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Work Scholars program works with local businesses, opens new doors for students

October 17, 2020October 20, 2020 Bennett Clary0Tagged Alumni Association, Career, career planning, careers, Five Star Call Centers, Linda Halliburton, mentor, networking, opportunities, professional development, Sanford, scholarships, Sesdac, VCDC, Vermillion Chamber and Development Company, Work Scholars Program

Students now have another opportunity on campus to grow outside the classroom. The Work Scholars program was created this fall to help students build a strong social network and give them the opportunity to find jobs within their major while in school. Linda Halliburton, director of the Work Scholars program, said the two major components of […]

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CDC hosts first Professionals of Color Panel

February 21, 2020February 25, 2020 Sara Cappiello0Tagged backgrounds, careers, community, connection, culture, diversity, networking, opportunities, panels, perspective, professionals, success, university of south dakota

Students and faculty from all backgrounds gathered in the Center for Diversity and Community (CDC) for the first Professionals of Color Panel on Thursday evening. Professionals from USD, as well as other areas of South Dakota, came to speak about their experiences and success in the professional world. The panel included five professionals: Anshuman Chandra, […]

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