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Thursday, October 31, 2013

Student Organizatoin Spotlight: Net Impact

Take a moment to get to know Kimberly Cardenas,  co-president of Net Impact, a business-minded, project-driven undergraduate student organization. Members work to enhance social, economic and environmental practices on campus, in the community and around the world.


1. What does Net impact have planned so far for the 2013-2014 school year?
Every project Net Impact has in store are all unique in terms of impacting different areas on the community. The sophistication of these projects continues to grow, and so does their complexity to where it helps each member become a more educated and experience person.

1. Green Racing: Technology Transfer from the Raceway to the Driveway. A one-of-a-kind discussion about racing technologies with world-class panelists at the exclusive Velocity Lounge at the Circuit of The Americas!

2. McCoy College of Business Undergraduate Chapter has been selected as one of three finalists for 2012-2013 Net Impact Undergraduate Chapter of the Year!

3. Net Impact's initiative to a better community and environment through Small Steps, Big Wins: http://smallsteps.netimpact.org/TexasStateUniversityTSU
 
4. Adopt A Spot, San Marcos Parks and Recreation Department.

5. Circuit of the Americas Formula 1 U.S. Grand Prix, Sustainability Research.

 

2. How will Net Impact help you reach your goals?

It made me gain knowledge of my authentic leadership style. Ever since I joined Net Impact, I have been involved in many different projects that will only better me and strengthen me to help me reach my goals. Balancing my assertiveness with a supportive leadership style has helped me become visible, pushed me to achieve many different accomplishments, showcase my skills, and build a reputation both with Texas State University and the real world.

 

3. What resource on campus do you recommend for student to utilize?

The campus bookstore is a wonderful place, especially for those moments when you run out of paper or break a utensil. However, it is more than just school supplies and books, contrary to the name. You will also find shirts, keyrings, and even cards here. This comes in especially handy if one of your friends has a birthday coming up and you can’t make it off campus.

The library. The place that you either hate, love, or love to hate. There’s no denying that the library can, in fact, be extremely helpful. If you ever need a quiet place to study, this is your go-to spot. Be sure to dress comfortably, too!
Another hugely beneficial part of the library is, of course, the books and  resources. Using either the reference librarian or, the online database, you can find tons of books and articles for any papers or projects you may have.
 

 4. What do you think is the "key to success"? 

The key to success may be described as the realization of an aim and for the realization of any aim hard work is essential. Hard work helps us to develop our potential to the maximum and strive for excellence in any field. In the
long run, it makes us better prepared to face adverse situations. Success is all around us; it helps an athlete to persevere in a race and win it , it helps an average student to become extraordinary, it helps to transform someone's
future.

 
 
Dr. Hale, faculty advisor, and Net Impact pictured with Mehron Azarmehr during Business Leadership Week 2013
 



Wednesday, October 23, 2013

Business Learning Community Participate in Dress for Success

 
Each year, the Business Learning Community particpate in Dress for Success, a two-day workshop designed to educate students on proper dress for the business environment. Below are pictures of the second day of our students at J. Crew applying what they learned.
 
 
 
Students above show off their business casual attire. 
 

Ready for the holiday party!
 
 
Special thanks to Ross Wood and Kenyon Wilson (pictured) for putting on this event!

Thursday, October 17, 2013

Interview Training Simulation for Veterans

 
Dr. Konopaske is in need of veterans/service members to participate in the 4th Annual Interview Simulation Training Workshop.
Check out the flyer below for more information!
 

Tuesday, October 15, 2013

The Business of Balance

 
The McCoy College Ethics, Diversity and Sustainability Committee invites you to attend the 4th Annual Roundtable 360 on The Business of Balance.
 

Pre-Event Reception: 5:00-5:45 pm, Minifie Academic Atrium, 4th floor McCoy Hall – Faculty, staff and students invited.


Roundtable Panel: 6:00-7:15 pm, Alkek Teaching Theater

 
Panelists include: 
 
Mr. David Campbell, ComPsych Senior VP of Quality and Customers – ComPsych Corporation is the world's largest provider of employee assistance programs and is the pioneer and worldwide leader of fully integrated EAP, behavioral health, employee wellness, work-life, FMLA and absence management services under its GuidanceResources® brand. ComPsych provides expert resources to more than 20,000 organizations covering more than 55 million individuals in over 120 countries.

 
Colonel Jeffrey S. Yarvis, Visiting Professor at the Institute for Clinical Social Work in Chicago, Adjunct Professor in Social Work at George Mason, Deputy Commander/VP for Behavioral Health at Fort Belvoir Community Hospital, relocated to Round Rock – Dr. Yarvis, a published social work and military scholar in the field of psychological trauma for over 20 years and noted humanitarian, has practiced internationally with disaster, domestic violence, child abuse, sexual abuse, accident and war-induced trauma across many different cultures and populations.

Mr. Wylie Kumler, partner at Melton and Kumler, LLP in Austin – As a former Assistant Attorney General in General Litigation, he focused on employment issues including claims of discrimination focused on the constitutionality of state statutes in the administration of the state hospital system.  In private practice, Mr. Kumler represents clients injured in employment discrimination based on disability and wrongful termination.