Keeira Ford of 909models.com models a dress designed by a student from The Art Institute of California – Inland Empire during a fashion show at the Toyota North American Distribution Center. Photo by Miguel Zaragoza of Graceful Visions Photography.
Adrianna Diaz, a Fashion Design student at The Art Institute of California – Inland Empire, was proud to see her friend Tiffany Leilani model a designer gown Diaz had designed and created herself. A fashion show at the Toyota North American Distribution Center in Ontario provided the friends with this opportunity. Photo by Miguel Zaragoza of Graceful Visions Photography
Students in the fashion programs at The Art Institute of California – Inland Empire recently put on their first fashion show, for employees of the Toyota North American Distribution Center in Ontario. Fashion Design students and outside professional designers designed and created the clothes, while Fashion & Retail Marketing students assisted in many ways, including styling models’ hair. The models were professionals from 909 Models.com as well as friends of The Art Institute students. Photo by Miguel Zaragoza of Graceful Visions Photography
(ONTARIO, Calif.) – The Toyota North American Parts Center usually focuses on car parts. But for a few hours recently, employees found themselves gazing on flirty spring dresses and designer formal gowns.
“Legends of the Apollo Theater,” a fashion show created by The Art Institute of California – Inland Empire’s Fashion Design program, was the lunchtime entertainment. This was one of the ways this Toyota facility celebrated Black History Month 2009 throughout February.
“People may wonder what a parts distribution center has in common with fashion,” said Ed Huante, manager of the distribution center. “But diversity is very important to Toyota and this fashion show is a celebration of Black history and its diversity.”
For The Art Institute of California – Inland Empire, this was a first opportunity for its six-month old Fashion Design program to showcase student work. Six of the 11 designers participating are enrolled in the Fashion Design program. The others are a student from the Art Institute of California – Orange County and four professional designers.
“Our students were overwhelmingly enthusiastic,” said Sherry West, academic director of the fashion programs at The Art Institute of California – Inland Empire. “They enjoyed it from start to finish.”
Most of these students had never been involved with a fashion show before, and none had gone through the process of taking an idea and turning it into a garment worn by a model, West said. As a long-time industry professional, she’s been involved in numerous fashion shows, but this was her first as a fashion instructor.
“Now they understand why they had to do sketches, why they had to make patterns and why they had to fit different models into several different outfits,” she said. “To see them work so hard and be so thrilled, was the best.”
“We want our students to see that if they work hard, they can have exciting careers doing what they love best,” said Art Institute of California – Inland Empire President Emam El-Hout. “Our Fashion Design and our Fashion & Retail Marketing students experienced a taste of this by participating in the show for Toyota.”
West is African-American, but said creating a fashion show to celebrate Black History Month was a challenge because most students in the Fashion Design program are of other races.
“One of the students came up with an idea to have the fashions inspired by the Apollo Theater,” she said. “They love Billie Holliday and the other Black jazz artists who came from that theater in the 1940s and 50s, and were inspired by them when creating their clothes for this show.”
West headed a team of 16 models, 11 designers, and about 25 other behind-the scenes workers, including a model coordinator, makeup artists, hair stylists, photographers and model dressers. Other than the four professional designers these were all students.
Adriana Diaz, one of the student designers, called this fashion show an incredible opportunity. She made a silver formal gown in a matter of days, then watched as her hand-selected model and good friend, Tiffany Leilani, paraded it down the runway as part of the Legends of the Apollo Theater fashion show.
“I want to open a haute couture (exclusively designed fashions) business after graduation,” she said. “This experience taught me how to work on a quick deadline with my clients’ needs in mind.”
While Diaz and several of the other designers asked friends to help with the modeling, members of the Inland Empire’s 909Models.com also delivered. This modeling agency matches professional models with clients for such diverse projects as television commercials, print advertisements, sales and event promotions, and artistic paintings.
“When many of these models joined the agency, they were looking forward to opportunities to be runway models,” said Carl Dameron, owner of 909Models.com “As an Inland Empire agency, these opportunities were limited before The Art Institute of California – Inland Empire began its Fashion Design program in September 2008. We look forward to working with The Art Institute on additional projects in the future.”
