Letter from the Interim Director

In just a few short months we have seen major change within the Office of Diversity Affairs. Most notably our founding Director, Aswad Allen, took a position as Assistant Dean of Diversity and Inclusion for the School of Education at the University of Colorado – Denver. Aswad founded the Office of Diversity Affairs in 2001 and served our community with great passion, innovation and care. Since then we have also welcomed two new staff additions, Jessica Baumgarten and Desiree Ramirez. Having been a part of the office throughout the years myself, I am happy to serve as Interim Director during this time. In the spirit of continued growth we want to preserve our cultural roots and honor the work of those before us. As an office we feel the best way to do this is to actively engage our alumni, current students, faculty, staff and countless corporate and community partners who have been a part of the building process. In that spirit our office will be reaching out to reconnect as well as providing ways to be connected to our community. Students, as we round out of the last of midterms please come into the office where we have academic support and a place for you to connect with others. And in just a couple of weeks we will all be joining together for our mid-semester community building activity. We genuinely believe in the expression, and in that spirit I ask that you each reach out to someone else and check on them. I am personally amazed at the strong and active community that we have built together. I look forward to the upcoming year and please know that in the Office of Diversity Affairs there is a place for you.

by Jamie Lujan

“A people without the knowledge of their past history, origin and culture is like a tree without roots” - Marcus Garvey

Letter from the Interim Director

by Jamie Lujan

Student Leadership & Community Engagement Newsletter

Table of Contents

New Faces in the Office

Pre-College Initiatives

I’m Not Just a Number

Annual Fall Retreat

Peer Mentors

DSP International

Student Leadership

Student Staff Corner

Alumni Highlights

In the Community

Corporate Oppotunties

Important Dates

& More

New Faces in the Office

Jessica BaumgartenProgram Coordinator

Desiree RamirezProgram Coordinator

Jessica Baumgarten is our newest permanent Program Coordinator to the office of Diversity Affairs. She is a CU Boulder alumna, graduated 2003, with her Bachelors in Political Science, a Business Minor, and in 2011 completed a Peace and Conflict Studies Certificate. During her time as an undergrad she also interned with the CU Athletics Department. She is joining our office from Leeds Executive Education where she coordinated Business of Sports, CU Business Intensive Certificate along with other executive educational programs. She has a personal desire for justice and diversity, Jessica currently serves as a Court Appointed Special Advocate where she is a combination between mentor and social worker, with the main goal being to advocate for the child/children.

Desiree Ramirez is an alumna of CU and the Diverse Scholars Program. She graduated from the Leeds School of Business in August of 2011. While at CU she was an active member of Diverse Scholars Program, Pi Lambda Chi Latina Sorority Inc., and the Latina/o Student Alliance. Desiree is very excited to be back with the family and working in the Office of Diversity Affairs.

Pre-College Initiatives

New Faces in the Office Pre-College InitiativesCreating a Model that WorksThe Office of Diversity Affairs prides itself in placing students first and centering all initiatives on their comprehensive development. The driving force behind it all is the foresight and aptitude in understanding that we can’t just begin at the college level, our efforts must be much more far reaching. Every year our office hosts a pre-college Business Leadership Program where juniors and seniors come to CU for a week in the summer and engage in a business image campaign project. This week long “boot camp” exposes high school students to business and business education and we partner with companies such as KPMG, Phillips 66, Shell, Target, Walmart, PwC, and FirstBank (to name a few) and the student’s compete for a $1,000 scholarship to Leeds. This model works, and the program itself is the reason I chose to attend Leeds in the Fall of 2005.

In the summer of 2011 we launched our inaugural Junior Business Leadership Program (BLP Jr.) to continue our success pipeline at the middle school level. With a year of planning and our dynamic partnership with the Skinner Neighborhood Center down in Denver I sculpted a program that was both challenging and fun. Since that first summer we have exposed 52 7th and 8th graders to a curriculum, modeled after our high school leadership program, that has yielded great results. Middle school students create from scratch a business plan and are guided by college students to think critically and at the end of the week they present their final deliverables to their peers, family, friends and CU community. Other universities such as Colorado State University, and the School of Mines have mirrored this model. In fact, starting in the Fall of 2011 freshman who attended Leeds worked together in their Introduction to Business course in creating a business plan to present at the end of the semester. This showcases that the skills learned in BLP Jr. will again present itself not just at the high school level but at the college level and beyond. We are in the business of producing super heroes!

