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Congratulations on making it to your final year. This moment is so bitter sweet for many of us. As you enter this year I hope you all will join SCC in preparing you for life after college and making the most out of your last year in college. We will try to make this year a memorable one for you all so you can look back as an alumni and remember the amazing times you have had here. This is the year to finish your college bucket list, embrace the wild side, and finish strong! You have all made it this far already, so don't give up, have fun, and remember nobody will know what their professor said at 3:00 pm some Tuesday afternoon; they'll remember the late night study groups, their first day on campus, Thursday nights out, and commencement. Thank you all for sharing your last year with myself and the rest of the council. Best of luck to you all.
Sincerely,
Katie Pedroza
President, Senior Class Council
Our mission is to provide exciting events and unexpected opportunities that create a memorable experience for the graduating class. Seniors will learn about the transition from undergraduate to alumnus, social awareness, transitioning into a career and important information regarding commencement and graduation. They will also be invited to special events in honor of their last year. We accomplish our mission through our newsletter, relationships with various organizations on campus, the Graduation Pledge Alliance, social events and selecting the senior gift and commencement speaker.
The University of Colorado Senior Class Council was first established in 2001 by Vice-Chancellor for Student Affairs Ron Stump, President of the Alumni Association Kent Zimmerman, CU Foundation Employee and Former Tri-Executive Tara Friedman, and students Erik Estrada and Sarah Schupp. They all shared the same thought, to somehow unify the Senior Class through social, educational, and service oriented projects and programs that would build tradition, pride, and community within the Senior Class. In the Fall of 2001 the first official Senior Class Council was formed by a group of 10 students. Their purpose was to create a lasting legacy and build the Senior Class identity through various events. Since then the role of the Senior Class Council has evolved. We now partner with other groups on campus such as The Herd and Alumni Association to create events for seniors. Now 10 years after the council was first established we hope to continue in the development of the senior identity at the University of Colorado.
Katie Pedroza (President)
Katie is a senior Marketing major from Colorado. She loves movies like Ferris Bueller's Day Off, Breakfast At Tiffany's, and Almost Famous. She hopes to get the chance to travel as much as possible around the world after graduating.
Christina Onpeng (Vice President of Membership)
Christina is a senior journalism major. She currently works for Jeremy Bloom and loves every second of it! She is also involved in other ways around the campus, and Boulder community!
Kevin Crew (Vice President of Finance)
Kevin is a senior finance major. Born and raised in Colorado, he likes hiking, and skiing. He is also a part of Program Council working in their finance section as well.
Kirsten Brotze (Co-Events Chair)
Hi, Im Kirsten Brotze and am a 21 year old senior soon to be super senior. I played volleyball for 8 years, broke both my arms in the 8th year, then took a leap of faith and moved to Colorado from Texas in summer of 2009. Currently employed at Colorado Athletic Club in the childcare, Im finding working with kiddos is an adventure in itself. I am an Events Co-Chair for SCC (enjoying every minute of it), and majoring in Studio Art with an emphasis in photography and hope to finally graduate in fall of 2012. If my future goes as planned, one day Ill be taking pictures for National Geographic or planning events for non-profit organizations such as UNICEF either way, Ill be traveling the world.
Shannon Duell (Co Events Chair)
Shannon is a junior political science major. She is a quirky girl, and actually didnt know how to ride a bike until she was 20! Woo hoo!
Raney Monroe (Co Gift Chair/Commencement)
Raney is a senior political science and communications major! She loves everything about Boulder and never wants to leave. She has an adorable dog that she got her sophomore year, and will always love him!
Pamela Williams (Co Gift Chair/Commencement)
Hi, Im Pamela. Im a senior Ecology and Evolutionary Biology Major (pre-health) with a minor in Ethnic Studies. With all that spare time I have after that I like to: yoga, run, snowboard, dive, hang out with kids, help people, read and discover good books, explore new places and food, embrace the seasons.
Lisa Weatherbie (Commencement Chair)
Lisa is a junior management major on the council. She can be seen around campus always having a smile on her face! She is super stoked to help pick our commencement speaker this year and excited for all the events! She hopes to one day work for a non-profit and loves giving back! She was even able to work at the Make-A-Wish Foundation this summer granting wishes to children.
Jamie Shelstad (Co-PR Chair)
Jamie is a senior this year, but will be taking a victory lap next year so she can study abroad for a second time in Africa. She went this summer and had the most amazing time of her life. Now she is back in Colorado and happy to be with friends and family again. One cool thing she got while in Africa was some dreads, and they look awesome!
Beth Windheuser (Co-PR Chair)
Beth is a junior advertising major and a vegetarian. She loves veggies, fruits, running and soccer She had foot surgery the past two summers, and excited for this summer to be able to walk around in the summer weather! She also cant wait for Harry Potter to come out in November!
Susanna Wang (Assistant)
Susanna is a junior this year. She loves mountain biking and scuba diving. She had an internship in China this past summer. After that she is ready to go abroad again, either in the spring or summer she will be leaving for adventure and fun in another country!
