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TBT to last Saturday, May 15, when we celebrated our 2020 and 2021 graduates as they rejoiced with faculty, staff, family, and friends! It was a perfect day to come together - in person and online - to recognize their accomplishments and wish all of our new alumni the very best on their adventures! Due to COVID-19 restrictions and limitations, some of our graduates and their families were unable to celebrate in person. To all of the families who participated virtually, you were dearly missed. Thank you for your patience and continued support.

"As a recent Menlo College graduate with a bachelor's in Marketing, I am creative, analytical, and collaborative, looking for a full-time job in product marketing and growth. Eager to learn more by working with the data science, research, and customer service teams." - Jacklyn Jajeh '21 Ready for the job market! Take a look at the 2021 alumni resume book to see who is the next great contributor to the workplace. Here's the next crop of alums with their potential on fire! See the Resume Book here: http://menlocollege.co/resumebook2021

Join us in celebrating our Class of 2021 graduates this Saturday, May 15, at 11:00 AM PDT! We wish you all the very best on your adventures ahead and can't wait to celebrate you this weekend! We would also like to congratulate our Class of 2020 graduates as they were unable to attend the in-person ceremony last year but have the opportunity to walk this weekend. Click the link to stream the event:... http://menlocollege.co/menlograd2021 See more

"My time at Menlo has brought me so many life lessons that I will take with me as I enter this next exciting stage of my life, and I will forever hold on close to the life-long friendships I have made." - Devon Nemelka '21 Celebrating our graduates! Hats off to the Seniors who have powered through the pandemic to reach the graduation stage. Recapping her Menlo memories is Senior Class President, Dance Team member, and Marketing Club President - Devon Nemelka '21. See Devon's photoessay on the blog here: https://blog.menlo.edu//05/10/devon-nemelkas-photo-journal/

"I am grateful I got to spend my last semester on the campus that has been my second home for the past 4 years." - Jordan Broughton Bell '21 Jordan Bell '21 reflected on his time at Menlo along with his career aspirations post-graduation in a written interview. Majoring in Sports Management, Jordan shared why he chose to pursue a career in sports, key skills he plans to strengthen, and what it's been like wrapping up his senior year in the second year of the pandemic. Click t...he link below to read more of Jordan's story. We plan to celebrate more of our amazing seniors this month, so stay tuned! Link: http://menlocollege.co/meetjordan

February is Black History Month! Join us in celebrating the monumental accomplishments made by Black Americans today and every day. This month, follow Menlo College Moor Excellence club to pay tribute to the generations of the Black diaspora who have persisted in making significant impacts around the world; activities to take place include community celebrations, cultural conversations, and platforms for learning. Click the link below to follow the club on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/moor.excellence/

Menlo College is observing Martin Luther King Jr. Day and will resume business operations tomorrow at 9:00 AM. To learn more about The Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and the importance of honoring his legacy, click the link below. Link: https://thekingcenter.org/about-tkc/the-king-philosophy/ "The time is always right to do what is right." - Martin Luther King

Career Connect Day 2021 needs you! Last year we were privileged to have experienced Menlo College alumni Emebet Aklilu '16, Kim Hunter '97, Cassandra Staff '05, and more seasoned alumni and professionals speak to students. This year it's YOUR turn to present on the latest workforce trends! If you or someone you know is interested, submit a proposal by January 31 at the link below. Topics needing presenters include: - Systemic impacts of COVID-19 - Technology (Digital hiring,... privacy, Zoom fatigue, etc.) - Health & Self-care - Globalization - Ethics and Higher Purpose (Culture, Mental Healthcare, Social Justice, Sustainability, Innovation, etc.) Submit a proposal here: https://lnkd.in/gBChacR

"Regardless of the job role, graduating seniors will need to focus their efforts on industries that have proven to be more pandemic and recession-proof." Menlo’s very own Vice President of Student Success, Angela Schmiede, Ph.D. was recently interviewed by Zippia for an article on job trends during the pandemic. She was one of several panelists who shared their expert opinions on the job market for new graduates and provided valuable tips for all to enhance their skillsets. ...Read the full article here: https://www.zippia.com/mass-communications-instructor-jo// Photographer with Julie Zhuo at Career Connect Day 2019.

"I wanted to showcase the changes of being a college student during the pandemic. Although there have been challenges along the way, I focused on the positive changes in my everyday life." Let's show a little love to our Menlo Sophomores! With their first year on campus interrupted by the pandemic back in March 2020, they have demonstrated incredible perseverance over the last several semesters. Recapping her college journey so far is Sophomore Class President and recipient o...f the Richard F. O'Brien award in her first year - Erin Ginoza '23. See Erin's photo essay here: https://spark.adobe.com/page/4qDd66YCPNsv3/

Here’s a throwback of Professor Emeritus Jan Dykstra teaching a class in the fire pit outside Howard! Even online, our professors today continue to find fun and innovative ways to teach our students. We couldn’t be prouder or more grateful for Menlo's amazing educators.

