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A Note from the Editors You are invited Student Choice Awards Dec 7 at Bay Path s Mills Theater Student Choice Awards featuring Stories of Gratitude December 7 2018 5 30 Reception 6 pm Program Free tickets SID Desk for students faculty and staff 10 tickets for adults and 5 for children under 16 The Editors of Network News would like to thank you for your participation in the Fall 2018 Network News We will have a Student Choice Awards celebration to recognize and thank those students who are doing things to enrich our Bay Path community If you love music you will enjoy this event and inspire others tomake a difference in this world Thank you all for continuing to read Network News We work so hard to bring you fun and inspiring stories and it means so much to have people enjoy it Thank you again and have a wonderful holiday season Zoe Naglieri Prescod I greatly appreciate everyone s hard work contributed into this issue every month Thank you to all of our viewers who consistently continue to show support as well It has truly been a successful semester Happy Holidays Jada Furlow It has been an amazing semester I hope you enjoy this copy of the Network News and have wonderful holiday season Here s to more in 2019 Mia Ryder 3
AN AFTERNOON WITH DR CAROL LEARY PRESIDENT OF BAY PATH UNIVERSITY my goal I am going to do this to improve the lives of others to create a product to move mountains They are the ones who are actually going to do it Q What type of advice did you receive when you were younger how did you get to this point and what empowered you A I grew up in a family where I was surrounded by a lot of Q A Q What advice would you love and encouragement And give to women today the words that ring in my ears BY MIA RYDER A If I were to give advice to from my parents and women today it would be grandparents were simply Recently I sat down with Dr this Understand in your this You can do it I think it Carol Leary President of soul the power and potential was that constant you have No one can take encouragement that shaped that away from you It is me to be a positive thinker I important to just believe in was someone who knew I had yourself You have so much to work hard for everything I power and potential to change had and it was that love the world If you believe you and encouragement that have barriers you will guided me my entire life have barriers But if you When I was 13 I joined a historic first interview for believe you can move Girl s Club I started to get Bay Path s Network News something forward you can encouragement from others student publication and move it forward I love this not just family Many times it a very historic day for quote by Steve Jobs Those is only simple words or women in America Over 100 who are crazy enough to think actions of encouragement and women won seats in our they can change the world are support that will take a Congress and there are the ones who do People woman far because she then many others who are now often have good ideas but get believes in herself It helps inspired to run in future discouraged and deterred build who we are and our self elections But those who say This is confidence Bay Path University to focus on the power of all women and to learn more about what has led her to being such an empowered woman herself I interviewed her the day after the November 7 midterm elections This was a 4
Q Since you were so than I had seen at Boston encouraged by others is University Now being at Bay there a reason you Path everyday I get up specifically chose to focus saying this My job is the on an all women s education and advancement institution and encouraging of women and what better and empowering women mission is there than that A To be honest with you a colleague of mine said the following to me There is a position open at Simmons College in Boston and I think Q You were recently featured in the latest book by the Republican The Power of Women What was it like to be included in something like that Pictured above is Dr Leary with A It was remarkable because husband Noel at her Inauguration 23 it showed me the number of women in our region who are being celebrated for something big or small that they did and that somehow they influenced the authors When you read the years ago and graduate students has been one of the most successful parts of being at Bay Path The chance to work with a group of colleagues and ask What should the future biographies that are just be is powerful We have all short paragraphs think of the of these differing opinions incredible impact they have coming together to set a made Someone had to look at course for an institution that all the women in this region has grown and changed from Worcester to the considerably and met the Leary right before they started Berkshires and out of a needs for undergraduate and dating thousand 5 of them are graduate women and men right here at Bay Path There today It has been one of the were a number of women who most exciting aspects of my