2015 1 washington park journal
February 2015
In This Issue Message from the Editors Leaders of Tomorrow
Hello RBS!
By: Rahul Anand Page 4
Student of the Month By: Jorge Panenque Page 5
Outside the Park By: Saad Admani Page 6
Student Organization of the Month By: Amanda Pan Page 7
Dear Abby
With the Spring 2015 semester in full swing, the DAC is happy to serve you the first issue of 1 Washington Park Journal of the semester. In this issue you’ll find advice on how to learn from leaders, meet our Student of the Month and learn more about this month’s Student Organization of the Month. Finally, Abby from our Dear Abby column gives advice on finding the right internship and we take a look at interesting things happening outside of Rutgers University in the “Outside the Park” section.
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Happy Reading! Jeannie Mark and Maha J. Kazmi Editors in Chief
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By: Rahul Anand
Leaders of Tomorrow
Leadership is described as, "a process of social influence in which one person can enlist the aid and support of others in the accomplishment of a common task." I chose to write about leadership for the first edition of the spring semester because I believe that all progressive leaders foster collaboration, set examples for their team and envision the future of the overall goals of the organization. And so it becomes important for everyone of us who will soon be graduating, interning or even working on a multitude of projects, to seek out those leaders, learn from them and develop themselves. Leaders create a climate of trust because it lies at the heart of collaboration. They understand that in order for their employees and thus themselves to be successful, they need to develop a cohesive and collaborative team, beginning with trust as the framework. Leaders create an environment in which people feel comfortable asking questions at any time. A progressive leader will never stop you from asking questions, or even suggest that your questions were inappropriate. These leaders are not just performance monitors, they are performance motivators. Since Leaders set examples for their team, this in turn fosters innovation. When one’s values are tested, that’s when leaders demonstrate through personal example what it means to be passionately committed. Leaders take every opportunity to show others by their own example that they’re deeply committed to the values and aspirations they espouse. Collaborative efforts yield innovative results and thus Leading by example is how leaders make visions and values tangible. We need to learn how they handle situations, learn how they manage conflicts and for the most part, learn how they have become someone we all envision to be like. Remember, while a manager just manages people, leaders develop them. These progressive leaders align the goals of the organization, an individual and a team in a way that managers and team members become inspired by their idea, seek similar success and entail to become the Leaders of tomorrow. 4
Student of the Month Congratulations to Diego Hernandez! What made you choose your current major? As a community college student and coming from a working class family I would always try to find ways to make some money to help out my parents economically. Therefore, I used to bake brownies and sell different kind of candies to my friends and classmates. At the same time, I was taking a public speaking and a microeconomics class that also changed the trajectory of my chosen major from Engineering to Supply Chain Management. I was very engaged in the microeconomics class since I could relate it to my own experience of supply and demand principles and drivers. As I was close to graduating from Community College, I was told Rutgers Business School was a great school full of opportunities. I checked the curriculum and found out about Supply Chain Management. I started my research and learned that it was a growing field where different types of career path could be taken. Who are your role models? My role models have been my parents. My father since I was a little kid taught me to be a gentleman with everyone no matter their sex, age, race, religion, or beliefs. I would see how he would offer his help to anyone he was capable to help. My mother is a great at networking, she is not afraid to approach anyone and express her opinions. She always creates opportunities for people by connecting them among one another. My final role model that has been very influential during my college career is Simon Sinek. He has the most watched TED-Talk and he speaks about the importance of WHY. How people don't buy or follow you not because of WHAT you do but because of WHY you do it. The purpose for everything you do is essential for your success. Advice for underclassmen? The advice I would give to all Rutgers Business School students is for them to get out of their comfort zone and start doing things that they are afraid of doing because that's when you really grow. Are you afraid of public speaking? Go ahead and volunteer for a speech. Are you bad at networking? Go ahead and network without being afraid to fail. Failing is not bad, it is what makes you better the next time. Getting involved in school organizations is definitely the best source to get out of your comfort zone, gain team-work and leadership experience and differentiate yourself from other candidates when looking for an internship, Co-op or full-time job. Fun fact about yourself and best memory at Rutgers. A fun fact about myself is that I love reggae and ska music, so if anyone likes these type of music, feel free to contact me. We will have fun. I would say my best memories I have had at Rutgers have been the ones that I decided to get out of my conform zone. I was taking the Business Forum Class and I was selected to give a random short speech in front of the whole class with about 400 students. I was very nervous but it was an opportunity for me to gain confidence and put my name out there. I ended up making new friend and ever since I am not afraid to speak to large crowds anymore. 5
Outside the Park By: Saad Admani
On January 30, 2015, the city and JerseyOn, a nonprofit funded by the Bill Gates and the Knight Foundation, announced plans to offer internet access to Newark residents for only 10 dollars a month plus the cost of a modem for $35. Mayor Ras Baraka announced the plan as a win for the city of Newark, where many residents do not have access to high speed broadband internet.