On Thursday, February 18 at 8 AM PST the Rendanheyi Silicon Valley Center led by Dr. Annika Steiber, in partnership with the Haier Model Research Institute (HMI), will be holding a free webinar on how to balance intricacy and unpredictability in the workplace. During this event, you’ll also hear from top leaders Kathleen Eisenhardt, David Teece, and Stuart Crainer. If you would like to attend the FREE webinar, register at the link below! Link: http://menlocollege.co/3r0yByG

We want to welcome all of our new students to Menlo and welcome back our returning students as we get ready for the Spring 2021 semester! We are thrilled to see some of our Menlo family back on campus.

Welcome back!! We are glad to see all of our students who have returned to campus and we cannot wait to see those who are returning virtually! Have a great start to the Spring 2021 semester, let’s go Oaks! Pictured here: Our Men's Soccer Team bubble earlier this month.

Menlo College is proud to announce that Dr. La’Tonya LT Rease Miles has been appointed to serve as the Dean of Student Affairs. Dr. Rease Miles formerly served as the Executive Director of First-Year Experience and Strategic Initiatives at UCLA, and previously worked at Loyola Marymount University as the Director of the Academic Resource Center. LT earned her Ph.D. in American Literature from UCLA and is nationally recognized as an expert on first-generation students and the first-year experience in higher education. We are thrilled that she is our next Dean of Student Affairs and look forward to seeing her on campus!

"I was determined to make a great contribution to American society while staying connected to my roots. I continue to say it out loud, you can take me out of Lebanon, but you will never take Lebanon out of me." As a Lebanese-American citizen, Dr. Mouwafac Sidaoui, Dean of the School of Business, is committed to deepening the ties between the United States and the Middle East. Click here to read more of his story: http://menlocollege.co/395Yx6c Also, join Dr. Sidaoui as he leads an upcoming EV charging summit meeting to drive the future of sustainability in the Middle East using the following link: https://lnkd.in/gTiQarR

Current Senior and native Australian, Richard Kiel ’21, reflects on his decision to return to campus as an RA and student-athlete during the pandemic in a recent interview. He recounted adjusting to online learning, how he plans to support his peers this semester, and his final thoughts going into 2021! Richard shares, Everyone here is willing to listen and help you out however they can. That family environment is something that I would never give up in the entire world and ...that tells me that I made the right decision. Click the link below to read the full interview. https://blog.menlo.edu/news/student-spotlight-meet-richard/

TBT to our 2019 Fall Festival - We hope everyone has a safe and healthy Halloween this year!

Congratulations to Bianca Neme Barros ’21 for being named this year’s recipient of the Financial Executives International Silicon Valley (FEISV) scholarship. By virtue of her selection as this year’s scholarship winner, Bianca will join the FEI Rising Stars Advisory Board, which functions as a subset of the FEI Board of Directors. We can all share in the pride of Bianca’s selection this year, among an exceptional field of Menlo candidates. The FEI scholarship program is supported by former Menlo Trustee and alumnus Harry Kellogg ’63. With his generosity and other donor support, Menlo scholars are elevated to achieve great things!

Former student-athlete, Joe Alvarez ’17, has always been a sports fan...before, during, and after his time at Menlo. As a former Resident Assistant, Student Ambassador, Student Director of Intramural Sports, and Sports Management major, Joe is creating a path to continue his athletic career for life. Click the link below to check out the full article on Joe written by Sports Information Director and fellow Menlo alumnus, Ryan Barnett ’19. Link: http://www.menloathletics.com/article/8343

Missing all Oaks this OAKtoberFest weekend! This fall has truly been an unprecedented semester and we eagerly anticipate the time when we can welcome the Menlo community back to campus. Here’s a short clip of this time last fall. Until we can once again be together in person, we look forward to seeing you today at our virtual OAktoberFest celebration. This event will begin streaming at 5:00pm PST at www.menlocollege.co/oaktoberfest20 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aNp3GxM6aOA&feature=youtu.be

This past summer has been challenging for many families as COVID-19 has financially impacted many around the world. One of our current students, Anahi Hernandez, found an opportunity to offer relief to those in need in her hometown Yucatán, México. Click the link below to read the full story https://blog.menlo.edu/newsle/student-spotlight-meet-anahi/

Former student-athlete Brad Sawin’18 was very involved on campus as a student leader, former Resident Assistant, and member of 2 sports teams. His adventure continues as he’s returned to his hometown in Arizona to pursue his dream of becoming a firefighter. Check out the full article on Brad's activities post-grad, written by Menlo alum, Ryan Barnett ’19 at the link below. http://www.menloathletics.com/article/8333.php

Throwback to the Silicon Valley Sculpture 2020 event last weekend! 18 artists from the Bay Area, East Coast and Western Europe, showcased their art, including 3 pieces from Burning Man. Here are some moments captured by our very own Miguel Lim.

