HOFSTRA CAN! 2002 VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR The Hofstra CAN! (Career Assistance Network) program has enjoyed tremendous success in connecting alumni with graduating Hofstra students. They share advice and experience that will guide our students and help to shape their futures. Our 2002 Volunteer of the Year consistently goes above and beyond the call of duty and leaves a lasting impression on each and every student he meets.
New York. Bill is a very dedicated volunteer, not only at Hofstra, but in his community, where he is a past board member of the East Director of Alumni Relations Margaret Shields, Hofstra Meadow Soccer Club Executive CAN! 2002 Volunteer of the Year Bill Agresti ’78 and Director of and current board Alumni Programs Tara Vassallo ’97, ’02. member of the Long Island ored with the prestigious Award Chapter of the American Cancer for Alumni Achievement and has just been elected Executive Vice Society. President of the Alumni At Hofstra, Bill has been actively Organization. He and wife William (Bill) Agresti graduated involved with the Hofstra Pride Rhona have two sons, Darin and from Hofstra in 1978 with a Club, Veterans Alumni Chapter, Jonathan, and live in New York. B.B.A. in banking and finance. Hofstra Advisory Board He is vice president of Salomon and Corporate Development Congratulations to our 2002 Smith Barney in Garden City, Council. In 1999 he was hon- Hofstra CAN! Volunteer of the Year!
ON-CAMPUS INTERVIEW PROGRAM (PRIDERECRUITING) If your organization has full-time hiring needs and is interested in participating in Hofstra's On-Campus Interview Program (PrideRecruiting), please call Lisa Kellerman, Assistant Director of The Career Center, at (516) 463-5137, or e-mail lisa.kellerman@hofstra.edu. Space is still available to recruit for fall 2002.
FALL 2002 JOB AND INTERNSHIP FAIR If your organization would like to participate in the Fall 2002 Job and Internship Fair, where organizations can recruit for full-time positions, internships and parttime opportunities, please call Jennifer Ruggiero, Assistant Director of The Career Center, at (516) 463-6342, or e-mail her at jennifer.ruggiero@hofstra.edu. The Fair is scheduled for September 25.
What’s on the calendar for fall 2002? Hofstra CAN! volunteers are encouraged to participate in The Career Center’s Career Week 2002 September 21-27.
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September 21 – Hofstra CAN! kicks off Career Week 2002 with its Second Annual Tailgate Party. Join us for lunch at Alumni House followed by a Hofstra football game! September 23 – Become a member of the first “Hofstra Success Stories” panel. Submit a brief career history and explain why you would like to participate. Those who are selected will be asked to speak about their successes during Career Week 2002. September 24 – Help students refine their resume writing skills during “Resumania”. Watch your mail for details regarding our Student/Alumni Networking Night!
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