4/19/11 GBM Maximizing Your Summer

4/19/11 GBM Maximizing Your Summer

To close out the year, BWUA hosted its final general body meeting to give members crucial information that would enable them to make the most out of their summers. BWUA president Triston Francis and executive board member Taylor O’hare moderated the meeting. They began by outlining the various opportunities available to members over the summer (internships and summer classes). After discussing these opportunities, the moderators opened the floor for discussion, in which older members who had previously had internships or taken summer classes could offer words of advice to the underclassmen. Topics discussed included paid vs. unpaid internships, shadowing professionals, taking classes online, networking while at the job and much more. The interactive nature of the meeting ensured that all members truly gained something beneficial heading into their summers.

On behalf of the executive board, thank you to all our members for a great spring semester and we will see you in the fall! Have a great summer!

BWUA Hosts the 3rd Annual G.A.L.A 4/1/11

On the spirited evening of April 1st, BWUA opened the doors of Colloquium Hall on the eighth floor of Jon M. Huntsman Hall to it's distinguished guests for a night dedicated to recognizing the commendable work done by the Philadelphia Student Union. Over one hundred guests were present as BWUA sold out all tickets for this years G.A.L.A. (Galvanizing Adolescents towards a Legacy of Achievement). Each year during the G.A.L.A., BWUA honors a local organization whose work for the community of Philadelphia cannot be rivaled. This year's recipient was no exception. The Philadelphia Student Union exists to empower young students to demand the highest quality of education from the Philadelphia public school system. The organization is led by youths who inspire other youths to make positive changes in their community. In accordance with this theme of personal development, Reverend Dr. Leslie Callahan highlighted the evening with her keynote address admonishing listeners to make the transformation from Davids into giants who use their leverage for the benefit of others. The program concluded with a sumptuous desert reception where guests had the opportunity to mingle with one another and have their photos taken.