Friday, January 22, 2010

Exceptional Student of the Month


The Career Development Center is partnering with the CSU Thurgood Marshall College Fund Ambassador to highlight an "Exceptional Student" every month.


So, for the 1st month of the year (and the 1st student selectee), we present to you Ms. Toninette Griggs!

Classification: Sophomore

Major: Accounting

GPA: 3.6/4.0 Major GPA: 4.0/4.0

Internships: Chicago Public Schools; Cargill, Inc. (Summer 2010)

CSU Clubs & Involvements: National Association of Black Accountants (NABA) Secretary, member since 2007; NABA Chicago Mentor Program; Accounting Career Awareness Program; NABA Marketing, Membership and Fundraising Committees

Extracurricular Activities: Volleyball, track & field, & cross-country

Awards: Who's Who Among Student in American Universities & Colleges, Dean's List, United Negro College Fund (UNCF) Scholarship, CSU Foundation Scholarship, Secondary School Counselor Council Scholarship, and NABA CR Scholarship (KOCH Industries)

Community Service: Woodlawn Organization - Informed neighborhood residents about the voting process; Salem Baptist Church - Assisted with church clothing drive

Favorite musical artist(s): Mary J. Blige & Kanye West

Who is someone you admire? Why? I admire my mother because each and everyday she reminds me of how important it is to have a game plan in life so that I could be on the right path to achieving my goals.

If you could invite any 3 people to dinner, who would you invite? Why? The first person I would invite to dinner with me would be God because he knows me best. Secondly, I'd invite Barrack Obama to better explain the world perspective. Lastly, I'd invite Chris Tucker because he is so funny.

If you could travel anywhere, where would you go? If I could travel anywhere in the world I would go to Africa, to research and experience the true roots of my African ancestry.

What is one interesting fact about yourself? I love learning new things and meeting new people.


Congratulations Toninette. Keep your eyes posted for next month's "Exceptional Student", it could be you!

Friday, January 15, 2010

Happy New Year & Spring Semester Begins

Happy New Year!!

I hope that you all really enjoyed your break/vacations(s). The Spring semester has begun and classes will begin on Tuesday, January 19, 2010.

NOTE: Monday, January 18, 2010 is a HOLIDAY (MLK Jr. Day) and there will not be any classes held.

So, with the semester on it's way, are you ready to bring your best to your courses, internships and careers this semester? YOU CAN DO IT!

This semester you can:
  • Get straight A's
  • Make a serious effort to apply for summer internships
  • Meet with your Career Advisor at least 4 times
  • Attend all relevant Career Development Center events including, job fairs, on-campus interview schedules, workshops and company presentations
  • Be prepared to compete in a competitive job market!
We, in the Career Development Center are cheering you on and hoping to see your wonderful face in our offices this semester; so let's make this semester a GREAT one!