Group Photo at the Center for Career Development's 3rd annual Etiquette Dinner.

4 I February 13, 2013 Campus Life The Saber I Columbus State University

How would you dine with the President or a Potential Employer? CSU's Career Center hosts 3rd Annual Etiquette Dinner

Angie Dowdell Campus Life Editor

On Feb. 6 from 5:30 p.m.to 7:30 p.m., CSU's Center for Career Development presented 49 CSU students with etiquette lessons as a part of the 3rd Annual Etiquette Dinner. This event took place in the Recreation Center's multipurpose room. Deidre William's, a professional etiquette coach who volunteered to coach the students at the event, was more than qualified to help eager students acquire skills that they will be able to use in professional dining environments. As the founder of Protocol Academy of Georgia, LLC, a professional etiquette business, she was able to supply students with a cornucopia of knowledge. Mrs. Alysia Johnson, Career Coordinator of the Career Center, led the preparation of this event.

For the 49 students who attended this event, dining in professional settings will not be a problem. These settings include job interviews (while dining) and meetings with business professionals. As a matter of fact, Johnson, as well as the student assistants and Career Center Employees, strategically placed the event one week before Valentine's Day so that students could also be prepared for fancy dinners that they may attend.

Johnson elaborated on the importance of good dining etiquette, saying, "It's good to practice the proper dining etiquette so when you get in the situation you'll be well prepared. That is why we have hosted this event for the past three years and are looking forward to the 2014 etiquette

event." Joshua Lee, a senior majoring in

computer science, explained how he benefited from the lessons, saying, "The event was very informative and I acquired some useful skills to use when attending a business dining event, from the proper posture when sitting at a table, to proper and respectful ways to eat and [ways to] hold utensils."

For those who did not get to participate in the Etiquette Dinner, there are also upcoming events that the Career Center will host, including the Spring Job and Internship Fair on Feb. 27, from 10:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. This event will target students who are seeking full-time employment at companies like Aflac, TSYS, and Synovous, as well as many

others. Students who attend will be expected to be in the proper professional (job interview) attire and to be juniors, seniors, or alumni of CSU. Proof that they are a current student or a past student should be indicated on the resumes they bring or on their school IDs. For more information about the Career Center's upcoming events, students may contact Johnson at AlysiaJohson@columbusstate. edu .

Enact Who? Enactus! Become a part of one of CSU's community service teams

Brandi Phillips Contributing Writer

Are you interested in joining a club here on campus? Would you like to become a part of a team that competes in national competitions and serves the community? If you answered yes to these questions, then you should definitely "Enact" with "us," Enactus! On Thursday, Feb. 7, members of CSU's Enactus, formerly

Sife, dedicated their time to volunteering at Girls, Inc. These individuals created a positive impact on girls, ages 5 to 8, by speaking to them about the importance of education.

If you are interested in becoming a part of Enactus, feel free to contact Jarek Fleming or attend the bi- weekly meetings on Wednesdays, located in room 208 of the Center for Commerce and Technology (CCT). The member fee is ten dollars and it is valid for an entire year. So come out and "Enact" with "us."