Fall 2013 Orientation
Monthly Highlight
Gary Jordan, What Happens After Graduation? A Followup on Gary Jordan
What Happens After Graduation? A year later we caught up with Gary Jordan and found he had just been accepted into a PhD program.
Gary was a student at UNH in 2011-2012. He graduated with a BS in Economics and has gone on to apply for a PhD program and was recently accepted. He’ll be attending the University of Buffalo concentrating on Economic Geography, International Business, and World Trade. Gary doesn’t tend to do things half way so while he begins work on the PhD he will also be a Teaching Assistant for a course on the Geography of World Commerce. His two masters degrees, Economics and Business Administration will complement this program.
When asked what his long term goals are: Gary says he would “like to teach at the college level and would love to get back to West Point someday”.
News and Helpful Information
- ANNOUCEMENT: Military and Veteran Services congratulates Lt. Col. Joshua Stringer on his upcoming promotion. A ceremony will be held this week, Thursday October 3rd.
- American Corporate Partners (ACP) Veteran Mentoring Program
American Corporate Partners (ACP) is a non-profit organization dedicated to helping military veterans successfully transition into a civilian career. Through a one-on-one, yearlong mentorship, ACP's veterans work with corporate professionals in a career field of their interest to strengthen resume and interview skills, learn how to successfully network, and explore job opportunities that fit their skills and interests. Learn more ...
- VFW and "Sport Clips" announce scholarship program for veterans. Applications are currently being accepted for scholarships beginning January 1, 2014. Details and requirements (along with a link to apply) can be seen at www.vfw.org/Assistance/VFW-Sport-Clips-Help-A-Hero-Scholarship/.
- 2013/14 Brown Bag Luncheons Continue... Join us Thursdays at noon either in Room 304 of the Memorial Union Bldg (MUB) or Rm. 207 and continue throughout the academic year in the MUB. The room schedule for October is room 304 all Thursdays of this month. All veterans, Guard/Reservists and friends are invited to share time each week with each other and our staff. A great place for information and program updates. See you there!
- Look what's coming in October-Health and Wellness Fair, October 29, noon-1:30p, MUB 302. Look for details soon!
- Military Appreciation Day @ The UNH v. James Madison University football game. Saturday November 9...12noon kickoff. More information will be coming next week. (September 30)
- Fall is a great time to work on scholarship applications. Check out the SMART Scholarship for Service Program: an opportunity for students pursuing a degree in STEM to receive a scholarship and be employed after graduation with the Dept. of Defense. Applications open August 1, 2013 and close December 2013. For more information go to http://smart.asee.org/about.
- Veterans Airlift Command (VAC) - The VAC provides free air transportation to post 9/11 combat wounded and their families for medical and other compassionate purposes through a national network of volunteer aircraft owners and pilots.
- Want to connect with fellow servicemen/women or veterans? Try RallyPoint.com. Build your own profile and connect with those with similar interests/experiences. Connect with others of your background, build a network to discover existing/new career opportunities-or simply connect with veterans or those still serving...it can be utilized as an alternative/supplement to Linked In.
- AmeriCorps VISTA position available with UNH Cooperative Extension and Military Youth and Family Program and the NH National Guard Child and Youth Program (Concord). If interested or if you just want more information, please visit the UNH Military Youth and Family Program.
- Interested in the Yellow Ribbon Program?
(limited seats available to UNH Durham and UNH-M students,
please email Karina Locke for more information) - Veteran Friendly Employers in New Hampshire
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