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Fairleigh Dickenson University Virtual Presentation on Metacognitive Strategies for Juniors/Seniors/Parents
Posted by Karen Talbot on 11/10/2020 12:00:00 PMThe Regional Center at Fairleigh Dickinson University is having a free VIRTUAL presentation for high school juniors & seniors and their parents on Metacognitive Strategies on Monday, November 16th at 7:00PM. Please distribute this information to students/parents with IEPs or 504 plans. -
Virtual College Visits Nov. 2-4
Posted by Karen Talbot on 10/30/2020 10:30:00 AMVIRTUAL COLLEGE VISITS NOV. 2-4
Please register on the link provided to you via your school email.
Once you do, the college will email you the link to join the virtual meeting.
Please register early. Colleges track demonstrated interest!!!
DATE
TIME
SCHOOL
Nov. 2
1:00 pm
Kean University
2:00 pm
Sacred Heart University
Nov. 3
1:00 pm
Western New England University
2:00 pm
Rider University
Nov. 4
1:00 pm
St. John’s University
2:00 pm
Boston College
Nov. 5
1:00 pm
SCHOOL
2:00 pm
IS CLOSED
Nov. 6
1:00 pm
SCHOOL
2:00 pm
IS CLOSED
2:45 PM
HAVE A SAFE WEEKEND!
Register early!
If you have any questions, please contact Ms. Deva, Guidance Department
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Virtual College Visits Oct. 26-30
Posted by Karen Talbot on 10/23/2020 11:00:00 AMVIRTUAL COLLEGE VISITS OCT. 26-30
Please register on the link provided to you via your school email.
Once you do, the college will email you the link to join the virtual meeting.
Please register early. Colleges track demonstrated interest!!!
DATE
TIME
SCHOOL
Oct. 26
1:00 pm
Moravian College
2:00 pm
University of Alabama
Oct. 27
1:00 pm
Brandeis University
2:00 pm
Ramapo College
Oct. 28
1:00 pm
Michigan State University
2:00 pm
Penn State University
Oct. 29
1:00 pm
Ithaca College
2:00 pm
Iona College
Oct 30
1:00 pm
Monmouth University
2:00 pm
University of Maryland,
2:45 PM
Bucknell University
Register early!
If you have any questions, please let me know.
Ms. Deva, Guidance Dept.
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Rutgers School of Environmental Science & Biological Science Virtual Open House - Nov. 7th
Posted by Karen Talbot on 10/22/2020 8:00:00 AMDear Parents and Students,
The Rutgers School of Environmental and Biological Science will be having a virtual open house on Sat. Nov. 7th. Information about event is below.
- Virtual Open House on Saturday, November 7, 2020, Click hereto view program for the day
- REGISTER HERE
- Students will be able to join live Zoom sessions the day of the event
- Join a virtual mock class or live lecture with a faculty member by clicking here
- Examples of classes: CSI: Special Insects Unit Forensic Entomology; Microbiology and Culture of Cheese with Tasting!
- Join a virtual information session with an assistant dean and student panelists by clicking here
- Science teachers and NJCC Advisors are welcome to join the TAP into SEBSevent on Friday, November 13 to learn more about our programs, admissions process, and majors in Environmental Sciences.
- Register herefor the event.
James Nichnadowicz
Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Union County
4H Youth Development Agent
300 North Ave., East
Westfield, Nj 07090
Email – nichnadowicz@njaes.rutgers.edu
Tel – 908-654-9854 ext. 3
Website - unioncountynj4h.weebly.com
- Virtual Open House on Saturday, November 7, 2020, Click hereto view program for the day
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Virtual Junior College Night "The Admissions Game" Reminder
Posted by Karen Talbot on 10/21/2020 9:00:00 AMDear Junior & Sophomore Parents and Students,
A reminder that the Counseling Department is sponsoring the Virtual Junior College Night "The Admissions Game" with Peter Van Buskirk being held tonight Wednesday, October 21, 2020 starting at 7:00 p.m.
Please see your email sent to you via Naviance for the link to the Zoom presentation.
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Virtual College Visits Oct. 19-23
Posted by Karen Talbot on 10/19/2020 7:30:00 AMVIRTUAL COLLEGE VISITS OCT. 19-23
DATE
TIME
SCHOOL
Oct. 19
1:00 pm
University of Delaware
2:00 pm
Providence College
Oct. 20
12:30 pm
Stevens Institute of Technology
Oct. 21
2:00 pm
Muhlenberg College
Oct. 22
1:00 pm
Towson
2:00 pm
Loyola University, Maryland
Oct. 23
1:00 pm
Dickenson College
2:00 pm
Elon University
Please register on the link provided to you via your school email.
Once you do, the college will email you the link to join the virtual meeting.
Please register early. Colleges track demonstrated interest!!!
In addition, the admissions representative from Stevens Institute of Technology
will conduct interviews for seniors on Oct 20th after the information session.
Any senior applying to Stevens can avail themselves of this opportunity. Please email
me back to let me know if you would like to be interviewed by the admissions rep
via Zoom.
Yuthika Deva
Guidance Department
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Berkeley College Experience Career Week
Posted by Karen Talbot on 6/5/2020 10:45:00 AMDear Parents & Students
Choosing a career is an important decision. This summer, Berkeley College offers a series of virtual workshops (approximately 90 minutes long) that will give you an overview of what’s involved in a range of exciting career fields. You’ll hear from accomplished experts in each field, including experienced professors from Berkeley College.
Workshops will include engaging interactive projects, virtual tours of professional facilities, and much more.
