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Missouri LEAD GradBiz Forum Offers an Opportunity to Learn About Life After Graduation

Published by Colin Shevlin on November 9, 2010 in Graduation and On Campus. 0 Comments

If you’re a junior or senior participating in the slow march towards graduation, you’re probably thinking of employment prospects after graduation. Luckily, the 2010 Missouri LEAD GradBiz Forum will by at SLU this Friday, November 12 from 1 PM to 5:30 PM in Cook Hall.

The 2010 LEAD GradBiz Forum is an event for juniors and seniors seeking to enhance their networking skills, learn about MBA programs, managing your career in changing times and much more. The event is a great place to meet potential employers or learn about internship opportunities. Business attire is requested.

Registration is $10 with a student ID through www.stlmbaa.org.

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The McNair Fellows Program Holds an Open House on September 3 for Students Interested in Graduate Education

Published by Colin Shevlin on August 27, 2010 in Good Grades and Graduation. 0 Comments

The McNair Fellows Program is open to any SLU undergraduate student who is interested in graduate education. On Friday, September 3, at 3:30 PM the program will be holding an open house for students in room 123 of the Bauman Eberhardt Center. Michelle Parrinello-Cason with the program explains more:

The McNair Fellows Program is open to any SLU student (Freshman-Senior) who is interested in graduate education. We help prepare students for graduate studies by providing workshops on the application process, networking, and research.

The Fellows program is a part of the larger McNair Scholars Program which provides research and travel opportunities and funding to first-generation or underrepresented students. Participants in the McNair Fellows program will be given preferential application status to the Scholars Program.

Students who are interested in graduate school (or even just considering it as a possibility) should come by our Open House. They can learn more about the programming we provide and the opportunities available. Come enjoy some refreshments and meet other students considering graduate studies.

For more information, contact Michelle Parrinello-Cason at mcnair@slu.edu or at 314-977-2108.

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Commencement to be Held This Saturday

Published by Colin Shevlin on May 10, 2010 in Graduation. 0 Comments

Congratulations to all of SLU’s seniors who will be venturing out into the real world!

Commencement will be held on Sautrday, May 15 in the Chaifetz Arena. Students will be called individually at their pre-commencement held either Thursday or Friday, depending on your college.

For more information about commencement and pre-commencement ceremonies, check out the commencement information on SLU’s homepage.

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Samuel Cupples Invites SLU Community to Raise a Glass to the Class of 2010

Published by Colin Shevlin on May 3, 2010 in Cupples and Graduation. 0 Comments

It is well-known folklore that Samuel Cupples often enjoyed a glass of wine on his patio as he tried to think of ways to make his house look more awesome. Now you can follow in his footsteps by raising a glass to the class of 2010. Mary Marshall with the Samuel Cupples House has more:

The patio of the Historic Samuel Cupples House will be the place to be to raise a glass in toast to the Class of 2010.

Join us on Thursday, May 13, for a wine tasting and the mellow sounds of the jazz trio, The Silk Pajamas. The “toast” begins at 4 p.m. and continues until 7:30. The event is open to the entire University community.

Wine will be available for purchase by the bottle and by the glass. There is no admission fee. Must be 21-years-of-age to consume or purchase alcohol.

Congratulations to the parents and members of the Class of 2010!

For more information, check out http://cupples.slu.edu.

 

Senior Legacy Symposium Showcases the Work of 140 Seniors This Thursday

Published by Colin Shevlin on April 21, 2010 in Awesome Senior, Free Stuff, Graduation and On Campus. 0 Comments

The 2010 Senior Legacy Symposium has been scheduled for Thursday, April 22, from 3 to 5 PM.

This year, 140 seniors from 37 departments across the university will be presenting on a variety of topics. All students, staff, and faculty are encouraged to attend the event and learn about the research at SLU this year. Amanda Luten with Undergraduate Initiatives has more:

The Senior Legacy Symposium is a celebration of outstanding undergraduate student work across the University that represents the Five Dimensions of the SLU Experience, giving seniors an opportunity to reflect on their career at SLU and how they will carry that experience forward into their careers and further studies. To hear more about the Symposium and view video from the event, please go to the Senior Legacy Symposium website at http://www.slu.edu/x19363.xml.

This event is sponsored by the offices of the Vice President of Frost, the Vice President of Health Sciences, and the Division of Student Development.

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