FMA to Host 1st Golf Tournament

Join the Financial Management Association as they host their 1st Golf Tournament at Quail Creek Country Club. The organization has been invited to attend the Finance Leaders Conference next March in New York City!

Leadership Workshop Series

Please join the Leadership Institute in the Dean of Students Office for the Leadership Workshop Series event on Living Your Legacy and Making a Difference: The Next Generation of Activism.

 

Wednesday, October 17, 2012

Time:  5:00 pm – 6:30 pm

Location:  LBJ Student Center, 3-13.1

 

The workshop, featuring Texas State alumnus Kevin Kline, will focus on the knowledge and tools needed to stand up for social change based on integrity, passion and a vision for a better world. Kevin, a former starting catcher for the Bobcat Baseball team, is now a childhood cancer awareness advocate and raises funds for his own non-profit, the Snowdrop Foundation. He is featured in two documentaries, Strides Across Texas and Dear Chelsey, where he ran 482 miles across Texas in 13 days. Whether your focus is social, political, economic or environmental change, this session will be helpful in understanding the nuts and bolts of organizing and rallying others around a cause, along with tips for success including goal-setting and assessment of your campaign.

 

Check out the trailer for Dear Chelsey here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=endscreen&NR=1&v=CsW9NUnVrN4

 

For more information, email the Leadership Institute at leadershipinstitute@txstate.edu or visit our website at http://leadership.dos.txstate.edu.

 

Click Here to RSVP: http://leadership.dos.txstate.edu/programs/workshop/register.html.

 

If you require accommodations due to a disability, please contact the Office of Disability Services at 512-245-3451 or email ods@txstate.edu at least three business days prior to the event.   

Common Experience: Where Am I Wearing?

The Common Experience

Presents

An Evening with Kelsey Timmerman

Thursday, September 27, 2012

Strahan Coliseum

7:00 p.m.

Kelsey Timmerman is the author of the 2012-2013 Common Experience book WHERE AM I WEARING? A Global Tour to the Countries, Factories, and People that Make Our Clothes. His writing has appeared in publications such as the Christian Science Monitor and Condé Nast Portfolio and has aired on NPR.

Admission is free and open to the public. Parking for the event will be limited and on-campus students are encouraged to walk to Strahan Coliseum. 

For more information about this event and other Common Experience events, please visit http://www.txstate.edu/commonexperience or contact Pam Wuestenberg in University Seminar at 245-7952 (pw05@txstate.edu) or Diann McCabe in the Honors College at 245-2209 (dm14@txstate.edu).

Visit Kelsey's blog here!

McCoy Ambassador Nominations

It's that time of year again!!

We will be accepting nominations for the McCoy Ambassadors starting Monday, October 1^st, 2012 through Friday, October 19^th, 2012.

The McCoy College Ambassadors are a select group of undergraduate students chosen as active student leaders and representatives of McCoy College.  Currently enrolled undergraduate business students with an overall GPA of at least 2.5 can be considered for membership. Candidates must be nominated by a McCoy faculty member, staff member, or current Ambassador.

Nominations can be sent to Brittany Chrisman, McCoy Academic Advisor, at bsc29@txstate.edu.

An ideal nominee possesses leadership qualities and desires to engage other students on topics of leadership and personal development.  Ambassadors represent the College at a variety of functions where they interact with prospective students, current students, alumni, and College guests. Once nominated, the students will be invited to apply to become a McCoy College Ambassador.  Final selection will be based on the strength of their application, including their expressed commitment to representing the College.

For more information about the ambassadors, visit their website.

Philosophy Dialogue Series

Starting TODAY ...

Philosophy Dialogue Series –Fall 2012
Dialogue Room Derrick 111

“…our material progress is only the foundation on which we will build a richer life of mind and spirit.” –LBJ

(Texas State Alumnus, ’30)

Dialogue and Democracy: A Dialogue in Observance of Constitution Day

Friday, September 21 at noon, Philosophy Dialogue Room, DERR 111  

WEEK 1
JUSTICE: ODYSSEYS, JOURNEYS, AND QUESTS
Monday, September 24
12:30 p.m.
In the Company of Gods: Archetypal Dimensions of Truth and Justice
Wynette Barton (Jungian Psychologist)

Monday, September 24
3:30 p.m.
Dialogue at the San Marcos Public Library
From Myth to Philosophy: Universal Themes in Odysseys, Journeys, and Quests
Jo Ann Carson (Philosophy) & the Philosophy Dialogue Class

Tuesday, September 25
12:30 p.m.
Dialectical Patterns in the Hero’s Journey
Dialogue Class