This was the first of many fashion events the fledgling Art Institute of California – Inland Empire Fashion Design program intends to hold. It is already planning another, larger show on June 6 at the Victoria Gardens Cultural Center in Rancho Cucamonga. That show will be open to the public, and will feature completely different creations by these and other Art Institute designers, as well as fashions available for purchase in the retail stores of Victoria Gardens.
“Our students can hardly wait for the next show,” West said.
The Art Institute of California – Inland Empire offers Bachelor of Science degrees in Game Art & Design, Graphic Design, Web Design & Interactive Media, Interior Design, Fashion & Retail Management, and Media Arts & Animation. It offers an Associate degree in Graphic Design, and a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Fashion Design.
The International Culinary School at The Art Institute of California – Inland Empire offers an Associate degree in Culinary Arts and a Bachelor of Science degree in Culinary Management. Each program is offered on a year-round basis, allowing students to work uninterrupted toward their degrees.
It’s not too late to start a new term at The Art Institute of California – Inland Empire. Courses begin April 6 and classes are offered in the day, evening and on weekends for new and reentry students.
For more information, or to arrange a tour, call The Art Institute of California – Inland Empire at (909) 915-2100 or go on line to www.artinstitutes.edu/InlandEmpire
The Art Institute of California – Inland Empire is one of the Art Institutes (www.artinstitutes.edu
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Friday, March 20, 2009
Art Institute Fashion Designers Change Gears at Toyota Plant
FORMER PRESIDENT OF ART INSTITUTE WILL ADDRESS FIRST GRADUATING CLASS
Founding Art Institute of California – Inland Empire President Byron Chung returns to San Bernardino on Friday, March 27 as the guest speaker for the school’s first graduation ceremony. Among the graduates to be recognized there will be Alyssa Mees, who completed her requirements for an associate degree in Graphic Design a year ago, making her The Art Institute of California – Inland Empire’s first graduate. In the past 12 months, dozens more students have completed their requirements for associate and bachelor’s degrees to become The Art Institute of California – Inland Empire’s first graduating class. Chung is currently president of The Art Institute of California – San Francisco.
(SAN BERNARDINO, Calif.) – Former Art Institute of California – Inland Empire President Byron Chung will return to San Bernardino on Friday, March 27 to help commemorate a milestone in some of his past students’ lives. They too are leaving The Art Institute of California – Inland Empire to begin new lives as college graduates.
Chung will be the keynote speaker for these graduates’ commencement ceremony, the first ever for The Art Institute of California – Inland Empire. This ceremony takes place from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. in the Manuel Santos Student Union at California State University, San Bernardino.
“Most of these students started at The Art Institute of California – Inland Empire in 2006, when we were just starting our programs in San Bernardino, so they are almost like family” said Chung, who now serves as president of The Art Institute of California – San Francisco. “It is my honor to come back to see them complete their educational goals and receive their bachelor’s and associate degrees.”
“Byron Chung is the best choice to send our graduates into their new lives as working professional people,” said Emam El-Hout, current president of The Art Institute of California – Inland Empire. “It was his vision, combined with the dreams of these students, that made this Graduation Day possible.”
When he was president of The Art Institute of California-Inland Empire, Chung oversaw a team that built the school literally from the ground up. Under Chung’s leadership, the school moved into a 38,000 square foot campus at 630 Brier Avenue in 2005, and opened its doors to students in 2006.
Classes started with 40 students in Graphic Design, Web Design and Interactive Media, and Interior Design. Programs in Media Arts and Animation and Game Arts and Design were added later that year, and in Culinary Arts and Culinary Management in 2007.
Most recently, the Art Institute of California-Inland Empire added Fashion and Retail Management and Fashion Design to its programs. The school now has grown to more than 1,000 students and 70,000 square feet of building space, with more expansion planned in the near future.
Under Chung’s leadership the Art Institute of California-Inland Empire blossomed into an important community resource. Its students now lend their great talents to the community in many ways, such as graphic design, Web site building, event catering and helping non-profit organizations throughout the region.
Prior to serving as president of the Art Institute of California-Inland Empire, Chung was a vice president and admissions specialist for Educational Management Corporation. He also previously worked as admissions director at the Art Institute of California-Santa Monica.
The Art Institute of California – Inland Empire offers Bachelor of Science degrees in Game Art & Design, Graphic Design, Web Design & Interactive Media, Interior Design, Fashion & Retail Management, and Media Arts & Animation. It offers an Associate degree in Graphic Design, and a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Fashion Design.
