I’ve been doing some soul searching
about what I will do when I finish the MPA program in May. I’m really craving
some adventure, so here’s what I’ve decided: Western Europe! I have a
girlfriend in London and I speak French conversationally, so those are two good
prospects. I’d also be open to Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, and the Czech
Republic. I’d like to find a job as a career counselor, academic advisor, or
library program manager. I’m excited to be making some decisions and making
them happen!
Classes: It’s midterms! In data we
have a midterm next week and our first paper due. I’m doing a study on banned
books and incidentally, it’s Banned Books Week! Two weeks ago we had a speaker
visit from the Institutional Review Board, which was very interesting. Last
night, we had treats to celebrate the three birthdays in our class this week!
In budget, I’m currently in possession of our two-week take home exam. Tomorrow
in class we’ll have a chance to clarify anything we’re having trouble with. In
Human Resources, we’ve had two speakers visit and next week is our midterm. My
partner and I submitted our paper topic last week, how wellness programs affect
the bottom line.
Fall break is coming up October 15th and 16th!
I’m going to Cleveland to visit my best friend where we’re going to the Browns-Bengals
game and Canton to visit my cousin who recently moved there. I’m also really
excited about volunteering for the Young Women LEAD
Conference at NKU on October 16th. The conference will
feature two keynote speakers (Dominique Dawes and Julie Marie Carrier), a lunch
presentation from Secret, and breakout sessions from female business and
community leaders. And, this might be bad to say, but I’m already
looking forward to Thanksgiving break! We’re going to visit my sister again in
Daytona, Florida. Last year was such a great time I can’t wait to go back!
MPA news: Beth and I attended a career fair at Xavier
where we met a lot of good potential applicants! I also got a chance to network
and visit some booths including the Department of State. I’m excited about that and
I’m looking forward to seeing them again tomorrow at NKU’s Nonprofit and
Government career fair where Beth and I will be doing the same thing. Check out
the two updates on our website! Two new students are featured in the Student
Spotlights this semester http://artscience.nku.edu/departments/psccj/programs/publicadministration/mpa/spotlights.html
and we’ve added an alumni profile http://artscience.nku.edu/departments/psccj/programs/publicadministration/mpa/alumninews.html! Very cool to learn more about people in the program and
what alumni are doing with their degree. Also, the Fall Banquet is coming up
October 24! This is a chance to connect with alumni and celebrate to department’s
reaccreditation for the next seven years.
PASS news: We’d like to welcome Neil Kelly to the PASS
leadership team! Neil will be treasurer for the remainder of the semester and
hopefully move into another leadership position in the spring. Neil was very
involved in student life at Mount Saint Joseph as an undergrad and has a lot of
great ideas for PASS. We will not be participating in Service on Saturday this
year as the date did not work well for any of our leadership team. INSTEAD,
PASS will be hosting a book drive in conjunction with Worldwide Book Drive! The
kickoff date is October 15 and will go through November 15 culminating in a
celebration with pizza, drinks, and a book donation as an entry fee! Guest
speaker Georgetta Kelly, Director of Human Resources at the City of Cincinnati,
will present on cooperation and shared services. We will also determine the
results of the PASS leadership election. This is one night of PASS you won’t
want to miss!
ASPA news: ASPA is having a World Choir Games Re-cap event October 12th.
Nick Vehr is going to discuss
Cincinnati's role in the World Choir Games with respect to issues such as
safety, transportation, sight improvements, etc.
Whew, that was a lot! I’m out!
