Getting your work reviewed and making sure your portfolio will shine and speak for itself during a job interview, is not an easy task. That is why Career Services put together The Portfolio Review Day to prepare Digital Media students for a real job interview. Students had to present their portfolios in front of the
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Welcome to CW’s blog! Check out our posts and get a glimpse of what life can be like at CW! Explore interesting information about CW activities, clubs, and people across our community. To view blog posts from our President, Karen J. Smith click here.
Street Fair
Making the most of today’s gorgeous weather! Prof. Paula Cancro’s Project Management Class chose the best day to host “Street Fair.” It was a day to enjoy live music, fun games, and an obstacle course race. Also, Sisters United Club had some summer treats for sale.
Making a Difference in Our Community
CW’s Club Sister United ran a successful backpack drive to support non-profit organization, “My Sisters’ Place.” This annual back to school drive collects filled backpacks for the families served by MSP that need help preparing for the upcoming school year. A new backpack helps children start the year off right with the necessary confidence, empowerment,
Making Smart Decisions
When it comes to decision-making, there are many different ways to approach making your mind up about something. Turns out that effective decision-making is a skill you can—and should—hone. Understanding that there are different types of decisions that should be handled differently. Big decisions and medium-sized decisions may require a different approach and may not
Event Planning & Promotions Class
Professor D’Allacco’s Event Planning & Promotions class hosted a delicious end-of-semester event for the CW community by having a food truck parked in the South Lot. A variety of hot lunch options were sold such as hot dogs, tater-tots, burgers, and more. The class successfully learned how to plan, organize, promote, and deliver their own
Feeling Out The Office Culture Before You Take The Job
Congratulations! You scored the interview and are super-excited to showcase your skills and experience. Sometimes we’re so focused on simply landing the job, we forget to take that thought process a few steps further and imagine how we might actually fit in with a particular company’s office culture. There are certain questions you can ask
Having A Social Media Presence Is Key To Your Job Search
You’re likely well aware of the fact that potential employers scope out your social media profiles. In fact, over 70 percent of employers check you out when considering whether to hire you! With all the talk about what not to have on your profile, some people freak out and shut down their social media, worried
“Tour the World” Showcase
CW’s Caribbean Student Association hosted a “Tour the World” Fashion show that highlighted cultural outfits from New York all the way to India. The event featured a Student Art showcase sponsored by the Digital Media & Sketch Clubs that displayed how artistically diverse the CW community is. Click here to view more photos
Coffee with the President, July 2017
I had a great visit with Academic Chairs Jim McGee (Business), Ann Bikofsky (Accounting) and Erica Schacht (General Education). They came armed with some great ideas and reflections on how to continue to best serve our students and each other. Some of the great ideas discussed involved professional development and online learning for ground based
Cram Jam & Student Open House
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 graduating from CW. Stay calm and good luck