The International Culinary School at The Art Institute of California – Inland Empire offers an Associate degree in Culinary Arts and a Bachelor of Science degree in Culinary Management. Each program is offered on a year-round basis, allowing students to work uninterrupted toward their degrees.
It’s not too late to start a new term at The Art Institute of California – Inland Empire. Courses begin April 6 and classes are offered in the day, evening and on weekends for new and reentry students.
For more information, or to arrange a tour, call Richard Green at The Art Institute of California – Inland Empire at (909) 915-2100 or go on line to www.artinstitutes.edu/InlandEmpire.
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Thursday, March 19, 2009
Graduating Art Institute students to display portfolios
Tracy O’Bannon of San Bernardino is about to receive her bachelor’s degree in interior design from The Art Institute of California – Inland Empire. She will present this design concept she created in one of her advanced courses, as will other soon-to-be graduates, on Tuesday March 24 at the Riverside Art Museum.
(SAN BERNARDINO, Calif.) The Art Institute of California – Inland Empire will host its first off-campus Graduate Portfolio Show on Tuesday, March 24 at the Riverside Art Museum.
“This is an opportunity to present our students and programs to area employers that may be learning about us for the first time,” said Cindy Jones, director of Career Services for The Art Institute of California – Inland Empire. “We also celebrate with our students and honor this important milestone as they begin their journey into professional lives.”
Employers looking for talented, newly graduated professionals in the fields of Graphic Design, Web Design & Interactive Media and Interior Design are invited to attend this reception from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Riverside Art Museum, 3425 Mission Inn Ave, Riverside. They’re asked to RSVP with Brenda Medina at (909) 915-2192.
From 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., the party continues its focus on the graduates, but with a different emphasis. The guests joining them during this portion of the event will be their own friends and family. These three hours are also open to the public
The Art Institute of California – Inland Empire will serve hors d’ouvres and beverages.
The six Interior Design students who will be showing their work are the program’s first graduates. These students are Marissa Louden of Riverside, Cesar Bahena of Hesperia, Tracy O’ Bannon and Paige Petersen, both of San Bernardino, Alysha Cintas of Palm Desert and Bob Chen of Claremont.
Other graduates are Michelle Cossota of Highland, who is receiving her bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design; Marcia McClellan of Riverside and Richard Macias of Highland who are receiving associate degrees in Graphic Design and Mary Nina Gonzales and her brother Patrick Gonzales of Moreno Valley and David Dresner of Redlands, who are receiving bachelor’s degrees in Web Design & Interactive Media.
The Graduate Portfolio Show is now a quarterly tradition for The Art Institute of California – Inland Empire. It began holding this event last December, when most of its first 10 graduates completed their degrees. Thirteen more students graduate in March, with the numbers growing even more rapidly the rest of 2009 and beyond.
“Our numbers of graduates could reach more than 100 per quarter a year from now,” Jones said.
The Art Institute of California – Inland Empire offers Bachelor of Science degrees in Game Art & Design, Graphic Design, Web Design & Interactive Media, Interior Design, Fashion & Retail Management, and Media Arts & Animation. It offers an Associate degree in Graphic Design, and a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Fashion Design.
The International Culinary School at The Art Institute of California – Inland Empire offers an Associate degree in Culinary Arts and a Bachelor of Science degree in Culinary Management. Each program is offered on a year-round basis, allowing students to work uninterrupted toward their degrees.
It’s not too late to start a new term at The Art Institute of California – Inland Empire. Courses begin April 6 and classes are offered in the day, evening and on weekends for new and reentry students.
For more information, or to arrange a tour, call The Art Institute of California – Inland Empire at (909) 915-2100 or go on line to www.artinstitutes.edu/InlandEmpire.
The Art Institute of California – Inland Empire is one of the Art Institutes (www.artinstitutes.edu/InlandEmpire), a system of more than 40 locations throughout North America, providing an important source of design, media arts, fashion and culinary arts professionals.
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Twelve Art Institute Students Competing for ADDY Awards
Students David Dresner (left), Niklas Meijer (right) and recent graduate Rachel Makowski, (center) of the Art Institute of California – Inland Empire, earned three of four gold medals given to students during the first-ever student ADDY Awards competition, held in 2008. Meijer and 11 other current students hope to win more gold Friday, March 20 when the Inland Empire Ad Club holds its 2009 ADDY Awards Ceremony at the Victoria Gardens Cultural Center, and The Art Institute’s students participate in the second annual student competition. The ADDY awards, at both the student and professional levels, recognize excellence in advertising.
