Veterans Day 2019
A Brief History of Veterans Day Veterans Day gives us the opportunity to thank those who have sacrificed and bravely served in the U.S. military. November 11, 1918 was the official end to World War I (WWI), and the day in which Germany signed an armistice (a formal agreement between parties to stop fighting). It
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EVENT: 24 Hour Swim Fundraising
On August 24th, one of our SSU staff members Juliano participated in this fundraiser swim event on behalf of SSU. The fundraiser is a 24-hour team relay event for swimmers of all abilities to raise money for DROWNING PREVENTION in San Diego County. At SSU, we encourage community involvement. Juliano represented SSU by swimming for
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Hike: Torrey Pines Natural Reserve
On August 23rd, we had a small student field trip to Torrey Pines Natural Reserve. There was about a group of 10 students, who hiked from the top of the mountain down to Torrey Pines State Beach. We had such an amazing time, mild exercise, and got to enjoy BEAUTIFUL views. Torrey Pines State Natural
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VISIT: Illumina
On August 9th, we had a company tour to Illumina. Illumina is a leading developer, manufacturer, and marketer of life science tools and integrated systems for large-scale analysis of genetic variation and function. The mission of Illumina is to improve human health by unlocking the power of the genome. We were able to see their
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VISIT: Proud Digital Media
On August 14th we visited Proud Digital Media in Upland, CA. Students from the Irvine campus went to learn about the company’s professional expertise, receive some career advice which can be beneficial for their job search. Thank you Prof Gary Lawson for the great opportunity, and for taking the time to explain to us about the
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COMPANY TOUR: Amazon Fulfillment Center – September 9, 2019
AMAZON FULFILLMENT CENTER We would like to invite you to join us for a tour to Amazon Fulfillment Center in San Bernardino, CA on Monday, September 9, 2019. Get a glimpse of one of the largest companies in the world! You will get the opportunity to: – See the day-to-day company operations. – See how
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COMPANY TOUR: Illumina
Illumina Company Tour Friday August 9th at 10 AM. We will visit all 3 buildings, from I.T. to finances to production. Southern States University gives students an opportunity to tour one of San Diego’s top biotech companies. SSU gives students a better understanding of what a real high end American company is like inside out,
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LUNCH TALK: The Modern Challenges of Adult Learning – July 23
By Professor: William Taylor Date: July 23, 4:30– 5:20 PM San Diego Campus Professor William Taylor has a BS degree in Accounting and an MBA degree from Hawaii Pacific University. Currently, he specializes in the accounting and business courses as an adjunct Faculty at the San Diego Campus. This talk might be the great chance
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PRESS RELEASE: SSU Opens Office in Sao Paulo, Brazil!
27 June 2019 - Southern States University is proud to welcome Luis W. Gomide to its International Admissions Team. Luis will serve in the position of Director of Latin America Operations. He will be responsible for recruitment and support of students throughout Latin America, through every stage of the admissions process. In particular, his initial focus
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PRESS RELEASE: Charlotte Hislop named new CAO at SSU
23 June 2019 Southern States University has welcomed a new Chief Academic Officer to its Academic Success team. Charlotte Hislop, MBA PhD SSU’s academic team is excited to welcome Dr. Charlotte Hislop in the position of Chief Academic Officer (CAO). Dr. Charlotte Hislop began her educational career in 1996 when she joined the team of
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