had pathways or connections tenure at Bay Path The goals to Bay Path as well There are were to create the best Noel has been the most significant impact in my life Pictured here is Dr Leary with husband Noel you d be great for it The minute I walked onto that campus an all women s campus it was different There was a graciousness and and a strong belief that women were at the center of so many women that have changed this region and out of the 1 000 I was very honored to be chosen undergraduate experience for women create programs that are relevant to society develop unique graduate degrees focus on adult all decisions that they could Q What is one of the most women and provide their do anything and I bought right successful parts of being at education in a format that into it People treated each Bay Path meets their complex lives other differently relationships A The whole process of setting create a women s conference were important and there a vision for Bay Path University and have a national was much more collaboration undergraduate reputation 5
RECOGNIZING VETERANS A reflection from Dean Thomas Loper By the time I graduated from the Naval Aviation Schools Command in Pensacola FL in 1972 the war in Vietnam was nearly over Hundreds of pilots were coming back from Vietnam with thousands of hard earned hours behind the stick It was clear that my hopes of being a Navy pilot and ultimately an airline pilot were never going to become a reality Interestingly enough when the Chief of Naval Operations Admiral Elmo Zumwalt ordered the Chief of NAVPERS to develop a far reaching new program designed to minimize and or eliminate racism in the Navy my name somehow surfaced as a potential resource for the development team I had been involved in a number of civil rights initiatives during my college years and much of this activity was apparently part of my FBI files 6 After a series of interviews I was invited to join a team of Navy officers and enlisted personnel as well as civilian activist and scholars consultants The next 3 years of education training and organization wide interventions allowed me to work with some of the leading proponents of large systems change strategies in the nation I followed several of these change agents back to the University of Massachusetts Amherst for my doctoral studies in organization development and change management
Normand Harnois 1930 2017 At the age of 18 Normand Harnois proudly served overseas in the U S Army during the Korean War attaining the rank of Sergeant On August 11 2018 family members including Bay Path s Dr Sheila Foley attended a ceremony at the Massachusetts Statehouse in Boston to receive the Ambassador for Peace Medal on behalf of Harnois Korean officials were among those who spoke Father of Dr Sheila Foley Dr Sheila Foley shown at far left with her family The medal is an expression of appreciation for Americans service during the Korean War from June 25 1950 to July 27 1953 It is available to all Korean War veterans in the United States depending on eligibility MSgt Donald M Tonge Jr Husband of Professor Decorti Rodgers Tonge MSgt Tonge has served in the United States Air Force for 29 years He continues to serve as an Aircraft Fuel System Repair Supervisor at the Westover ARB 439 MXS in Chicopee Massachusetts 14 7
Aundra Furlow Father of Jada Furlow Aundra Furlow graduated from Weaver High in Hartford Connecticut in 1978 and enlisted in the U S Army Aundra served from 1978 to 1982 He was stationed in Fort Leonard Wood Missiour Ozarks as well as Fort Meade in Anne Arundel County Maryland Aundra repaired heavy combat equipment and received medals for good conduct He was an expert rifleman and handled grenades He was an E4 specialist John Palmer Denegall Sr Father of Professor Janine Fondon 8 Professor Janine Fondon s father John Palmer Denegall Sr was part of a segregated Marine Corp unit in 1947 known as the Montford Point Marines According to Military com Between 1942 and 1949 approximately 20 000 AfricanAmerican men became Montford Point Marines thus holding the legacy of behing the first African Americans to serve in the United States Marine Corps Tom Fondon Janine Fondon s husband served in the U S Marine Corps from 1979 1984 and had the opportunity to work in IItaly Japan and Africa He is shown right at an event with former President Herbert W Bush and the first Lady
On Location Rocking the Red Carpet at We Will Rock You Based on the legendary music of Queen We Will Rock You follows two revolutionaries as they fight to save rock n roll in a post apocalyptic world where free thinking fashion and live music is forbidden Featuring a fantastic score of more than 20 killer Queen tunes including Bohemian Rhapsody Crazy Little Thing Called Love and Somebody to Love this hilarious multi awardwinning and recordbreaking phenomenon is the world champion of musicals and the show that parties harder than any other 10
