This Week’s Activities and Events Highlights
- Center for Career and Professional Development Employer Spotlight – Waterbury Police Department
Tuesday, February 7, 2023 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Eastern time | MacDermid 216 or join virtually at event time - “Wealth and Health Disparities in Black and White America”: A Black History Month Panel Discussion
Tuesday, February 7, 2023 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Eastern time | MacDermid 116 or join virtually at event time - “The Barbershop Experience”: A Black History Month Event
Thursday, February 9, 2023 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Eastern time | MacDermid 116
News from the Nest
- University to mark Black History Month this February with programming focused around ASAALH 2023 theme of Black Resistance
- Post University students and associated donate record-breaking $169K to United Way of Greater Waterbury
- Post Baseball selected second in North in CACC Preseason Coaches’ poll
- 2023 Mr. Eagle Competition raises awareness and funds for men’s mental health
Check Out the University Calendar for Everything Happening at Post!
Eagles Fans – don’t miss out on any of the action – head on over to the Athletics website for upcoming competitions, season standings, stats, and links to game live streams. Don’t forget to tag your social media posts with #GoPostEagles – we’ll share our favorites on the digital screens around campus, on the official Post University accounts, and in this newsletter!
Baldrige Fireside Chats Series – featuring Bryan Wilson, ‘90
Wednesday, February 15, 2023 | 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Eastern time
MacDermid 116 or join the Fireside Chat virtually
Join The Malcolm Baldrige School of Business for their new Fireside Chats Series. The series will feature business school alumni returning to the nest for a casual and fun dialogue on where their career has taken them since graduating, how Post prepared them for their journeys after graduation, professional advice, and more.
The first Fireside Chat will feature Bryan Wilson, ’90. Wilson, who was a member of the men’s basketball team, graduated with a marketing degree, is the owner and founder of Countryside, LLC, a cybersecurity company and works for the State of Connecticut. He previously worked in marketing for the New Jersey Nets and for almost a decade, managed several endorsements for professional athletes, specifically in Major League Baseball (MLB).
Celebrating National Girls and Women in Sports Day
On February 1, we celebrated all our women student-athletes, coaches, athletics associates, and our women’s teams. This year marked the 37th
anniversary of the day and serves as a celebration to inspire girls and women to play and be active, and to celebrate them realizing their full potential through athletics and sport. This year, we asked our followers on Instagram to share special shout-outs to the Eagles who inspire them – and our community didn’t disappoint! Check out some of the women and teams that were celebrated!
Head over to the Women’s Sports Foundation website to learn more about this annual celebration of girls and women in sports, as well as their other initiatives.
Student Spotlight: Jenna Abeyta, ‘23
Accounting Student Receives Surprise Award from Global Firm Crowe, LLP
Accounting major and Honors Program student, Jenna Abeyta, ‘23, received surprise recognition from Crowe LLP, a public accounting, consulting, and technology firm. Read more about it in this blog post.
Weekly Wellness Corner
The Weekly Wellness Corner is brought to you by the Counseling Center – here, you’ll find content, tips, tricks, programs, and resources to help you thrive as a Post Eagle!
Some days, weeks, or stretches of time can be exhausting. Here are some self-talk statements to help with those times.
Self-talk for when you feel drained:
- I am almost there. I can do this.
- It’s okay to feel tired, both physically and mentally.
- I have the strength to move through tough feelings.
- I will choose to surround myself with those who uplift me.
- I will be intentional with my time.
- I will prioritize my needs.
- I will be okay.
Career Development Information
Nice to Meet You: Getting to Know Camille Dumont, Director of the Center for Career and Professional Development
With more than 11 years of experience preparing Post University students for successful and fulfilling careers, Camille Dumont is the director for the Center for Career and Professional Development. Highly skilled in professional development and relationship management, Dumont previously served as the College to Career program chair and associate faculty member. She also served as the interim director of the First Year Experience (FYE). Dumont is active in various professional organizations, having served as president of the Connecticut Career Counseling & Development Association (CCCDA). She also is a member of the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) and the National Career Development Association (NCDA). She earned a Master of Science in Health Services Management and a Bachelor of Business Administration from Iona College in New Rochelle, New York.
Fun Fact: Camille got the chance to visit Belgium during her graduate program, and it’s one of her favorite places she’s ever been!
Come into CCPD today to get to know Camille better and learn how she can assist you in achieving your professional goals – North 103 | [email protected].
ICYMI: 2023 Women’s Ice Hockey Benefit Game
The 2023 benefit game, in support of the Canadian and US Armed Forces, was a huge success – check out some of the images from the game below and visit the team’s online photo gallery to see even more!
