Nexus

Nexus

A Note
From Dean Joe Alber

Faces of Hope and Excitement

I have always felt that working on a college campus keeps you young. Everywhere you look there are students full of hope and excitement for the future.Those of us who have been in academia for a while possess neither the hormones nor the energy of the typical student, but we can't help but be pulled along by the feeling of euphoria in the air.

In this edition of Nexus you will see information about Business Days. Business Days is an annual celebration of the various business disciplines that are represented in the College.There is an ice cream social, class speakers, the spring meeting of the College's National Advisory Board and a banquet.The banquet is where we recognize the accomplishments of students and faculty, it is the culmination of Business Days.

Usually, in excess of $220,000 in business scholarships is awarded to deserving students at the banquet. Most of the students already know about the scholarship, but that knowledge does not dampen their enthusiasm or sense of accomplishment. Students are also recognized for outstanding service to organizations or campus life. In many ways these are the most fun to award, because many of the recipients are caught by surprise. Others are recognized for their scholastic accomplishments by acceptance into Beta Gamma Sigma, the business honor society.This is the public side of the students' zest for life.

The private side is student participation in the College internship program and later a search for a job following graduation. Mary Edrington, assistant dean, oversees the College's internship program. Mary works with more than 150 companies in the Des Moines area. She also places students in their hometowns and is always pleased to hear from alumni that are interested in hiring an intern.

Drake students benefit from these internships in numerous ways. As they begin to develop good work habits, many will gain perspective regarding their intended career and decide what they want to do after graduation. Equally important, approximately one-third of the students participating in an internship will be offered a full-time position in the same company following graduation. These graduates become successful alumni making meaningful contributions to their companies and communities.

During what has been an unusual and difficult year in America, participating in the success of Drake CBPA students is particularly rewarding. I encourage you to come back to campus and witness first hand the hope and excitement of Drake students preparing to embark upon their careers.You will be glad you did and believe me; you will feel younger for the experience.

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A Note From Dean Joe Alber Faces of Hope and Excitement I have always felt that working on a college campus keeps you young. Everywhere you look there are students full of hope and excitement for the future.Those of us who have been in academia for a while possess neither the hormones nor the energy of the typical student, but we can't help but be pulled along by the feeling of euphoria in the air. In this edition of Nexus you will see information about Business Days. Business Days is an annual celebration of the various business disciplines that are represented in the College.There is an ice cream social, class speakers, the spring meeting of the College's National Advisory Board and a banquet.The banquet is where we recognize the accomplishments of students and faculty, it is the culmination of Business Days. Usually, in excess of $220,000 in business scholarships is awarded to deserving students at the banquet. Most of the students already know about the scholarship, but that knowledge does not dampen their enthusiasm or sense of accomplishment. Students are also recognized for outstanding service to organizations or campus life. In many ways these are the most fun to award, because many of the recipients are caught by surprise. Others are recognized for their scholastic accomplishments by acceptance into Beta Gamma Sigma, the business honor society.This is the public side of the students' zest for life. The private side is student participation in the College internship program and later a search for a job following graduation. Mary Edrington, assistant dean, oversees the College's internship program. Mary works with more than 150 companies in the Des Moines area. She also places students in their hometowns and is always pleased to hear from alumni that are interested in hiring an intern. Drake students benefit from these internships in numerous ways. As they begin to develop good work habits, many will gain perspective regarding their intended career and decide what they want to do after graduation. Equally important, approximately one-third of the students participating in an internship will be offered a full-time position in the same company following graduation. These graduates become successful alumni making meaningful contributions to their companies and communities. During what has been an unusual and difficult year in America, participating in the success of Drake CBPA students is particularly rewarding. I encourage you to come back to campus and witness first hand the hope and excitement of Drake students preparing to embark upon their careers.You will be glad you did and believe me; you will feel younger for the experience.
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