remember!” -Alyssa Faustino

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Student Leadership

NSCS is currently doing two community service projects that the DSP community is participating in.

1) BOOK DRIVE (these books can be NEW OR USED andin ANY CONDITION and will be donated to the Acorn School in Boulder and Better World Books) You can also donate chil-dren’s books, old text books, or any books you want to do-nate.2) SCHOOL SUPPLIES DRIVE (in which only *NEW* school supplieswill be collected and donated to local schools in need of them).Where: There are two boxes outside of Adrian Green’s office. You are welcome to drop off any books/supplies until April 30th.

If you have any questions you can email Monique Parks monique.parks@colorado.edu.

Black Student Alliance Formal Student Business

Check out Toyin Oyatogun’s website to buy her handmade accessories!

www.danteccouture.etsy.com DSP/MBSA members get 15% off, with a coupon

code DSPLEEDS

Black Student Alliance FormalCommunity Engagement

The annual Nuggets Game is a great time for not only mentor’s and mentee’s to get together but for the entire DSP com-munity to hang out in a casual setting and get to know eachother a little better.

Dinner with the Dean

Dinner with the Dean

Annual Academic Awards Banquet

Have you RSVP’d?Come Join us on April 12th!

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Career Opportunities

Benefits Life, Accident & Health Licenses Securities Investment Licenses

Award Winning Training & Development

Leadership Growth Opportunities

If you’re ready to start your

path to personal and

professional success,

contact Krysi Henry at

krysi.henry@nmfn.com or

303-390-5778.

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Updates St. Baldricks is a Foundation to raise money for

children cancer patients, also to raise money for childrencancer research. the reason im doing this is because I have

had my mother, many family members, and friends who all have been diagnosed or been affected by cancer.

My brother who is also a DSP alumni participated in thischarity and dedicated it to my mother, so in keeping with

tradition I am doing this to support all those i know affectedby cancer.

-Allen Ngyuen

Another one of our DSP members, Mark Allen Yabut, participated in this donation as well!

Helping for a Cause

Before

AFter

Updates

Valenzia Lupita Lujan was welcomed to the world on February 9, 2013 at 8:42 AM weighing 9lbs at 20 inches.

Congratulations to the Lujan family!

We have a new program assistant in the office! Welcome Cristy Carrillo, our newest member

of the ODA staff!

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Student Staff CornerHow to be a Career Fair ExpertIn case you missed the Spring Career Fairs...

Just In Time Hiring and Internship Fair Wednesday April 17, 2013 UMC 2nd Floor 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM

Basic Tips:Career Fairs are a perfect opportunity to let people know what kind of a position you are looking for with their organization.

They also allow you to find out more about companies, what kinds of positions they are hiring for, what opportunities may exist, what the culture is like, etc.

They provide you with terrific practice meeting potential employers and answering some initial questions.

Appearance Tips:First impressions are critical. You never get a second chance to make a first impression.

Dress the part. Wear professional, conservative business attire to the career fair to make a great first im-pression. This is a good example This is a good example of what a female should of what a male should wear wear to a career fair. to a career fair.

Types of Discussions/Questions:Ask questions like “Where do you see me with the company?” or “Whats the company’s vision?”

Avoid questions like “what does your company do?” and comments like “I really don’t know about your company.”

Avoid questions about vacation, salary, and “when do I get my first paycheck?”

Resume Tips:Bring a very solid resume that is free of mistakes, typos, incorrect dates.

Make sure that your resume is clear, accurace, distince, and easy to read.

Research/ Preparation Tips:Know why you are at the career fair and what companies you want to speak with ahead of time if possible.

Do not randomly go booth to booth, it will be apparent that you have done little to prepare for the event.

Research the companies a bit BEFORE the career fair. do your homework, so you know something about the companies, their products, and their line of work.

Remember:Employers gravitate to individuals that prepare for the career fair. This initiative shows an employer that you are serious about seeking a position with his/her company.