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WIT Bay Path Students attend Women Innovators and Trailblazers WIT November meeting in Springfield MA Here s the group photo with some of the students attendees and speakers Bay Path Professors Janine Fondon and Dr Dee Shabazz Bay Path students share a moment with the creator of the new sculpture Life on the Longmeadow campus 12
Halloween Yes we can have fun Faculty Student Forum on Fake News This faculty student forum explore Fake News in a world where media is changing how we think about and experience news History Dr Bob Surbrug Dr Gina Semprebon Professor Janine Fondon and student speaker Kiana Mcclure had a great time with the students faculty and staff who attended 14 13
Bay Path History Class visit to the Pan African Historical Museum Since 1995 the founders of the Pan African Historical Museum USA PAHMUSA have been bringing African and African American culture and history alive for area students as well as the general public in their museum spaces at Tower Square Featuring a well rounded collection of contemporary and historical artwork and artifacts PAHMUSA is where African culture and African American history converge to paint a full picture of Black History with a special focus on Western Massachusetts PAHMUSA s newest exhibit is entitled The Golden Age of the Magnificent Empires Ghana Mali Songhay Visitors are encouraged to take a journey back to the Middle Ages and learn how the Sudanic empires developed wealth from the trade of gold and salt and how those empires enjoyed a time of prosperity adventure and splendor
MENTAL HEALTH AT COLLEGE by Zo Naglieri Prescod YOU ARE NOT ALONE In recent years the mental health of young adults has been a growing concern in the United States According to the Anxiety and Depression Association of America in the United States alone 40 million adults 18 suffer from anxiety disorders and 16 million adults have major depression Nearly one half of those diagnosed with depression are also diagnosed with an anxiety disorder It is estimated that about 40 percent of people with anxiety disorders actually receive treatment Facts Statistics As a college student no one wants to struggle or be perceived as struggling or a bad student but most of us are going through the same thing We have countless assignments due important tests and quizzes to study for and responsibilities inside and outside of school Managing all of these and trying to balance work relationships and personal life can take a toll on students mental well being Students want to succeed but there are often times when assignments take too long to complete the subject matter can be difficult and there isn t much time to relax and practice hobbies or hang out with friends The Anxiety and Depression Association also reports that 30 percent of college students feel that stress negatively impacted their schoolwork and 85 percent of college students have mentioned that they felt completely overwhelmed by the amount of tasks they had to complete during their education Facts Aside from school there are other things that can cause students to feel stressed They could be juggling two or three jobs have children and families to provide for they may be dealing with bills and other expenses or managing other medical issues Regardless of what you are going through there are ways to find help and treatment No matter if you feel stressed lonely or depressed please remember that YOU ARE NOT ALONE Facts n d Retrieved from https adaa org finding help helping others college students facts Facts Statistics n d Retrieved from https adaa org about adaa press room facts statistics NEED HELP BUT DON T KNOW WHERE TO START Counseling Center Theinert Hall Lower Level Bay Path University 588 Longmeadow Street Longmeadow MA 01106 413 565 1276 counseling baypath edu Monday Wednesday Friday 9 00 a m 5 00 p m Tuesday Thursday 9 00 a m 7 00 p m https www baypath edu student life health wellness counseling center Other Help Establish a group of peers that can be your moral supporters You may be able to ask professors or advisers in the psychology department for advice on where and how to seek treatment Contact your primary care physician They may be able to refer you to a psychiatrist or mental health professional in your area In the case of a medical emergency call 9 1 1 If on the Longmeadow or East Longmeadow campus have someone else call Campus Public Safety at 413 565 1225 if using a campus phone dial extension 1225 All officers are trained First Responders 24 7 National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1 800 273 8255
