Summer is upon us. Lots of partying, sunbathing, and enjoying time spent with families and friends. The last thing we want to think about is watching what we eat. Why should we? After all, we have earned the right to have fun and celebrate. Yet, lurking in our body could be a potentially deadly disease
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How To Find The Perfect Job For You
It may not always seem this way, but there are millions of jobs out there that need to be filled. Conveniently, you need a job! So how do you meet your perfect match? First, you need to get clear on the types of jobs you’re looking for. Knowing what you want is an important step
Summer’s Real First Day
When Memorial Day hits, most of us eagerly plunge into a long-awaited summer mode – beaches, barbecues, and amusement parks. We cannot help but to start savoring summer’s pleasures. But on nature’s calendar the season of summer doesn’t officially start until the Summer Solstice. And from ancient cultures until today, the Summer Solstice has presented
Job Hunting? What NOT to do
If you’re on the hunt for a job this summer, you’ve likely got a whole checklist of must-do’s and best practices in your virtual back pocket. There are also a few things that you definitely should not do if you want to land a job. Being mindful about how you know (or don’t know) a
National Alliance on Mental Illness
CW hosted “In Our Own Voices,” presented by our local NAMI chapter (the National Alliance on Mental Illness). Ron and Joanne shared their personal stories and discussed the five stages every person goes through when dealing with a mental illness: 1. Introduction & Dark Days 2. Acceptance 3. Treatment 4. Coping Skills 5. Success, hopes,
Congratulations to the Winter 2017 Day College Students of the Semester!
Shawn Cobb (left in photo) is enrolled in the BBA in Accounting program with a 4.0 GPA., earning President’s List recognition. He chose to attend CW because of the small class sizes, which allows faculty to provide personalized attention. Shawn is a member of the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society and a recipient of the
Warby Parker Co-Founders Advice to New Grads
Congrats to all the recent college grads out there! You’ve worked hard and have earned yourself a diploma and gained experience that can help open doors. You’re probably being bombarded with advice from all directions. In May, Neil Blumenthal and Dave Gilboa, who, along with their fellow cofounders Jeff Raider and Andy Hunt, formed successful
CW Celebrates its 101st Commencement
The College of Westchester celebrated its 101st Commencement Ceremony at Westchester County Center on Thursday, June 1st. As part of the celebrations, the event included opening remarks by President Mary Beth Del Balzo as well as Westchester County Executive, Robert Astorino as the Keynote Speaker. “Graduates, this is the first day of the rest of
Job-Hunting? Don’t Make These Social Media Mistakes
By now it’s no surprise that potential employers scope out your social media. You’re probably well aware of some of the most important ones to remove or hide (drunk pictures, for example), but there are a few important ones you may not have thought about. So yes, take down or remove tags on any pictures
Spring into Wellness
Each year CW’s Allied Health Club hosts the “Spring Into Wellness” event. This health awareness event is a fun and interactive way to inform students, faculty, and staff on various health and wellness opportunities within the community. This year we had representatives from Blink Fitness, Epic Westchester Hybrid Training, JAG Physical Therapy, Westchester department of