Week of August 31, 2020
Get the most out of your accounting degree
Join us Wednesday, Sept. 2 from 12:00-12:50 p.m. for the first event to kick off Accounting Month – with orientation sessions for Freshmen and Transfers Accounting majors. Questions? Contact Professor Cory Ng. Register>>
Meet-ups: Aug. 31 & Sept. 4
CSPD, the Department of Accounting and Fox SPOs have partnered to host virtual Accounting Firm Meet-ups this semester. During these Zoom sessions, you will:
- learn about the presenting firms culture and opportunities
- gain tips on how to make your applications successful
- get to know your host SPO's mission and leadership team
- hear how SPOs can support you in your career journey
Wednesday, Sept. 9
1:00 p.m
The new world of work is now virtual. Learn how to approach this new normal by hearing from employers on best practices for the virtual work environment. Register via Zoom or through the Events Page in Handshake. This event is free and open to Fox School of Business students and alumni.
The power of creating a personal brand
“Your brand is what people say about you when you’re not in the room.” This popular quote from Jeff Bezos, founder, CEO, and president of Amazon, accurately describes the importance of having a strong personal brand. Read more>>
Fox Student Professional Organization (SPO) Events
For all SPO weekly events, please check your Suitable account. You can earn Fox Leadership Development Program points. Learn more>>
Temple initiates travel tracking app
A new travel tracking app will help the university limit the spread of COVID-19 and assist with contact tracing efforts.
Need a loaner laptop, internet access or audio/video bundles?
Temple's Information Technology Services and the Division of Student Affairs are providing the following options to eligible students.
- Windows Laptop - Student Semester Loan
- Hotspot/Mifi for Internet Access - Student Semester Loan
- Refurbished Windows Desktop Bundle (Computer, monitor, keyboard, mouse) - Student keeps permanently
- Audio/Video Bundle (Webcam & headphones) - Student keeps permanently
Laptop loan
Information Technology Services has a small pool of laptops for short term loans where students or staff can show they've already ordered a machine or have sent theirs for repair. Students can submit a help request.
Borrow a laptop from a kiosk
Students can borrow a laptop on Main Campus for 4 hrs from kiosks located in Charles Library and Tuttleman Learning Center. There are plans to open additional locations.
Alcohol 101
Drinking alcohol is common among college students, and this program is designed to help students explore why they choose to (or not to) drink. Through an interactive session, students will learn about ways to keep themselves and their fellow Owls safe when alcohol is in the mix. Join via Zoom>>
FOX SCHOOL NEWS
Staying positive and keeping an eye on the future
For many students, balancing school, work and family obligations is an ongoing challenge. Add in an internship and time tightens further. Stir in a pandemic? Things could get chaotic. But Joel Castillo, an accounting major at the Fox School of Business, just keeps smiling. Read more>>
Fox phenom Hunter Kornfeind finds success with Council on Foreign Relations and Owl Fund
It’s not often that a person works for a worldwide top-15 foreign policy think tank, writes numerous academic reports and finds himself in a prime position to make a huge impact on the world while in college. However, Hunter Kornfeind has found himself in that position. Read more>>
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