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YOU AND THE BLUE: A Newsletter for Alumni and Friends of Broward College
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AUGUST 2024
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FUTURE ALUMNI LEADERS CELEBRATED AT STUDENT GOVERNMENT
ASSOCIATION INDUCTION
We are thrilled to announce the induction of our new Broward College Student Government Association (SGA) leaders, who represent the bright future of our college and its alumni. Each of our three campuses is home to a dedicated Student Government body, ensuring that every student voice is heard and valued. These leaders are not just shaping the present, but they are also the alumni leaders of tomorrow, poised to carry forward the legacy of excellence and service.
Lauren Adamo, the Interim Senior Director of Student Engagement at Broward College, said this about the ceremony “Student government at Broward College is more than just a leadership role—it's a cherished rite of passage that honors our students' dedication and commitment. The induction ceremony is a celebration of their journey, marking the beginning of their impact on our campus community. As they step into these roles, they embrace the opportunity to shape the future and inspire others, reflecting the true spirit of leadership and service.”
During the induction ceremony, City of Lauderdale Lakes Commissioner Karlene Maxwell-Williams shared her perspectives on service and leadership with the student leaders.
Zachary Whalen is President of the Central Campus Student Government Association, serves as a Student Government Association Trustee on the Broward College Board of Trustees, and is a student of the College Academy at Broward College. He expressed his enthusiasm saying, “The new Student Government administration is deeply honored and excited to be officially inducted. Our team is a representative cross section of Broward College’s ambitious student body, and we look forward to a meaningful year of service. Go Seahawks!”
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As a memento of this moment, Broward College Alumni & Friends offered a gift of a business card holder to each inductee, which is a nod to the aspirations of these student leaders, who aim to become doctors, marine scientists, engineers, finance professionals, and more.
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This gift serves as a reminder that their current roles in student government are just the beginning of their professional journeys. It encourages them to continue building their networks, honing their skills, and striving for excellence in their chosen fields. We are proud to support these future Broward College alumni on their journey and look forward to witnessing their continued success.
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Broward College Foundation partners with UKG to launch transformative Human Capital Management – Time and Labor Management Certification Program
The Broward College Foundation is proud to announce a strategic partnership with UKG to introduce the UKG Ready Human Capital Management – Time and Labor Management Certification program. This innovative initiative offers students exceptional career-building opportunities, including paid student internships, scholarships, and Business Pathway faculty champion funding.
The first cohort of Broward College students is already engaged in hands-on learning, acquiring skills that open doors to promising careers in Human Capital and Workforce Management. Whether aspiring to become implementation consultants or human resources administrators, this program is a crucial gateway to success.
This partnership underscores the unwavering commitment of the Broward College Foundation and UKG to leveling the playing field and empowering every student to reach their full potential. Through this philanthropy-funded initiative, we're creating equity of opportunity by providing traditionally overlooked students with the skills they need to succeed in in-person and remote roles at UKG and throughout their implementation partner ecosystem.
For more information, email Ashley Shepple or call 954-201-8289.
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Broward College welcomes new and returning students for Fall 2024
With more than 30,000 students across its campuses and centers, Broward College is getting the 2024-25 academic year off to an exciting start. On the first day of class, returning students greeted old friends, while new students had the chance to interact with Sammy Seahawk for the first time. Free giveaways of college swag and snacks helped students ease into their first day. Learn more.
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The College Academy at Broward College recently shined a light on the successes of alumna and serial entrepreneur Mecca McDonald. Mecca was one of a handful of grantees singled out by Alexis Ohanian, co-founder and former executive chairman of social media platform Reddit, who awarded her with a $100,000 grant in June. In her Linkedin post, Mecca said this prestigious and generous grant will take her sustainable jewelry company “to the next level.”
Mecca describes herself as “an emerging biomaterials founder, entrepreneur, and creative based in New York”. After acquiring her AA with highest honors from Broward College, she next earned two bachelor's degrees from Johns Hopkins University in Economics and Psychology. While a student at Johns Hopkins, she was awarded the 2021 Eugene Leake award for outstanding achievement in the Visual Art department and was awarded $20,000 to develop and grow her start up.
Read the College Academy LinkedIn post here and then check out Mecca’s Mo.Na. Gems website to learn more about her fascinating approach to producing sustainable, vegan, and non-toxic jewelry.
Would you like to be featured in our You & the Blue newsletter? Let us know by completing the alumni contact update form here.
