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A few weeks ago, I attended an ASID leadership webinar called "What Do I Get for My Membership?" As well-versed as I should be on ASID as President of our chapter, the webinar was enlightening and made me rethink how I was utilizing my membership. There is so much value to it and I encourage all of you to maximize the benefits of membership for your career.
Don't forget that when you joined our ASID chapter, you also became a member of ASID LA and the national ASID chapter. Try to find the time to peruse the other websites: check out their event calendars, take advantage of webinars and job boards, and find out who our Industry Partners are. For students, you can set up an online portfolio of your work. For the working professionals, there are sample documents to reference in setting up your businesses. Both websites are excellent reference centers at any stage of your career.
Even more important than the online benefits of ASID membership are the opportunities to reach out to the industry. Tomorrow, September 1st, online registration opens for ASID's Real World Design Week. Sign up early -- the popular (and limited) Shadow Day events are great for students to get one-on-one time with industry professionals, as well as make potential internship and employment contacts.
The ASID Blue House Party on September 16th is going to be another great (and fun!) industry event. Attend the party not only to mingle and network, but also to support the foundation that provides the money for our scholarships.
This past weekend, at the NEWH gala, they announced the winners of the NEWH scholarship. Out of 12 recipients, only one student was from UCLA -- me! Though I am honored to have won, I want to impress that there is no reason why UCLA could not have had better representation in the NEWH scholarships. At UCLA Extension Arc_ID, we have both talented students and dedicated instructors willing to write recommendations -- all we have to do is be willing to put ourselves out there! The fall and winter quarters are usually abundant with scholarships, so please don't be afraid to submit for awards, contests, and scholarships. Your successes represent the caliber of our program!
I'm going to leave you all with this thought that I found on the ASID LA website:
"When you join ASID, you become part of a community that is committed to helping you and your profession succeed. You also enjoy access to an unmatched resource of information, knowledge, services, and events."Take advantage of it!
Mia Livas Porter
President, ASID UCLA Extension Student Chapter Board
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Congratulations!
Normally we here at the ASID UCLA Extension Student Chapter try to announce any scholarship or competition winners within Mia's President's Message. This became a bit tricky when our hard working president was the recipient of an award herself!
The ASID UCLA Extension Student Chapter Board would like to extend their congratulations to Mia Livas Porter, President, as a recipient of this year's NEWH scholarship.
Congratulations Mia! You deserve it!
Tara M. Donnelly
Public Relations Chair, ASID UCLA Extension Student Chapter Board
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