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March 1, 2004 Black Cultural Center to sponsor professionalism workshopWEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. – A free workshop for students and the community, with the theme of "Tomorrow's Professional," will take place Wednesday (3/10) at Purdue University's Black Cultural Center. Speakers for the 6:30 p.m. workshop are Renee Thomas, director of the Black Cultural Center; McKenzie Lewis, director of diversity and inclusion at Clarian Health of Indianapolis; and Timothy Luzader, director of Purdue's Center for Career Opportunities. "The old saying that people don't get a second chance to make a first impression is still true, and a good first impression can make or break a person's chances in the job market," said workshop facilitator Donna Hall. "This workshop will help people prepare for a job interview and will also teach a variety of other skills necessary for developing professionals." Every year the Black Cultural Center sponsors a professionalism workshop, which is chaired by Purdue students and features speakers who offer tips on becoming a successful professional. Topics include resume building, the appearance of professionalism and professional diversity in the workplace. The professionalism workshop provides the student-planners with an opportunity to develop leadership and cooperation skills and gives participants insight into the proper procedures of marketing oneself for a job or career. For workshop information, contact Monique Bledsoe, chairperson, at (219) 949-8702, mbledsoe@purdue.edu, or Christopher Leonard, co-chairperson, at (765) 409-5419, cleonard@purdue.edu. The Black Cultural Center, which has been part of the Purdue campus since 1969, exists to enhance the community's understanding of the cultural richness of the African-American experience. Writer: Reni Winter, (765) 496-3133, rwinter@purdue.edu Sources: Donna Hall, facilitator, (765) 494-3094, dmhall@purdue.edu Monique Bledsoe, chairperson, (219) 949-8702, mbledsoe@purdue.edu Christopher Leonard, co-chair, (765) 409-5419; cleonard@purdue.edu Purdue News Service: (765) 494-2096; purduenews@purdue.edu
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