This Week’s Activities and Events Highlights

Center for Career and Professional Development Thank-You Note-Writing Workshop
Tuesday, January 31, 2023 1:00 p.m. – 1:45 p.m. Eastern time | MacDermid 216 or join virtually at event time
Remembering Phil Urban: A Campus Community Memorial
Wednesday, February 1, 2023 2:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. Eastern time | MacDermid 116
ADP Advising Online Student Advanced APA Style Workshop
Wednesday, February 1, 2023 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Eastern time | Join virtually at event time
ADP Advising Online Student Basic APA Style Workshop
Saturday, February 4, 2023 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Eastern time | Join virtually at event time

News from the Nest

Post men, women sweep Bridgeport via Waterbury Republican-American
Alumni News: Marissa McGee, ’13 – By the Connecticut Bankers Association: Thomaston Savings Bank employee named New Leader in Banking via TownTimesNews.com
Weber named NE10 Player and Rookie of the Week after historic performance
Haines named CACC Women’s Basketball Player of the Week
Jasson named CACC Men’s Basketball Player of the Week
Olah named to NCBWA preseason All-East Region Team

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!

IMPORTANT: 2022 1098-T Form Now Available in the Student Portal

The 2022 1098-T form for qualifying students is now available on the Student Portal. The 1098-T form is used when filing federal income tax returns. You can locate the form by clicking on “Student Finance” > “View 1098-T”. Make sure to select the tax year you want to view (i.e. 2022). If you have any questions or if your name and/or social security number is/are incorrect, email [email protected] with the subject line ‘1098T Question’ and include your full name (as it is on file with the University) and your student ID#.

**Upcoming Outside Scholarship* Info Session**

Friday, February 3, 2023 | 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Traurig Library Boardroom

Join Scholarship and Policy Coordinator Nicole Steck for a drop-in information session on the many outside scholarship opportunities you may be eligible to pursue! Ask Nicole questions about different opportunities and get connected with the resources to help you prepare your application.

Scholarships are Important!

Scholarships provide an opportunity for students to earn an education with assistance from an outside source.

Scholarships can fill the gap. Scholarships can help decrease the amount of loans needed to complete college.

*Scholarship opportunities are available for those who qualify.

February is Black History Month

Visit the University’s United in Action page for full event details

The Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Advocacy Council, Events Office, and Campus Life are proud to announce Post’s Black History Month event schedule for 2023!

Established the second week of February in 1926 by the Association for the Study of African American Life and History founder Dr. Carter G. Woodson, Negro History Week explored the “themes of how people of African descent in the United States have viewed themselves, the influence of social movements on racial ideologies, and the aspirations of the black community.” The first official observance of Black History Month came in February 1976 with President Gerald Ford proclaiming:

In the Bicentennial year of our Independence, we can review with admiration the impressive contributions of black Americans to our national life….[T]o help highlight these achievements, Dr. Carter G. Woodson founded the Association for the Study of Afro-American Life and History. We are grateful to him today for his initiative, and we are richer for the work of his organization.

In 1986, through a joint resolution of the US House of Representatives and Senate, the month of February was designated as “National Black History Month.”

The University continues its work to lead “positive, transformative changes within the Post University and Greater Waterbury community that support, cultivate and sustain diverse perspectives through conversations, events, and actions.” We hope you’ll join us for the events we have planned!

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!

Mel Robbins is a New York Times Bestselling author and host of her own podcast, in which she shares tools that empower people to create a better life. During one of her recent podcast episodes, she goes in-depth about how she overcame the hardest year of her life and how to recognize when the universe is trying to teach us during tough times.

Here is an exercise that will help you visualize what is and is not working in your life:

Stop and think about what life is trying to teach you right now.
Take out a sheet of paper and draw a line down the center of the page.
On the left side, write down what you dislike about your life and on the right side, write down all the things you love.
Anything in your life that is causing you friction, frustration, or struggle, is all on the left-hand side.
Once you create this list you will clearly see where the friction in your life lies.

Life wants you to be happy and for you to enjoy yourself; The universe wants you to be in alignment. Wherever you have friction, there is a broken process or something this is no longer aligned with you. You deserve to live a life with no tension and be able to surround yourself with things that serve you.

Mark Your Calendar

The Malcolm Baldrige School of Business “Fireside Chats” Series

Starting in February, The Malcolm Baldrige School of Business will hold a monthly “Fireside Chats” program, inviting alumni back to campus to speak about their experiences, share where their journey has taken them since graduating, and answer questions from our students and community members. We hope you’ll join us for what will be engaging and fun conversations! More information on February’s Fireside Chat will be shared in next week’s newsletter.

Career Development Opportunities

Are you looking for an internship or have questions about your resume? The Career Center offers these easy career steps you can take now:

Make an appointment with a member of CCPD to talk about career goals.
Prepare for Spring Career Fairs by updating their resumes and having it reviewed by the team in CCPD.
Watch a webinar CCPD. Click here to learn more

Waterbury Chamber of Commerce Job Fair | Courtyard by Marriott Waterbury Downtown
Wednesday, February 1, 2023 3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with more than 60 employers on job and internship opportunities. Sign-up in the Center for Career and Professional Development (North 103) or email [email protected].

Spring and Summer Internships with CT Manufacturers | Click here for more information and to apply.