“Education changes everything. And catching a break. Everyone needs a break, especially these days, and every little bit helps. As I am proud of my own family, I am so very proud of each of our College of Westchester scholars here today, and proud of their families and their teachers as well. Tonight you are
How Successful People Start and End Their Workday
It’s hardly news that our day to day habits can have a big impact—positive or negative—on how productive we are. What works for one person may not be the best fit for someone else, but there are some practices that many credit to their success and wellbeing. From morning workouts and walks, to designating family
Make the Most of Your Day Off
For people juggling work, family, school, and other commitments, a “day off” can be a rare treat, but it can have big benefits. We often wait until we’re burnt out and overloaded with obligations and deadlines to even think about scheduling a personal day, but building that time into our schedule can pay off in
52 in 52: Class 13 – Professor Clarizio (Principles of Marketing)
In late March, I visited with Professor Clarizio’s Principals of Marketing class. Guest Speaker John Chuhran of NASCAR (National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing), was already speaking when I got there a few minutes late (sorry!), but I quickly caught up with the presentation. Mr. Chuhran, in his official gear, touting Perry Ellis, Ferrari,
Brexit: It’s On. U.S. Banks Prepare for the Worst
Background On March 29, British Prime Minister Theresa May gave formal notice to The European Council of the UK’s intention to leave the EU, under Article 50 of The Treaty of the European Union. Under Article 50, once this formal notice is given, the UK has two years to negotiate its new relationship with the
52 in 52: Class 12 – Professor Ayikoye
In early March, I was fortunate to join Professor Emakoji Ayikoye and his Contemporary Social Issues class in discussing a very important topic, racism. He began by showing us 2 YouTube videos, studies conducted both in Brazil and in the US, called The Doll Test. As explained on the YouTube page, “the ‘doll test’ is
Allied Health Career Café
Career Services hosted an Allied Health Career Café where students had the opportunity to network with employers to discuss careers, including internships and full-time positions, as well as mentoring opportunities. Employers attending the event were Northwell Health, Westchester Medical Coder, Ability Beyond, Patient Care Associates, Alssaro Counseling Services, and Columbia Doctors. Students talked one-on-one with
The End of the Semester is Approaching!
We’re quickly approaching the end of the semester! As part of the preparations for finals, the Office of Academics helped students with the stress and provided hot breakfast. Students also had the opportunity to look ahead to next semester and make schedule changes, meet with Student Financial Services, and Commit to Complete their degree and
How to Actually Take Good Notes
In school and in the workplace, taking effective notes can help you hone in on important information and give yourself something helpful to refer to later. Sure you may have taken notes in school, but few of us ever really learned about what type of note-taking actually works. This Fast Company post by Beth Bell
The Adobe Education Exchange
Over a year ago I learned that Adobe began providing a virtual school and library of resources that goes beyond articles and references that one would regularly find searching the Web. Located here, the site is organized and categorized into Self-Paced Workshops, Collaborative Courses, and Live Events. These are the main features in addition to
