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Sign up for the Ascend MetroNY Picnic in Central... →
Join us for Ascend’s 6th Annual Picnic When: Saturday, September 24, 2011 at 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM Where: Central Park
You must register via the link.
See you there!
UPDATE!!
The Annual Picnic has been postponed until further notice.
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Get your resume ready!
The Accounting & Financial Services Career & Internship Fair will be held on Wednesday, September 14th 2011 from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. on theRose Hill Campus in the McGinley Center Ballroom.
You will be able to network with representatives from for-profit, non-profit and government organizations regarding full-time, part-time, and internship opportunities within accounting and financial...
July 2011
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Sign up at a lower price today!
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Register today for Ascend's Fourth Annual National... →
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June 2011
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April 2011
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Leadership Mini-Series: 4/14 Personality...
Hey Everyone,
Hope everyone is enjoying the nice weather out. Come join Ascend today for our Leadership Mini-Series: Personality Assessment Workshop today! Professor McCarthy will be administering the Personality Assessment test, so come and find out what your personality type entails.
Date: Thursday, April 14th
Time: 5:30PM
Where: KE 104
This event is MANDATORY for all Ascend members.
We...
March 2011
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Art of Networking: Professional Panel (Thursday...
Greetings Everyone!
Come join ASCEND and ALPFA this Thursday for our Art of Networking event as we present a professional panel featuring two Deloitte professionals and a Morgan Stanley professional. They will be providing great insight on communicating and networking effectively. At the end of the professional panel, there will be an allotted time for Q&A for any questions you may have.
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Business Etiquette with Ernst & Young (Monday...
Hello Everyone!
We hope everyone had an enjoyable break away from school.
Come join ALPFA and ASCEND as we present Monika Martinez, an Ernst & Young recruiter, who will enlighten us with her knowledge on professional business etiquette.
WHEN: Monday, March 21st @ 5:30 PM
WHERE: John Mulcahy Hall (JMH) Room 132
Food and refreshments will be served.
We hope to see everyone there!
November 2010
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Pictures from 2010 Ascend Convention
Hey you! Reminiscing about the past Ascend Convention? Couldn’t make the convention? Or just wanna see cool pictures from the convention?
Then you’re in luck!
See these awesome pics from the 2010 convention here: http://ascendconvention2010.shutterfly.com/
Try to find your fellow Fordham Ascend members/E-Board!
October 2010
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Samuel Mok on Networking Etiquette
Networking can be a daunting task, but Samuel Mok demonstrates that with hard work and determination, anyone can “work a room” with ease and eloquence. Before the event started, Mr. Mok spoke eagerly with everyone who entered O’Hare Special Collections, asking for his or her name, year and major, and warmly connecting with them. Since graduating in 1968, his first return to Fordham was possible...
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Samuel Mok: Speaking at Fordham, Networking...
ASCEND and CAB’S AMERICAN AGE LECTURE SERIES are pleased to present a networking event and lecture with Mr. Samuel Mok, former CFO of the Department of Labor and the US Department of the Treasury. Come listen to Mr. Samuel Mok speak about his experience in both the public and private sector. Stay to ask questions and network with one of the highest ranking Asian-Americans during the...
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Come to the Ascend Picnic in Central Park!...
Fun in the sun! Register here: http://www.ascendleadership.org/events/event_details.asp?id=127253
Date: Saturday, October 9, 2010
Time: 11:00am – 4:00pm
Location - Ross Pinetum West @ Central Park
5th Annual Ascend Picnic – Ascend Metro New York
As we just finished wrapping up our successful annual convention, Ascend’s Metro NY chapter is providing yet another opportunity for us to ...
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Dress for Success! This Tuesday (10/5)!
Have you ever wondered if you are dressed appropriately for the workplace? Could your appearance impact your professional image? Do you want an expert opinion on your appearance?
Win a two-hour personal image consultation!
The Ascend Metro New York Chapter is pleased to present, “Professional Image: Strategies for Effective Image Communications,” sponsored by PricewaterhouseCoopers on...
September 2010
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Ascend's Kick-Off Meeting (Thursday @5:30)!!
Hello Ascend Members!
This is it!!
Ascend’s kick-off meeting!!
PWC partner, George Gallagher, is coming this Thursday (9/23 @ 5:30 PM) to speak at the Walsh Library, Fourth Floor, in the O’Hare Special Collections. He is part of the banker and capital markets practice. This is a big event for the Fordham Ascend Chapter, so it is important that all members attend. We also welcome...
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Ascend Mentoring Opportunity! Deadline SEPT 30!
Hello Ascend members!! Here’s a big mentoring opportunity open to official Ascend members. It is a great way for mentors to match up with others to share insight on a 1-to-1 mentoring basis. The deadline to apply is SEPT. 30 ! More info here: http://db.tt/mu0m9OH (it’s the flyer)
Don’t be afraid to ask us questions or request for more info!
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July 2010
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Chinatown Volunteer Opportunity (Aug 1) !
Hey Ascend Members! Here is a service opportunity for everyone to join. Volunteers are needed THIS SUNDAY (Aug. 1) at the 2010 Chinatown Summer Street Festival to help children with arts and crafts activities for an event hosted by the Coalition for Asian American Children and Families. INFO: http://aafeforenv.wordpress.com/
Calling All Volunteers!
The Coalition for Asian American Children...
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Scholarship & KPMG Case Study Deadlines Pushed to...
The deadline for applying for the scholarships and the KPMG Case Study Competition has been moved to July 16, 2010. That means you have until THIS FRIDAY to apply!
