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Pitt Students and Alum…FIGHT PROPOSED TAX!
Pittsburgh Mayor Luke Ravenstahl proposes to tax working and non-working students 1 percent tax to help subsidize city worker pension plans. You can fight this tax by reaching out to your city councilman (see Alumni Relations Site for sample letter and councilman contact information). SAY NO TO THIS TAX!!! Summary and Talking points (taken from […]
A new “new”
It’s been quite a while since I’ve posted anything. With some recent travel, the new job and the economic situation, it’s been tough to keep up. Speaking of the new job, I was laid off last week. Things didn’t work out due to contractual obligations and cost-cutting, which was completely out of my control. Being […]
New job and holiday cheer
WOW – what a week. I wrapped up the last of my classes, had MAJOR damage control at the office – my first huge experience at crisis communications - and accepted a new position with Merrill Lynch. Lots of change on the horizon. Last night, I did something off the wall. I decided to brave the snow and head […]
Networking, et all.
I went on an informational interview with Ken Moir, from Brunner Advertising yesterday afternoon. He graciously provided a myriad of helpful information including, a critique of my resume, names of potential leads and informative blogs to read. The one thing that truly stood out was this: “You know how people say it’s not what you know, but who you […]
My take on Leadership – part 1
I’ve always been interested in the idea of leadership. When you walk into a bookstore, shelves are lined with hundreds of examples, each with its own various method of success. I’ve also read several books on the subject, simply because I feel it essential to my personal growth and professional education. Don’t get me wrong […]
A Trip To Nashville
On February 29, 2008 I, along with several members of the College of General Studies Student Government, traveled to Murfreesboro, TN for the 2008 ANTSHE (Association of Non-Traditional Students in Higher Education) conference. It was the first time University of Pittsburgh students attended this event. The trip was a lot of fun and somewhat interesting. CGSSG members gained some knowledge from the material but […]
