All across the state, country, and even overseas, Douglass students are tuning in to programs and events online.
Throughout this past month, the BOLD Center held webinars and panels designed to guide students through the evolving job market. Workshop topics included salary negotiation, finding paid internships, networking with professionals, and more. The BOLD Center also hosted a virtual forum as part of the annual PLEN lecture series. Kimberly Peeler-Allen, Arlene Quinones-Perez, and Assemblywoman Serena DiMaso joined students over video conference to discuss public policy work—forming connections over shared ambitions, personal anecdotes, and valuable advice.
Beyond webinars and panels, the College has also found other creative ways to stay connected to students. Virtual collaborative projects offer opportunities for students to gather online to achieve their academic goals together. This month, the Douglass Global Village Creativity House launched their first-ever “Instagallery.” In collaboration with the Center for Women in Arts and Humanities, the student artists are sharing their work on Instagram from April 27 to May 4, 2020. Similarly, the Gender and the Arts Program will be hosting virtual creator's workshops designed to give students a space to share and receive feedback on their artistic endeavors.
In addition to academic programs, Douglass is ensuring that students have access to critical personal resources. Over the course of the past month, the College has sponsored several sessions with Counseling and Psychological Services for Douglass students. In these virtual groups, students have the chance to discuss the effects of COVID-19 with licensed professionals in safe and supportive spaces.
For more on how the College continues to support students throughout this time, click here.
