Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) is a paragon of diversity in today’s American society. Our university prides itself as a place where virtually any one of any background can receive a superlative education. Every person you interact with on campus has their own special story to tell with a personality that will encapsulate you, making you feel as if you belong here. The positive and embracing aura present on campus is infectious; it instills you with a strong sense of pride in yourself and fellow rams. What is present in our university goes deeper than overpriced textbooks or endless amounts of all-nighters: we are a family and each of us has a duty to promote the wellbeing of ourselves and each other. Students and staff alike make up pillars that…
In the commencement address by Rita Dove, she inspires the graduating class of the University of Virginia to put themselves out in the real world and take risks as she “wishes” challenges on them and prepares them for the uncertainties that come in the future. The repetition of “150%” allows the graduates to understand how crucial it is to always be ready for the unexpected. While others will not know if you’re giving your best effort, you will feel it within yourself, so it’s important that going into the real world the graduates are aware of how the attitude and mindset will follow them. Dove shares her own experiences where she gave that final “150%” and was able to accomplish things that were never possible without her best efforts.…
Promote inclusion for Vice President Elections Townhall With Graduate Student and Liaison & Student Leaders Men-Empowerment DriveBusiness attire donations for students -Jos. A. Banks School Give Back-Branding Campaign to increase future enrollment] Community Service Event Graduate/Undergrad connections-Mentorship Program Organization Fair CCO meetings school wide community service Annual Graduate Cup Passion Week-Community Service Health & Wellness Campaign Date Due Status July 26th-Aug 9th TBD 1st week or 2nd week of School TBD Aug 22-Sep. 30th…
Hi, I am Cynthia De la Garza, I am finishing up on classes to graduate in May 2018. College has certainly been a grea It has been a long journey, and I am excited for my new endeavor.. I am pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Organizational Development. I have a daughter named Celeste and a new son-in-law Daniel. She’s the best thing that ever happened to me, and made me a better person and mother. My daughter and I will graduate from two different Universities a day after each other in May 2018. It is such a blessing to share this experience with her. I’m glad this class was available as an elective, I truly want to get the most out of this class.…
From a lack of available parking spaces, to poorly managed dining services, the university has no shortage of problems that need to be solved. One problem in particular that deserves immediate attention is the issue of the Honors College. Being enrolled in the Jesup Scott Honors College is a prestigious honor and is a well-respected program; however, there are issues within the Honors College that make it difficult for the wide-eyed, ambitious freshmen to graduate as honors students. A major dilemma that works against students is the seemingly endless list of requirements to graduate with honors. Students are expected to complete 33 semester hours of honors courses, in addition to completing a capstone thesis and enroll in upper-level interdisciplinary seminars. These requirements may even be more strict for students in different majors/colleges. Another problem, is the lack of incentives for students to remain in the Honors College. While the thought of graduating with a medallion around one’s neck and more knowledge than most may seem enticing to some, most students need something extra to encourage them to stay in the program. Finally, an issue that impacts the majority of honors students is the lack of…
I am passionate about being a leader because I see leadership as the product of responsibility and experience. As a former student leader at high school, I believe the meaning of campus leadership is to provide high quality services for the students and the parents. Also, leaders need to exchange ideas from each other, so they can make the community a better place for students to live and study. I am always seeking for opportunities to help people and enrich my experience, and I believe I will make great contributions as a leader on MICA campus.…
Sigma Alpha Sigma- a name foreign to those apart from my educational setting. A vast amount of students throughout my school follow this name, seeking leadership experience or someone to be led by. Despite a lack of recognition, Sigma Alpha Sigma possesses drastic influence on the community and on the pursuits of education. As a timorous freshman approaching a dauntingly large high school, I was thrown into an abyss of unknowns. My freshman year, I noticed the Greek letters of Sigma Alpha Sigma pass by, reflecting as if they were fluorescent signs. This organization, I learned early on, was crafted to remove the gap between students and teachers while empowering the future leaders of the world. Sigma, to me, has been one of my most significant…
In addition to the raw talent that this chapter pulls from, experience is not lost between the generations. What makes this chapter particularly special is the attention and dedication that the alumni of the chapter have towards the daily workings at the undergraduate level. The wealth of wisdom is passed down from person to person ensuring that the success of the chapter only grows. In this chapter, raw talent and experience combine to create an environment geared toward perfection.…
