Excelsior Honors Twenty Partners at EventAs Excelsior College celebrates its 40th anniversary, it will mark the occasion by recognizing some of the key individuals who have helped the College reach this impressive milestone. The event allows Excelsior to draw attention to the importance of lifelong learning while funding scholarships for students. Join us April 14. Project Management: Learn the BasicsJoin Project Management Professional Jim Hannon on Thurs., April 14 from 8-9 pm ET for a Webinar to discuss project management as a skill and a profession. Sage Journals Online in the Alumni LibraryFind full-text articles and books chapters in this interdisciplinary database of over 500 online journals in the fields of business, education, health, the humanities, law enforcement, criminology, and other social sciences. Several are the most authoritative and influential in their fields. Register for free access to the library (login required) and start searching today! A Second Chance at Double Time WebinarToo busy to attend the Double Time Webinar last month? Don't worry, it's been archived and you can watch it online. Learn how to balance work, family life, and your own college studies in this informative session. Have You Met the 4|40|4000 Challenge?To commemorate the College's anniversary, we've launched a campaign to focus on 40, otherwise known as the 4|40|4000 Campaign. The goal for Excelsior’s 40th year is to secure 4,000 new gifts over the next 4 months. Make your gift today and be one of the 4000 to support the College's future. Nominate Someone for Student Support AwardAre you celebrating your achievement at Commencement this year on July 8 in Albany, NY? Did someone's assistance and encouragement play a significant role in helping you earn your degree? If so, consider nominating them for the Student Support Award by April 15. Alumna Named "Adult Learner of the Year"Mercedes Acuña, BS '08, was named 2010 Adult Learner of the Year by the American Council on Education (ACE). Acuna, a military spouse and mother of three, received the award March 8 at ACE's annual meeting in Washington, DC. In addition to using ACE credit recommendations to earn a degree, Acuña also demonstrated outstanding achievements in her community or workplace while successfully balancing the demands of family, career and education. Advance Your Career with Marketing LessonsIn this interesting and interactive Web chat you will learn about the marketing principles of successful businesses, and how these principles can be applied to advancing your career. Career Marketing 101 on Wed., May 18 from 8-9 pm ET may be just what you need to help you stand out in a very competitive job market. |