Career and Networking Events On Tuesday November 13th Dr Gina Semprebon PhD Professor of Biology and Director of the Center of Excellence for Women in STEM moderated the Science C N event to 25 Bay Path students Abigail G said there were Great professionals in attendance Shown left to right Dr Theresa Riethle Natalya Sosnina 18 Dr Eva Rodriguez B S 09 Maria Hill M S 17 Lauren Vallee B S 18 and Tracy Breton M S 14 Rita B Allen career manager and founder of the Rita B Allen Associates firm presented at the event What Do Personal Branding and Marketing have to do with Women s Success Everything on Tuesday November 13th following the Science C N event Heather A said the event helped her understand what Personal Branding meant and learned how to advocate for herself On Wednesday November 7th Dr Vernon Percy Assistant Professor of Psychology moderated the Psychology C N event for 28 Bay Path students I got more than what I expected Loren J Shown from Left to Right Chris Moya B A 14 Dajara Wright B A 12 Mary Fitzpatrick LPC 14 and Kaley Cammilleri B A 16 The Education C N event was moderated by Dr Andrea Hickson Graduate Coordinator of Elementary and Early Childhood Education Programs on Wednesday November 4th The panelists were Isabella Whitehead 18 Luis Soria Mary Dobek and Dr Debra Tobias There advice to students is to look at your social media pages Facebook Twitter Instagram and ask yourself Is is the page of a future teacher principal administrator If not clean it up Upcoming C N Events Please RSVP through CDCN Handshake Using Instagram to Build your Business A Chat and Snack Session with Bay Path Alum Cheri Kavane Monday December 3rd 5 30 p m Bay Path University Helliwell 17
Bay Path Wildcats Clawed their way to NECC Honors By Mia Ryder The fall 2018 season for Bay Path University athletics was a successful one The soccer team volleyball team and cross country team all made deep runs within the conference tournament and many wildcats were awarded individual honors For the soccer team Jai Ruiz was awarded Second Team All NECC as well as the Del Malloy Sportsmanship Team Along with this recognition many other teammates reached personal stats this season There was a total of 31 goals this season of which 15 were made by Jai Ruiz followed by 19 assists of which 6 were made by team captain Megan Mackie In addition to the seniors Jennifer Wilson had 7 goals followed by Joanna Feliciano with 5 Team captain Caitlyn Esposito had 116 saves and was four in the conference The volleyball team had two wildcats receive honors Lydia Clifford was awarded Second Team All NECC and Lexi Cears received the Del Malloy Sportsmanship Team Cross Country although a small team had some big victories in the NECC Briana Serrao was First Team All NECC and Megan McKenna was awarded the Del Malloy Sportsmanship Team
WELL 400 FOOD DRIVE DEDICATED TO HELPING AT RISK STUDENTS IN HOLYOKE By Lara McGeer The Paulo Freire Social Justice Charter School serves over 350 students in grades 912 in Holyoke MA Photo courtesy of Victoria Sadoski Members of the Food Drive Team in Dr Jarvis s WEL 400 course include Standing back row Ja Niece Cartwright Riley Foley and Nora Lemelin Kneeling back Alexandra Santiago Lara McGeer and Keeanna Vazquez Kneeling front Ali Sandra Machicote Ramos Gillian Vumbaco Sophie Filli and Victoria Sadoski Photo courtesy of Victoria Sadoski Of the forty million people in the United States who struggle with hunger over twelve million of them are children In Holyoke Massachusetts a city just fifteen minutes away from Bay Path s home campus in Longmeadow this statistic is a reality that children face every single day The disparity of wealth and constant struggle for the basic human right of food makes a city a dozen miles away seem like it s on another planet However many of the students ranging from ninth to twelfth grade struggle with hunger after school and on the weekends This is the reason a group of teachers and administrators founded Paulo s Pantry a food pantry dedicated to supplying the students of PFSJCS and their families with food Paulo s Pantry allows students the opportunity to discreetly take the items they need to feed themselves and their families for dinner and weekend meals Paulo Freire Social Justice Dr John Jarvis s WELL 400 Charter School PFSJCS is no Social Justice in Action class stranger to the concept of food dedicated their semester this fall scarcity The school offers three to collecting non perishable meals a day to students during foods items for Paulo s Pantry s the school week annual holiday food baskets Families who are not able to buy food for the holidays can sign up at the school and receive a basket with all the classic Thanksgiving items stuffing corn pie and even a turkey With a goal of collecting 500 pounds of food they planned weekly drives within their class to collect as many donations as possible Their themes ranged from Clean Out Your Pantry to Let s Get Spicy to Go for the Greens covering all of the basic food groups and traditional holiday treats When commenting on the weekly tasks for the food drive team member Victoria Sadoski stated she got to apply her knowledge skills and abilities to complete different tasks like creating an inventory sheet on excel and themed flyers for each week