(SAN BERNARDINO, Calif.) A year ago Niklas Meijer of Riverside designed one of the best advertisements of any student in the Inland Empire. He’s one of a dozen Art Institute of California – Inland Empire students who hope to receive this honor in 2009, as they participate in the student portion of the Inland Empire Ad Club’s ADDY awards.
The other Art Institute students participating are Scott Kruger of Apple Valley, Andrew Hernandez of Pomona, Ron Mason, David Monge and Bart Welt, all of Fontana, Karen Pavon and Dante Guib of Moreno Valley, Rodolfo Godinez and Jesse Hoffman of Riverside and Marsee Smith of Bloomington.
This year’s ADDY Awards, recognizing the finest advertising in the Inland Empire, are scheduled for Friday, March 20 at Victoria Gardens in Rancho Cucamonga. The annual competition is sponsored by, Inland Empire Ad Club, the local chapter of the American Advertising Federation (AAF).
A cocktail reception with hors d’ oeuvres begins at 6:30 p.m. in the Cultural Center, followed by the awards presentation at 8 p.m. The ADDY’s honor creative excellence in advertising, graphic design, web design, photography and illustration.
According to AAF board member and program chair John McCarthy, “This is our opportunity to showcase the winners who were recently selected during very competitive judging.”
Last year, The Art Institute of California – Inland Empire swept the student portion of the competition. Meijer and fellow students David Dresner and Rachel Makowski (who has since graduated) received three of the four gold awards. Meijer and Welt also were among the Art Institute students receiving nine of the 10 silver awards.
Last year was the first time the Inland Empire Ad Club had offered a student competition.
Gold winners, in both the student and professional categories are those judged the most outstanding in various categories. They will represent the Inland Empire Ad Club at a regional competition, and if they win there at the American Advertising Federation’s national ADDY Awards competition.
Silver winners are also judged to be worthy of recognition, and can also advance to the regional and national levels of the competition.
Tickets for the ADDY evening are $55 apiece. By ordering online, the price drops to $40 for local AAF chapter members, said McCarthy. Student members of the local AAF chapter can purchase tickets for $30. Everyone is encouraged to purchase tickets online: aaf-inlandempire.com/events.
The Art Institute of California – Inland Empire offers Bachelor of Science degrees in Game Art & Design, Graphic Design, Web Design & Interactive Media, Interior Design, Fashion & Retail Management, and Media Arts & Animation. It offers an Associate degree in Graphic Design, and a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Fashion Design.
The International Culinary School at The Art Institute of California – Inland Empire offers an Associate degree in Culinary Arts and a Bachelor of Science degree in Culinary Management. Each program is offered on a year-round basis, allowing students to work uninterrupted toward their degrees.
It’s not too late to start a new term at The Art Institute of California – Inland Empire. Courses begin April 6 and classes are offered in the day, evening and on weekends for new and reentry students.
For more information, or to arrange a tour, call Richard Green at The Art Institute of California – Inland Empire at (909) 915-2100 or go on line to www.artinstitutes.edu/InlandEmpire.
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Wednesday, March 18, 2009
Active LaSierra University student earns PR internship
(SAN BERNARDINO, Calif.) Dameron Communications welcomes a new public relations intern to its staff.
Carrie Patrick, a junior at La Sierra University in Riverside, joined Dameron Communications seeking to gain experience in a real public relations work environment that allows her to achieve knowledge and skill in the field of Public Relations before graduating in the spring of 2010.
Internships are important for college students because employers are hesitant to hire people right out of college with no experience. With millions of job cuts all over the U. S. options are decreasing daily.
“The job search is already hard enough with the economy doing so poorly,” Patrick said. “With the experience I gain here I will be able to confidently apply for a career after I earn my bachelor’s degree.”
This is not the first time Dameron Communications has taken interns. Carl Dameron, founder and creative director of Dameron Communications, believes having interns is important for a company.
"It is critical that we bring interns in because it is the older generations’ responsibility to teach the next generation the field of public relations.” Dameron said. He also believes that interns can benefit the company, “They teach me, too,” Dameron said. “From them I learned that text messaging was the best way to reach the 25 and under public and that soon hand held devices will be responsible for at least 75 percent of Internet access.”
