Career Corner

In our chaotic economy, we often look to others to find the advice and support we need to make the important decisions about our careers and our futures. To help alumni like you during these challenging times, the Marywood Alumni Online blog will be starting a new feature: Career Corner. Each week, we’ll post articles or videos that provide valuable information on topics like resume writing, changing careers, job markets, job searching tips, and other essentials. If you have any suggestions for what you’d like to hear more about, be sure to leave us a comment!

No Job? Create One Yourself.

In this article, BNET’s Richard Young tells of a door-to-door book saleswoman and how she created her own luck in the down economy.

Avoiding Common Interview Mistakes

Tips, hints and tricks from an expert consultant who has helped hundreds improve their interviewing skills.

How to Pitch for What You Want

Career and life advice from Rebecca Thorman of Modite.com.

Graduate School for Unemployed College Students

Best-selling author and marketing expert Seth Godin shares his take on what graduate school could be for the unemployed college student.

It’s Been 10 Years Since My Last Job Search…

If you’ve been out of the market for awhile, this article is a must read.

Class Notes Update: 1980s and 1990’s

William F. Rinaldi ‘89 married Renee M. Pricci on 8/22/09.

Robert R. Walsh ‘88 and his wife, Bridget Quinn Walsh, welcomed a baby girl on 6/15/09.

Daniel R. Ebersole ‘94 and his wife, Beth DeMartino Ebersole, welcomed a baby girl on 6/17/09.

Ashley Giacofci Fessler ‘99 and Neil Fessler ‘97 were married recently.

Class Notes Update: 2000’s

Julie A. Marino ‘01 is engaged to marry Dr. Jason Hapstak on 7/10/09.

Alison Borosky ‘05 is engaged to marry David Emkey in April 2010.

Colleen Duffy ‘07 is engaged to marry Paul Marcks.

Erica Barone ‘03 is engaged to marry Vincent Pricci on 8/14/09.

Lindsay Young ‘05 and Jacob Johnson ‘06 are engaged to marry on 8/7/09.

Colleen Miluski ‘02 is engaged to marry Sébastien Moulin this summer.

Michelle Anne Werner ‘02 is engaged to marry Robert Joseph Conlon Jr. on 8/8/09.

George Zuraski ‘09 is engaged to marry Amanda Borowicz.

Kelly Zeshonski ‘09 is engaged to marry Matthew Cibik.

Geralyn Meehan Vecerkauskas ‘03 and Paul Vecerkauskas were married on 6/21/08.

Brandon Smith ‘05 and Kirsten Millford married on 6/25/09.

New Feature! Career Corner

In our chaotic economy, we often look to others to find the advice and support we need to make the important decisions about our careers and our futures. To help alumni like you during these challenging times, the Marywood Alumni Online blog will be starting a new feature: Career Corner. Each week, we’ll post articles or videos that provide valuable information on topics like resume writing, changing careers, job markets, job searching tips, and other essentials. If you have any suggestions for what you’d like to hear more about, be sure to leave us a comment!

To start off, here is the first Career Corner:

Nine Ways to Master Your Inbox
Have you ever hoped for a better way to get through the mess of your email in the morning? Check out this article with tips on how to trim down the spam, get your replies out, and get moving beyond the inbox.

How to Decide in a Time of Confusion

In a business climate unlike anything we’ve ever seen before, it pays to have all of the tools and information at your fingertips. But once the data gathering is over, shouldn’t you be thinking about what decision is best for you? Let BNET.com help with strategies on how to make the tough choices in your career.

Six Things to Consider Off The Job

If you find yourself on the hunt for a new career, be sure to keep in mind these six things as you weigh your options, search for a better opportunity, or just try to make ends meet.

Landscape Painting Workshop

Join us for five days of painting on location on the spectacular coast of Maine with instructor Mary J. Arthur BA, BFA, MFA.

