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Athletic AerobicsWednesdays 7:30pm

Aliso Rec Center

Cardio DanceThursdays 6pm

Aliso Rec Center

Cooking in the Canyon

Tuesdays 7PMAliso Conference Room

This Week: Pigs in a Blanket

YogaMondays 8:30pm

Aliso Rec Center

S o p h o m o r e S u c c e s s T i m e l i n e

Community Events

Environmental Tip of the Week

Community Announcements•Your CAs have already dropped off your Census forms, now all you have to do is spend 5 minutes filling it out and return it to fulfill your civic duty! Census enumerators will be in PCV on Sunday, April 11th from 6-10pm collecting forms in your buildings and at tables throughout PCV. They will also be in the Plaza on Monday, April 12th from 3-7pm. If you miss your chance to drop your form off at any of those times, simply stop by your front desk and place it in the sealed boxes. Thank you!•Is your apartment a little too small for all those friends you want to watch a TV show with? Come on down to the Community Center to watch your favorite shows on the big screen, high definition TV recently moved to the main area by the fireplace. There’s plenty of seating and space available for you to relax with all your friends. •Still interested in purchasing a PCV t-shirt? At only $7 for an American Apparel shirt you can be showing off your PCV pride and have a memento from the year. Contact CSD Kari George to get yours now! (kgeorge@calpoly.edu or stop by the CSD offices in Aliso)

Looking for some new items to spruce up your apartment or provide some extra flair? Check out Craigslist or yard

sales for less-expensive and recycled items you can personalize and make you own!

Talk with your CA to see what

Floor or Building Programsare happening this week!

Decorate Reusable Bags!Friday, April 16 from 2-5pm

in the Plaza

POLY CANYON H I K E

Saturday, April 17th at NoonMeet in the Plaza and bring

water!

Learn to MakeHemp BraceletsSaturday, April 17th at 7pmin the Community Center

Plaza Premiers PresentsSHERLOCK HOLMESSaturday, April 17th at 8pm

Consider study abroad or exchange programs with other universities. Junior year is a common year of study abroad because students are established in the school environments but aren’t quite crunching down for graduation. Talk to you Academic Advisor to see when you might be

able to work this into your academic plan of study.

Cooking in the CanyonWeekly Recipe

Pigs in a BlanketIngredients•Egg noodles•Carrots•Bean Sprouts•Green Onions (other vegetables as desired)•Vegetable Oil•Soy, Teriyaki, or any type of desired flavored sauce

instructionsHeat water in pot until boiling. Add egg noodles to boiling water. Allow to cook for 10 minutes. Drain water out of pan. In a separate skillet, sauté carrots, bean sprouts, green onions, and any other desired ingredients in vegetable oil. Add cooked noodles to pan. Allow noodles to crisp. Pour sautéed vegetables and crisped noodles into bowl. Add desired sauces. Enjoy!

THEME WEEK: Open your house!In honor of Open House weekend (April 16th & 17th), we’re encouraging all residents to open their doors and get out into their community to reconnect with old friends, make some new acquaintances, and enjoy the open environment you live in. Get out and meet new people by attending a program, playing volleyball or water basketball, foosball, or signing out a board game from the front desk. Many of you may be moving off-campus next year and may not be living near such a large group of your peers with so many amenities. Take advantage of it while you can! Open your door, have a floor progressive dinner or movie night, grill outside in the courtyards and be social!

2. Be Targeted - Identify your network.  Start by listing everyone you know who are potential prospects: family members, friends, faculty, neighbors, classmates, alumni, bosses, co-workers, Facebook friends and community associates.  Attend meetings of organizations in your field of interest and get involved.3. Be Professional - Ask your networking prospects for advice, not for a job.  Your networking meetings should be a source of career information, advice and contacts. 4. Be Patient – Be prepared for a slow down after you get started.  Stay politely persistent with your leads and build momentum.  5. Be Focused on Quality, Not Quantity - In a large group setting, circulate and meet people, but don’t try to talk to everyone. If you are at a reception, wear a nametag and collect or exchange business cards so you can follow-up.6. Be Referral-Centered – The person you are networking with may not have a job opening, but he or she may know someone who is hiring.  7. Be Proactive –Keep a list of your contacts and update it frequently with the names of any leads given to you.  Send a thank-you note or email if appropriate.8. Be Dedicated to Networking - Stay in touch with contacts and make it part of your long-term career plan.-Tom Denham

THIS WEEK’S

Tips for

Success

Learn about Networking!Networking continues to be the #1 job search strategy.  A network is an interconnected group of supporters who serve as resources for your job search.  Some folks hesitate to network because they feel awkward asking for help.  Though you might feel nervous when approaching a potential contact, networking is a skill that develops with practice, so don’t give up.  Most people love to talk about their jobs and are willing to give realistic and free advice.1. Be Prepared - Your purpose is to get to know people who can provide information regarding careers and leads. Second, know yourself, your education, experience and skills. Your networking meeting should include the following elements: introduction, self-overview, Q&A, obtaining referrals and closing.