Carrie Patrick is currently earning her degree in the field of communications with an emphasis in public relations and advertising. She has a passion for the sport of soccer and has been playing for more than 10 years. She was recently the Centennial freshman girl’s soccer coach in Corona and is now working at Killarney’s Irish pub located at the Riverside Plaza.
Being a full time student with two jobs is not an easy thing to do.
“I feel that if I put in the effort now, it will pay off later in my life” Patrick said. Carrie says she gained her strong work ethic from her parents and shows it by working hard in school as well as the restaurant and internship at Dameron Communications.
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Tuesday, March 17, 2009
PRESIDENT'S WORDS PROMPT AHUSC TO OFFER 15 SCHOLARSHIPS
Austen Oghuma, director of Library & Communication Services; Dr. Jay Deb, vice president of Academic Affairs; Dr. Ray Briggs of the Business Administration department; Dr. Tony Ogiamien, president; Mildred Espinosa, registrar and Chris Wang, director of Business Development, look forward to welcoming 15 new students to American Heritage University of Southern California through scholarships the school is offering worth $200,000. They announced these scholarships availability during a press conference Monday, March 16. Photo by Brenda Erickson
Dr. Tony Ogiamien tells about the 15 scholarships American Heritage University of Southern California will offer, in a press conference held Monday, March 16 at the San Bernardino campus. Photo by Carl Dameron
(SAN BERNARDINO, Calif.) American Heritage Foundation has created 15 new full scholarships for Inland Empire residents with 60 or more college credits valued at almost $200,000.
“The objective of these scholarships is to help our community by providing free college degrees to Inland Empire to help them cope with the present economic downturn,” said Dr. Tony Ogiamien, President of American Heritage University of Southern California. “Five scholarships are offered in each of the following programs: Paralegal, receiving an Associate of Arts degree a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration and a Masters of Business Administration at American Heritage University of Southern California in downtown San Bernardino.”
“The foundation, in collaboration with, American Heritage University of Southern California is charting this course as part of our response to President Barack Obama's call for all Americans to be more involved in our community and for each citizen to commit themselves to at least one year of higher education,” said Dr. Ogiamien.
“On completing their education the 15 individuals would have acquired some skills that will in turn enable them to advance their career, better provide for their family and ultimately help our community to grow and develop,” he said.
“We selected programs for scholarships where students have a great employment opportunity even in this down economy and can complete their degrees in less than 18 months,” said Dr. Ogiamien.
These are also good paying jobs. According to the US Department of Labor the median salary in the United States for paralegals with less than one year experience is $34,718. With 10 years experience, average income advances to $49,042.
Paralegals with the least experience typically work under the direction of attorneys, using instructions and established guidelines to perform their job duties. The more years they gain in the field, the more employers expect paralegals to rely on their experience and judgment to conduct tasks and to work with less supervision.
The salary range for graduates with a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration is $31,000 - $72,500; with the Median $52,000 according to http://www.payscale.com/.
Starting salaries for graduates with a Masters in Business Administration ranges from $50,000 - $75,000; with a median starting salary of $65,000 according to http://www.mbaschool.com/
The mission of the American Heritage University of Southern California is to meet the educational needs of motivated, self-directed, mid-career, adults whose past geographic, personal or professional time constraints have prevented them from completing their education.
While the scholarships are for on campus degrees, AHU also offers online degree programs.
According to Dr. Ogiamien the focus on degree completion is paramount “If you have not completed your degree, you have a new opportunity to do so here at American Heritage University on campus or online.”
They are required to complete a minimum of two courses per session, and must finish their undergraduate program within two years. Undergraduate students must have already completed 60 units.
Total Value of AHU Scholarship
Scholarship for Paralegal (AA Degree):
30 units @$330/unit = $9,900.00 Scholarship amount per student
Five (5) scholarships for this program: $9,990 X 5 = $49,500
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA Degree completion):
40 units @330/unit = $13,200.00 Scholarship amount per student
Five (5) scholarships for this program: $13,200 X 5 = $66,000
Master of Business Administration (MBA Degree):
36 units @$467/unit = $16,812.00 Scholarship amount per student
Five (5) Scholarships for this program: $16,812 X 5 =$84,060
Total Scholarship amount offered by AHU Foundation: $199,560
American Heritage University also offers bachelor’s degrees in business administration, film studies, social studies and computer information systems, master’s degrees in business administration, public policy and computer information systems and a doctorate degree in business administration. It offers certificates for nursing assistants and English as a foreign language.