My personal business leadership person I have chosen to who I feel I can say I identity with is Shaunie Stylez. I choose Shaunie because of his inspiring happiness that he portrays on his snapchat story. With his weird, goofy and out of control personality that put a smile on his follower’s darkest days. His snapchats really are the highlight of people’s day; he truly cares about his fans. I have only been only following Shauniee for about a year or less and I instantly say that I was inspired and felt so positive and just a happier person. Shaunie calls his snapchat followers his Man Boy Mafia family that spread nothing but love and positivity. Shaunie said on one of his snaps, “I love to help everybody out, that’s my job on this earth; Make…
As an educator I give my life to serving children and their families. However, I am no longer complacent with being ignorant to the other key points that Delta Sigma Theta looks at. I want to provide my life to helping not only those in need of education but also those in foreign lands, helping educate people on how to survive in an economically challenged society, staying informed on the political issues we face, and staying on top of our health together. No one person can do it alone, we must become conscious as a community and enlighten those who are stuck in the dark.…
Not only are students enrolled in their school's toughest classes, such as honors and Advanced Placement, but also in the AVID elective. For one period a day, they learn organizational and study skills, work on critical thinking and asking probing questions, get academic help from peers and college tutors, and participate in enrichment and motivational activities that make college seem attainable. Their self-images improve, and they become academically successful leaders and role models for other students.…
Yet, the various organizations at Austin College sparked my interest, and slowly but surely I began to get involved. Although I have been overwhelmed at times, I quickly learned that being involved in the Sherman community and Austin College’s organizations have become a vital part of my college experience. My experience in these short 7 months have taught me the value of service and being involved. When I performed service events in the past, it was to gain service hours and build up a résumé. Now I serve because helping others give me a genuinely great feeling. My involvement in organizations has helped me to develop character traits such as, integrity, leadership, and service, and other traits that simply cannot be taught in a classroom. I know that these everlasting seeds of integrity, service, and leadership will continue to flourish well beyond college.…
Whether it be learning about the culture and diversity of my peers -- strictly adhering to the inclusion efforts of the Honors College, engaging in discussions surrounding issues and current events around the world, or learning how to create and market products that will succeed with the help of my professors, I know I will be deeply ingrained and involved with the Honors College community and strive to embody it’s important interdisciplinary values. I hope to become a part of this amazing community of students and contribute in these activities that make it so…
After attending Tarrant county college, I decided to join the Cornerstone Honors program. Over the course of a year I was exposed to the idea of being able to formulate my own ideas through rigorous course work centered, on critical thinking and analytical skills. Following the completion of the program, I was finally confident in myself as an overall person. Over the course of my first year, the Honors Texas government course had created an atmosphere where my peers and I were able to express ourselves in a positive setting and learn from each other’s perspectives. In addition, I learned to have an informed opinion about my own beliefs. As a result, I gained the confidence to run for an officer position for the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society.…
Just as the AP course positively impacted me, with the assistance of the Woodford R. Porter Scholarship, I know I can have the same impact on the University of Louisville community. At the University of Louisville, I hope to earn my degree in chemical engineering. I do understand that this degree requires a lot of knowledge about mathematics. Because I was able to overcome difficult academic situations in high schools, I know I am better prepared to deal with these challenges in college. Furthermore, my experiences of struggling in my AP courses have helped me become more sympathetic to my peers. If I see one of my peers struggling, I will provide assistance to them because I know how hard it is to ask for help. By working with my peers, we can ultimately develop a friendship inside and outside the classroom. By developing these relationships, we can learn from one another. While I cannot change my peers’ perspectives about certain issues, I can introduce them to a new perspective, my perspective. By introducing my peers to my perspective, I have helped them become more self-aware as they can do the same for me. In essence, by attending the University of Louisville, I know I can uphold the University’s mission by improving my peers’ lives by sharing my own lived experiences in classrooms. By sharing my narrative and experiences, I know I will create a more diverse…