With our passion for student development we will continue to engage young minds, expose them to high-level thinking, teambuilding, and business education so that not only do they see college as an option, but they know if they attend the University of Colorado Boulder, they have a place that will nurture and support their success.

by Adrian Green

The 2012 BLP Jr. case presentations were held at the UMC Aspen Rooms and the students blew us away with their presenation skills, final deliverables and interaction with our panel of judges and audience members.

by Jamie Lujan

I’m Not Just a Number

by Jordyn JohnsonFreshman, Marking & Education

Arriving at a place like CU Boulder, alongside over 7,000 other freshman students, it’s easy to be classified as ‘just a number’. Not only do freshmen have to make new friends, adjust to classes, and live in a new place, but they are also being constantly badgered with information regarding clubs and activities around campus. The onslaught of change can be overwhelming at first, but with the help of the Diverse Scholars Program (DSP), CU can be made smaller and easier to adjust to. DSP allows its members to very quickly form a community, providing a comfort zone among the vast and unfamiliar college world.

Freshman Vincent Gutierrez, from Colorado Springs, CO., is grateful for DSP because it gave him the opportunity to connect with a variety of people shortly after move-in. “It was easier to relate to the people in the program than to the average CU student because we all come from similar backgrounds and have similar interests,” said Gutierrez. Choosing CU for its incredible social and academic aspects, Gutierrez described the school as having the ‘best of both worlds’. What he didn’t realize was the responsibility that this claim brought upon him. “The most difficult thing to adjust to was realizing that going to class is totally up to you. There are no repercussions if you miss and your parents aren’t there telling you to go!” commented Gutierrez, who had a particularly difficult time with this realization his second Wednesday of the semester.About his least favorite part of college, Gutierrez said, “In high school, you got to leave the social aspect of school at school. In college, it comes home

with you!” The balancing act between social life and homework in the dorms can become increasingly difficult as the semesters amble on, but it can in fact be done. With the addition of the Diverse Scholars Program, Gutierrez felt more comfortable with his transition. “The advisors were incredibly supportive. They are always looking out for me and making sure that my classes are going good!” said Gutierrez about the fabulous Adrian Green and Jamie Lujan. After some time spent in the office, Gutierrez realized how resourceful the mentors are, as well. “They give their personal experience and insight not only on the program, but their freshman year as well, and what to expect from both.” Getting the inside scoop first hand from people that have already experienced it definitely helps calm the nerves of a freshman in a new environment.

Although his adjustment into college is going well, Gutierrez says his mom’s cooking is greatly missed. “Every time she cooked, it would be for me,” says Gutierrez. That little reminder of home is what keeps him going back some weekends. “I miss her cooking and food—everything about it!”

Pictured above, freshmen Vincent Gutierrez and Dylan Brage play it safe at the 2012 DSP Retreat by opting to stay inside and study rather than gamble with their mortality in a game of Mafia around the bonfire.

DSP Archives Retreat Reflections from 2009

I’m Not Just a NumberIt was like a moment from a movie. There we were, a group of about a hundred, sprawled in a ragged circle. If a camera were to pan around, it would show a group of slightly disheveled looking youth, who somehow conquered their vanity enough to bring their ratted old clothing on a retreat to Estes Park. The faces that would appear on the screen would be a rare mix of golden, brown, black, and white. But, what would be most notable to the viewer would not be shown on the screen, but heard; the crowd was collectively holding its breath so as to not break the perfect silence.

Sitting slightly outside the circle was a middle-aged African American Man named Aswad Allen, nicknamed As by his DSP kids, watching the scene. He was holding his chin in a reflective sort of slant, wearing a tender smile on his face, and training his gaze toward the center of the circle.

Were has gaze fell, stood a young black man, holding a stick in the air, and with the stick, holding the silence. Finally, the man began to speak.

“I too tried to run away from the Diverse Scholars Program,” he said. “I tried to run away from love.” Charles Gilford jutted out his chin, as if that small motion could dry up the well of tears that had already been primed by the previous speeches.