If you take the time to take care of yourself, then it signals to an employer that you will likely take care of his/her business.

Student Staff CornerHow to be a Career Fair Expert

What do you love about career fairs, especially since you are a freshman?“I love getting to meet and network

with real business professionals. Going to the career fair can only help

you in the long-run. They also have a lot of free stuff.”

-Christian Landa

Written By: Jordyn Johnson

Valentine’s DayBe Mine, Valentine?

Valentine’s Day is currently known as the holiday of love, the day to give chocolates and roses to your significant other, and, by some, Single Awareness Day. However society looks upon February 14th, it’s important to ask how the day came to be. The day originally came to be because of a man named Saint Valentine. He was imprisoned for performing weddings for soldiers who had been forbidden to wed. Therefore, the day has always been associated with love. It slowly evolved into a holiday in which lovers could openly display affection for each other, giving hand written notes and greeting cards. Paper valentines became so popular in England in the early 19th century that they were assembled in factories. Today, it is predicted that nearly 190 million valentines are sent each year in the United States alone. Modern Americans are quick to join the festivities of Valentine’s day, but often forget why the day came to exist in the first place.

Valentine’s Day

St. Patrick’s DayKiss me, I’m Irish!

Saint Patrick’s Day. In Boulder, it has been known for its abundance of celebration, but has anyone ever thought to think why? Why green? Why March 17th? This holiday is a cultural and religious holiday to celebrate the life of Saint Patrick on the anniversary of his death. The holiday is a Christian holiday, but is classified as a celebration of the Irish and of Irish American culture. It has been celebrated far into the past, beyond the times of the American Revolution. Although it is not a legal holiday anywhere in the United States, Saint Patrick’s Day is very widely celebrated. Ironicaly enough, the color associated with Saint Patrick originally began as blue. It has slowly evolved to green through the use of the shamrock, the three –leaved plant. The shamrock was said to have been used by Saint Patrick to explain the Holy Trinity to the Irish, something he was vastly known for. The celebration of Saint Patrick’s Day has gradually become a celebration of Irish culture, which is often dis-missed in the massive alcohol consumption and pinching of non-green wearers on the 17th of March.

THE LEEDS MBA PREP PROGRAM

Is an MBA in Your Future? The Leeds MBA Prep Program is designed to prepare you to be a competitive applicant to an MBA program. This session will provide guidance and education on GMAT and GRE test prep, essay writing, interviews and other topics.

SATURDAY, APRIL 13, 2013

9:00AM-1:00PM

KOELBEL BUILDING ROOM 210 995 REGENT DRIVE BOULDER, CO 80309

RSVP to: 303.492.8397 leedsmba@colorado.edu

ANDRE GILL

FREE EVENT

GMAT TEST FEE WAIVER

ADMISSIONS APPLICATION FEE WAIVER

THE LEEDS MBA PREP PROGRAM

Is an MBA in Your Future? The Leeds MBA Prep Program is designed to prepare you to be a competitive applicant to an MBA program. This session will provide guidance and education on GMAT and GRE test prep, essay writing, interviews and other topics.

SATURDAY, APRIL 13, 2013

9:00AM-1:00PM

KOELBEL BUILDING ROOM 210 995 REGENT DRIVE BOULDER, CO 80309

RSVP to: 303.492.8397 leedsmba@colorado.edu

ANDRE GILL

FREE EVENT

GMAT TEST FEE WAIVER

ADMISSIONS APPLICATION FEE WAIVER

Thank you for reading!

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Desiree Ramirez

Cristy Carillo Paris Pritchett

Juan Camacho Issac Gebre-Michael

Jessica Beard

Program CoordinatorDesiree.Ramirez@colorado.edu303-735-5117

Sophomore

Jamie LujanInterim DirectorJamie.Lujan@colorado.edu303-735-2233

Adrian GreenProgram ManagerAdrian.Green@colorado.edu303-735-0588

Ruby BatallaProgram ManagerRuby.Batalla@colorado.edu 303-735-5644

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