WELL 400 FOOD DRIVE DEDICATED TO HELPING ATRISK STUDENTS IN HOLYOKE Cont The food above represents just one week of collection work by the WEL 400 students The full drive lasted seven weeks and collected 763 pounds of food Photo courtesy of Victoria Sakoski The food drive team quickly learned that their weekly themes were a massive success Within the first three weeks they had surpassed their semester goal of 500 pounds By the end of their fieldwork they had raised an impressive 763 pounds of food for Paulo s Pantry s holiday baskets Team member Keeanna Vazquez stated that being from Springfield made her have a personal motivation to get people to donate I never knew how bad the food scarcity situation was especially not so close to where I grew up It feels really nice knowing we played a small part in bettering their lives Over the course of six weeks the food drive team accomplished impressive and meaningful social justice work Their contribution to Paulo s Pantry will help to serve over forty families this Thanksgiving The fight for social justice is an important and ongoing battle No child should wonder where their next meal is coming from The fight for social justice is an important and ongoing battle No child should wonder where their next meal is coming from no child should have their education compromised by a lack of proper nutrients and no child should go to bed or wake up feeling hungry There is always more work that needs to be done If you are interested in donating please contact Dr Jarvis at jjarvis baypath edu for more information Paulo s Pantry accepts non perishable food or money donations Check out their website to learn more about their mission https paulofreirecharterschool or g 19
Multicultural Affairs Wise Latina event inspires all Contributing Writers Morgan Lyall 21 and Jennifer McNeill G 19 On Tuesday October 30th at 6 30 pm members of the Bay Path community came together to celebrate Wise Latinas The event was sponsored by Kaleidoscope Women as Empowered Learners and Leaders WELL Student Engagement the Diversity and Inclusion Community Council and Office of Multicultural Affairs Jennifer DeLeon author educator motivational speaker and editor of Wise Latinas Writers on Higher Education was the special guest The event was held in Mills theater for an evening of enlightening dialogue Dr Leary kicked off the event sharing personal reflections of the early Latina recruitment efforts at Bay Path University initiated by Victoria Rodriguez 12 G 16 Anna Abshilava first year student offered an Opera musical selection titled Besame The interview was facilitated by Elizabeth Cardona Executive Director of Multicultural Affairs and International Student Life Assistant to the Provost for Diversity and Inclusion and Melanie Costales a senior Child Psychology major Vice president of Student Government Association and ALANA student organization President Although every message given was a great take away from the evenings gathering a few stood out from the rest The first message DeLeon wanted to express and the main purpose for her book was a message of personal authenticity
Overall the dialogue shared during this event was inspirational and moving for all who joined in the fun The interview closed with an exciting audience interaction A flash mob of students First year students Yarira Bellavista and Flor Castillo Rivas broke out into the song La Gozadera by According to Jennifer DeLeon everyone needs to own their Gente de Zona waving flags representing stories By owning their story people not only learn from different Latinx countries Following the sharing but also learn from others in a meaningful way dialogue a reception was held in Empsall Hall Sharing one s story is essential to growing as an individual with an array of latin desserts Music food pictures and book signings was the highlight especially as a first generation college student as well as women of color The second takeaway was to own our uniqueofthe reception identities and embrace our talents If you did not have the opportunity to join this marvelous event or even if you did and DeLeon made it very clear that everyone has their own you are interested in reading Jennifer DeLeon s individual cultural assets Everyone has diverse experiences book Wise Latinas Writers on Higher that may support those we encounter around us The final Education Join Professor Mar a Luisa Arroyo point DeLeon made is as women it is important to take risks and Ashley Pereira for a facilitated book club while doing what you love to do DeLeon backed this advice To learn more please contact up with a hilarious quote she shares with her husband The aspereira baypath edu or quote was WWWMD meaning what would a white man do maarroyo baypath edu As the audience burst into laughter DeLeon assured that this advice is helpful whenever you are having self doubts Professor Arroyo and other guests get their books signed by Jennifer De Leon 21 28
Let s Talk about Internships Internship Planning Sessions Internship Reflection Sessions Friday November 30th 2018 9 30 AM Wednesday December 5th 2018 2 00 PM Tuesday December 12th 2018 9 30 AM Tuesday December 4th 2018 9 30 AM Friday December 7th 2018 9 30 AM Wednesday December 12th 2018 2 00 PM Friday December 14th 2018 9 30 AM Please sign up for Planning and Reflection Sessions through CDCN Handshake 18