“When I came here as a freshman, I wanted to make a change,” he continued. “A few months before I arrived at CU, an African American man was jumped on campus in a racist crime. My focus was to change the feeling of division here. So when I arrived on campus, I joined everything I could—I was involved in the Cultural Event Board, the Black Student Alliance, the Presidents Leadership Class, and the Diverse Scholars Program at Leeds. It was hard to balance everything, and I didn’t spend much time in DSP. But, As was always there; when ever I came back, he welcome me and helped me get through.”

With a glance at Aswad, Charles continued, “Then, in the summer of my sophomore year, I got a call from a man named Charles Johnson, asking me to serve as Student Group Funding Board Chair. And around the same time, things started to get bad,” he said with a pain filled chuckle. Charles paused for a moment, closing his eyes.

“He opened his eyes and continued, “See, my family ran into some financial…trouble, and that really threw me off track. My family is my foundation; I was sending money home that I needed, and I was almost evicted, and was so distracted by hunger that I could not focus in class. At the time, I didn’t have

the wisdom to listen to the advice that As gave me. I kept running for the love that DSP had to offer.”

“At the end of my sophomore year, I pledged to my fraternity, Alpha Phi Alpha Inc. and was surrounded by men that had been in similar, or worse, situations and still succeeded and that had reached a level of happiness in themselves as men that I was seeking after. My God, it was ridiculous. I think that was the first thing that helped me come back to DSP.”

“By my junior year, I was a tri-exec of the University of Colorado Student Union and was handling 36.8 billion dollars. Meanwhile, my family was still in trouble. That year, the DSP office really became my refuge. I must have been working fifty or sixty hours a week for UCSU and was working three jobs. I remember As would always ask me, ‘How are you doing?’ Even though I was not directly involved, the community was always there as an unconditional presence, and that was very powerful.”

“That year was rough because I was stuck serving my fellow students while struggling myself. I needed to be refocused. But, As was always there, asking me, ‘What are your goals?’ and reminding me that graduation was the task that would free me for what I wanted to do.”

“If it weren’t for As, I would not be here. When I was in the darkest place in my life, people would advise me to just quit, because I was only going to fail anyway. Why waist my money? As was the one who told me that I could do it, but that I had to learn that success doesn’t mean that you didn’t need help. You know, freshman year I nicknamed myself Atlas, ‘cause I was a punk, and ‘cause I could hold the world on my shoulders,” Charles scoffed.

“But no one can do that. I would not be here if it weren’t for my God, and for my DSP family. DSP was always a resource for me; I didn’t make it my heart until my fourth year. But I did it,” he said, losing the fight to tears, and not realizing that the rest of the circle was already in tears. Don’t run from love, don’t run from this family.”

With that, Charles slowly placed the speaking stick on the ground, still sharing tears with the rest of the group. And as he walked out of the center, a young woman looked back and saw that As was crying too.

DSP Archives Retreat Reflections from 2009

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The annual DSP Fall Retreat is something every member of the Diverse Scholars Program can look forward to. For our freshman participants, it is something that is beneficial to the start of their future in our community. It gives the students a chance to get to know everyone in a relaxed setting and allows them to understand what this program is all really about. This weekend is also very focused on our Peer Mentor Program. This program pairs freshman class students with an upper classman in order for our 1st year scholars to have guidance from someone who has a handle on college life. This retreat gives students of all classes the chance to see who they could help the best through their college experience. To me, this weekend is about making connections with people you might have not interacted with before in order to gain friendships that will last throughout your lifetime. As Cristy Carrillo, a freshman participant said, “This retreat was awesome! Met new people, enjoyed ourselves… I can LITERALLY trust these people with my life!” It’s amazing how many lessons are learned in such a short amount of time. Activities are formatted for the students to gain team building, strategy, and time management skills. One of the main events is the scavenger hunt that is held on the YMCA campus that allows students to compete against each other. The winner determines who gets to cook and clean for dinner that night. Every meal a different academic class prepares and is responsible for housekeeping

for all the students in the program. It is emphasized and appreciated because students truly get something out of it; caring for people. This weekend is a time for the students to be themselves in an environment that allows students to share who they really are, what they stand for, and where they came from. We allot a time for students to share stories about their past experiences which allows people to understand them on a different level. Campfires, smore’s, night walks, card games, and dancing are always part of the fun too. What this retreat means to me is something I can’t even put in words. I am part of a community where I am respected and known for who I am. I have the opportunity to network with people from all around the world and gain knowledge from experiences I normally would have never had. This retreat allows me to learn a lot about myself and how to learn about other people. Every person in this community is diverse, every participant brings something to the table; its how we act upon the relationships we gain in our experiences that truly shape who we become.