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Alumna Dr. Deanie Singh, Class of 2005, is a health care entrepreneur with over 20 years of nursing experience. She is the CEO and founder of Premier Mobile Health Services which she founded in 2018, initially operating a mobile clinic out of an RV that she purchased on eBay. Today, Premier Mobile Health Services is celebrated as a teaching facility and quality healthcare provider in Lee County and is partnered with notable institutions such as the University of Miami and Vanderbilt University. She was profiled recently on radio station WGCU and you can follow the radio interview here which details her exemplary and unique path before and after she attended Broward College.
Do you have news to share? A major milestone? Career change? Tell us at Class Notes - Broward College Alumni & Friends.
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Philanthropy Week at Broward College September 3-7:
Giving Back and Saying Thanks
Join us in launching a new annual tradition at Broward College— Philanthropy Week! This week-long celebration is designed to recognize the incredible impact of our donors and to further cultivate a culture of philanthropy within our college community. With three days of events on our campuses, Philanthropy Week will culminate in a Broward-based community volunteer beautification event on our A. Hugh Adams Central Campus in Davie on the morning of September 7. You are invited to roll up your sleeves and participate, but RSVP soon; participation is limited to 200 volunteers.
To learn more about Philanthropy Week, click here.
EMPLOYMENT SOLUTIONS
FALL 2024 CAREER EVENTS
Did you know that all Broward College alumni receive lifelong support from Broward College Employment Solutions, can participate in Employment Solutions events and workshops, and can access Handshake, a one-stop shop for all career development and job search needs?
Handshake is a multipurpose platform to connect with employers and colleagues, find short and long-term employment, and have access to attend our career events and workshops. Alumni can search for jobs and employers, apply directly to open positions, send messages to colleagues and alumni in their network, and share profiles with potential employers.
Broward College Alumni may sign up for a student account on our Handshake Job Board using your @mail.broward.edu address or your personal email address and student ID number with the sign-up link below to Join Handshake.
If you no longer have access to your @mail.broward.edu address or student ID number and would like to create an account, please contact employmentsolutions@broward.edu to verify your alumni status prior to registering.
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From October 18 to 19, 2024, the Broward College Computer Science and IT programs in the STEM Pathway will host its 9th Annual BC Hackathon aka PlutoHacks, a 24-hour coding event where teams of students design and develop prototype mobile/web apps to present before a panel of judges.
As planning gets underway for this year, the BC Hackathon planning team invites all Broward College alumni and friends to participate as individuals or organizations to serve as mentors or judges for our students during the event. There are also many sponsorship opportunities. For more information, email Ashley Shepple or call 954-201-8289.
Career Conversations with Alumni
On September 24, Alumni & Friends is partnering with Central Campus Student Government to host Career Conversation with Alumni, featuring Broward College graduates Laura Schonberg and Reginald Andre who are excelling in their chosen fields. This event is open to all who may be curious to hear insights about how Broward College sets students up for success in careers as multifaceted as Law or IT and Cybersecurity. You do not need to RSVP for this event.
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15TH ANNUAL PILLARS CONFERENCE
The 15th Annual Pillars Conference, held from August 8th to 11th, was a resounding success. Centered around the theme "Maximizing the Art of Risk-taking," the event featured a diverse array of speakers who offered valuable insights. With over 400 attendees, Pillars continues to be a beloved tradition, attracting both alumni and current students from across the globe.
Among the distinguished speakers were a former marine and pilot, a program director for the homeless, a university president, a former Haitian ambassador to the US, a financial planner and former NFL player, along with other esteemed recipients of the Pillars of the Community Awards.
The conference also highlighted impressive student presentations on a wide range of topics, including Oral History, Brain-Machine Interface, Artificial Intelligence, and human trafficking awareness, showcasing the depth and diversity of knowledge within the community. Notably, students from Panama and Bolivia traveled to Florida to participate in this enriching event.
To view the conference program, click here. Photos from the Pillars Conference are available here.
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Did you know you can support charitable organizations like ours through your IRA or 401(k)? By naming Broward College Foundation as a beneficiary, you can continue to make lifetime withdrawals and keep the flexibility to change beneficiaries if things change.
When you include the Broward College Foundation in your financial and estate planning, you ensure your legacy of providing opportunities to students who are determined to change their lives by pursuing higher education. Help someone become Empowered by Broward!
For more information, email Scott Rivinius or call 954-201-7490.
Past issues of You & the Blue newsletter and recordings of interactive webinars are available online.
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