American Heritage University has been granted full approval to operate by the California State Bureau for Postsecondary and Vocational Education.
For complete information or a private interview go on line to www.AmHeratigeUniv.net or call 888-484-8689.
Eligibility for the Scholarship
The following programs are offered beginning Monday, May 11, 2009
Paralegal (AA Degree):
Scholarship for Paralegal (AA Degree):
30 units @$330/unit = $9,900.00 Scholarship amount per student
Five (5) scholarships for this program: $9,990 X 5 = $49,500
Adult students with following background will be eligible for the scholarship provided by the American Heritage University in collaboration with AHU Foundation. Five scholarships are available for this program. The following are the pre-requisites to qualify:
1. Applicant must be a legal resident of Riverside or San Bernardino County
2. Applicant must be a mature adult who has completed at least 30 units of general education from a community college or any institution of higher education
3. Applicant must show evidence of financial hardship and need for assistance
4. Applicant must have a strong affinity for paralegal profession
5. Applicant must furnish three letters of recommendation from individuals who are in a position to evaluate applicant’s ability to complete professional studies
6. Applicant must provide proof of community service
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA Degree completion):
40 units @330/unit =$13,200.00 Scholarship amount per student
Five (5) scholarships for this program: $13,200 X 5 = $66,000
Adult students with following background will be eligible for the scholarship or free education provided by American Heritage University in collaboration with AHU Foundation if the following requirements are met: Number of scholarships available: 5.
1. Applicant must be a legal resident of Riverside or San Bernardino County
2. Applicant must be a mature adult who has completed at least 80 units of college credits from a Community College or any institution of Higher Education
3. Applicant must show evidence of financial hardship and need for assistance
4. Applicant must have a strong affinity for higher education
5. Applicant must furnish three letters of recommendation from individuals who are in a position to evaluate applicant’s ability to complete college studies
6. Applicant must provide proof of community service
Master of Business Administration (MBA Degree):
36 units @$467/unit = $16,812.00 Scholarship amount per student
Five (5) Scholarships for this program: $16,812 X 5 =$84,060
Adult students with following background will eligible for free education provided by the American Heritage University in collaboration with AHU Foundation. Number of scholarships available: 5
1. Applicant must be a legal resident of Riverside or San Bernardino County
2. Applicant must be a mature adult who has completed a Bachelor Degree from any accredited college, university or institution of Higher Education
3. Applicant must show evidence of financial hardship and need for assistance
4. Applicant must have a strong affinity for graduate level professional education
5. Applicant must furnish three letters of recommendation from individuals who are in a position to evaluate applicant’s ability to complete graduate level studies
6. Applicant must provide proof of community service
Below is the immediate benefit to any of the students using the AHU scholarship.
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the average annual paralegal salary, including bonuses, ranged from $33,920 to $54,690 in May 2006.
The lowest 10 percent earned less than $27,450, while the top 10 percent earned more than $67,540.
September 2008 data from Salary.com indicates that paralegals can definitely boost their annual earnings as they gain more experience in the field.
Experience Level % Average Salary Highest 10%
0 – 2 years $45,080 $58,844 or more
8+ years
$68,779 $86,440 or more
Median Salary in all segments - Degree: Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA).
Per Payscale.com
Median Salary by State or Province - Degree: BA, MBA (United States)
Additional information on potential benefits to MBA graduates
There has never been a better time to get your MBA Degree. According to CNN.com, “MBA graduates can look forward to rosier job prospects and higher starting salaries.”
Eighteen percent more MBA graduates were hired in 2006 than in 2005 and base salaries jumped to over $80,000, with total compensation packages coming in just a shade under $100,000. Most colleges offering MBA degrees report an increase from business recruiters of 10 to 30%.
Business Week Magazine also continues to have more recent good news, according to an article published on May 9, 2007: “MBA students continue to be in an enviable position in this year's job market, riding the crest of a two-year up tick in hiring. Recruiters said they plan to increase their hiring of MBA graduates by 18 percent this year.”
