Review personal notes from recent ProMax BDA’s Katarina Zakaria, our
recent Lunch w/ Leaders guest speaker Katarina Zakaria speaker; discuss info
with classmates and implement strategies SP ’14 at your internship or full-time
employer.
Monday, January 6, 2014
Trending: Tales of Two Cities, States
The
“haves” vs. the “have nots”
Think about how you’re securing your financial future. Are you saving? Visit West Harlem Group Assistance to learn
more; www.whgainc.org (scroll for contact
info)
In Memoriam
December 2013 marked the --
> 1 year anniversary of the Newtown, CT tragedy
> 25 year commemoration of the plane that went down over
Lockerbie Scotland whereby dozens of Syracuse University study abroad students
perished.
In their honor, the university established scholarships
whereby students from Scotland come to study in America. What social marketing programs can you
create? How can you use your communications
skills to contribute to society?
No answer needed now, just think about this as your career unfolds.
Remember to keep up with current events as the New Year rings in. And, travel safe!
2014: Invest in Yourself and Remember the 5 P’s
Proper Planning Prevents
Poor Performance
As discussed in Corporate Communications class, there’s no
time like the present to start saving.
Once your CCNY tuition and other priorities are taken care of, remember
the advice of Fall ’13 guest speaker Cabiria Hylton-Villanueva of West Harlem
Group Assistance—keep your credit score in check by staying out of credit card
debt.
Remember, Ms. Hylton offered credit consultation session;
the New Year is a good time to make an appointment.
And, it’s never too soon to think about planning for the
days when you’re employed in the Ad/PR industry with a few pennies to
spare. To get an idea about
Ariel
Investments: Slow and Steady Wins
the Race
And, some of you are getting a jump on things having
enrolled in MCA’s Winter Session Financial Communications course, taught by
Prof. Ira Krawitz, who does double duty as CCNY’s Director of Marketing. Enjoy!
Tim Ferris - Entrepreneurial Rituals for Success
Budding
entrepreneurs should check out Entrepreneur.com often.
Entrepreneurship for Media Communications Summer 2014 (June)
Prof.
Lynne Scott Jackson > Prof. Alicia Evans
Stay
tuned for registration dates!
Get Involved on Campus
Once the SP ’14 semester kicks off, visit the Office of
Student Life to obtain info on more than 200 clubs and activities on campus;
get out of your comfort zone and seize all that CCNY has to offer.
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