Brett Forrest (Video Chair)
Brett is a senior film major. He is an intramural champion in Basketball, and is what some might call an MVP. He loves filming and is looking forward to creating a memorable video for all the seniors! Send your pictures into him so they get into the video and up on our website!
Career Services Website - For help with your resume or help finding a job visit the Career Services Center. They are ready to help you graduate successfully and employed!
The Herd Website - The Herd offers a great place to meet other students whether it is during one of their tailgate parties, or ski trip. They also host a variety of senior events.
The Alumni Association Website - Don't wait until you graduate to become a Forever Buff. Register now and find Buffs all over the country and world. You can connect with Buffs to talk about jobs, relocating, and life after graduation.
University of Colorado Commencement Website - Need to find how to get your robes? Are you sure you're ready to graduate? Visit the commencement website to ensure that you have everything you need to graduate May 6th, 2011. The commencement website is for the University wide commencement, not individual schools. Please visit your schools website for details about each schools specific ceremony.
January 2011
Monday, January 24 – Recruiters Tell All – 5:30-7:30 – C4C Abrams Cultural Center
Tuesday, January 25 – Resume & Elevator Speech Critiques – 1:30-4:00 – UMC 235
Wednesday, January 26 – Thursday, January 27 – Spring Career and Internship Fair – 9:00-3:00 – UMC 235 and Glen Miller Ballroom
Thursday, January 27 – Resume Writing Information Session – 1:00-2:00 – UMC 245
Thursday, January 27 – Interviewing Information Session – 2:00-3:00 – UMC 245
February 2011
Wednesday, February 16 – Night of Networking – 5:30-7:00 - Koenig
Thursday, February 17 – Ace Your Interview – 5:30-7:00 – Humanities 250
Saturday, February 19 – CU Gold Annual Student Leadership Conference: Find The Leader In You - 9:00-3:00 – Must Register - Free – UMC 235
Events are sponsered by various partners of Senior Class Council such as Career Services, The Herd, CU Gold, The Alumni Association and Program Council.
For more information about events listed please click on the links provided. More information can also be found using the Events tab.
Engage with CU-Boulder Alumni and get career advice during a night of networking!
Graduation is around the corner for seniors and Senior Class Council wants to help them get ready for the real world! Learning how to network is essential, and we invite you to learn how to polish those skills. This event is an excellent opportunity to some alumni and hear about their experiences.
There are limited spots to register soon! The CU Alumni are eager to meet fellow Buffs, so be sure to tell your friends to sign up too.
When: Wednesday, Feb. 16 from 5:30-7 p.m
Where: Koenig Alumni Center, 1202 University Ave.
Cost: Free (Registration Required)
For additional questions, please e-mail SCC_colorado.edu.
To register please follow this link:
Seniors be sure to go through the graduation checklist so you are sure to be prepared when May roles around. Here are a few helpful reminders:
For more helpful reminders visit the CU Commencment website.
"Commencement does not mean, as many wrongly think, the breaking of ties and the beginning of life apart. Rather, it marks your initiation in the fullest sense into the fellowship of the university, as bearers of her torch, as centers of her influence, as promoters of her spirit."
President George Norlin
June 1935
Attend the Grad Fair March 14 and 15 from 10:00-3:00 in the Glen Miller Ballroom at the UMC. The Grad Fair is the "one stop" source for all graduation information, and services and products. At the Grad Fair you can:
I pledge to consider the social and environmental consequences of choices I make in my personal life and work, and will act with integrity in my workplace and community.
For the fifth year, the Graduation Pledge is coming to the University of Colorado! The pledge serves as a commitment to social and environmental responsibility upon commencement and entrance into life beyond college. Now implemented at hundreds of colleges and universities around the nation in various forms, the Graduation Pledge is a wonderful way to express your continued devotion to being a conscientious, engaged citizen after you leave CU. The Pledge will be included in the Commencement program and graduates who sign the pledge will display their commitment by wearing a green cord on Graduation Day. We ask that you please donate $1 for your cord upon pick up if possible.
2010: John Wood is a former Microsoft executive who founded the non-profit organization Room to Read, which builds libraries in developing countries. Room to Read will soon reach the mark of opening 100,000 libraries. He is the author of award-winning book Leaving Microsoft to Change the World and has been recognized as one of Barron's "25 best givers" in 2009.
2009: John Roberts is an award winning CNN journalist who has anchored live coverage of many major breaking stories. He has covered both domestic and international assignments and is a member of the “Best Political Team on Television.” His experience in various forms of news coverage ranging from politics to chief medical correspondent have given him a unique perspective on domestic and world issues.
2008: Jeanne Jackson spoke at the 2008 graduation ceremony as a successful business woman. Ms. Jackson has been recognized among Business Week's "Top 25 Managers of the Year." profiled three times in Fortune's "The Fifty Most Powerful Women in American Business," and included in "America's Most Influential Women" by Vanity Fair.
2007: Hale Irwin spoke at the 2007 graduation ceremony. He graduated from the University of Colorado at Boulder in 1967. As an alumnus of Boulder, Irwin became one of the most successful athletes in history of the University.
