Wednesday, September 30, 2009

Interested in Grad School? Take a Free Exam!

This Saturday, October 2nd, the Black Action Society will be cosponsoring the Free Practice Test event with Kaplan Test Prep and Admissions on Pitt's campus. As an added bonus to this event, we will be selling raffle tickets for students to win a free Kaplan course which can be used to prepare for admissions exams such as the MCAT, GRE, GMAT, LSAT, NCLEX, PCAT, DAT/OAT.

For more information, please contact Amanda Reed, BAS Vice Chair, at reedae@gmail.com

Tuesday, September 29, 2009

Interested in Energy?

EQT Corporation be attending the University of Pittsburgh Fall 2009 Career Fair on September 30th. They are very interested in developing an information pipeline and employment opportunity with NSBE members.


 
 

General Body Meeting: Norkfolk Southern

Next General Body Meeting will be Monday, October 5th at 8pm in 1175 Kresge Benedum.  Norfolk Southern will be coming to speak to the general body about their company.

15 Ways to Annoy You Job Interviewer

Here is some information that Yahoo shares about 15 Ways to Annoy You Job Interviewer.

This is a good information being that the Co-Op and Job Fair are happening simultaneously.
Take notes on this one and see if you have any of these bad habits.

Monday, September 28, 2009

Student/Alumni Mixer (A Homecoming Event that you don't want to miss! )

This Homecoming will mark the 40th Anniversary of the Pitt African American Alumni Counsel (AAAC).  With the theme being Sankofa: a Ghanaian phrase meaning to go back and retrieve what is ours. This year, the alumni plan on doing that and plan on coming to visit their alma mater in records numbers!

NSBE plans to host a Student-Alumni Mixer on Saturday, October 24th at 12pm.  The event will be in 1175 Benedum.  Lunch will be provided.  Many young and mature alumni plan to attend the event.  This event is one that you would regret missing.  So, do yourself a favor and come out to meet and network with the distinguished alumni who are excited to meet you!
 

To RSVP please contact Sossena Wood at president.pittnsbe@gmail.com and students may contact Erica Brokaw at co.programs2.pittnsbe@gmail.com.

A Day in the Life of a Consultant

NSBE and RCMBA will be having a joint event with Deloitte Consulting. The event will educate students about the field of consulting.  The event will take place Friday, October 2nd from 11am-1pm.  Lunch will be provided.  The event will take place in the Dining Room A of the William Pitt Union.

To attend the event, RSVP to Sossena Wood at president.pittnsbe@gmail.com or Erica Simpson at president@rcmba.org.

Friday, September 25, 2009

ANH Refractories Seeking Employment

Message from Ms. Allen

Good morning everyone,

Please pass the information below onto NSBE and RCMBA students, particularly students who are graduating in December or April.

ANH Refractories, which is headquartered in Moon Township, will be on campus during the Career Fair looking for IEs, EEs, possibly MSEs, and sales/marketing majors. Debbie Freeman, Andrew’s mom, is one of the recruiters scheduled to work the September 30 event. Please stop by the booth in the Petersen Event Center to inquire about the various opportunities with the company. I know that they have full-time positions available and the candidates selected can possibly start working in January.

For more information on ANH Refractories, please take a look at their website: http://www.anhrefractories.com/

Best,

Alaine

Final Preparation for the Career and Job Fair

Anticipating on being apart of the Co-Operative Education (Co-Op) Program?  If so, you should attend the Annual Co-Op Fair.
14th Annual Cooperative Education Fall Job Fair
Tuesday, September 29th, 2009

8:30 AM to 1:00 PM Open House
1:00 to 5:00 PM Optional Interviews
William Pitt Union
Assembly Room & Ballroom

Find out more about co-op at http://www.engr.pitt.edu/coop/
For more insight, please contact Maureen Bursic at paub2m@pitt.edu or call 412-624-9826


The following day, the Job fair 

University of Pittsburgh Fall 2009 Career Fair

Wednesday September 30, 2009
1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Petersen Events Center
3719 Terrace Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15261

Find out more about the job fair 


Still not enough? Find more information about Student Job Placements and Assistance at http://www.hire.pitt.edu/students/job-search.php








Thursday, September 24, 2009

Study Skills in Time Management Workshop

Come out and join NSBE and Pitt EXCEL in a joint effort to enhance student's study skills and time management. This workshop will be held in 722 Benedum from 7:00PM-8:00PM. Please arrive on time to receive the full benefit of what the workshop has to offer. Also, be advised that for those who attend, FREE pizza will be provided along with ice cold beverages!

Monday, September 21, 2009

Chapter Dues

What: Chapter Dues Only $25

When: September 30th

To Whom: Ms. Denae Brown, Treasurer

Why: To receieve discounts through the chapter at the chapter's expense

Chapter Dues will be collected Wednesday, September 30, 2009. All forms of money should be turned into Denae Brown, Treasurer, unless told otherwise. Please be aware that paying chapter dues DOES NOT INCLUDE National dues. To be a national member, an amount of $10 should be paid at http://nol.nsbe.org. Please be advised that paying chapter dues will allow you to receive discounts through the chapters expense on when attending conferences or chapter events. If chapter dues aren't paid, the chapter may not give you any discount to or for chapter events. Once paid, each member who has paid their dues will receive a membership packet which includes a chapter t-shirt, a pen, and a personal business card holder.