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Chemistry How to make key for new a Cranberry- season orange The PAGE 12 spritzer and four other dishes PAGE 5 SENTINEL Changes for Politicians have Latin art show closes ‘Prince of Pot’ may 500,000 students found best policy with a fiesta lose his kingdom NEWS •PAGE 3 VIEWPOINTS •PAGE 4 CAMPUS LIFE•PAGE 7 A&E •PAGE 9 Founded 1966. Volume 40, Issue 10 KENNESAW STATE UNIVERSITY • Kennesaw, Ga. WEDNESDAY , NOV. 2, 2005 Ticket to career path of excellence Majors fair held for undeclared students Kayla Sargent Staff writer Representatives from different university programs around campus set up tables to answer questions and promote their majors at the Majors Fair Oct. 21. Their mission was to change the undeclared status of many Photo courtesy of Susan Bull students on campus. Coles College Dean Tim Mescon and MBNA Senior “It was a joint effort be- Executive Vice President Michael Durroh open the doors to tween the CAPS Center and the new MBNA Career Services Lab in the bottom floor of the academic departments to the Burruss Building. familiarize students with all programs that are available, such as minors and certificate programs,” Brian Blankler, as- Kayla Sargent | The Sentinel sociate director of CAPS, said. Students find their way through information booths. Nuts and bolts The Majors Fair is especially helpful for those who are con- cording to participants in the Other majors, such as ac- “They must talk to advisors MBNA career service resource sidered undecided. Information fair. counting, start out as a five- if they want to graduate on and insight into every KSU Most programs include class year plan. time.” lab scheduled to open program was all available in the progressions that require stu- “We want students to know As President Betty Siegel same room. Individuals in the dents to start their major cours- that there are many jobs for often says, KSU wishes to Susanna Rose “It will be very helpful,” programs generally believe that es in their second year if they accountants,” Ralph Walker, offer much more than a “ticket Staff writer said MBA student Pramook when students plan ahead, they are planning to graduate in four business information systems to a trade.” Meesilpa, who is interested in have time to change their mind. years. management professor, said. Exploring different options Students will soon have a entering the financial field. It also helps the university to The university offers majors “They need to be dedicated helps students discover more new resource on campus to The MBNA lab will supple- prepare for that program. of all types. Some majors force students, as it is a five-year about themselves and about the help them find employment. ment resources provided by “The Majors Fair is a great people to be culturally aware plan and 150 credit hours are world. The university offers a The MBNA Career Service the career services center in opportunity for all students and appreciate the diverse com- required.” global perspective in several of Resource Lab was dedicated order to maximize efforts to to see what Kennesaw has to munities of the world. “There is a great need for its programs. in a ribbon-cutting ceremony create job opportunities for offer,” Cole McDonald, senior “This major fosters an under- accountants in todayʼs market,” “Students need to focus on Tuesday, Oct. 11. It is sched- students in the metro Atlanta music performance major, said. standing of a global experience Dr. Arjan Raven, MIS profes- what can make them a citizen uled to open once all person- market. “Those who are undecided can of African people all over the sor, said. “It is a very promis- of the world, not a citizen of nel are hired. Additionally, staff from talk to people and figure out world,” Dr. Rosa Bobia, direc- ing job if you can handle it.” their country,” Bobia said. Named after MBNA, the the career services center will what they want to do.” tor of programs of African and The program consultants at Students who are looking to company that provided the provide frequent training. When planning schedules, African Diaspora studies, said. the fair recommend students discover more may choose to space as well as the hardware “This lab is an important re- students tend to want to get all “Students need an appreciation speak with academic advisors take a minor. Minor classes can and software needed to utilize source for all students, faculty of their core classes out of the for the diverse character of our as soon as possible. be taken in the elective spots of successful job searches, the and the KSU Career Services way before starting on major global community. This is a “For undeclared students, most major track requirements. lab is designed to help stu- Center,” Lisa Duke said. “We courses. This pitfall can put major that is important for all the