Monday, June 10, 2013

Relay finds indoor spirit - New Hampton Tribune: News

Relay finds indoor spirit - New Hampton Tribune: News


Relay for Life participants didn't let a little thing like the weather dampen their spirits Friday night when the event was moved to the New Hampton High School gym.
The New Hampton High School was gracious enough to offer its resources to the Relay for Life event when it was forced inside by flooding of the park and forecasted thunderstorms for the area.
"This gym is one reason I could battle cancer, I was an athlete and when I was diagnosed with cancer, I wanted a game plan," said Tom Straw, who served as the event's honorary survivor, in his speech during the opening ceremony.
This year's honorary caregiver was awarded to Steve Geerts.
The last time Relay for Life was moved inside was the during the flooding of 2008 and was held in the Chickasaw Wellness Complex. The committee quickly realized that the event had grown so much in the past years that they would no longer fit in that space comfortably.
The evening began with a free will donation dinner that was open to the public, a performance by expression dancers, and the New Hampton High School speech students.
This year's event was special because the American Cancer Society recognized its 100th birthday, and to celebrate, the committee had a cake made to be shared by all the Relay for Life participants.

Education reforms won’t change how New Hampton teaches students - New Hampton Tribune: News

Education reforms won’t change how New Hampton teaches students - New Hampton Tribune: News

Wednesday, May 15, 2013

Iowa City Summer Apartment

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Tuesday, April 2, 2013

Got Internships?


After you land an internship! 
• DO ask important logistical questions
Now that you have the job, it’s OK to ask questions that aren’t acceptable in an interview setting.
• DON’T email your employer every day
Your employer is a busy person, so you don’t want to bombard her with daily or weekly emails asking questions. While keeping in touch is important, you don’t want to be a nuisance. “If there are questions you need to ask before you start, I would encourage you to ask as many as you can during that initial phone call where they offer you the job,” says Stanley. Then, if you have any additional questions, send them all in one email a few weeks before your first day.
• DO connect with your employer and the company online
If you haven’t already, connect with your future co-workers on LinkedIn and follow them on Twitter. Social media can keep you connected without feeling like you’re interrupting their day with emails and phone calls. Similarly, following the company on Twitter and liking its Facebook page can help you stay up-to-date on company happenings. Plus, employers like interns who know their way around social media.
• DON’T put your job in jeopardy with poor social media decisions
We all know to keep our Twitter and Facebook profiles clean and professional. If you’re worried about friends posting inappropriate photos of you, keep your profile private and don’t friend your future coworkers.
• DO reach out to current or former interns
If your internship office is close by, ask your employer if you can shadow a current intern for the day, Stanley suggests. The intern can give you a tour and show you what kind of work you’ll be doing, which can calm those first-day nerves. Reaching out to former interns can work, too. They might be able to answer your questions even better than current interns.

Friday, January 18, 2013

Bazinga

It has been said that the Big Bang Theory is the new Friends, I can deal with that....