It feels so relaxing being on spring break. However, I am making the most of this opportunity to get prepared for the upcoming spring quarter by getting my books and doing a little reading on the classes I’m taking to familiarize myself with the coursework. I am so ready to start the next quarter at UWB because of the classes I’m taking (which I think I mentioned before). In order to contain my excitement I am reading a book authored by the former Secretary of Defense under the Kennedy and Johnson administrations Robert S. McNamara, entitled In retrospect: the tragedy and lessons of Vietnam. Since seeing the documentary (called the Fog of War) on this prominent figure, I am been increasingly enamored by his polarizing policies that continued to prosecute the war. By reading this book, I hope to gain an in-depth look as to how the intricate amalgamation of interrelated American foreign policies and objectives resulted in such a divisive war.
By the way, I just started a job as a Career Peer Advisor. I strongly urge you all to come in to the Office of Student Affairs (located in the Library annex) and have your resume and/or cover letter reviewed by trained advisors.
To make an appointment please go the Career Center website, which I have provided (please copy and paste this address in the toolbar: http://www.bothell.washington.edu/careers/ ). Not only do you gain information as to the appropriate formatting of a resume and cover letter but you receive help on how to improve the content of the documents. The Career Center staff is a great resource for students to utilize if you want employers to be attracted to what you have to offer, so who woudn't want to use this great source! Also be on the lookout for our weekly career newsletter (published every Wednesday) that contains information about various careers and internships.
Can you all guess what is happening on Monday April 7th? That’s right; students are invited for a special dinner with Chancellor Kenyon S. Chan in your honor. This is an opportunity for Dr. Chan to hear about your experience at UW Bothell. It could be what you love about the campus or what’s not going so well right now. Also you can provide suggestions for the future. The event will be hosted from 5:00-6:30 p.m. at the North Creek Events Center. They really would like every time come so you are welcome to come before or after class is you cannot attend the whole time. Please RSVP to studentlife@uwb.edu by Wednesday, April 2.
ALERT: Husky Hello, sponsored by the Career Center will be on Monday March 30th, so please stop by the Promenade for some drinks and snacks and perhaps say hi to me as well. We will be there from 8:00 to 11:00.
I am currently in the library right now and my time on the computer is close to expiring so I must bid you farewell, until next time my friends.
aminm11@university.washington.edu