Staff Spotlight Crystal Senter Brown is the Director of Employer Relations within the Sullivan Career and Life Planning Center here at Bay Path University where she proactively develops strategies to increase employment and internship opportunities for Bay Path students and graduates Crystal has many years of experience to build her network and foster important relationships within the community She started her professional career path at a nonprofit organization in Springfield Massachusetts managing a volunteer program She then continued her community involvement through the American Cancer Society where she focused on Breast Cancer Awareness Outreach She eventually found her way to Bay Path to complete both her Bachelor s Degree and followed it with a Master s Degree in Nonprofit Management and Philanthropy Along with her passion for the community Crystal has had an appreciation for the arts since she was 7 years old when her mom an Art teacher at their hometown community college brought her to a poetry class From there Crystal s interest in writing took off and her artistic abilities led to published books that teach children the importance of being kind to others Her website states that her life purpose can be summed up as Empowering Women and Crystal Senter Brown She is also recognized as a Celebrity Author through the Morristown Task Force on Diversity and will be celebrated during the weekend of Martin Luther King Jr Day Her books will be placed into the town library and school system for all to enjoy and learn from I believe that her words have flown off the page and into the hearts and minds of her fans and those around her Crystal s words of wisdom and advice for students which she has gained through her career experience is to put time and effort into attending class and events to make themselves known and make as large of a network as they can Sit close to the front of room and meet everybody Bay Path Director of Employer Relations Author Speaker Educator Actress Children As an Alum of Bay Path s One Day A Week Saturday Program she understands that students have multiple responsibilities to balance in their lives along with preparing for the careers She wants students to remain steadfast to their goals so they are successful in the end In addition to her professional and academic experience Crystal was recently awarded a 2018 Unify Against Bullying grant for her children s book AJ and the Magic Kite She will use this grant to host a Barbeque and Books event to continue raising awareness about bullying Crystal Senter Brown has also appeared in a local production of The Wiz 23
Internship Success Stories If you can dream it you can do it Walt Disney Ashley Seiferheld completed her internship with Walgreens during the Summer of 2017 Walgreens has established a 10 week internship program designed as preparation for becoming a store manager After completing an online assessment and having her interview Ashley was selected for this experience to learn about operations and management responsibilities where she has grown skills in invoices cash reports and certain product processes She shadowed the District Manager as well as the Asset Protection Specialist and toured the Distribution Center She also had many opportunities for special assignments including presenting a project on Pharmacy Metrics for her location After her internship concluded Ashley was offered a Full Time position as an Assistant Store Manager beginning in Fall 2017 Currently she has been attending leadership training and experiencing an organizational development program taking place throughout the company Ashley plans on taking the Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam PTCE to continue learning more about Pharmacy and may even continue her education following a pharmacy path now that she has had exposure to it She found this opportunity through an internship booth at Bay Path with assistance from her Advisor and her SCLP Career Coach She encourages students to keep an open mind when looking for internships not to wait until last minute and to never burn their bridges for networking
National Career Development Week November 12 16 2018 The Massachusetts Secretary of Labor and Workforce Development Rosalin Acosta says the state s labor force is growing to meet the needs of employers as there are nearly 170 000 more people working and 5 200 fewer people unemployed than 12 months ago in the state Bay Path University is providing opportunities for students to meet professionals and hear their stories and advice to prepare for this growing workforce Shown left to right Crystal Senter Brown Director of Employer Relations at Bay Path Adam Lafield Recruiter Marketing Specialist for Johnson and Hill Staffing Laurie Cirillo Executive Director of Career Life Planning Jada Furlow 19 Communications Major at Bay Path and Sally Schirmer Smith Career Coach at Bay Path Careers Team Q A The Careers Team asked students to share their questions about everything career related Here are some of their questions and our responses Q What is a cover