October 11 is International Day of the Girl! We invite you to join us on Monday, October 12, 2020, from 1:00 - 2:00 PM, PST as we celebrate this day and raise awareness on the benefits of different voices/diversity of thoughts in school, work, and life. In our webinar event, titled Our Voice, Our Equal Future, we will discuss the diversity of perspective, young women leaders, organizational and cultural inclusion, and the technical divide for women. Registration for this ...free event is required and can be found at the link below. https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_8i6C0ReySB61jxa3WSbGFA

October already? We know what that means. OAKtoberFest 2020 is here! On Saturday, October 17, in partnership with Devil Canyon’s Brewery, we are bringing the festivities to you - virtually! This year's OAKtoberFest will feature a drive through beer pick up, a live streamed tour of Devil's Canyon Brewery and a tasting of 3 featured beers (alcoholic and non). We will also be announcing the winner of this unprecedented year's Outstanding Oak Alumni award. ... A Devil's Canyon + Menlo College OAKtoberFest Brewing Package will be free for the first 90 people who use the coupon code GOOAKS20 at the link below! Get your complimentary brew package, now, while supplies last! (One package per person. If multiple brew packages are claimed per family, each person receiving a brew package must be present with ID (21+) during pickup or delivery.) https://devilscanyon.square.site//menlo-oaktoberfest-/274

Menlo College continues to expand its breadth of entrepreneurial leadership with the election of Joe Hurd and Colin O’Malley to the Board of Trustees. Between them, they bring a wealth of experience as successful entrepreneurs; Hurd also trained as a lawyer and served in the Obama administration. Hurd and O’Malley will begin their four-year terms on October 1, 2020. Please join us in welcoming them to the Menlo College community! ... Visit the link below to read more. http://www.menlo.edu//adding-depth-in-entrepreneurial-lea/

The time has come! Next Tuesday, September 29 is the First Presidential Debate. Dr. Michelson, Dean of Arts & Sciences and Professor of Political Science at Menlo College, will be hosting a watch party via Zoom, and invites the Menlo College Community to join! This event will be held on September 29 from 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM PST. If you are interested in attending, please register using the link below.... https://docs.google.com//1FAIpQLSf77H8-Jy0miXX0iO/viewform

Are you looking for something exciting (and safe) to do this weekend? It's not too late to join us here on campus for the first-ever Silicon Valley Sculpture 2020! This art fair, a fundraiser for MPPA, will be conceived as an art walk of 31 monumental sculptures strategically placed on campus. The sculptures are by 18 artists, 9 of which are from the Bay Area, including 3 from Burning Man. The other half comes from the East Coast and Western Europe. During the walks, no mor...e than 50 attendees, who will be asked to maintain social distancing guidelines, will have the opportunity to view the pieces spread across campus. While Friday has been booked full, Saturday and Sunday tickets are still available for purchase! To read more about SVS 2020 or to purchase your ticket, please visit the link below. https://datebook.sfchronicle.com//silicon-valley-sculpture Photos: Santiago Mejia, The Chronicle

Coinciding with the opening of the 2020-21 academic year, we are happy to share that we have now received continued recognition by The Princeton Review and the NAIA, alongside a newest ranking by Money Magazine. These accolades are truly a testament to the outstanding effort by our students and those who support them. For over ten years, Menlo College has been named as one of the best colleges in the West by The Princeton Review, ranked as an athletic NAIA Five-Star Champion...s of Character Institution, this year at the Gold level, and for the first time, Money Magazine has ranked Menlo College as the 11th-best place in the United States to obtain a business degree. Congratulations to the students, alumni, faculty, staff, and trustees of Menlo for this much-deserved recognition! Click the link below for more details. http://www.menlo.edu//menlo-college-three-new-best-colleg/

On Thursday, September 24, 2020, from 10:00 11:00 AM PST, Dr. Mouwafac Sidaoui, Dean of the School of Business at Menlo College, in collaboration with Dr. Jonathan Reichental, CEO of Human Future and adjunct professor and instructor at several universities and learning institutions, will deliver a webinar on the focus of Reichental’s most recent book Smart Cities for Dummies, by Wiley Publishing Company. This event is free and open to all Menlo College community members as well as the general public. Please visit the link below for more details and to register for this event! Link: http://www.bit.ly/menlo-smartcities

Join Menlo Alumnus Carl Rodriguez '16 in his seminar series titled "Building a Foundation for a Better Future". In this three-part series happening on September 4, October 1, and October 8 at 12:30pm, Carl will cover challenging topics such as financial stability, goal setting, savings vs debt, and more! For more information and to register, please visit www.menlocollege.co/finblocks