Gail Benchener’s Blog

Gratitude for
*over 500 at last week's Career Fair sponsored by SIFE and over 55 exhibitors despite the difficult economy.
*Sarah's modeling of servant leadership as project chairperson of the Career Fair.
*Students exhibiting caring and compassion in speech class by volunteering to present speeches early so others who struggle have more time to prepare.
*Rachel single-handedly organizing the Stamp Out Hunger campaign for SIFE to help restock the shelves at the nearby food bank.
*Twenty students signing up to help implement four community service grants for SIFE for next semester.
*December graduates sharing at business chapel that their internships and PBU courses have impacted their lives in remarkable ways.
*Four days of family, food and relaxation for all as we look forward to the Thanksgiving break.
*God's grace.

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At my internship visit yesterday, Kristin Cooney's supervisor commented that her work ethic was "fabulous... and rare." As I visit interns on the job, the themes often repeated in supervisor evaluations have become PBU distinctives: integrity, honesty and a strong work ethic. When secular organizations witness these qualities and more importantly, point them out as rather uncommon, our students begin to realize that these are valued competencies resulting from a biblical education combined with professional training in specific fields like business. I encourage students to continue to shine in a workplace dulled by complacency, self-absorption and mediocrity. It is no wonder our Career Fair next week sponsored by SIFE has attracted a record number 57 companies and nonprofit organizations eager to meet and employ our students.

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