Rashon Howard, ’10, MSFP, shared his experiences as a monetary advisor at 1847Financial with college students on Thursday, Oct. 6.

Organizations just like the Walt Disney Company, Comcast Business, and Deloitte have been represented.

La Salle University professors welcomed dozens of graduates to campus from Oct. 3–7. The professionals, many in management and government roles, represented notable organizations just like the Walt Disney Company, Comcast Business, Deloitte, Aetna, and Brian Communications, amongst others.

The University invited alumni into school rooms for in-person and digital visitor lectures on subjects starting from enterprise developments and schooling to communication. They additionally shared job-seeking and profession recommendation.

Returning to La Salle’s campus is all the time an pleasurable expertise for Rashon Howard, ’10, MSFP. It’s significantly true when he will get to share his skilled acumen with present La Salle college students. He spoke to a public well being follow seminar classroom in regards to the monetary features of securing a job and acquiring the life-style they need.

“Knowing the ins and outs of successfully negotiating your first career position is essential in today’s world,” he mentioned. “It could very well set the tone for your career financially. I felt it vital to share all aspects of negotiating a job opportunity. I call it the big four: salary, benefits, retirement package, and wellness. Knowing the power of each and how they work together can pave the way to ensuring the most optimal lifestyle.”

Howard mentioned the scholars have been attentive, requested participating questions, and made the lecture enjoyable.

Megan Shelley, M.S., ’20, is the chief working officer at Eastern National, an academic nonprofit companion of the National Park Service. She spoke with a enterprise class about tips on beginning the job search, making use of for positions, constructing a resume, and interviewing for jobs.

Shelley, who acquired her graduate diploma in Nonprofit Leadership from La Salle, was excited to re-enter the classroom as she started her profession as a instructor earlier than becoming a member of the nonprofit sector. She additionally acquired her diploma through the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic, making Explorers on Campus her first time in a bodily classroom at twentieth and Olney.

“I was so pleased to have the opportunity to connect with La Salle students,” she mentioned. “As a parting gift, I also shared a Passport to Your National Parks book with each of the students, so that they not only begin their career-search adventure, but also start their national park adventure.”

Explorers on Campus 2022
Pauline Scalvino, Esq., ’87

Pauline Scalvino, Esq., ’87, lately retired from The Vanguard Group after 25 years on the asset administration firm. She labored in a number of roles together with in authorized, compliance, threat administration, and main company technique. She spoke to a classroom of La Salle MBA college students about funding administration, environmental, social, and governance (ESG) investing, and ladies in enterprise.

Beth Harper Briglia, ’80, is the Senior Philanthropic Advisor for the Chester County Community Foundation. She spoke with enterprise college students taking a communications class about life-long tips for constructive communications honed over her profession within the for-profit and nonprofit worlds. As the scholars can be working with the nonprofit sector throughout an upcoming class mission, she addressed developments impacting the philanthropic and nonprofit sectors, and the way efficient communication is essential to the success of a nonprofit group.

Explorers on Campus 2022
Beth Harper Briglia, ’80

“I thoroughly enjoyed the opportunity to speak to current students,” she mentioned. “As an alumna who cares deeply about the success of all our graduates, the Explorer on Campus program provides an opportunity to illustrate for students the practical application of their current academic pursuits. It was fun to connect with the students. I appreciated their questions and engagement in the topics discussed.”

While many alumni participated in Explorers on Campus from Oct. 3–7, a couple of—like Andrew Greth, ’02–have been invited to take part later in October. Greth, talking on Oct. 19, will present communication college students recommendation on getting into the tv and media business. Greth is a sports activities and information producer at CBS Philly and KYW-TV.

“I know with the excellence of a La Salle education. These students will be well prepared to reach their career goals,” he mentioned. “I’m sure the points in my speech will just reinforce the things these great instructors are instilling in them. Hopefully there will be one or two things based on my experience that can help them in that journey. It’s so important that the next generation of La Salle graduates succeed and thrive, and that they have the knowledge to adjust and adapt in businesses that are rapidly evolving—like television and media.”

—Meg Ryan

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