Niblock News Weekly Post - Laila Terry

 

Hello, Business Niners!

Here are some upcoming events and study tips by your Peer Guide Laila Terry!

Events:

1.  1. Professional Development Lunch and Learn

The Belk College of Business Niblock Student Center Professional Development team is hosting a Lunch and Learn on Studying Abroad! This lunch and learn will be a panel-style event including current students, staff, and alumni who have studied abroad. This will take place on January 30th from 3 pm-4 pm in Friday 302 and via zoom.  If you are interested in attending, please register using this link.

 

When: January 30^th from 3 pm – 4pm

Where: Friday Building room 302

Register: Use this link to register

 

W2. Women in Business January Coffee Hour

On Monday, January 30, Women in Business is having their January coffee hour! At Coffee Hours, we learn about a topic from event leadership before participating in small-group discussions about the topic. No advanced knowledge or experience is necessary, and everyone is welcome.

 

When? Monday, January 30^th from 5:30 pm-6:30 pm

Where: Friday Building Room 302

             Register: Use this link to register

  

 

Study Tips

● Pay Attention to Your Syllabus and Online Discussions

● Set a Study Schedule

● Use Tutoring

● Stay Organized and Track Your Progress

● Block Out Distractions and Avoid Procrastination

 PD Quote of the Week: 

“There are no secrets to success. It is the result of preparation, hard work, and learning from failure.”

Happy New Year! Professional Development Events Await!

Hello Business Niners!

Happy First Week of the Semester!

There are a few professional development events for Belk College of Business students happening this month you may be interested in for a variety of majors and/or interests.

1. Accounting Summer Leadership Fair

 

The Accounting Summer Leadership Fair is an event that connects employers and students like you to various accounting firms. During the fair, accounting firms will have an opportunity to share their summer leadership academies and connect directly with students like you! You will be able to meet firm partners and learn about specific academies in advance of submitting your summer applications. This event will take place on campus in the Lucas Room of the Cone Center here on campus on January 11th from 11 am-1 pm. Use this link to register.

 

2. Professional Development Lunch and Learn: Navigating a PWI as a student of Color

 

On Wednesday, January 25th, from 12:15 pm-1:15 pm, a panel of students with an alum moderator will discuss navigating a predominantly white institution (PWI) as a student of color. The event will take place in Friday 302 and virtually. Food will be provided. Use this link to register.

3. Professional Development Lunch and Learn: Plane Talk about Studying Abroad

In this Lunch & Learn, students will have the opportunity to learn about the experience of studying abroad and how it can influence their academic and professional careers. This event is on Monday, January 30th from 3 pm-4 pm in Friday 302 and virtually. Food will be provided. Use this link to register.

 

To stay up to date with all Belk College of Business professional development events, check out our calendar here.