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KU alumni Jeff Briley, Howard Gohen, Wendy Rohleder-Sook, and Charles German participate in the Adams Alumni Center 'Life After College" series. They answered students' questions regarding interview attire, resume building and other topics. The event was hosted by the KU Alumni Association and the University Career Center.
Students ask alumni about success in the real world
Students had the opportunity to hear career advice from alumni during a networking session Wednesday night at the Adams Mlumn Center.
About 10 students attended the event. Although the participants did not fill the 60 chairs set up in the Bruckmiller room, event coordinator Megan Hill thought the event was a great success.
"It was a small group, but it allowed a lot of one-on-one attention, which is really what networking is all about," said Hill, associate director of career networks in the University Career Center.
The panel consisted of four alumni: Jeff Briley, 1974 graduate and executive at CBIZ Inc. in Overland Park; Howard Cohen, 1979 graduate and auditor at Deloitte & Touche in Leawood; Wendy Rohleder-Sook, 2001 law graduate and associate dean for student affairs at the School of
Law; and Charles German, 2009 graduate and financial analyst for Hallmark Cards in Lawrence.
The alumni shared their career paths and then answered questions from the audience. Questions ranged from what employers looked for in resumes
and how to dress for interviews to how students could the make best use of their time at the University.
Briley and Cohen both suggested getting involved in leadership in extra-curricular activities, but recommended not
then highlighting those experiences during the interview.
"Long cover letters — people don't read them," Cohen said. "Whatever I read in the first three to four sentences is what sticks."
"Ask yourself, 'if I weren't here,would I have this opportunity?' And if the answer is no,then do it."
listing as many organizations as possible on a resume or cover letter. Instead they suggested getting involved in a few activities and holding leadership positions, and
WENDY ROHLEDER-SOOK Associate dean in the School of Law
Rohleder-Sook advised students to take advantage of all the
"Ask yourself, 'If I weren't here, would I have this opportunity?' And if the answer is no, then do it," Rohleder-Sook said.
events and speakers the University brought in.
"It was nice to
Ava Azad, a senior from Leawood, said the event was more helpful than she expected.
it was nice to get direct answers from people who lived it." Azad said, "especially KU alums."
Edited by Katie Blankenau
WICHITA — The convicted killer of a Kansas abortion provider has filed a petition complaining of his treatment in prison and seeking his release.
Abortion doctor's killer files for release
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habeas corpus petition is scheduled for June 4 before Judge Timothy Henderson in Wichita. A habeas corpus petition requires that a judge determine whether the government can continue to hold a prisoner.
appointed attorney, Michael Brown, could not immediately be reached for comment.
All the documents in a separate civil case involving Roeder have been sealed.
The court docket shows Roeder filed the initial paperwork himself in February. His court-
A hearing on Scott Roeder's
The murder case against him for killing Dr. George Tiller is now under appeal.
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Associated Press
Teen fights ban on same-sex prom dates
ABERDEEN, Miss. — The lesbian teenager from Mississippi who challenged her school district's ban on same-sex prom dates is seeking unspecified monetary damages, claiming she was publicly humiliated.
Constance McMillen, 18, is a senior at Itawamba Agricultural High School in Fulton. The lawsuit names the Itawamba County school district and school officials as defendants.
A lawsuit was filed Wednesday by the American Civil Liberties Union in U.S. District Court in Aberdeen.
banning same-sex prom dates and a stipulation that only male students be allowed to wear tuxedos to the event.
In response, the school district canceled its April 2 prom and later announced parents would sponsor another dance in its place.
McMillen and the ACLU challenged her school district's rule
Associated Press
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initiatives will be present at local food night. Sysco, KU Dining, Department of Student Housing, KU Recycling, Environs, Association of University Residence Halls, Alternative Energy, Potter Lake project and a KU Medical Center dietetic intern will have tables at the event.
Association of University Residence Halls will hand out 250 aluminum canteens to residents and offer residents the chance to plant flowers in terracotta pots, said Kiley Luckett, president of AURH and a senior from Garden City.
"It's a chance for AURH to get involved and show how bad plastic bottles are," she said.
A live band will also be performing at Mrs. E's. The band, Random Rain, plays songs about environmental issues.
"We want it to be kind of a Tunes at Noon feel," said Margaret Tran, a band member and a senior from Derby. "We will be playing outside and have signs saying 'Happy Earth Day.'"
Edited by Allyson Shaw
WHERE IT COMES FROM
Hamburgers from River City Meat in Kansas City, Mo.
Wheat buns and whole-wheat bread from Wheatfields, 904 Vermont St.
Bison Meat from New Grass Bison Co. in LaCygne
Bison Sauce from KC Artisans in Shawnee
- Whole-wheat penne pasta from Kansas City, Mo.
Cheese from Farm House Cheese in Durham Deviled Eggs from Stanberry Community Farmers in Stanberry, Mo. Milk and yogurt on salad bars from Roberts Dairy in Kansas City, Mo. All current dairy items come from here. Yogurt from Omaha, Neb. Ice Cream from Norfolk, Neb.
David McKinney/KU University Relations
David McKinney/KU University Relations
Chancellor Bernadette Gray-Little signs a proclamation stating KU's support of Earth Day. She is surrounded by students and staff who work with the Center for Sustainability, leaders of student environmental organizations and state Sen. Mardi Francisco.
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sustainability.ku.edu/CAP-KU/.
Also on Earth Day, the Center for Sustainability will release a Climate Action Plan. This plan started in an environmental studies class and shows a list of campus greenhouse gas emissions and provides recommendations for lowering them. The full report can be found at www.
"It serves as a good starting point," said Jeff Severin, director of the Center for Sustainability. "The recommendations will play a big role in the next phase for sustainable development."
In the proclamation, the chancellor said she "encourages all members of the University community to consider how they can contribute to a more sustainable campus through teaching, research and activities on campus."
— Edited by Cory Bunting
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