by Jessica Beard

Sept 14-16, 2012 | Estes Park, COTotal Attendance: 110

Annual Fall Retreat 2012 Fall Retreat Highlights

Annual Fall Retreat 2012 Fall Retreat Highlights

Freshman

Peer Mentors, Juniors & Seniors

Sophomores

Seniors

Peer MentorsTHE DIVERSE SCHOLARS PROGRAM

The DSP peer mentoring program serves as our community “glue”, facilitating life-long relationship bonding experiences between first-year freshmen and our junior and senior students. The activities involved include; our annual Fall Retreat, mentee cluster support series, the Multicultural Business Student Association (MBSA) winter dinner, Habitat for Humanity community service and the ODA /MBSA Academic Awards Spring Banquet celebration. Additionally, first year students have one on one advising sessions with the Office of Diversity Affairs program managers. DSP Mentors are also able to develop leadership skills by providing insight and planning for a variety of other group activities.

Currently there are nearly 50 peer mentors that are matched with our first year students. Led by Seniors Allen Nguyen & Alyssa Faustino along with Junior lead mentors Colby Swartz & TJ Vasquez, the mentors have taken charge in ensuring that the transition from high school to college is seamless. Kicking us off this year they initiated a “bagel social” prior to the retreat in the Office of Diversity Affairs. They partnered with local businesses in Boulder to get free/discounted bagels and drinks for all to share. At the retreat our mentor leaders connected with the first year students and engaged in teambuilding activities so at the close of the weekend each mentor had established an organic relationship with whom they “drafted” at our Sunday mentor/mentee draft selection.

The mentors meet at least one time a month as a group to discuss programmatic needs as well as check in with one another to see how their mentees are doing and share out advice if a mentor (s) is needing assistance to provide resources to the first year students. Our next community building activity will be held at Anderson Farms “Terror in the Corn” haunted house on Friday, October 26th where we will all come together and share some laughs, stories and get in a good scare, or two!

Senior Allen Nguyen is surrounded by his fellow classmates as he discusses the impact that DSP has had while also sharing out advice for students to make their time here at CU and Leeds count. The Fall Retreat is our onboarding event that has been in place since the Fall of 2003.

Student LeadershipTHE MULTICULTURAL BUSINESS STUDENT ASSOCIATION

AboutWe are a group that helps students network and communicate with Corporate Representatives from well-known companies with many opportunities for internships and full-time jobs. MBSA offers a variety of meetings every year ranging from corporate, leadership, and team building. It is a great place to meet many other students who share the same interest and to build a community within the Business School. MBSA provides an opportunity to students to run for leadership positions in order to develop their soft skills, leadership skills, and organization skills. We are a great resume builder, network builder, as well as a great place to meet some new friends and study buddies.

To join MBSA, plan on attending a meeting and sign up on the attendance sheets. MBSA will then add the new club member to our email list. MBSA then encourages everyone to add their group on Facebook to receive updates and meeting announcements weekly. MBSA is always looking for more students to join.

Meetings: Every other Tuesday in the Leeds School of Business

What We’ve Done Already This Semester

Accounting Night -- Big 4, McGladrey, EKS&H, Grant ThorntonRalphie’s Kids Roundup through the Student Outreach Center for Retention & Equity (SORCE)Light the Night -- Raised over $650Career Development Night -- ConocoPhillips, Phillips 66, Goldman Sachs, travelers, InRoads, BoeingReps said they loved the number of freshman and were impressed with resumes. Some freshman and other grades may be getting interviews through these connections

Contact Gabbie Lee for more information about MBSA at leegw@colorado.edu

Upcoming Events to Look Out For

Shell MeetingBugaboo: community service event at Butterfly Pavilion Corporate Luncheon -- free lunch with great networking opportunities. invite onlyMarketing/Management Night Ralphie’s Kids Roundup through SORCE Winter Dinner -- based on attendance to the meetings, but an end of the year event to celebrate what we’ve accomplished and enjoy each other’s company

