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Three Impactful Opportunities

by Betsy Chapman

In this Issue:

  • Program for Leadership and Character discussion groups for 2nd half of the semester
  • P’28s: Help your sophomore launch a career in Finance
  • Cyber Smart Checkup: Protect Your Student’s Digital Life This Fall

Happy Tuesday, Daily Deacdom! It is a beautiful sunny day today and I have a lot on my plate, so we’ll dive right in. Here are three things your students might wish to take advantage of for their personal, professional, and/or technological growth.

Program for Leadership and Character discussion groups for 2nd half of the semester

After Fall Break, interested Deacs will have another chance to plug in to the Program for Leadership and Character via their discussion groups:

“During the second half of the fall semester, The Program for Leadership and Character will hold discussion groups for undergraduate students that reflect on issues of leadership and character in relation to special topics:

  • Who is God and Who are We?
  • The Good, the Bad, and the Squat Rack
  • Picture This: Character and Picture Books

Discussion groups will begin during the week of Oct. 20 and will meet once per week for one hour each time over the next three weeks. Students can register for a group by Oct. 15.”

This is a great opportunity for students to engage with their peers in deep and meaningful conversations about topic that they are invested in – which might help them find their people, so to speak. Not to mention, being a part of these discussion groups exposes students to the staff and/or faculty from our leadership and character program, and those are great folks to know.

P’28s: Help your sophomore launch a career in Finance

The Finance Career Accelerator is a two-day event designed by the OPCD and School of Business to give students the skills and connections they need to land a competitive internship and stand out from the crowd. Here’s what they would like P’28s to know:

“Is your sophomore interested in a career in finance? The Finance Career Accelerator is a two-day event designed to give students the skills and connections they need to land a competitive internship and stand out from the crowd. This program offers students a unique opportunity to:

  • Learn from industry experts, including a session led by Training the Street
  • Gain practical knowledge on technical skills and interview preparation
  • Hear firsthand experiences from students who have successfully navigated the recruiting process
  • Master essential tools like Excel

The cost for the two-day workshop is $100. The first session is on October 18, and the second is on November 1. Students must attend both sessions to receive the full benefit of the program.

We understand that cost can sometimes be a barrier. A Professional Development Grant is available to help cover the expense. Students can apply for the grant by Wednesday, October 8, at midnight.

Encourage your student to take this important step toward building a strong foundation for their future career.”

Cyber Smart Checkup: Protect Your Student’s Digital Life This Fall

As part of Cybersecurity Awareness Month, my colleagues from Information Systems have some tips for families:

“Your Family’s Fall Cyber Safety Checklist: Three Essentials

October is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month. We’re dedicated to partnering with you to secure your student’s digital life. Share these three critical defenses with your student today:

1. Spot Phishing Before It Spots Them (And You)

Phishing scams are the biggest threat, targeting both students and parents.

  • The Parent Trap: If you receive an urgent request for tuition or payment, NEVER use a link or phone number from the suspicious email. Instead, please look up the official University phone number on our website and call to verify.
  • A New Tactic: Scammers now embed fake support numbers inside otherwise authentic-looking vendor alerts (like PayPal). The rule is simple: If your student sees an “update,” they must verify the legitimate contact information on the vendor’s official website before calling any number in the email.
  • Classic Scams: Tell your student to watch for fake job offers, international documentation requests, or urgent password alerts.
2. Encourage Digital Armor: Use a Passkey
3. Reporting is Critical
  • Unsure if a message is real? It’s always safer to report it.
  • If your student is ever unsure about an email, they should forward it immediately to infosec@wfu.edu for expert review.

Don’t Miss the Menu!

Throughout October, we will be sending weekly updates directly to your student’s inbox with more cybersecurity best practices.

Check out the full menu of events and resources on the official campaign site

For an extensive check up, your student can check out the full WFU Cybersecurity Checklist at go.wfu.edu/cybersecuritychecklist.”

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