Data from the Pew Research Center shows that more than one third of African Americans and nearly one half of Latinos nationwide do not have access to broadband internet in their homes. In an age where students and adults need the internet for research, employment, and staying connected, JerseyOn is providing an excellent service to Newarkers. The 10 dollar a month fee comes at no cost to the tax payer, since the project is a culmination of private funding and negotiations with internet providers. Residents can also purchase a portable device for a one-time fee of $40 which provides 500 MB of internet each month. Through the city’s My Brother’s Keeper program, 1000 kids will receive the devices for free.
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This semester, RUWIB plans to launch more events, both professional and social. After their spring kick-off event drew nearly eighty undergraduate students, with a great number of males in attendance, their upcoming events include RUWIB’s Valentine’s Day Mixer (February 13) to allow students and RUWIB members and E-Board members to network with one another, a NYU Stern Women in Business Conference (February 20), and most notably, their Spring Marquee Event—the Women’s HERStory Panel (March 26). With scheduled speakers from PWC, JP Morgan, Groupon, among others, this event is not to be missed! Students will be able to gain inside knowledge and hear firsthand what it’s like for a range of women in the business world to be successful and what it takes to get there.
Student Organization of the Month
As a young organization, Rutgers Undergraduate Women in Business, or RUWIB, has made some major milestones. In only its third year at Rutgers Business School, RUWIB has been constantly active year-round. Most recently, members of the RUWIB EBoard flew to Chicago for the BIG 10 Women in Business Connection in Chicago. There, the girls got the opportunity to network with the E-Boards from other BIG 10 Women in Business organizations, share ideas, and collaborate. The conference was held in Google’s headquarters in Chicago, and our RUWIB ladies were lucky enough to even score a tour! Listening to keynote speakers, attending workshops, and social networking events with companies such as Groupon and Transamerica in addition to having some sightseeing of Chicago along the way, RUWIB took back some great tips to help grow Rutgers’ very own Women in Business into an even better organization.
In October, RUWIB’s Fall Marquee Event, The Characters Walk, was attended by 50 volunteers and 200 participants. Dressed up as their favorite story book characters, the community came spent the day playing games and partaking in activities all raising awareness about the importance of education and child literacy to the community. With donations from participants and the help of our generous sponsors, Rutgers Undergraduate Women in Business raised $2,607.44 for the library.
LaToya A. Battle-Brown, assistant provost and dean of admissions at Rutgers University-Newark, said reading can change the trajectory of a child’s life. “It is no secret, childhood literacy is directly linked to academic achievement and graduation rates,” Battle-Brown said. "The children in the City of Newark deserve to have access to books and resources that will aide in their long– term academic success.” In May 2014, the 1st Annual Characters Walk won "Best Urban Community Service Program" during the annual Involvement Awards presented by the Office of Student Life and Leadership at Rutgers Business School. President Rohini Putcha says that, "with the continued help and involvement of local sponsors Rutgers Undergraduate Women in Business hopes to inspire and accomplish even bigger and better things next year." We can’t wait! ** If you’re interested in joining RUWIB, please sign up for emails at our website, ruwib.org and “like” us on Facebook at RU Women in Business to stay up to date.** 8
Dear Abby Dear Abby, I know internships are important during my college career but it’s so hard to find internships that not only match my interests but also match my major and my previous experience! What can I do to try to find more internships and network with more professionals? Dear valued reader, It’s great that you understand how important internships are! As far as finding internships that are the most appropriate for you, try joining organizations on campus! Each organization that is geared towards a certain major offered at RBS has certain connections with companies that are looking for students with the major of that organization. Job fairs and campus events are also a great way of finding out about internships. You may be speaking with a recruiter and never even know it! Sometimes they’re out looking for students to hire without making it obvious that they’re interviewing you right on the spot. Also, try looking on RaiderNet for internship postings. LinkedIn is also a great of looking for internship posts. On LinkedIn you can follow certain companies and connect with professionals that have positions similar to what you’re looking to get into. There are also several groups filled with Rutgers students not only posting jobs to help each other out but also networking with one another, which will lead to more opportunities for you later on into your career. I hope this helped! Good luck with your search for an internship. I’m sure all will turn out well.
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