New Nexus Center Champions Job Opportunities and Real-World Work Experience
February 12, 2018
It’s been a long time coming, and you’ve probably
already heard about it.
It’s the new Nexus Center for Applied Learning
and Career Development, officially opening for 
business off the lobby of Greenley Hall on Tuesday, 2/27 at 11 a.m.
Rena Varghese, Executive Director of the Nexus Center, describes it this way: connecting employers and other organizations to students and graduates for opportunities, including jobs and internships for academic credit, throughout all four Schools of the College.
The grand opening is just one part of a week-long series of events beginning Monday, 2/26, with “Connect to Your Future,” a virtual launch of the Center featuring a campus-wide video alert. Other events include:
- Tuesday, 2/27, 11 a.m.
Nexus Center Ribbon Cutting (Greenley Hall Breezeway) Join President Nader for the grand opening, followed by refreshments and giveaways. Dr. Grace Wang, SUNY Provost and Vice Chancellor for Research and Economic Development, will attend. - Thursday, 3/1, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Technology Job Fair (Campus Center Ballroom) Students, come meet recruiters offering internship and job opportunities in engineering technology and IT. Visit the Nexus Center or call 631-420-2296 for details. For more information, see Technology Job Fair 2018.
- Friday, 3/2, Nexus Center Open House for Faculty (Greenley Lobby)
Visit the Nexus Center immediately after the Governance meeting.
“Applied learning has been and will continue to be considered one of the strengths of FSC’s academic programs,” said Dr. Laura Joseph, provost and vice president for academic affairs. “In 2019, we will take it a step further and make an applied learning experience a graduation requirement for all students. The Nexus Center plays a key role with this requirement and links applied learning with career development. Focusing on student success, the Nexus Center will provide support for students in their academic programs as well as their future endeavors.”
SUNY’s Director of Applied Learning, Dr. Elise Newkirk-Kotfila, noted the hard work by Associate Provost Allison Puff, and the strong support of President Nader and Dr. Joseph, in making the Nexus Center a reality.
“Farmingdale State College has been an exemplary applied learning initiative which other SUNY campuses draw from for inspiration. Thank you again to the College for its innovative leadership, profound business and industry partnerships, and commitment to ensuring all students have access to high-quality applied learning experiences.”
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