The DA 09-20-2012

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THE DAILY ATHENAEUM

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Thursday September 20, 2012

Volume 126, Issue 24

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Career Fair offers jobs, internships by lacey palmer staff writer

Students will have the opportunity to plan for their futures today at the semiannual West Virginia University Career Fair sponsored by the WVU Career Services Center. Held in the Mountainlair Ballroom 10 a.m.–3 p.m., students who attend the Fair will get to walk throughout the ballrooms and speak to a wide variety of employers set up at informational booths.

According to Sarah Glenn, Assistant Director of Employer Relations for the CSC, 73 employers, representing diverse industries, non-profits and government agencies, will be recruiting for internship and full-time positions. Students can find a complete list of companies in attendance on MountaineerTRAK either online or on the kiosks around campus. “There will be opportunities for students in all fields at the career fair, such as business, engineering,

sales, management, social work, criminal justice and many more,” Glenn said. “We are always bringing new employers to campus.” Students graduating in May should start looking for job options now, Glenn said. Also, students looking for a summer internship should also begin their search now. Glenn said she believes the Career Fair is not only a great way to network with employers and get interviews, but also to learn about new companies.

Many companies at the Career Fair will have job openings and positions available some students might not have known existed. “It is always to a job seeker’s advantage to meet a recruiter in person as opposed to making the initial introduction electronically,” Glenn said. Although the Career Fair is directed at those looking for an internship or fulltime job, freshmen and sophomores are also encouraged to attend. “It’s never too early to

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start planning for your career,” Glenn said. “Freshmen and sophomores who attend career fairs are familiar with the process and tend to be more successful at networking during their junior and senior years.” According to Glenn, employers are usually interested in talking to underclassmen and helping them learn about jobs within their company. Students who attend the Career Fair are encouraged to dress professionally. Glenn said a suit is highly

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Comparing the candidates Geno smith, WVU

66-for-75, 734 yards; 83 rushing yards 10 total TD, 0 INT

“When you have as many incompletions as you do touchdowns (9) you deserve it. Especially when you have zero interceptions.” @JonathanKMartin

de’anthony thomas, oregon

475 all-purpose yards 7 total TD matt barkley, usc

“He exemplifies success no matter how you define it; with individual or team stats, wins, or integrity.” @Ry_of_the_Tiger

66-for-109, 813 yards 10 TD, 3 INT collin klein, kansas st.

43-for-59, 609 yards; 210 rushing yards 9 total TD, 2 INT

“Accuracy, poise, mental toughness, statistics, and leadership. He has qualities that are necessary to be the greatest player.” @GangGreenRanger

City approves High Street taxi stand relocation By Jacob Bojesson Correspondent

The taxi stand on the corner of High and Wall Streets has been relocated to the Courthouse Plaza due to safety concerns following a series of incidents over the last year. Last week, officials from the Morgantown Police and Fire departments reached an agreement with Yellow Cab to put the relocation plan into effect immediately. Morgantown City Police Chief Ed Preston said in an official statement the relocation is an attempt to separate the large crowds going in and out of night clubs looking for transportation. The goal is to better facil-

itate the late-night crowds that gather on the corner of High and Wall Streets on weekends, as the capacity is impossible to handle, he said. “We have several night clubs on the 300 block, and if you add up the capacity, it’s in the thousands,” said Ken Tennant, captain of the Fire Marshal’s Office. “Imagine all the other bars on the other streets – everyone is coming to the 300 block to try to get a ride or get a taxi.” The Mountainline Transit Authority moved its late night downtown bus stop to the Courthouse Plaza Nov. Arron Diedrich/THE DAILY ATHENAEUM 9, after two night clubs re- A taxi cab driving on High Street Wednesday. quested relocation. The two night clubs had a A series of small incidents the move to the Courthouse difficult time enforcing their have occurred on the block and the decision to make see taxi on PAGE 2 closing time.

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Dumpstaphunk put on a show for its audience at 123 Pleasant Street Tuesday. A&E PAGE 9

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Thanks to a program offered by West Virginia University, students can keep track of their degree requirements easier than ever before. DegreeWorks is an online program accessed through MIX that tracks what classes students have taken, what classes they need to take and their degree requirements. It helps advisors minimize errors through consistent degree planning and reduces paperwork and reliance on check sheets. The program essentially provides advice, counsel and speeds graduation time for students. WVU associate registrar Jerry Ross explained how DegreeWorks accumulates information. “DegreeWorks feeds off our student information system that houses all the data from the student’s academic history to current registration,” he said. “It takes all the data from the database and applies it to a student’s audit, which is basically an outline of what requirements are necessary for each student’s individual degree.” Ross mentioned how the program is customized for each major. “Each program has its own audit and set of rules and requirements, which is specialized for the program’s needs,” he said. “We have the ability to run something that’s called “the Planner.” This allows students to plan out on a semester-tosemester basis what they will take going forward.” Ross likes how the program is geared toward a user-friendly interface. “It’s really pretty simple how it works. Students just log into their MIX account, go to STAR and click on the DegreeWorks link,” he said. “From there, students can pull up their basic audit, which lists all their degree’s requirements, what classes they still need to take and class history.” WVU biology student, Chris Pitzer agrees with Ross about the simplicity of the program. “I think it’s easy and pretty helpful. I looked at a couple of majors and found

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ON THE INSIDE WVU tennis coach Tina Samara has used social media to help recruit international players. SPORTS PAGE 7

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DegreeWorks helps students track degrees by ashley tennant

WVU fans weigh in on why Geno Smith should win the Heisman Trophy

recommended, but those who do not have a suit should wear dress pants and a nice shirt and keep their jewelry, cologne and make-up to a minimum. Students should also bring a copy of their resume. Whether seeking a spring or summer internship or a full-time position or just expanding your horizons and making connections, all students are encouraged to come to the Career Fair.

out I’m going to double major from it. I would encourage other students to use it because it basically tells you everything you need to know in one place” he said. “I don’t use it very often, but when I am considering classes to take, I listen to what classes other people like, and try to see if it fits in my major, and I go from there with it.“ Casey Zimmerman, an athletic training student, uses DegreeWorks often. “I use DegreeWorks to see which requirements I still haven’t filled and what classes I need to take. I think the program is pretty accurate, and it keeps me organized because I can see what I need to take next semester.” WVU adviser Cathy Bonnstetter, expressed her appreciation of DegreeWorks from an adviser’s point of view. “The benefits of using DegreeWorks is the organization; it’s divided into everything we need – student’s GECs, major courses and requirements,” she said. “It’s very clear what courses students have had and what they haven’t. In general, it makes any advising appointment go smoother, if both the adviser and student are on the same page,” Bonnstetter said. “It makes the world of difference if both the student and adviser have some ideas about what is needed and how to pursue things.” Bonnstetter said she appreciates the program being a part of her work. “DegreeWorks is just a beautiful tool,” she said. Ross said the biggest benefit of DegreeWorks is how students can access their information anywhere. “Students always have this information at their fingertips, so they can pull it up anywhere, anytime,” he said. “DegreeWorks helps students know exactly what classes they need to take so they can stay on track to graduate. Because at the end of the day, that’s what we want – we want to see students graduate as quickly as possible.” To access DegreeWorks, log in to MIX at mix.wvu. edu. danewsroom@mail.wvu.edu

OFF TO THE RACES The West Virginia football team has avoided slow starts en route to compiling an impressive pair of victories this season. SPORTS PAGE 8

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