2012-2013 Officer Team

Tri-Executives: David Mast, Miriam Jacob, Gabriell LeePublic Relations Director: Sergio OliveraFinance Director: Theodore ChavezMedia Director: Maya ThayerCorporate Relations Directors: Ashley Nagaki and Jeannie AnCommunity Service Director: Alyssa Faustino

Contact Gabbie Lee for more information about MBSA at leegw@colorado.edu

Student Staff CornerSTUDENTS, pay attention to this section for updates on not only our community, but also tips and opportuntities in the business school as a whole. This is a chance for the student staff to communicate information we feel is beneficial for the success in our program. The Student Staff Corner will look a little different each newsletter and will include important and fun range of facts that pertain to the business scholar demographic. Stay tuned; you never know what you will get out of advice from your peers! Jessica Beard, Newsletter Editor

Hello Everyone,

As you may or may not know, the Office of Diversity Affairs is going through some major changes currently. Aswad leaving was only one part of the many factors that the office is facing. It is more important than ever for students to be informed; both at a national level and a community level, and if you are reading this right now than you are off to a good start. The Dean and the Associate Dean are being proactive in hearing what students want to see happen around Leeds. But they cannot hear when nobody speaks so it is up to the students to take the initiative to direct the change they want to see in not only the Diverse Scholars Program but around Leeds as well.

I hope I can further inform you and spur some of you to take action and soon. Some DSP students and I recently had lunch with Associate Dean Al Smith (which was on him by the way) to talk about the future of the ODA. We spoke first about the future leadership of ODA. While Jamie currently sits as interim director, this may or may not be the case a few months down the road. I personally made the case to Al that it takes someone within DSP to truly understand the benefits that come from it. The success from our program did not happen overnight but was shaped and nurtured over the course of many years. Some may think that it was Aswad who did all the work, but that is not the case. Though he played a major role in the success of ODA and DSP, it was the students who put in that extra hour to help their mentee, it was the students who got involved in Leeds Council and MBSA or became study lab leaders, and it was the students who were involved in the community behind the scenes who truly helped shape what we have today. The staff leadership has helped through programs and support but they let students take charge, and that is something that I do not want to see go away.

We also discussed the future of the MBSA room and why it is important as a safe place where diverse students can feel comfortable to study and make friends, a place where students can study at night, and a place where students not only in MBSA but from across Leeds can gather and organize events such as the annual MBSA banquet that can then be implemented with recurring success. We talked about the Fall Retreat and how necessary it is for us to have because of the relationships it forms; relationships that build our community and drive students to get involved and be successful. The Fall Retreat was a major success this year. Incoming students are getting involved, we learned a lot about teamwork and leadership through Corporate Teams and it is because of the Fall Retreat that our Peer Mentorship program strives as well because of the bonds formed between the students. It is encouraging to see that Leeds recognizes the importance of these programs and we look forward to collaborating with other offices to incorporate components of DSP. We need to continue showing the school what makes us different, what makes us special, and what makes us us.

So what do you want to see happen? How do you want to leave your mark? I encourage you to voice your opinion because it truly does matter. No matter how small or big of a change you want it is important that you have a say in what happens in our school. Meet with Al, or if you cannot do that come in and talk to Jamie or Adrian about what you want to see happen, or just come in and say hi. But no matter what you do, do not sit back and stay silent.

Best Regards,

Caleb TrantowDiverse Scholars Student and Program Assistant for the Office of Diversity Affairs

DSP InternationalHey Future Abroad Students!

My name is Bryan Tupper and I spent my spring semester in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Ever since I started at The Leeds School of Business I knew I was destined to go abroad but I had no idea where or even why I wanted to go. I was also terrified that it would be so expensive that I was scared to even ask. After talking with the Study Abroad Office I found a program that was less than I pay now for a semester at CU. I couldn’t believe it! At this point I was mentally prepared but looking back, I had no idea what I was in for.

Little did I know that waiting in Buenos Aires, the city that never sleeps, was a life changing experience that sent me on an adventure of a lifetime. Between classes, meeting new friends, and traveling I barely had time to breathe. I spent my days in class learning Spanish and my nights experiencing the Argentine culture with my new friends. During our off weekends we were eagerly looking for any new adventure to take on. We did everything from living in a beach hostel to the most famous South American tradition, Carnival. On our spring break eight of my good friends and I flew to Patagonia for a 6 day backpacking trip around Mt. Fitz Roy (Look it up). We were determined to see what Argentina had hidden behind its borders and what we found was more than we expected.

