Who’s Hiring? 9 Environmental Organizations Fighting Climate Change

A positive impact on the planet can begin with simple actions, like learning to compost or buying locally grown, in-season fruits and vegetables. Starting small can help you dip your toe into environmental work, but if you’re looking to grow …

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Faculty Spotlight: How Faculty Office Hours Can Support Your Career Goals

We strive to earn a college degree because we want a solid foundation to launch our careers. Cornerstones to our preparation are grounded in our engagement with members of the professional and career development team in the Pathways Center (Thompson …

By Koni Denham
Koni Denham Director of Student Success - SBS
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Job Searching 101: Where Do You Start?

Whether you’re a current student, an early career professional, or just someone looking for their next job opportunity, a question you might be asking yourself is, “Where do I start the job-hunting process?”.

With so many different avenues and ways …

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The Best Cities for Women to Launch Careers

International Women’s Day is an occasion to reflect on past progress toward gender equity in the workplace and the challenges that still remain. In 2021, women in the U.S. earned about $0.82 for every dollar men earned. Hispanic or Latina …

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26 Companies Where You Can Find Purpose in Your Career

What do you want to get out of your career? A paycheck, definitely. But, what else? If your answer is that you want to find a greater sense of purpose or fulfillment, you’re going to love this list.

By Carol Sharick
Carol Sharick Director of Career and Professional Development for Undergraduates, College of Social and Behavioral Sciences
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Faculty Spotlight: Taking Advantage of Faculty Office Hours Opens Doors to Experiential Opportunities

Are you looking for opportunities to gain new skills and open doors to success? A great way to identify some of those opportunities is to meet with your faculty member during their office hours. While it is often assumed that …

By Koni Denham
Koni Denham Director of Student Success - SBS
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Faculty Spotlight: How Faculty Office Hours Support Your Academic Aspirations

The biggest misperception about faculty office hours is that you have to be struggling with the class to meet with your professor outside of class. This could not be further from the truth. You can take advantage of faculty office …

By Koni Denham
Koni Denham Director of Student Success - SBS
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The Idealist Guide to Working (and Living) with Chronic Illness and Disability

There are myriad stories on the internet about different health experiences—be it chronic illness, disability, mental health struggles, or some combination of the three. But from the perspective of a person who wants to have an impactful career, there is …

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Why I Chose to Major in Legal Studies & Political Science

By Xavier Aparico, February 22, 2023

Almost everyone has some type of story or motivation of why they chose their major. Whether it be due to basic interest, future prospects, or pursuing their passions. With the multitude of options, I …

By Adrian Grace
Adrian Grace Director of Undergraduate Advising
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Why You Should Attend Faculty Office Hours

How many of you are nervous about attending faculty office hours? Is it because you’re not sure what to say or ask? Is it because you’re introverted or feeling a bit shy? Did you have a previous faculty interaction that …

By Koni Denham
Koni Denham Director of Student Success - SBS
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