letter and why is it important Q How do I set professional boundaries with my colleagues and or coworkers R A cover letter is your chance to make a powerful first impression states our cover letter guidelines but there are much more valuable reasons to have one First it gives you the opportunity to add details about information on your resume Secondly they explain to the employer why you are seeking the position and how you are qualified for it Lastly you can relate yourself to the employer and how you will contribute to it Don t skimp out on your letters during your job search process as you want to stand out from the candidate pile R This is a great question Setting boundaries is important so that your work does not carry into your life outside of the office Quite often it is easier to set boundaries when you first start a job using clear communication practice and preparation The first step is to know your values so you know how to meet those needs Tell your colleagues your schedule for work related conversations You can drop in or make an appointment with a Career Coach at the SCLP Center through your CDCN Handshake account if you would like to start or revise your cover letters and resumes Most importantly tell someone when they have broken one of your boundaries in that moment says Melody Wilding LMSW a therapist who works with young professionals and business owners Then you can easily resolve and mend those boundaries Stick to your schedule Source Tartakovsky M Year N A 7 Tips for Setting Boundaries at Work Retrieved from https psychcentral com blog 7 tips for settingboundaries at work 25
Q How do I know what to say in an interview without freezing up R The best way to avoid freezing up is to prepare Gather as much information that you can about the position and the company that has invited you in for an interview Evaluate your qualifications experience and core competencies so you understand what you re bringing to the table If possible plan a mock interview with a Career Coach or professional in the field that you know Prepare several questions to ask the interviewer s at the conclusion of the interview Doing your research and practicing so you can approach the interview with confidence will prepare you to answer questions concisely and efficiently Q Do I have to find an internship that is close to our campus R No Internship sites are not limited to locations close to Bay Path University You will be responsible for solidifying transportation to and from your internship site Attending an Internship Planning Session will offer you more details and insight about locations and transportation Q What should I wear to an interview R Interview attire will vary depending on the position you are applying for however there are some things that are always consistent Interview attire should always be professional conservative and neat An interview is your chance to make a great first impression so dress to impress Always dress professionally even if the job itself has a different policy Wearing a statement dress blouses and dress pants or other variations of business wear are perfect Many websites provide inspiration for interview clothes and how to mix and match what you have in your closet As long as you plan ahead with your attire Ironing out wrinkles removing stains etc and giving yourself a final check Is your hair in order Do you have any food stuck in your teeth Are all of the buttons buttoned you should be good to go Q How should I respond when employers tell me that i m overqualified for a position R An employer may tell you this for a few reasons including but not limited to the interviewer is concerned that you see the position as a temporary opportunity and will leave as soon as you find a better one or that you expect to earn a salary that will commensurate your experience Here are a few tips on how to respond if this happens 1 Re assure the interviewer about your interest in the long term potential for this position and that you see it as a professional growth opportunity 2 Be flexible on a salary but learn negotiation skills to have that conversation when you are offered the position 3 Talk to the employer about what you can provide to them Talk about your strengths Q What about if I feel under qualified for a position R It s still okay to apply for jobs that you feel under qualified for You can use your specific achievements knowledge and expertise to your advantage Think about how you can apply your skills to the position and that you will receive on the job training if hired Feeling under qualified means that you have room to grow More questions will be posted and answered in our Spring Network News editions
Field Trip WELL 100 Special thanks to Professor Maria Luisa Arroyo Elizabeth Liz Hall a BPU first year student secured an internship at the Springfield Museums Shown is a recent photo of her as Belle at the Dr Seuss Museum On Saturday November 10 fifteen WELL100 students who were accompanied by Prof Arroyo maarroyo baypath edu and WELL Graduate Assistant Erika Lamagdeleine elamagdeleine baypath edu visited MassMoCA Before the trip students received a mini blank journal with pen and an ekphrastic poem written by Prof Arroyo in response to Amanda Chianelli s art Graveyard Secrets In these photos students contemplate sculptures by Louise Bourgeios as our tour guide explains her aesthetics 27