I truly made friends and memories that will be with me the rest of my life and it all started by walking in the Study Abroad Office and saying “Hey, I want an adventure.” So I ask you then, the reader and the future study abroad alumni. Where is your adventure going to take you and are you ready for the ride of your life?

by Bryan Tupper

by Bryan Tupper

Alumni Highlights

Aswad Allen, 2012

Since 2001, Aswad Allen fulfilled his role as Director of the Office of Diversity Affairs with a tremendous amount of success. Aswad, along with Jaime and Adrian, guided the development of DSP with the sole focus of improving the overall student experience for traditionally underrepresented students. His hard work and dedication has put DSP at the pinnacle of business programs here at Leeds, and has attracted the interest of campus corporate and alumni constituents. Aswad preached and took pride in having a well knit community within the business school, and empowered participants of DSP by giving them a home away from home.

Hopefully you all know by now Aswad has recently accepted a position as the new Assistant Dean of Diversity and Inclusion for the School of Education and Human Development at the University of Colorado at Denver. We all should feel proud for him because of the numerous things he has given us at our time at CU, as well as feel inspired for the future that lies ahead. Aswad left the Office of Diversity Affairs in a prime position, where our future has never looked better. The energy within the office and the spirit instilled by Aswad has not extinguished and continues to be at a high level. As of late, Aswad took a back seat on a number of events held by DSP, but just his presence automatically increased the level of excitement and anticipation throughout the Office. Aswad’s farewell was fitting, ending with Adrian draping Aswad with the same stole that is draped on graduating seniors in the DSP program. The roles were reversed, but the camaraderie and the passion implemented in the program was still apparent. Aswad was truly a blessing for the Office of Diversity Affairs, and his contribution to the program will never be forgotten.

by Issac Gebre-Michael

Diversity Affairs in the Community:5K in the 5-Points - YouthBiz

On May 21, 2011, the second annual 5K in Five Points took place, including over 300 participants and sponsors. Participants walked, jogged, and ran through Denver’s historic Five Points neighborhood. In support of youth entrepreneurship and community leadership, fellow DSP members hit the ground running on this eventful day. Our very own Adrian Green and Nicole Rodriguez, a recent graduate of the program, represented our community with pride – they experienced heavy rain that morning but the event went on! The Office of Diversity Affairs sponsored this event along with other companies. YouthBiz, an up and coming educational program that increases the youth’s awareness of social and economic empowerment through entrepreneurship planned a fantastic event and we are proud to have been able to help. Incoming freshman, Terrance Campbell, is a product of YouthBiz and is now being welcomed into our community as well. Look out for flyers posted on the bulletin for updates on next year’s race on May 19, 2013.

About YouthBizYouthBiz advances the social and economic empowerment of youth through a focus on entrepreneurship, education and community leadership. At YouthBiz, we equip youth with the vision, tools and dedication to build positive futures for themselves and drive creative solutions to the challenges facing their communities. Through after-school and summer programs that incorporate hands-on activities, real-world experience, peer-to-peer facilitation, and entrepreneurial development youth become active participants in their learning and success. A local activist and eight inner-city teens founded YouthBiz in 1992. In nineteen years, the organization has served over 4,000 youth through programs that leave a lasting impact not just for these individuals, but their families and the larger community. With the goal of transforming disenfranchised neighborhoods one youth at a time, YouthBiz is preparing a new generation of scholars, business men and women, entrepreneurs, community leaders, and other professionals.

by Issac Gebre-Michael

Community Engagement

Pictured to the right, Adrian Green and Nicole Rodriguez at the 2012 5K in 5-Points event hosted by YouthBiz.

Don’t have a resume?Working on a resume?Unsure what a resume looks like?

Stop by Career Connections in the Leeds School of Business room 227 or email them directly atcareer.connections@colorado.edu

It is never too early to have a resume because you never know when you will need it!

Career Connectionsis committed to a confident, professional, employable you! Work with us—finding and meeting employers, preparing a killer résumé, and successfully launching a career that’s best for you.