This workshop is a great way to explore and experience a beautiful landscape setting while improving your painting skills and knowledge. Class runs during the week Monday – Friday with early morning demonstrations before painting. A break for lunch will provide time for critique and dialog followed by an afternoon/ evening painting. The course focuses on understanding painting on location, planning and executing smart compositions in changing light, observing nature quickly and with confidence as well as materials and techniques for successful outdoor painting. Mary will present a special topics lecture one evening, “The History and Present State of Landscape Painting on Coastal Maine”. Any medium welcome, demonstrations will be in oil. A portable easel is necessary.

Participants are encouraged to stay at the Driftwood Inn, which is a family owned inn with an ocean front location on the outermost island in Casco Bay, Maine. It has been in continuous operation and owned by the Conrad family for over 100 years. It sits on three acres with panoramic oceans views on Bailey Island and is 2.5 miles long and .5 miles wide with a variety of picturesque views. The inn has small, simple, comfortable rooms with separate shared baths. Daily boat trips are available to Portland. Book your room early for a broader choice and to see details on home cooked breakfasts and dinners. There are a few additional dining options on the island. Maryland Hall has reserved rooms for the workshop. To choose your room and make a reservation visit the Driftwood Inn website at www.thedriftwoodinnmaine.com.

Latest recommended arrival date for out-of-towners is Sunday 8/9. Time off to explore the island will be built into the schedule. Transportation, room and board are not included in the tuition. There is a direct flight from BWI to Portland, Maine (via Air Tran) for those who wish to fly and carpools to the island will be arranged as plans are made. For addition information and a suggested materials list, email Mary J. Arthur at mjart5@yahoo.com or go to her website at www.Arthurstudios.com. No refunds will be issued within 30 days of the start date of the workshop.

Class ID: # 311000   Price: $525

Dates: 8/10/09 – 8/14/09 – Monday thru Friday – 8am to 4pm

Marywood, Alumni & Friends: In The News

June 14, 2009 – Anthracite region scholars gathered with Pennsylvania Anthracite Heritage Museum board members, staff and volunteers, and local citizens and visitors for the 2009 Anthracite Heritage Conference. The afternoon session featured Kathleen Munley, professor of history in the department of social sciences at Marywood University:
http://www.thetimes-tribune.com/news/namedropper_6_14_09

June 14, 2009 – Marywood Trustee & Alum Monsignor David Tressler was feted on his 50th birthday by St. Patrick’s Parish:
http://www.thetimes-tribune.com/news/namedropper_6_14_09

June 14, 2009 – Blue Ridge High School Salutatorian Christina Brush plans to attend Marywood University to major in early childhood special education:
http://www.thetimes-tribune.com/news/blue_ridge_grad_takes_talents_to_far_east

June 15, 2009 – Lackawanna County Commission for Women is scheduled to hold its fourth annual Keys to Success Breakfast to honor local leaders in the community, including Marywood Alum Ellen H. Casey, Pennsylvania’s former first lady:
http://www.thetimes-tribune.com/arts_living/keys_to_success_breakfast_honors_local_community_leaders

June 17, 2009 – The event isn’t until October, but the committee planning the 47th annual Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast is already gathering to make plans.  Assisting with the planning of the event are Marywood Alums Donna Molinaro, Debbie Moran-Peterson & Geri Rogers and Former Marywood Trustee Dave Tressler:
http://www.thetimes-tribune.com/news/namedropper_6_17_09

Class Notes – 2000’s

Michael Jones ‘06 and Arielle Stever welcomed a baby boy on  5/23/09

Timothy McNamara ‘08 and his wife, Lauren, welcomed a baby boy on 5/26/09.

Beverly Worlinsky ‘03 is engaged to marry Stephen Hallett, Jr.

Mary Theresa Shulde ‘07 married Edward Shulde Jr  on 6/13/09.

Class Notes – 1990’s

Pamela A. Walko ‘99 and husband, Patrick, had a baby boy on 5/30/09.

Nicole G. Horrocks ‘94 and husband, Brian, welcomed a baby boy on  5/20/09.