Study Abroad Fair is Thursday October 30th

 The Study Abroad Office invites you to the Texas State Study Abroad Fair on 

Thursday, October 30, 2014

 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m

 LBJSC Ballroom 

Representatives of different programs will be providing information to those interested in studying, teaching, working, and/or researching abroad.  The fair includes a variety of options for international experiences, including faculty-led study abroad programs, internship and service learning opportunities, and semester exchange programs, among others. 

Texas State students have to opportunity to apply for the International Education Fee Scholarship.  The funding available for the upcoming academic year is approximately $300,000.  

For more information visit www.studyabroad.txstate.edu.  If you have any questions, please contact Ms. Jami Lewis at (512) 245-1967 or via email at jamilewis@txstate.edu.

Brilliant Bobcats: Comfortable with Conflict

Your roommate drinking all your Gatorade is not cool, but neither is putting their dirty side of the room on Instagram. Sounds like you need some help dealing with conflict. Attend this session and we’ll give you tips to be more comfortable with conflict.

Wednesday, October 29, 2014

7:00 - 8:00 pm
3-13.1 LBJ

Workshop registration is recommended, but not required. For more information about the College Success Series and to register, visit their website

Find out what the 2014-2015 Business Learning Community has been up to this semester!

Meet your new Career Advisors!

McCoy College of Business Administration

 

Career Advisor / Liaison Model

 

Mr. Bruce Howard – Career Advisor         

       Majors:  Accounting, Finance and Economics

bhoward@txstate.edu

• Recruiting experience working directly with interns and entry-level candidates entering the Accounting and Finance fields
• Business development and management background in a large regional CPA firm
• University career services background increasing employer awareness of student talent sources
• Executive leadership and project management positions within the petroleum industry
• Southwest Texas State University graduate

McCoy Office Hours (McCoy Group Study Room 227):

• Tuesdays   
• 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
• 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
• Wednesdays
• 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm

 

Mr. Casey Menn - Employer Relations Coordinator      

       Majors:  Computer Information Systems, Management and Marketing

caseymenn@txstate.edu

• Extensive employer relations experience within the university
• General management, tax services firm, and staff development positions with regional employers
• Professional involvement in the local, regional and national career services profession
• McCoy College of Business Administration graduate

McCoy Office Hours (McCoy Group Study Room 227):

• Thursdays
• 9:00 am –12:00 pm
• 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Connect with these two gentlemen for resume reviews, mock interviews, job search strategy discussions, or any other career topic needs as you continue to work towards your transition from student to professional. 

 

 Please welcome Bruce and Casey into the McCoy Family!

Career Services will be hosting two upcoming job fairs in the upcoming weeks

Community & Global Impact Career Fair

Wednesday, Oct 22nd
1:00 pm  - 4:00 pm
LBJ Ballroom 

 

Mass Communication Fair  

Wednesday, Oct 29th  

1:00PM - 4:00PM  

LBJ Ballroom

 

Find a list of employers attending by visiting the Career Services Events page 

Brilliant Bobcats: Creating a Comeback: From Probation to Success

Have you hit a stumbling block this semester? Concerned about being placed on academic probation? Stop in at this workshop to create a comeback – develop a strategy for academic recovery, learn about campus resources, academic probation and its influence on financial aid. 

Wednesday, October 22nd
5:30  - 7:00 pm
3-3.1 LBJ

Workshop registration is recommended, but not required. For more information about the College Success Series and to register, visit their website

Brilliant Bobcats - Ace that Essay

Come and get some great tips on how to make your papers clear, direct, and interesting by beefing up your writing style. #nailedit (no really … you’re going to nail it!!) 

Tuesday, October 14, 2014

6:00 - 7:00 pm
3-15.1 LBJ

Workshop registration is recommended, but not required. For more information about the College Success Series and to register, visit their website