Majors Fair is very impor- “Getting a minor gives the dents to find a job in any in- have wonderful staff members students back by semesters, ac- students, not just African stu- tant,” Dean Adams, perfor- power of having two knowl- dustry globally. there and they work diligently dents.” mance studies professor, said. edge bases,” Bobia said. “The MBNA Career to provide students and the Resource Lab is a premier surrounding community with resource for students looking superior service.” A course was set up with cones outside to find a position and it is our While the appropriate staff Looking through beer goggles of the wellness center, where students could sincere hope that students will are currently sought by the Planned activities promoted Wellness Center served virgin margaritas wear the beer goggles and attempt to drive a find it a valuable resource,” human resources department, and chips and salsa on the student center golf cart through the course. said Lisa Duke, director of de- the lab space is now being responsible drinking terrace. More than 400 students attended. “Obviously the course was hard and velopment at Coles College of utilized for training and key Mariachi and Margaritas was followed people were knocking down cones,” Business. management meetings. Elizabeth Sewell by other events such as Walktoberfest, Brooks said, acknowledging that the event Initially designed for the “Itʼs wonderful that MBNA Staff writer Lunch-n-Learn, Mocktails and Karaoke, was a good way of showing how levels of College of Business, it was de- is providing this free re- and a Texas Hold ʻEm Poker Tournament. alcohol affect driving skills. cided in Dec. 2004 to expand source,” Tim Mescon, Dean of National Collegiate Alcohol Awareness The Mocktails and Karaoke event was held “So many young people die wanting the lab to allow all students to the College of Business, said. Week was held Oct. 17-20 by the Wellness two consecutive nights with more than 250 to have that one night of fun,” sophomore take advantage of the facility. “The lab will be a place where Center, hosting events to teach students students in attendance, making it one of nursing major, Nancy Walter, said. “I think “It will be a good resource students can get down to the the importance of responsible drinking. the more popular events of the week. itʼs really sad.” and itʼs in a good location so nuts and bolts of job hunting, Sarah Brooks, Wellness Coordinator A new event offered this year was called “The week promotes responsible drink- everyone will be able to have including preparing and dis- for the Center for Health Promotion and the Beer Drive. With the help of the KSU ing and a safe, healthy life style,” Brooks access to it,” sophomore ac- tributing their resumes. Itʼs a Wellness, said she was happy with the police department, students were able to test said. “The events are a fun way to promote counting major, Natalie Jones, wonderful resource and weʼre strong turnout at the events. The week their driving skills while under the influence those things. Itʼs a fun way to show that said. very grateful.” began with Mariachi and Margaritas, an of beer goggles, which simulate the impaired you donʼt have to be drunk to have fun.” event in which On The Border and the vision of a drunk driver. Alternative medicine center to hold conference Programs designed to steering committee made up medicine. Health and Old Age, and of professionals in the com- “The program is a really good Ethical Issues in the Face of the meet needs of elderly munity who work in the aging thing for KSU to do,” Laura Longevity Revolution. field,” Patsy Matthews, project Larsen, freshman biology The CAREing Center was es- Julie Bragg coordinator for the center, said. major, said. “Offering this pro- tablished to meet the needs of Staff writer “We try to always keep up with gram to the public is a great the fast growing population of the needs in the field of aging way to reach out to the commu- adults aged over 60 and to serve The Center for Active and meet some of these needs nity. Anyone can come to it and as a focal point on aging issues. Retirement Education through CARA.” anyone can learn from the pro- It is under the RTM Institute [CAREing Center] and the The alternative medicine gram because it allows anyone for Leadership, Ethics and Center for University Learning program will feature guest from the community to listen Character and presently others who make decisions that The organization member fee are hosting the Consortium on speakers including Dr. Richard to professional expertise they The mission of CARA is that, involve the aging populations,” is $180 for three individuals to Active Retirement and Aging Panico, Mark McDemott, LLP, might not have been otherwise through academic and commu- Matthews said.

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