The Black Collegian articles from September 2008

The Black Collegian archives from September 2008

Barack Obama: for President of the United States of America.(Publisher's Message)
September 1, 2008... I am proud to support Barack Obama for President of the United States of America. I am also proud, for the first time in my life, to be an American. I am proud to be an American because America, to a great extent, is finally overcoming its...

Not a sudden miracle or simple twist of fate.(BARACK OBAMA)
September 1, 2008... The nomination of Sen. Barack Obama as a major party candidate for President of the United States is an historic milestone. Coming just 45 years after Martin Luther King, Jr., gave his "I Have a Dream" speech, the Illinois senator's candidacy...

Campus advisor.
September 1, 2008... Dear Campus Advisor: This is my sophomore year in college and I have fallen off my game. I used to see girls just as a past-time or a conquest. Nothing serious. Mostly sex. But I'm hooked. I mean seriously. I don't know what to do with...

The dress code: some Black college students embrace the business-casual dress code with personal style.
September 1, 2008... A young man wears a tailor-made black suit accentuated with mid-gray pinstripes followed by a mauve tinted French cuff dress shirt complemented with an eggplant bowtie striped with the colors gray, white and gold. He adds a personal touch of...

The Mother Lode of Career Opportunities: the most comprehensive collection of entry-level opportunities for 2008-09.
September 1, 2008... To help students find good opportunities in this tough economy, THE BLACK COLLEGIAN surveyed employers in all sectors nationwide about their college recruitment and internship plans. The response was so great, however, that we ran out of room...

Got purpose? Got passion?
September 1, 2008... Choosing a major, focusing on a course of study, and graduating with a degree can be the most difficult, most frightening, and yet most fulfilling experience in the life of any college student. Most of us enter school with the admonition from...

How to work a career fair.
September 1, 2008... Despite a job market that is suffering from rumors of a recession and an apparent gloomy economic picture in the near future, college career days and job fairs appear to still serve their primary purpose: to provide an opportunity for employers...

Getting the job you want: strategies for successful on-campus interviewing.
September 1, 2008... Have you ever had an on-campus interview? Have you received a job offer? Have you ever been turned down for a job you wanted? Regardless of your answers, you can never be too prepared for an interview. A successful interview begins long before...

Finding a job in a tough economy.
September 1, 2008... Seniors who are conducting their first job searches or recent graduates who are still seeking employment can only scan the economic news with a feeling of apprehension. Federal job reports over recent months continue to show an economy shedding...

What employers are doing to recruit entry-level talent.
September 1, 2008... DirectEmployers Association and The National Association of State Workforce Agencies (NASWA) have entered into a long-term alliance to develop and jointly administer an employer-funded national employment system to replace America's Job Bank,...

A clear path to the CPA: director--Academic & Career Development, American Institute of CPAs (AICPA).(CAREERS IN ACCOUNTING)(Certified Public Accountant)
September 1, 2008... There has never been a better time to be an accounting major. Greater public awareness of the importance of accounting and additional regulation and legislation has increased the workload for an entire profession. Whether in public accounting...

Your opportunity to discover the world: advice from mentors on finding and maximizing study abroad opportunities.(STUDY ABROAD)
September 1, 2008... Study abroad provides students with an opportunity to discover the world outside the U.S. in ways that can support both academic learning and personal growth. From building valuable global career skills to exploring one's heritage to combating...

Question: how to break into the CIA? Answer: get an Internship.(CIA INTERVIEW)(Central Intelligence Agency)
September 1, 2008... THE BLACK COLLEGIAN: Why do you think you were selected for this program? KYSHA: I had both undergraduate and graduate degrees in chemistry and materials science and I was pursing a Ph.D. in materials science engineering. So, I believe my...

Why and how to apply to graduate school.
September 1, 2008... Graduate school training has become an entry-level requirement for many of the more desirable professional positions. A shortage of African Americans with advanced degrees has created a strong demand for those holding master's degrees and...

The connection between Racism and Poverty; Reprinted with permission from, "Poverty and Racism: Overlapping Threats to the Common Good," a Catholic Charities USA Poverty in America Issue Brief.(THE REALITY OF ECONOMIC PRIVILEGE)
September 1, 2008... We are pleased to present this document to you. It grew out of our 2006 policy paper: Poverty in America: A Threat to the Common Good. In that document we called for policy changes to reduce by half the number of Americans living in poverty by...

Welcome to the 2008 workplace!
September 1, 2008... It is finally happening: Diversity is slowly shifting from being just a buzzword to becoming a vital element of today's workplace. The market is demanding it, and employers are acknowledging it, fighting for top talent and rich backgrounds. ...

The top 100 diversity employers of 2008.(Table)
September 1, 2008... RANK COMPANY PREFERRED BY 1 Google 19% 2 Goldman Sachs 12% 3 Walt Disney ...

Changes ...(Brief article)
September 1, 2008... When discussing the role of diversity in the U.S. this year, it's almost impossible not to reflect on the presidential election. It's unique to say the least. Whether the Republicans or the Democrats come out one top, it's clear we'll witness a...

Work/life balance, job security, and dedication: top career goals among diverse students.(Table)(Brief article)
September 1, 2008... Question: Which career goals are most important to you? Diverse Undergraduate Diverse Total MBA Total To have work/life balance ...

Deloitte.(PROFILES)(Interview)
September 1, 2008... Edouard S. Roland * Title: Enterprise Risk Services Consultant * Education: BBA, computer Information Systems. Baruch College * Landed the job through: First securing an internship with Deloitte at the National...

Lockheed Martin.(PROFILES)(Interview)
September 1, 2008... Antoinette Beasley * Company: Lockheed Martin * Title: Computer Systems Architect * Education: PhD Engineering Morgan State University. 2006; Ms engineering, Morgan State University, 2002; BS Electrical and Computer...

Monsanto.(PROFILES)(Interview)
September 1, 2008... Nathaniel J. Thomas * Company: Monsanto * Title: Manufacturing Manager * Education: BS. Chemical Engineering, University of southwestern Louisiana (now merged into the University of Louisiana system): MBA, Tulane...

Ernst & Young.(PROFILES)(Interview)
September 1, 2008... Isaac M. Ireri * Title: Senior in International Tax Services (Transfer Pricing) * Education: MBA, Accounting and Finance, University of Texas at Dallas (Richardson, Texas): BA, Building Economics, University of Nairobi...

Merck & Co, Inc.(PROFILES)(Interview)
September 1, 2008... Charlotte O. Mckines * Company: Merck & Co. Inc. * Title: Vice President, Global Marketing Communications * Education: BS, Medical Technology, Kent State University (Ohio); MBA, Health Management, Boston University...