The Fox Den, A weekly update for Fox School students

Week of October 24, 2022

 

Help a Fox Honors team by completing this survey

Survey

October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month. Help a team of Fox Honors students with a project focused on people with disabilities and accessibility allies.

  • Did you know that 26% of U.S. adults have a disability?
  • Do you care about disability inclusion and accessibility?

Register to complete this 15-minute survey or use the QR code.

You will have a chance at being selected to receive a choice of a free career-related service. Thank you!

Fox Spotlight
Undecided

Need help choosing a major? Sign up for this workshop

Wednesday, Oct. 24
12:00 p.m.
Alter 231 
REGISTER

Register for the workshop by scrolling down to the "Foundations for Success" Workshop Series and select “Get Career Interests in Focus” workshop.

  • Are you an undecided business student and do not know where to start?
  • Are you interested in a career assessment to help you narrow down your interests? 
  • Do you feel Fox may not be a good fit for you and would like to explore other options? 

Sponsored by the Fox School Center for Undergraduate Advising

Lockheed Martin
 

Be part of a Temple team: Lockheed Martin 2023 Ethics in Engineering Case Competition 

Temple would like to identify one student from Fox and another from the School of Engineering to participate in the Lockheed Martin competition. Fox is seeking applications from its students to participate in the competition. Learn more.

Application details and process:

  • Draft a one-page, 1.5 spaced statement setting forth your name, year, GPA, major and explaining:
    (1) why business ethics is important
    (2) how you would approach dialogue about ethical issues

Submit your application to Professor Daniel M. Isaacs no later than November 1.

Want to get paid $15/hr to tutor your peers?

Tutor

The Fox School's tutoring partnership with Knack is seeking high-achieving Temple students to become verified Peer Tutors. This continues our mission to ensure every student has access to quality support services promoting academic success. 

Seeking tutors for the following courses:

  • ACCT 2101. Financial Accounting
  • ACCT 2102. Managerial Accounting
  • FIN 3101. Financial Management
  • MIS 2101. Digital Systems
  • MKTG 2101. Marketing Management
  • MSOM 3101. Operations Management
  • RMI 2101. Introduction to Risk Management
  • STAT 1001. Quantitative Methods for Business I
  • STAT 1102. Quantitative Methods for Business II
  • STAT 2103. Statistical Business Analytics

Peer Tutor details:

  • Tutor any class you earned a final grade of B+ or better.
  • Control your hours and schedule.
  • Tutor students online or in person.
  • Get paid $15 an hour.
  • Build critical soft skills to jumpstart your career.

Interested? If you’ve taken any of these courses and earned a B+ or better in that course, click here to start your application.

Johnson and Johnson

Fox Alumni Career Chat:
Holly Pfeifer, BBA ’11, MS ’16, Senior Manager, Marketing Technology, Johnson & Johnson

Monday, Oct. 24
12:00 - 1:00 p.m. (EST)
Virtual
REGISTER

Join us for a conversation with alumna Holly Pfeifer as she shares her career journey to her current role at Johnson & Johnson.

Malcolm Jenkins

Malcolm Jenkins: From Super Bowl Champion to Social Justice Changemaker

Thursday, Nov. 3
4:30 - 6:00 p.m.
REGISTER

Hear from Super Bowl champion and social justice changemaker Malcolm Jenkins about his foundation and his mission to create positive change in the lives of youth, particularly those in underserved communities.

Sponsored by the Innovation & Entrepreneurship Institute

Student Spotlight

My strategies in landing an internship

Josh Taban

Searching for internships on multiple platforms — Handshake, WayUp, Google Job Search and LinkedIn — helped Josh Taban, Class of 2022, land his role as a Global Procurement & Third Party Management Intern at Cigna. Read.

Professional Development
BMO Career Expo

Wednesday, October 26
3:00 – 4:30 p.m.
The Egg
MORE DETAILS IN HANDSHAKE

Pre-registration not required. Suitable points will be awarded.
Prize drawing for participants.

Join CSPD & Fox's newest SPO, the Business Management Organization, for an employer networking event for all majors and school years. Learn about joining their organization and potential career paths for business majors.

Are you a new student & just starting to explore careers?

  • This event is a great way to practice networking and discover potential career paths.
  • You do not need to bring your resume or dress in a suit.
  • CSPD will provide you with tips on how to introduce yourself to employers and a list of great questions to ask.
  • Both recruiters and current interns will be ready to welcome you.

Are you actively seeking a job or internship?

  • All attending companies are hiring! Bring at least 10 copies of your resume!
  • Dress to leave a good impression on the employers.
  • Make it a full day & attend this event after the Temple University All Major Career Fair.
Around campus

How, when, where: Your guide to Election Day on Nov. 8

Election Day

Make your voice heard. Election Day for midterm elections is Tuesday, Nov. 8. Voting in person on that day is the last opportunity to cast your ballot in the 2022 midterm election. 

In the last midterm, the voting rate among college and university students in the United States more than doubled, from roughly 19% in 2014 to around 40% in 2018. In 2020, 73% of Temple students who were registered to vote cast a ballot. If you are registered, make sure you vote and encourage your friends to do the same. Get the guide on where to vote and more!

Game Room

Unwind with game time!

Looking to unwind and enjoy some play time? Located in the first level of the Student Center South, the Game Room offers:

  • 9 pool tables
  • 4 high end table tennis tables
  • Foosball
  • Shuffleboard 
  • Air hockey
  • Board games
  • Loyalty cards
  • Student organization specials

Learn more and stop by to get your game on!

  • Monday-Friday: 11am-10pm
  • Saturday: 2pm-10pm
  • Sunday: Closed
Reel Cinema

See you at the movies…on campus

Blockbuster movies at rock bottom prices! Located on the Lower Level of the Student Center South, the Reel Cinema is fully stocked with your favorite candies, Coke products, nachos, and popcorn. Upcoming shows:

  • Beetlejuice
  • October 27-28
  • Pulp Fiction 
  • November 3-6
  • Top Gun: Maverick
  • December 1-4

Showtimes (unless otherwise noted)

  • Thursdays: 7pm
  • Fridays: 6pm & 9pm
  • Saturdays: 6pm & 9pm
  • Sundays: 4pm
Philadelphia
Thrift

On a Budget: Young professionals in the city

Campus Philly ambassadors will help you hunt down the perfect office wardrobe with enough money left over to treat yourself to coffee. Explore.

Thrift

4 Philly thrift stores to put on your list

One of the best parts of this Campus Philly ambassador's college experience has been exploring all the city has to offer. One of those things is its thrift shops! Check out the route.

 
Wellness

Let's Talk About Nicotine & Tobacco
Monday, Nov. 7 | 12:00-1:00pm | Zoom

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