Week of February 15, 2021
Marketing student receives $5K fellowship for startup
Fox marketing student Caitlin Luong, Class of 2021, is launching a business focused on creating positive change, and she a received Blackstone LaunchPad & Techstars Fellowship of $5,000 to further develop her venture. Read more>>
Meet Janis Moore Campbell and Madison Cole
In honor of Black History Month, the Fox School honors members of our community for their dedication and excellence through events, articles, email and social media. Today we celebrate Janis Moore Campbell, the senior director of graduate student professional development at the Center for Student Professional Development (CSPD). And we introduce you to Madison Cole, a junior International Business honors student, who has laid the foundation for Black students to find a voice and feel a sense of community as president of the Fox African American Business Association (FAABA).
Social Entrepreneurship Summit
Thursday, Feb. 18
Come listen to three local experts, who are pioneers in the areas of housing, locally-sourced nutrition and university-government-community collaboration, discuss the challenges they see for Philadelphia and how we can start to overcome them.
Register>>
Women Entrepreneurs in Sport Panel
Monday, March 8
Join us for a vibrant discussion of women entrepreneurs in the sport industry. Panelists include founders from The Gist, She’s4Sports and Curastory.
Register>>
FLDP points available.
Freelancing 2021
Four-part workshop series
- Marketing Yourself as a Freelancer
- Money Management for Freelancers
- Legal Basics Every Freelancer Should Know
- Prepare to Launch - Your First 90 days as a Freelancer
Fox School Blood Drive
Monday, Feb. 15
12:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Student Center 217AB
In collaboration with the American Red Cross. Sign up here and choose the February 15 date at the Student Center!
If you give blood will receive a $5 Amazon gift card via email!
Fox Graduate Programs
Saturday, Feb. 20
Learn about earning your master’s—and your automatic 5% alumni tuition scholarship—at our Virtual Open House. Explore our four flexible MBA formats and 15+ Specialized Master’s programs.
Register>>
Financial Aid Workshop
Friday, Feb. 26
Would you like to understand your financial aid package and award letter and learn more about grants, work study, scholarships, and financial resources available during COVID? Need FLDP points? Then this workshop is for you! Register>>
Presented by the Center for Undergraduate Advising and Student Financial Services.
Need an on-campus Zoom room?
Zoom rooms are open 24/7 for student use but depend on building access.
Students can use these rooms:
- Alter 232, 233, 234
- 1810LW 310 and 110
Swipe access to Alter Hall main entrance times:
- Monday-Friday
7:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. - Saturday-Sunday
7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Undergraduate summer research opportunities
The Temple University Graduate School is pleased to announce a competition for domestic undergraduate rising seniors at Temple University and area institutions. The purpose of these awards is to provide eligible students with funding to encourage their pursuit of research activity that may become pilot research in pursuit of a master’s or doctoral degree from Temple University. The Undergraduate Summer Research Opportunities Program (USROP) Award is valued at $4,000. Learn more and apply>>
Registrations for the Center for Student Professional Development's Fox Connection events are now open!
Accounting Summer 2021 Leadership Program Fair
Thursday, February 18, 2021, 11:00 am - 2:00 pm ET
Fox Internship Connection: Virtual Fair for Internship Roles
Friday, February 19, 2021, 11:00 am - 2:00 pm ET
To learn more about each of these events including how to register and prepare for the virtual fair experience, visit the CSPD Canvas Course.
Get ready for the Fox Connection! Attend the Spring 2021 Prep Fest to receive an employer resume critique, have a Fox CSPD staff member review your Handshake profile, practice your introduction, and ask any questions about the Handshake Virtual Fair platform. This event is an open zoom room and runs from 11:00AM - 2:00PM ET. Feel free to join whenever your schedule permits. Register through Handshake or register here>>
Tuesday, Feb. 16
This Fox Connection Prep Workshop will provide an overview of best practices to implement when preparing for a Fox Connection event, the registration process, and how to search for jobs, internships and employers that will be attending the event. This workshop will also address any questions related to the Handshake Virtual Fair Platform. Register through Handshake.
Monday, March 1
Ace your next interview with this workshop that addresses key aspects of the virtual interview process: preparation, interview types, what to expect and answering the behavior-based questions. A good resume gets you noticed; strong interview skills will help you land the job. Register through Handshake or register here>>
NEW PODCAST EPISODE
Emotions at work
Why should we make space for emotions at work? We all have them. But what value do they bring to the workplace? Listen>>
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