The library is having a number of events and promos to help you get through finals week. Check out the schedule here.
Asides
Workshop on finding an internship
Might be of interest?
“How to Land the Perfect Internship”
Tuesday, April 14, Wachterhauser Seminar Room, Post Learning Commons, 11:30 AM
“Students will learn about how to receive academic credit, how to find the right fit, and what employers expect. The workshop will focus on how students can prepare to stand out as an applicant. Details about interviewing organizations and application process can be found on SJUcareers.”
Hawk Career Network Series: Marketing & Communications
An upcoming Career Development Center event might interest some of you:
Wednesday, March 4, Campion Student Center, Doyle Banquet Hall South, 5:30 PM
Meet alumni and other professionals from the marketing and communications fields. Learn about their positions and career paths, get “insider’” advice on their companies, and build valuable relationships with people who are excited to support your own career plans. Refreshments will be served.
Upcoming events
There are a few events coming up this week that you might be interested in attending. I know you get the emails, but sometimes the good stuff slips by! A couple great ways to celebrate and recognize Black History Month.
Panel: “The Voting Rights Act of 1965: A Fifty Year Assessment”
Part of the CAS Dean’s Colloqium Series, “The Voting Rights Act of 1965: A Fifty Year Assessment” examines the various aspects of civil rights, income and wealth equality and issues of social justice. The panel will include Melissa A. Logue, Ph.D., Monica Smith, Ph.D., Laura Crispin, Ph.D., and Katie M. Oxx, Ph.D., and will take place on Wednesday, Feb. 18 from 4 to 5 p.m., on the 5th floor of the McShain Residence Center.
“Transformative Photography: Evaluation and Best Practices for Eliciting Social and Policy Changes”
Emily Moscato, Ph.D., assistant professor of food marketing, will discuss her article “Transformative Photography: Evaluation and Best Practices for Eliciting Social and Policy Changes” from the Journal of Public Policy and Marketing. The lecture will take place on Thursday, Feb. 19 from 12 to 1 p.m., in the Post Learning Commons’ Wachterhauser Seminar Room.
“Dear White People” Screening and Discussion
On Friday, Feb. 20, the Office of Multicultural Life will host a screening of “Dear White People,” a satirical drama focusing on black college students. The film will be shown from 5 to 8 p.m., in the Forum Theatre. A brief discussion will follow the screening, and refreshments will be provided. (Note from Rachael: I have heard great things about this movie.)
Play Like a Girl
I received an email from Laura Crispin (Assistant Professor of Economics) about an upcoming event and I thought I would share:
Just wanted to promote an upcoming event that I’m participating in! It’s called “Play Like A Girl” and will be a panel of women discussing the importance of sports for women and girls. There will be an impressive line-up of panelists including several executives from the Eagles and Phillies, along with several faculty and the women’s lacrosse coach. The panel will run from 5:30-6:45pm on Wednesday 2/4 in the Hagan Arena Hall of Fame. All attendees get a free ticket to the women’s basketball game that follows! Hope you can make it!
Office hours Monday February 2
I need to cut my office hours short on Monday 2/2. Normally I am here from 1-4, but I will be leaving the office by 2:15 on Monday. Feel free to make an appointment for some other time this week.
Sketching!
I came across this great blog post about the importance of sketching for any visual communicator. It reminded me of many points that the authors make in White Space Is Not Your Enemy. Especially when creating shapes in Illustrator, sketching is a way to play with ideas and share them with others while they are still in development. Sketching is really the best kind of “research” you can do as an artist.