Field Trip Communication Students Visit Washington DC By Mia Ryder The Communication Department took students to Washington D C to experience all that the city has to offer for communication majors I was able to be a part of this great experience I flew in early Friday morning to meet the rest of the class We immediately headed toward the White House to see Jim Acosta of CBS enter b the White House after getting his press pass suspended earlier this month Within minutes of being in the city we witnessed history being made D C is full of history It reminds us of where we came from yet defines the steps we have taken to move into the future There is never a dull moment in this city We then spent the afternoon in the United States Capitol with a tour provided to us by Congressman Richard Neal We had the opportunity to enter the House and Senate We finished our day at Howard University s School of Communications where we met with Hazel Trice Edny who is a professor of communications and entrepreneurship She also manages her own newswire The next day was devoted to spending time at the Newseum a museum solely dedicated to news The museum covers each element of the first amendment the freedom of speech religion press petition and assembly The exhibits brought to light many tough situations that most people do not think come with the job of a journalists There was an entire section dedicated to those who have died while reporting on serious issues There was an entire floor focusing on the lives of journalists in 9 11 Journalists can have one of the most dangerous jobs because they are speaking the truth In today s world of fake news it is important to find journalists who are reliable and truthful We finished our time at the Newseum by reporting our own stories on camera at classic DC sites such as the White House Supreme Court and Capitol This trip was just a small look into what the world of communications truly is There are so many different places and jobs that can use communication today whether that be public relations news sources event planners broadcasters or radio hosts the possibilities are endless It is such an important part of the world we live in and it is important for the students of Bay Path to have the chance to expand their horizons Last year th e Communications students visited public relations agencies in New York City This year our Washington D C trip added a new chapter to our knowledge regarding tour nation and the press I look forward to the trips that the Communication department hopes to take If we can continue to educate students about the world around them we can better prepare them for their future 29
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Psychology Students and faculty joined Dr Rhonda Au and members of the Alzheimer s Association for dinner to discuss the latest research on Alzheimer s 31
Four things I learned from Dr Yadilette Rivera Colon by Min Henderson I have taken Dr Yadilette Rivera Colon s classes in the Women in STEM Honors Program WiSH While she instructed students to do an experiment extracting gas from oil in our daily life she also provided much motivation and inspiration Here are four things I learned from Dr Yadilette Rivera Colon 1 Passion inspires motivation Dr Rivera Col n Students need to know what they are passionate about If students are not passionate they will have no motivation If you do something for the wrong reasons such as the money or someone told you to do it what you do is probably not going to work 2 Mentors are more important than ever Find one Dr Rivera Col n Find a mentor who is an expert at what you want to o Try to find something in common with a mentor It is important to establish the relationship between a student and a mentor 32 3 Overcoming an obstacle is easier than you think Dr Rivera Col n I had to overcome barriers due to language One thing that helped was music I loved music so I would go online and find songs that I liked I would download lyrics of the song so that way I could hear how they said the words and I also looked up what they meant I actually was able to sing them because I wanted to sing the song I think that the biggest help for me is to force myself to think in English 4 Do what you love and find a profession that allows you to do it Dr Rivera Col n I trained to be a nurse and thought about being a doctor However I had an opportunity to do scientific research and that changed my life For the first time I found out something through research that no one in the world knew This was the first time that I said my god research was the best thing ever Then I went into chemistry and enjoyed focusing on research
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