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Meet Symone! Symone is a senior majoring in Marketing and Management with a minor in Music Business and Entertainment Industries. She is also a student intern at Toppel!

Symone co-founded Hairology, a new organization on campus whose mission is to embrace and educate all genders, religions, and races about natural hair while defying society’s standards.

She says Hairology was created to spark conversation in an area that’s normally overlooked. “For the past few years, minorities have been in this space of reclaiming ourselves in regards to accepting our naturalness. It’s an issue that so many people are dealing with on a daily basis that’s often not discussed if it doesn’t directly affect a person.”

Symone, along with her co-founder, felt it was important for minorities to have a safe place on campus to discuss their hair, the healthiness of it, as well as the issues they face with it living in Miami. Also, it creates an educational environment for the many students on campus that may lack knowledge in this area at a predominately white institution (PWI). She hopes that Hairology makes an impact on this campus and that all students will come to be educated so that they know how to be more culturally competent, especially in the workplace.

Nov. 26	Learn All About Carnival Cruise Line's Rotational Analyst Leadership Program! (virtual) @ 11:00AM
Nov. 26	Building Your LinkedIn Profile (virtual) @ 4:00PM
Nov. 27	PhD Careers Panel & Networking @ 5:30PM
Nov. 29	Downtown Doral Charter Schools Recruitment @ 8:00AM
Nov. 29	Building Your LinkedIn Profile (virtual) @ 4:00PM

Toppel Awards: NOMINATIONS DUE WEDNESDAY

Deadline: November 28th

Nominations are currently being accepted for the 4th Annual Toppel Awards! These awards celebrate the accomplishments of students, faculty, administrators, alumni, and employers, whose exceptional support makes possible the fulfillment of Toppel’s mission. We invite you to nominate individuals and organizations that you have noticed are outstanding in their dedication to UM students and their professional development.

The award categories are listed below. To nominate an individual/group for a Toppel Award and to learn more about the eligibility requirements for each award category, click here.

We ask that you complete your nominations by November 28, 2018. Finalists will be invited to attend the ceremony in February. We look forward to your nominations!

Categories:
Student of the Year
Student Group of the Year
Distinguished Administrator
Distinguished Faculty
Employer of the Year
Recruiter of the Year
Alumna/us of the Year

There's a Fatal Flaw in Your Five-Year Plan

As we get closer to the end of the fall semester, it can be easy to pick on ourselves for not being as disciplined as we'd hoped: with studying, working out, meditating, etc.

This article reminds us how focusing too much on the future and perfecting our life plans can make us miss out on all of the great things that are happening today. Striving for a perfect morning or daily routine isn't always the answer, and can oftentimes make you feel even worse when you don't stick to it. Keep in mind that productivity and efficiency come from being flexible and from understanding your needs, which can shift throughout the day. A routine that worked for you one week may not work the next, and that's okay. Don't let perfection impede progress!

Favorite Employers on Handshake

Make company research easier by favoriting employers on Handshake! See an employer that piques your interest and want to go back to their page later? “Favorite” this company by clicking on the blue button on the right-side of their company page on Handshake.

When you go to the “Employers” tab under Jobs, you’ll be able to see a list of all of your favorite employers. This saves you time when researching different companies because you’ll easily be able to go back to those that you really liked. This is a great feature if you’re interested in a specific position they have open or want to learn more about their culture! You can also edit your settings to receive notifications on these employers should they post anything new.

Jobs & Internships

Toppel is Hiring

DOE Scholars Program: Applications Open!

Toppel Spotlight

CANON USA, INC.
2019 Canon Insights Summer Internship – Audit

SHUTTERFLY, INC.
Mobile Quality
Engineering Intern

FANATICS, INC.
Sports Memorabilia Marketing Intern –
Summer 2019

NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL –
HONOLULU, HI
Financial Planning Intern – Summer 2019

PETERSON AND SMITH EQUINE VETERINARY HOSPITAL
Equine Working Student Internship

MtronPTI
Electrical Engineering Intern

INTERNATIONAL TRADE ADMINISTRATION – HEADQUARTERS
Spring Intern

LATIN WORLD ENTERTAINMENT
Spring Film & TV Development Internship

CARNIVAL
Carnival Adventures Intern

FEDEX SERVICES
Intern Sales Specialty/eCommerce

Toppel is hiring for the following positions:

Peer Advisor:
The Toppel Career Center is looking for motivated, engaged, and strong communicators with an appreciation for diversity and an aptitude for helping other students develop their professional skills. Peer Advisors play a critical role in guiding students through the exploration of their strengths, interests, skills, and abilities. They will prepare students to effectively engage and connect with employers and industry leaders. Apply today on JobX!

Graphic Design Intern:
Are you looking to build your design portfolio? Do you enjoy bringing ideas to life and working in fast-paced environment? If so, apply to be Toppel’s graphic design intern today on JobX! As a graphic design intern, you will be responsible for creating a variety of professional and visually appealing marketing products for diverse audiences. You will design logos, brochures, posters, flyers, and other print and electronic materials that reflect the high-quality standards of the Toppel Career Center.

Application deadline: December 17, 2018,
5:00 PM EST

The DOE Scholars Program introduces students and recent college graduates to the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) mission and operations.

Being selected as a DOE Scholar offers the following benefits:
• Stipends starting at $600 per week for undergraduates and $650 per week for graduate students and post graduates during the internship period
• Limited travel reimbursement to/from assigned location
• Direct exposure to and participation in projects and activities in DOE mission-relevant research areas
• Identification of career goals and opportunities
• Development of professional networks with leading scientists and subject matter experts

For more information and eligibility requirements click here.

Apply today!

Pasqualina Sagarese

Peer Advisor

My name is Pasqualina Sagarese, and I am from Quito, Ecuador. So far, my college experience has been very busy and overwhelming, but a great new start. I have joined the international relations club on campus so far, but plan on joining others as well. A piece of advice I have received that has helped me in college is that you’re allowed to change your mind. Not everyone has a clear idea of what they want to do for the rest of their life, and I am glad that I was given advice to not be afraid of changing my major and pursuing my different interests.

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