Hulquist looks toward preparing students for life after college

The Campus Activities Board heard about an opportunity for greater preparedness for life after college and reports on the importance of accurately listing club contacts at its meeting Tuesday.

Vice President Kyle Klammer conveined the meeting at 6 p.m. Tuesday. President Christine Aye was absent.

Seth Hulquist, CAB sponsor, said he had a big exciting announcement about an opportunity for a visit and presentation by successful fashionista Olivia Weter of Rapid City, S.D.

Hulquist said Weter grew up in South Dakota but studied and worked in New York and Los Angeles.

Her presentation would include motivational examples from her personal story of success as well as tips on career goals, how to dress for interviews, and ettiquette.

Hulquist said that the tentative date for the presentation is late April, and he would like it to be a huge event with sponsorship from as many clubs as possible so it could be opened up to area high schools and Job Corps.

Sinn highlighted the importance of being prepared for job interviews, particularly in light of the continuing troubles in the national economy and job market.

“You only get one chance to make a first impression,” she said. “Interviewers will probably approve of or discount you within 30 seconds.”

Luke Wright, treasurer, said the balance in CAB’s account is $1,425. Wright noted that this amount is a carry-over from fall semester and the new budget would be allocated to the account soon.

Jamie Keller, secretary, passed out club contact sheets, stressing the importance of having accurate information on club executives and representatives.

Klammer requested that club representatives seriously examine the information on the sheets, and not merely copy the names and numbers previously listed.

Laure Sinn, coordinator of student activities, said she will be hosting the first ever Uptown on Campus fair for the spring semester, 7 p.m. Jan. 26 in the Student Center lounge. The fair will also include space for any clubs or campus organizations that wish to participate.

Sinn emphasized the opportunity this provides for clubs that started recently, or even clubs unconfirmed by Senate to feel out student interest.

“Of course we have a big thing in the fall, but this is a chance for new clubs and organizations to showcase their offerrings in a non-threatening way,” Sinn said.

Katrina Mundt, student events coordinator, reported on several sporting events’ dates and times, which can be found on the sports calendar on Page 7.

Mundt also announced a Club-themed dance, hosted by The Pit, planned for Jan. 20.

“The dance will feature a professional laser system, which dancers can “thump to,” Mundt said.

Klammer asked for questions before a motion to adjourn.

Tracy Reyes, Music Teachers National Association (MTNA) representative, asked for an update on the key fob surveys distributed last semester.

Wright said he would ask Ashley Maxon, Student Senate treasurer, and chair of the key fob committee to provide an update at the next CAB meeting.