As you prepare to enter your last year at CU-Boulder, now is the perfect time to become more involved in your University. The Senior Class Council (SCC) is looking for members of the rising senior class to serve on the 2012 Board. The Council selects a keynote commencement speaker, runs Senior Gift Giving Committee with colleges and schools at CU, and organizes various social events for seniors. Leadership opportunities (including being the sole student speaker at the Folsom Field Commencement ceremony!) are available within the group as well as a chance to work with top university administrators and leaders. Joining this group is an amazing way to make your voice heard on campus and to have an impact on many aspects of student life.
If you are interested in joining this extraordinary group of students please send your resume to SCC_Colorado.edu by February 9 to be included in the first round of applications.
Please review the positions below and the responsiblities they require. You will be asked about your preference of position during your interview.
President: The president is responsible for general organization of the Council, leading weekly Council meetings, interaction with University administration, and delegating tasks. This student leader will be selected by the current 2010 Council from the accepted 2011 Council members who express interest in being considered for this position.
Vice President of Finance: The treasurer is responsible for the day-to-day finances of the Council, including budget management, regular interaction with the SOFO, and budget allocation for events. The V.P. of Treasury is responsible with coordinating with each member of the group in regards to finance. This person also assists the President.
Vice President of Membership: The V.P. of Membership coordinates all internal workings of the council and reports back to the President. This person is responsible of keeping the council's responsibilities on track, handling any problems which arise, and assisting the President.
Events Co-Chairs (2): The events chairs are the leading event organizers on the Council and is responsible for planning and executing various social events including welcome back parties, senior pub crawls, and senior week.
Commencement Chairs (2): The commencement chairs handle everything COMMENCEMENT. The commencement chairs, with input from the rest of the Council and the senior class, choose the commencement speaker. They are responsible for drafting a list of potential commencement speakers. After approval from the Chancellor, the chairs will contact the selected candidates to invite the individual to speak. This is a fabulous opportunity to meet some extraordinary people and impact graduation in a profound way.
In addition, they run the graduation pledge campaign, now in its 4th year. The Graduation Pledge is an international pledge that graduates can opt to sign, pledging to make socially and environmentally conscious decisions in their lives after graduation. The 2007 SCC adopted the graduation pledge at CU and it is continuing to grow. The chair is responsible for fostering that growth through promotion of the pledge and making signup efficient and accessible. Signers wear a green cord over their gowns at graduation.
Senior Class Gift Chairs (2): The senior class gift chairs select the options for the senior class gift, with input from the Council and the class. Working closely with administrators and by soliciting input from the seniors, the chairs will choose the final gift. The budget for the gift is generally in excess of $50,000 and the gift has a lasting positive impact on the campus community. This person is also in charge the Senior Gift Committee and coordinating the annual Forever Buffs 5K Run.
Public Relations and Communications Chairs (2): The most important representation of the Council to the class, this chair works closely with each section of the Council to develop a plan to promote the event or issue to the class and help to develop the reputation of the Council. As a growing organization, it is vital that this individual be passionate about public relations, communication with students, and event promotion. These people will also be responsible for the design, production, and sale of the official senior class t-shirt.
Also of great importance, these people are in charge of the Senior Class Technology. This includes maintenance of the SCC Website, the Office Computer, and the Monthly Senior Class Newsletter: The Buff Times.
Senior Video Chair: An individual with experience and interest in film making/editing would be ideal for this position. The senior video, which plays at the May commencement ceremony, touches thousands of students, families, and friends and serves as a treasured reminder of a very special year.
Joining SCC requires time management skills from all members. Just like any other student group there are some positions that require a larger time committment and those that require little time committement. If you have more specific questions about time committment please feel free to email us at: SCC_Colorado.edu.
Before committing to joining SCC please review our various time committments.
All Members:
* Council meetings once a week
* Retreat once a semester
* All events hosted by SCC
* Office Hours every week
Extra Meetings and Committments:
* Bi-Weekly meetings with adivors - President and Vice Presidents
* Forever Buffs 5K Planning Committee - Bi Weekly Spring Semester - Gift Chairs
* Student Leader Meetings - Once a month - President
* Forever Buffs Advisory Council - President
* Commencment Planning Committee - President and Commencement Chair
* Weekly Meeting with Advisors - President
We are happy that you have an interest in joining SCC, but now we need to see where you could fit in. In order for the council to select new members that will have a succeful year we need to know about your experiences. These tips are meant to assist you in creating a resume that will demonstrate to us your stengths. Feel free to add to what we suggest.
Please List:
* Name
* Expected Graduation Date
* Major
* Skills
* Leadership Experience
* Relevant course work
* Extracurricular Activities
* Work Experience
If you are still having trouble nailing down your resume visit career services. They will show you examples, and lead you through creating a succesfull resume.
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University of Colorado at Boulder Seniors 2011
Please feel free to send us any comments, suggetions, or questions. If you would like us to include an event you know of on our events page please include as much information as possible. Thank you for your feedback!
Please stop by to see us during our office hours to purchase a senior t-shirt or if you have any questions. Located in UMC 452
UMC 452 | University of Colorado, Boulder, Colorado 80309 | Campus Directory Information: (303) 492-1411 scc_colorado.edu
