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How to Master the Art of an Online Open House
May 1, 2013
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Student Success
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Like business networking, attending an online open house can connect you with others and open doors to success. Here’s how to master the art of attending an open house so you get a great start to learning.
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7 Ways to Bring Out Your Confidence
April 29, 2013
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Student Success
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You’ve seen the person too afraid to raise their hand and ask a question in class; it may have been you. No one wants to be the only one behind in their understanding of what the instructor is teaching. So, fearful of being found out, many students suffer confusion in silence. But did you know that a lack of confidence and experiencing anxiety over your education can hold you back from experiencing greater academic progress? Having confidence isn’t a luxury; it’s a necessity for your academic success.
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Will you have Access to the Fastest Internet on the Planet?
April 26, 2013
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IT and Computer Science
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One of Google’s latest and most ambitious projects is Google Fiber, a new Internet and cable TV service that may revolutionize how we access and pay for high-speed Internet connectivity.
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Is the U.S. Prepared for a Bioterrorism Threat?
April 25, 2013
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Homeland Security
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In my last blog, I wrote about how bioterrorism was recognized as one of the top five threats to the United States in the immediate future. The Center for Disease Control (CDC) describes bioterror threat as “deliberate release of viruses, bacteria or other agents used to cause illness or death.” The CDC’s site provides a good primer not just on bioterrorism, but on a range of biological agents and related concerns, and what we can do to prepare. It’s clear that biosecurity presents a unique challenge in facing both terrorist or human-generated bio-threats, and natural or unintentional public health emergencies.
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The Personalized College Orientation
April 23, 2013
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Student Success
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Having the responsibility of controlling the pace and manner in which you research, write and submit your assignments is a large part of taking classes online. Because of this, self-directed learning has become synonymous with the adult learner’s approach to taking classes. But does the same concept apply to your orientation to a university?
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5 Tips to Prepare for a Job Search
April 23, 2013
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Career Advice
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With graduation just around the corner, students need to ensure their resume and interview skills are in top shape. That’s why the Colorado Technical University (CTU) Sioux Falls campus is hosting a Career Boot Camp on Friday, April 26 for the Sioux Falls community. This free event will feature a LinkedIn training session, hands-on cover letter and resume writing seminar and a panel discussion with local HR leaders and CTU alumni. For job seekers outside of the Sioux Falls area, here are a few tips to help you prepare for your job search and get ready for important interviews.
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Chechnya – Could a Nation’s Conflict Inspire Terrorism?
April 22, 2013
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Homeland Security
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On April 15, two terrorists planted bombs that killed three people and injured 170 during the Boston Marathon. A subsequent rapid investigation led to two suspects, the brothers Tamerlan and Dzhokhar Tsarnayev. Tamerlan Tsarnayev (26) was killed in a shootout with police on April 18, and his brother Dzhokhar (19), after an intensive region-wide manhunt, was finally arrested on April 20. Both brothers are also suspected of shooting and killing a Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) campus police officer on April 18.
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Terrorist Attacks at the Boston Marathon
April 22, 2013
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Homeland Security
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On April 15, two terrorists planted bombs that killed three people and injured 170 during the Boston Marathon. A subsequent rapid investigation led to two suspects, the brothers Tamerlan and Dzhokhar Tsarnayev. Tamerlan Tsarnayev (26) was killed in a shootout with police on April 18, and his brother Dzhokhar (19), after an intensive region-wide manhunt, was finally arrested on April 20. The brothers, both of Chechen origin, are also suspected of shooting and killing a Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) campus police officer on April 18.
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Quiz - How is a Cover Letter Like a Bad Handshake?
April 19, 2013
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Career Advice
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Handshakes are another form of introduction, so think of your cover letter as handshake. While you may think you’re offering a warm handshake, your cover letter actually could be strong-arming you out of a job. Take this quiz to find out what type of handshake your cover letter is most associated with and the impression it’s giving to potential employers.
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Colorado’s Preparedness in Homeland Safety
April 18, 2013
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Homeland Security
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The words “homeland security” likely bring to mind the tragic events of 9/11, an event engrained in our history and one that prompted the creation of the national Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Now the idea of homeland security, and those who are tasked with ensuring it, is dramatized in portrayals on TV shows and movies like Homeland and Zero Dark Thirty.
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