Find tips and resume templates, such as the one above, at leeds.colorado.edu/careerdevelopment

Corporate OpportunitiesNAME

Address, City, State Zip E-Mail Address and phone number

EDUCATION UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO AT BOULDER-Leeds School of Business Month & Year of Graduation Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with an emphasis in ______________ List any Certificates or Minors here Cumulative GPA or Business GPA (list only if above 3.0 and list whichever GPA is higher, your cumulative or business GPA) ! Relevant Projects: You may want to include details of relevant class projects or fieldwork here, especially if they are directly

related to your employment goals. In sentence format, tell WHAT the project was, HOW you went about it and what the RESULTS were, if any.

! Relevant Courses: You may want to include specific courses in your area of emphasis or toward a certificate. List higher level electives only and list by name. (No course numbers)

OTHER COLLEGES/UNIVERSITIES, City, State (list semesters abroad, transfers or other degrees) Degree and Major, dates attended (use the same format as your University of Colorado description above) If you did not receive a degree, put “Coursework toward B.S. in Business Administration” or “Courses included….” HONORS AND AWARDS (use 2 bullets, if you have only one honor, put under GPA, or this category might not exist!) ! List any ACADEMIC OR EDUCATIONAL honors or awards or scholarships, i.e., Dean’s List, Fall 2010 ! Sports achievements and awards will be at the bottom under a PERSONAL ACHIEVEMENTS section LEADERSHIP (this could be an ACTIVITIES or VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE section, or not exist at all!) Name of Organization, City, State Fall 2010-Present Officer/Position Title (Member since Fall 2008) ! List leadership experience in reverse chronological order (most recent first). No personal pronouns, I, me, they, our, etc. ! Leadership is different from work experience. If you were “leading” a group, either in a club, committee or team environment,

list it. Sports are OK here if you were a captain. If you are a member, but not a leader, just change the category header. Or, call it LEADERSHIP AND ACTIVITIES if you have some of both.

Name of Organization, City, State Fall 2009-Spring 2011 Officer/Position Title ! Quantify results and accomplishments of your position, not just responsibilities held. Tell the reader what YOU did, not what the

committee/club as a whole did. Do you know how much money you raised, people you recruited, or impact you made, QUANTIFY! List this important info! Give details and show your level of responsibility. Use periods or not, just be consistent.

! Always use at least two bullet points. One position or activity is fine, this resume just has two. EXPERIENCE Name of Company, City, State June 2011-Present Your Position Title ! List your positions in reverse chronological order and again quantify your results and accomplishments and highlight your level

of responsibility. You can incorporate personal strengths into these bullets if you feel it helps explain your role. ! All work experience is relevant to employment goals and shows responsibility, time management, etc. Review resume writing

hints on the back of this sample or on-line. Start each bullet with a strong action verb. A list is available in Career Connections. ! Employers will often scan for key words in your resume that apply to criteria in their job descriptions. Research jobs that interest

you and use the relevant key words in your resume.

Name of Company, City, State Summers 2008-2010 Your Position Title ! Avoid short phrase-y bullets, take the time to think of and write out a detailed description of what you did. Use past tense if the

job is over and present tense if you are still there, i.e., June 2011 - Present ! Always use at least two bullet points SKILLS (remember, skills are taught and tangible and do not include personal strengths, which are subjective) ! List any and all of your computer skills ! List language skills (classify your ability: Basic, Conversational, Proficient, Fluent) ADDITIONAL INFORMATION or PERSONAL INFORMATION or PERSONAL ACHIEVEMENTS ! Use this section for any other information that helps market you to potential employers ! Examples- use a bullet for current or high school sports, music or significant accomplishments not listed above ! If you don’t have quantifiable accomplishments use an INFORMATION header and list intramurals, hobbies, interests or

certifications. If you are personally funding the majority of your education and living expenses, list that here. ! Use a bullet to list your high school if you think it might be helpful from a networking standpoint.

INROADS will be in Fleming on Friday, October 19th from 3:30-4:30. Signs will be posted later in the building so look for more information for the exact location. They will discuss internship opportunitites in the business and engineering fields.

For more information about INROADS visit their website at www.inroads.org

Want an internship?

leeds.colorado.edu/diversity | 303.735.5117 | KOBL 260 | leedsoda@colorado.edu

Important Dates

Midterm Progress Reports October 17Academic Meetings October 15-26Community Building Activity October 26Diversity Summit November 13-15

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