Wednesday, September 26
11:00 a.m.
The Quest For/As/Instead Of a Way to Study Religion
Rebecca Raphael (Philosophy & Religious Studies)

Wednesday, September 26
2:00 p.m.
From Mild-Mannered to Man-of-Steel: The Odyssey of the Super Hero
Katherine Rompel (Philosophy Graduate Student)

Thursday, September 27
11:00 a.m.
Working Towards a Globally Sustainable Business Model
Executives with xpedx Company

Thursday, September 27
12:30 p.m.
Odysseus’s Quest for Justice in The Illiad and The Oddysey
Nicole Cline & Diamond Williams (Dialogue Students)

Thursday, September 27
2:00 p.m.
Plato’s Suicide Mission to Philosophize with the Tyrant of Syracuse: The Seventh Letter
Amelie Benedikt (Philosophy)

Friday, September 28
12:30 p.m.
Talk of the Times
The Business of Being Bad: Morality, Gun Control, and the Super Villain
Katherine Rompel and Tim Brown, Phi Sigma Tau Presidents

Goldman Sachs 2012 Fall Consortium

"It takes different perspectives to keep innovating."

Apply for the 2012 Fall Consortium

 

APPLICATION DEADLINE: September 23, 2012 at 11:59 PM EST

At Goldman Sachs, diversity isn’t an initiative. It’s part of our culture. Having an inclusive environment gives us access to the best talent, without restriction. Talent that helps us find innovative solutions for clients across the globe. That’s not just a good story. It’s good business. So if you’re looking for an environment where you feel welcomed -- and valued -- look no further. The following Goldman Sachs divisions are sponsoring the event, where you will have the opportunity to learn about our Full Time opportunities, and network with our professionals:

TECHNOLOGY • OPERATIONS • FINANCE • LEGAL • SERVICES

 

To attend the event and apply for a Full Time position, please submit an online application at goldmansachs.com/careers. When filling out the application, please select FALLCON2012 in the advertised position ID drop-down field.

 

The application deadline is September 23, 2012 at 11:59 PM.

 

Selected candidates will be notified no later than October 1, 2012 and more details will be provided.

 

This event is invitation only.

 

For those selected to attend the event, please note that interviews for full time positions will be held on Friday, October 12, 2012.

 

FINANCE AND SERVICES WEBINARS

DATE: October 9, 2012

TIME: 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM EST

 

OPERATIONS AND TECHNOLOGY WEBINARS

DATE: October 10, 2012

TIME: 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM EST

 

INTERVIEWS

DATE: October 12, 2012

TIME: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM EST

LOCATION: New York City Area

 

Goldman Sachs is an equal opportunity employer. ©The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc., 2012. All rights reserved.

 

 

How To Find A Great Internship

By: Diane Gottsman

Internships provide on-the-job training and work experience for students or professionals who are looking to enter a new field of work. I have personally found that internships can be a win-win situation for both the intern and the employer. Read some of my tips below to learn how you can land your “dream internship”:

Do your homework. Make a list of companies you would like to target in your internship search and visit their websites. Some companies and organizations have internship offerings listed on their website. If this is not the case, e-mail a manager or someone in the human resource department inquiring about internship possibilities. Provide an outline of your professional or academic experience and explain how your interest and how you feel  your attributes could benefit the organization as an intern.  Don’t forget to attach your resumé.

Before an interview, do a thorough search about any information related to the company organization. Be knowledgeable about the type of work you would be doing and the company’s product before the interview process.

Use available resources. There are many resources available to potential interns, including the Career Service Department, student advisors, and job search websites. The career centers can provide additional resources and suggestions about pursuing an internship. Visit with a career counselor or advisor about your goals and ask if for their guidance and suggestions. You can also contact the local Chamber of Commerce to see if they have information for local businesses that may need additional help.

Network. Join professional organizations or groups that will help you develop a network of like-minded students and professionals. Many of them either have worked as an intern or hired interns themselves. Ask around and see if any organizations represented in your network are in need of an intern.

Attend career fairs. Be sure to bring plenty of copies of your resumé and talk to as many employers as possible.

Search online listings. Search your university’s website as well as sites that cater to internship searches. These sites provide listings and details of internship availabilities. Some of these resources include:

http://www.internships.com/

http://college.monster.com/education/

http://www.urbaninterns.com/

http://www.indeed.com/

http://www.thesca.org/

With a little hard work and preparation, you can find an internship that will help guide you to the career of your dreams.

Best of luck,

Diane