Our brief glimpse of spring is over and we're expecting snow again starting Friday (and starting Thursday for our Omaha friends). This is a good time to review class canceling policy.
Local TV and radio stations will announce closures. You can also call the Drake Cancellation line, 515-271-4545. If possible, closures will be announced on http://www.drake.edu/. However, since the people that handle the Drake communication channels work during the week and our classes are on weekends, you will often need to rely on your instructor to communicate class cancellations.
For students in classes with me...I will email your Drake email to let you know about class cancellations and will post an announcement on Blackboard and/or any other class communication tools (like a class blog). You are, of course, also welcome to call me. It's likely other instructors will do the same thing, but if you're not sure, feel free to give your instructor a call or send an email.
(Here's an earlier blog post on Drake's emergency plan. Drake's emergency plan is also available through the main page on BlueView.)
Thursday, February 12, 2009
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
Free Event: Combating Job Displacement in Des Moines
Rochelle Rudd (ALOP) works at Kaplan and wanted me to share this in case any of you (or anyone else you know) is interested.
Event: "Combating Job Displacement in Des Moines"
Description: Kaplan University will host a FREE event open to the public to assist displaced workers from recent layoffs that have been hitting the Des Moines metro. Our goal is to prepare displaced workers for the next step whether that is Job Searching, Changing Careers, or Continuing Education.
Multiple sessions will be held covering the following topics:
Effective Job Search Strategies, Unemployment, Resume Development, Strategies for Career Changing, Online Applications, Marketplace Trends, Entrepreneur-SBA, Interviewing Skills, Computer Skills, Online Networking, Utilizing Temp Services, and Furthering Your Education.
Presentations will be given by Principal, CDS Global, Robert Half Technology, Midwest Professional Staffing, Community Support Advocates, 2 The Top, Kaplan University, and Iowa Workforce Development. Computer labs and resume critiquing will also be available.
Date: Friday, March 6th
Time: 12:00-4:00
Where: Kaplan University, 4655 121st Street Urbandale, Iowa 50323
Additional Info: Kaplan University will also be holding a Career Fair open to the public on Thursday, March 12th.
Questions: Contact Lori Gelhaar, 727-6844 or lgelhaar@kaplan.edu
Event: "Combating Job Displacement in Des Moines"
Description: Kaplan University will host a FREE event open to the public to assist displaced workers from recent layoffs that have been hitting the Des Moines metro. Our goal is to prepare displaced workers for the next step whether that is Job Searching, Changing Careers, or Continuing Education.
Multiple sessions will be held covering the following topics:
Effective Job Search Strategies, Unemployment, Resume Development, Strategies for Career Changing, Online Applications, Marketplace Trends, Entrepreneur-SBA, Interviewing Skills, Computer Skills, Online Networking, Utilizing Temp Services, and Furthering Your Education.
Presentations will be given by Principal, CDS Global, Robert Half Technology, Midwest Professional Staffing, Community Support Advocates, 2 The Top, Kaplan University, and Iowa Workforce Development. Computer labs and resume critiquing will also be available.
Date: Friday, March 6th
Time: 12:00-4:00
Where: Kaplan University, 4655 121st Street Urbandale, Iowa 50323
Additional Info: Kaplan University will also be holding a Career Fair open to the public on Thursday, March 12th.
Questions: Contact Lori Gelhaar, 727-6844 or lgelhaar@kaplan.edu
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