The gowns have been dry-cleaned, the tuxedos have been packed away and the Oscars are over and done, but the American public has been left positively mystified. The winners of the 82nd annual Academy Awards were a surprise to almost everyone. This year’s major blockbuster “Avatar” exploded into movie theaters nation-wide and, since its opening […]
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Could you use a little more culture in your life, or did St. Patrick’s Day leave you with a hankering for all things Irish? Do you simply enjoy good poetry? On April 20 at 7 p.m., Villanova University will host an event that caters to all three of these appetites. As the final event in
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The turnout for the Precious Movements concert on March 13 was larger than the mime ministry had expected. Latecomers ended up standing in the aisles of a completely packed auditorium for the almost three-hour concert. But no one seemed to mind: The atmosphere and energy brought by the performers kept the crowd engaged. For their
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DO: Tweak your resumé for each position you apply for in order to make it match that specific job. Whatever is most relevant to the job should be listed first. DON’T: Submit a resumé that is longer than one page. Having multiple pages does not show that you have a lot of experience, but instead
Resumé Do’s and Don’ts Read Post »
Three staff members share their encounters with the real world
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Only 25% of jobs make it into the newspapers or onto job posting boards. Ads cost money–it makes sense to spend 75% of your time applying directly to employers, and only 25% of your time answering ads. Spend the time. While you are in school, make two calls a day. If you do it right,
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289 of 373 members of the graduating class are represented in this report. 96% are involved in post-graduate education, working, full time volunteers, or are not looking for work within six months of graduation. 26% are in graduate school or post graduate education62% are working (77% of these are employed in a field directly related
2009 Graduation Report Read Post »
There was one cheerleader at the final home basketball games that stood out above the rest of the squad. It didn’t hurt that this individual was a foot taller than the rest and covered in spots. As part of a fundraiser organized by Students in Free Enterprise, the Chick-fil-A mascot, a depressed cow who begs
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