The Fox Den, A weekly update for Fox School students

Week of October 17, 2022

 

How to prepare for Priority Registration

Registration

Wednesday, Oct. 19
12:00 p.m. | Alter 231
REGISTER

Scroll down to the "Foundations for Success" Workshop Series, selecting “Preparing for Priority Registration." 

  • Would you like to understand your priority registration date and how best to immediately gain access to required courses? 
  • Seeking tips on how to avoid registration errors or why you may be blocked from adding a particular class/section?  
  • Would you like to learn how to build your academic plan in DARS, or how to navigate the Bulletin to understand course prerequisites and sequencing?  

Fox Undergraduate Advising is hosting this workshop to prepare students for Spring 2023 Priority Registration which will begin on Nov. 1 (based on your completed credits/class year). 

Fox Student Spotlight
Day in the Life

Follow along as Sierra Ochoa, Class of 2023, shares her day in the life at the Fox School! 

National Transfer Student Day

Happy National Transfer Students Day! Let's celebrate all of the many transfer students here at Fox.

Fox Spotlight
Student

Are you an undecided business student? Need help picking a major?

Join us for this special workshop: Making Your Path with the Career Center

Monday, October 17
12:00 p.m.
Alter 231  
REGISTER

Scroll down to "Foundations for Success" Workshop Series and select “Making Your Path with the Career Center”

Best college majors

Hear from your classmates about why they love their major

Check out these videos to hear from current students about their experiences in these majors:

  • Accounting
  • Actuarial Science
  • Business Management
  • Entrepreneurship & Innovation
  • Finance
  • International Business
  • Legal Studies
  • Marketing
  • Risk Management and Insurance
Legal Studies

Monday, Oct. 17
12:00 - 12:50 p.m.
Alter Hall 607

Meet students and faculty in the Legal Studies program and get to know one another outside of the classroom. Take the chance to share your thoughts and concerns with the Department Chair Jeffrey Boles.

Free pizza, beverages and swag.
First 50 students to register using the QR code will receive a free t-shirt!

Johnson and Johnson

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

Monday, October 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.

Digital marketing

Announcing the New Master of Science in Digital Marketing

The way we consume content and interact online is constantly evolving. The Fox School's new MS in Digital Marketing program is the 30-credit program you need!

Our 100% online, part-time program allows you to dive into the industry with hands-on, real-world experiences. Learn more and register. Questions? Contact Jennifer Sundstrom Fitzgerald.

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.

Around campus

Want to win a sustainability travel kit?

Super Mega Global Week

Whether you're an international student just arriving in Philadelphia for the first time, an American student getting ready to explore the world with Temple or anyone in between, this week is all about you. The more events you attend, the more chances to enter and win great prizes! Learn more and view all of the week's events.

Super Mega Global Week Kickoff

Monday, Oct. 17
11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
The Bell Tower

Celebrate the diversity and reach of Temple’s global community.

Temple Lingo

Monday, Oct. 17
1:30 - 3:00 p.m.
Howard Gittis Student Center Underground
REGISTER

Explore quirky idioms and how to connect with speakers of other languages and cultures around the world. There will be fun and interactive short learning lessons, and a chance to win exciting prizes.

International Coffee Hour: Sustainability

Tuesday, Oct. 18
11 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Howard Gittis Student Center Room 200
Refreshments served
REGISTER

Learn about protecting our shared planet  through lightning sessions on four topics: zero waste, energy, food and water, and transportation.

Thrift

Students Helping Students

Monday, Oct. 17
7:00 p.m.
Howard Gittis Student Center
Room 206 

Join us to make Halloween cards for children in elementary schools. This will count as a volunteering event.

  • We help close the education inequality gap within schools in Philadelphia. We take trips to elementary schools to tutor, spend time with the kids, and volunteer at their sports practices.
  • We are currently looking for a new secretary for our E-board. Interested in applying? Fill out this brief form by Friday, Oct. 22.
  • Want to join our organization? Become a member.
  • Questions? Email us. 
GPA

GPA: Does it really matter?

Monday, Oct. 17
5:00 p.m.
REGISTER
Open to all students at Temple

How important is GPA in finding an internship/job? Whether you have above or below a 3.0, join us to explore how your GPA is considered in applications and how every student has more to share with employers than just grades!

Wellness

How To Support A Survivor
Monday, Oct. 17 | 5:30-6:30 p.m. | Howard Gittis Student Center Room 217B

NEWS YOU CAN USE

Nick Salerno

6 weeks. 4 countries. 22 cities. 12 provinces.

This junior legal studies major immersed himself in the European lifestyle and through his courses learned about Italian art, religion and Rome's environmental issues. Learn about his journey and discover the amazing excursions the program offered.

Major in actuarial science

Insight into majoring in Actuarial Science

Have you declared a major? Do you want to switch majors, but are not sure where to turn? Are you interested in a minor? Listen to current students share insights into why they chose to major in actuarial science.

Truck

The Truck Stops Here: Mexican Grill Stand

In recognition of National Taco Day, Hispanic Heritage Month and the fact that you never actually need a holiday to eat some tacos, Nutshell has a guide to the Mexican Grill Stand. Explore.

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