Congratulations to Lia Scanlan and Sacha-Bea Robert!

This just in from the Co-op Office!
Well done, Lia and Sacha-Bea!!!

Each year deserving students are nominated by employers for the Mount Co-op Student of the Year Awards. We are pleased that so many employers invested the time in recognizing students’ contributions to their organizations. The employer nominations and students’ personal statements are very rewarding to read.

The selection committee had the difficult task of choosing the Mount Co-op Student of the Year (2009) recipients. The selection criteria included academic achievement, community involvement, contribution to the employer, and the impact co-op has had on their personal and professional development.

The four Mount Co-op Student of the Year recipients for 2009 are:

Business Administration   
Laura Smith (nominated by Nova Scotia Department of Energy)

Information Technology
Krista Quinn (nominated by Sisters of Charity)

Public Relations 
Lia Scanlan (nominated by RCMP)

Tourism & Hospitality Management  
Kyle Stubbs (nominated by Bayshore Inn)

Sacha-Bea Robert (nominated by Public Works and Government Services Canada) from the Public Relations program has also received an Honorable Mention.

The Final Selection Committee was comprised of:

Dr. Kim Kienapple - Director of Co-operative Education
Dr. Peter Mombourquette , Academic Chair Business & Tourism
Dr. Amy Thurlow, Academic Chair Public Relations
Sonya Horsburgh, Manager of Co-operative Education
Scott Daniels, Co-op Coordinator
Kirsten Somers, Co-op Coordinator

These nominations are just one more example of how “Mount Co-op Students Work!” Congratulations!

The Mount Co-op Team

Portfolio Contest

Have a portfolio put together for work term interviews? Why not use it to win money and prizes!

IABC Maritime Canada is hosting a portfolio competition for students at Mount Saint Vincent University next Thursday, February 11. This is a great opportunity to have experienced communicators provide feedback on your portfolio. And best of all, entry is free!

The student with the winning portfolio will receive an $100 prize as well as a one-year student membership to IABC. Each participant will also receive a certificate of participation that can be added to their portfolios.

The portfolio competition will take place in Seton 526 next Thursday, February 11. Participants will sign up for 10 minute presentation slots between 5 and 7 PM. Participants have those 10 minutes to explain the layout and design of their portfolios to the judges. Portfolios will be judged on content, creativity, presentation, consistency, organization of material, and overall appearance.

Contact Kira Scharwey to sign up for time slots at kira.scharwey@msvu.ca, or on her cell at (902) 483-3483. Presentation times will be given on a first come, first serve basis.