Look here for all Scholarship details: http://www.ascendleadership.org/default.asp?page=conv2010scholarships
Look here for KPMG Case Study Competition: http://www.ascendleadership.org/default.asp?page=conv2010scholarships
Or just...
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Scholarships and KPMG Case Competition
Ascend is proud to continue a long standing tradition of honoring scholastic excellence and contribution to the community through our Scholarship Program. Please read below for all eligibility criteria and other pertinent information and apply online TODAY! – Deadline: July 15th. For more details, please go to: http://www.ascendleadership.org/?page=conv2010scholarships Scholarship Guidelines: 1....
Mark these deadlines on you calendar!
1) Deloitte: One $3,000 scholarship to a full-time rising sophomore, junior or senior (if in a 5-year program) enrolled at a U.S. college/university with an academic and professional interest in accounting. DEADLINE: July 15, 2010 *Note: Applicants must be active member of Ascend. Online application form: http://www.jotform.com/TChiu/1595954344 2) Ernst & Young: Four $5,000 scholarships to...
National Website has just re-launched!
Hello fellow Ascend Chapter members! I would like to announce that our national website hasbeen re-launched with a brand new design and Online Community. Each chapter now has its own content.
Take a look at http://www.ascendleadership.org. You can log into your own account, create a profile, easily register for events, connect with other members, and link your Facebook account to your Ascend...
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"Thriving in the 'New Normal'" Ascend Event
Hello Ascenders!
The Ascend New York Chapter is proud to present, Thriving in the “New Normal”, sponsored by Ernst & Young, featuring executives from Interpublic Group, Verizon, and Ernst & Young. You are invited to join us in an interactive panel discussion with senior Asian executives sharing what challenges they are facing today in their career, in their company, and in...
June 2010
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Ascend Summer Community Service
Inner-City Scholarship Fund Junior CommitteeA Child, A Chance, A Future Join us on Saturday, June 26 for an ICSF Junior Committee summer CommunityService event. Work alongside fellow volunteers and current ImmaculateConception School elementary school students to help paint hallways anddoorframes. This event will be a great way for new members to learn about theJunior Committee, as well as a...
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Calling All Ascend Student Members!
Scholarships and Case Study Competition
We are pleased to announce that Cargill, Deloitte LLP, Ernst & Young LLP, ING and PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP have all partnered with Ascend to create individual scholarships for enterprising and high-achieving students.
Don’t delay - the deadlines are coming up fast!
Cargill: Two $2,000 scholarships...
2010 PWC Scholarship - Apply by 6/18 (Next...
06/18 - 2010 PricewaterhouseCoopers Scholarship
Ascend / PricewaterhouseCoopers 2010 Scholarship
In an effort to recognize some of the top students on campus, PricewaterhouseCoopers is working in conjunction with Ascend to reward deserving students with scholarships and exposure to PwC. The program includes three (3) $3,000 scholarships.
To qualify, you must: 1. Be a Freshman, Sophomore...
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Improving YOUR Communications
…and practice with others as they improve theirs! Also a good chance to network and get out of the office for once!
Date:June 21, 2010
Time:6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Location:KPMG LLP New York Offices 345 Park Avenue – 37th Floor, Room CC6A&B New York, New York
Sponsor:NY Chapter of ASCEND and the APIN network of KPMG-NY
Contact:Robyn Leong
Email:rleong@kpmg.com
“Improving YOUR...
May 2010
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2010 ASCEND NATIONAL CONVENTION
August 14–16, 2010
Sheraton New York Hotel and Towers
Ascend’s 3rd National Convention is our annual flagship event, which brings together members and non-members, professionals and students, and mentees and mentors alike from across the country. This three-day program includes the following components:
our renowned “View from the Top” mentoring program, where each...
April 2010
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JUMP START YOUR CAREER WITH BECKER CPA!
Take advantage of Becker’s 0% Student Financing for CPA Exam Review! See the link for more details: www.becker.com/financing
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INFORMAL KICK-OFF MEETING!
Hello Everyone!
We are extremely excited to announce to all of you of our first official Ascend Kick-off! Date: Thursday, April 15, 2010
Time: 5:30pm - 6:15pm
Location: Keating Hall Room 204 It is mandatory for members, so please make the best of it to come to ASCEND kick-off! We’ll introduce our e-board and provide you all with more information about Ascend. More details to follow, so...
March 2010
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Ascend & HSBC Event 3/25
HSBC is hosting a exclusive career panel and networking reception with Ascend. It is held at the HSBC Tower:
452 Fifth Avenue (40th Street and Fifth Ave.) New York, New York Thursday, March 25th, 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. RSVP BY MONDAY MARCH 22,2010 at: http://member.ascendleadership.org/events/newyork/20100325/ (CLOSED)
OPEN TO BOTH ASCEND AND NON-ASCEND MEMBERS!
Please visit the website for more...
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Established & Membership
Fordham University’s Ascend Student Chapter was officially established and recognized as a student organization as of March 11, 2010. Please look forward to our events!
This tumblr will serve to keep everyone updated on our events, both past and upcoming!
Join our facebook group: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?v=info&gid=14595857993
To join, please go...
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About Ascend
Ascend (formerly known as NAASA) is a 501(c)6 non-profit organization established in 2005. Ascend aims to be the premier professional association for enhancing the presence and influence of Asian American in the business field. Ascend was founded as a resource for Asian American accountants, finance professionals, students and associate members to cultivate the growth of accounting and finance...