Two students hold up signs and pose for a picture in front of an Ivy College of Business backdrop during one of the college's pervious CYning Day events. Contributed photo.
Social media will be filled with smiling Cyclones. April 30 is the first universitywide CYning Day hosted by six college career services offices to recognize student success.
The event celebrates students who have accepted an offer for a(n):
- Co-op
- Internship
- Research experience
- Graduate school
- Post-graduation job
Students -- graduates and undergraduates -- who are heading to one of these experiences this summer are invited to stop by any of five designated spots on campus to enjoy a snack and pose for a photo to share on social media.
"We wanted the opportunity to celebrate career success, no matter what that looks like," said Bobbi Sullivan, director of Business career services. "We also want to create that buzz for students who may need support and not know that career services is there to help them."
CYning Day activities (10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.) will take place at:
- Catt Hall Plaza of Heroines (colleges of Health and Human Sciences, Liberal Arts and Sciences)
- College of Design atrium (Design)
- Curtiss Hall Harl Commons (College of Agriculture and Life Sciences)
- Gerdin Business Building, Kingland Hallway (Business)
- Marston Hall, room 3200 (Engineering)
Sullivan said the events are designed to be informal and fun in celebration of students. Each college will put its own spin on the event to cater to its students.
"It is designed to celebrate our students with no pressure, and students can just pop in between classes, bring their friends and supporters, and then go," she said. "Vet Med students also are welcome to participate at any of the stations."
Continued support
One key message for graduating students is that career services support does not end when they accept their diploma.
"We do serve our alumni, and that critical service can come in the first few months after graduation," Sullivan said. "Students may not realize that, and we want them to know that we still are here for them."
The Ivy College of Business began hosting CYning Day for its students two years ago. Engineering and the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences followed, before it expanded across the university this spring. This is the first time six colleges are coordinating events on the same day.
"Our hope is that it's something that becomes a tradition and students look forward to it," Sullivan said.