These valuable summer workshops are FREE, but you must register to participate. Speakers and agendas are subject to change but the current events for each day are below.
FASHION: JULY 13, 2020 at 1:00 PM
Speaker Panel:
Masha Vainblat, Senior Digital Designer, Steve Madden
Joline Mujica, Head of Trends & Tours, WindowsWear; Presentation: “Sustainability in Fashion”
Interactive Project: “Building a Sustainable Brand”
Berkeley College Professor Nancianne Esposito
Students will work in groups to create a sustainable brand.
You will:- Develop a brand concept that focuses on sustainability and social responsibility
- Develop a target market and create consumer profile
- Discuss how your brand will give back
- Create tagline and mission statement
- Decide what social media you’ll use and chose influencers to represent your brand
- Present your brand
LEGAL/JUSTICE STUDIES: JULY 14, 2020 at 1:00 PM
Speaker Panel:
Lt. Torres, S.W.A.T.
Chief Kelley Zienowicz, Morris County Sheriff's Office
Chief Ciro Chimento, Butler Police Department,
Presentation: “Civil Service vs. Chief's Town, the process of becoming a local law enforcement officer".
Gary Krulish, Former Secret Service Agent
Interactive Presentation: “Law & Order: Berkeley College”
(including actual crime scene videos)
Berkeley College Professors Richard Olivieri and Gary Krulish
Review the facts! Solve the crime! Be the jury!
Discussion points will include:- Civil rights
- Use of force and excessive force
- Reasonable expectation of privacy
- Burden of proof
BUSINESS LEADERSHIP: JULY 15, 2020 at 1:00 PM
Speaker Panel:
John Taormina, Vice President, Securities Services, JP Morgan Chase
Shantay Adkison, M.A., Talent Supply Chain Engagement, Sr. Team Lead, Amazon
Nicholas Szpur, Director, Inside Sales, NY Mets
Leadership & Motivation Presentation
Berkeley College Professor Chris Christiansen
As a leader in both athletics and business, Coach Christiansen challenges students on leadership and motivation in school, work, and life.- Does a good leader have impact on human potential?
- What motivates you to reach high levels of achievement?
- How can you inspire others to reach maximum performance levels?
HEALTHCARE: JULY 16, 2020 at 1:00 PM
Speaker Panel:
Terry Shelby, Talent Acquisition Partner, Musculoskeletal Transplant Foundation
Bridget Baldwin, Volunteer Services Coordinator, Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital
Frances Palm, Chief Operating Officer, Zufall Health Center, (Virtual Tour)
Presentations:
Video demonstration of mock surgery,
Berkeley College Instructor Joseph Charleman, CST, CSFA, CRCST, LPN
COVID19 Viral Structure Video Presentation,
Dr. Jose Montalvo, CCMA, Berkeley College Instructor
Medical Insurance Billing and Coding/How to Read an Explanation of Benefits
Berkeley College Instructor Kelly Berge, CCS-P, CPC, CBCS
Performing Venipuncture using Evacuated Tube System using virtual simulator
Berkeley College Professor, Dr. Suzan Melik, RMA, CCMA, CBCSFor more information Call 800-446-5400 ext. FFW, Chat Live Now or
To view this email as a web page, click here.
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Parent Wellness Series presents Webinar: COVID 19 Managing Our Mental Health During Uncertain Times
Posted by Karen Talbot on 5/18/2020 2:25:00 PMDear Parents and Students,
The Consortium of Berkeley Heights, Chatham, Millburn, New Providence, and Summit School Districts invites you to attend on Wednesday, May 20th at 7:00 p.m., a presentation by Melissa Harrison, MA, LPC and Scott, a young adult in recovery.
Please see the attached link for more information: Information and access to webinar
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Governor's STEM Scholars Program Application for 2020-2021 School Year
Posted by Karen Talbot on 5/14/2020 9:30:00 AMGood Morning,
As part of an initiative to bolster New Jersey’s STEM education and career pipeline, the Governor’s STEM Scholars
was created as a public-private partnership among the Research & Development Council, Governor’s Office, Department of Education, Office of the Secretary of Higher Education, higher education institutions, and private industries that identifies and develops New Jersey’s next STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) thought leaders. Students are invited to apply to be Governor’s STEM Scholars for the 2020-2021 academic year on the program’s website from now through June 20, 2020.
To qualify, students must:- attend school in New Jersey
- Be in any grades from 10th through the doctoral level
- Be enrolled in a program in the fields of STEM or show a demonstrated interest in STEM
- Have a 3.5 G.P.A. or higher
- Demonstrate leadership qualities either through participation in school programs or community activities (Leadership does not have to pertain to STEM, although this type of leadership would be helpful to a candidate.)
Please complete this link in order to apply for this career-jumpstarting opportunity!
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Union County Sheriff's Office Youth Police Academy Program
Posted by Karen Talbot on 5/6/2020 1:10:00 PMDear Parents and Students,
The 13th annual Youth Police Academy is still set to take place this July for all middle (7th & 8th) and high school (9-12th) students who attend Union County Schools. Each year our program receives applications from students throughout the Berkeley Heights school district and we want to be able to give them the same opportunity to apply for this year's program.
The attached message provides updated information regarding our program and guidelines to submitting the application as a result of the COVID-19 crisis. If there are any concerns or questions, please contact:
Officer Victoria Smith
Union County Sheriff's Office
10 Elizabethtown Plaza
Elizabeth, NJ 07207
Phone: (908)527-4954Youth Academy Message 2020 Youth Academy Application
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