Clearly, now is the time to pursue an advanced business degree. Career prospects have never looked better. An MBA most definitely means long-term career success!
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Monday, March 16, 2009
DANCER CROWNED MISS COVINA 2009
Miss Covina Christina Duke, center and Brittany Sanchez (second-runner up, left) and Sarah Gleason (first runner up, left)Duke will represent The City of Covina at the Miss California 2009 Pageant June 27th in Fresno, California. The winner will go on to compete in the Miss America Pageant in 2010. Duke’s platform is “Keeping the Arts in Inner City Schools.”
Other Miss Covina 2009 winners include Sarah Gleason 1st runner - up and Brittany Sanchez the 2nd runner - up.
A current resident of Covina, Duke graduated from Rancho Cucamonga High School in 2005 and attends Azusa Pacific University in Azusa. She is also a member of the dance program at Citrus College, Glendora. Duke graduates in May of this year with a Bachelor of Arts in Cinema and Broadcast Arts.
While in school, Duke works at Millie’s Dancewear in Covina. Katrina Moramarco, owner of Millie’s Dancewear said, “Christina is a hard working and diligent worker in everything she does, she will represent the City of Covina well.” Moramarco had an instrumental roll and helped Duke during the process of this pageant.
Her first public appearance as Miss Covina 2009 will be at the Covina Women’s Club March 28th at 9 am.
Duke is the daughter of Robert and Mary Schaefer, who live in Rancho Cucamonga.
“I am excited about the many new people I will meet and new places I will visit. I know that I am privileged to represent the City of Covina as well as the Miss America Organization and I will do my utmost to honor my city and my country,” says Dukes.
She added, “I would like to extend a thank you to my family, friends, and all those involved in the Miss Covina pageant for their support.”
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Sunday, March 15, 2009
MAURA O’NEILL TO SPEAK ON “MENDING A TORN WORLD: WOMEN IN INTERRELIGIOUS DIALOGUE”
Maura O’Neill served as Professor of Philosophy at Chaffey College from 1986 until her retirement in 2007. Dr. O’Neill taught classes in philosophy, ethics, and critical thinking as well as Introduction to Religion, Monotheistic Religions and Eastern Philosophy. She will deliver the 22nd Annual Morrow-McCombs Memorial Lecture on Tuesday, March 31st at 7:30 pm in San Bernardino.
(SAN BERNARDINO, CALIF.) Maura O’Neill will deliver the 22nd Annual Morrow-McCombs Memorial Lecture on Tuesday, March 31st at 7:30 pm at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, 1475 North Park Blvd. in San Bernardino (adjacent to the California State University in San Bernardino campus). She will speak on “Mending a Torn World: Women in Interreligious Dialogue.”
The Morrow-McCombs Memorial Lecture was established in 1987 at California State San Bernardino to promote Jewish-Christian relations and more recently has been expanded to promote Jewish-Christian-Islamic relations. The annual event has brought eminent religious scholars to the Inland Empire.
McNeill began her career as a member of a Roman Catholic religious order. Following her graduation from Brentwood College in New York she taught in schools in Puerto Rico and the United States. She received her M.A. in Theology from St. Michael’s College in Vermont.
After leaving the order McNeill was appointed as Catholic Campus Minister at Cal State San Bernardino and San Bernardino Valley College. During her tenure as campus minister she completed her doctoral studies in philosophy of religion and theology at Claremont Graduate University.
McNeill served as Professor of Philosophy at Chaffey College from 1986 until her retirement in 2007. Dr. O’Neill taught classes in philosophy, ethics, and critical thinking as well as Introduction to Religion, Monotheistic Religions and Eastern Philosophy.
She is currently Professor Emerita at Chaffey College. During McNeill’s years at Chaffey College she served as president of the college Faculty Senate and as advisor to the Muslim Student Association.
In 2007 her book “Mending a Torn World: Women in Interreligious Dialogue” was published by Orbis Books. She has received numerous awards including a National Endowment for the Humanities grant to organize and administer workshops for educators in Southeast Asia.
Dr. O’Neill has lectured throughout the world on the role of women in interreligious dialogue as well as other related subjects.
The Morrow-McCombs Memorial Lecture is open to the public and admission is free. Ample parking will be provided. A reception will follow the lecture. The lecture is being co-sponsored by California State University San Bernardino and the City of San Bernardino Human Relations Commission.
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