The students from Globe University-Appleton’s massage therapy program recently visited The Arc Fox Cities as part of their Pregnancy/Special Populations massage class and treated those with mental and physical disabilities with a chair massage. Massage therapy student Charles Sanders provides a chair massage Massage therapy instructor Kathryn Tollefson explained that the purpose of the visit was to provide the students with multiple learning outcomes and opportunities, including: practicing necessary modifications to massage protocols required for unique client need and practicing communication skills, particularly while dealing with clients that may have impaired communication abilities. Kathryn went on to say that the students had many positive things to say about the trip to Arc. "I was excited because we got to work with actual clients instead of practicing on each other, and the experience exposed us to a new type of client," massage therapy student Emily Merrill said. "Any time we can get out and work with people that love seeing us and appreciate what we do for them is good enough for me." There were nine clients that received massages from the massage students. "I believe that is was a good learning experience because you never know what kind of client you will get, and this helps us become more confident in working with the disabled," massage therapy student Nicole Osterling said. Many of the students said that they were happy to give massages to those that may not have the means to pay for one or may not know how to communicate during a massage to specify what they wanted. It also helped them gain confidence and to not feel nervous when communication becomes a barrier. The Arc Fox Cities, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and has a membership of over 1,000 individuals, families and corporations in the Fox Valley area. The Arc Fox Cities strives to empower youth and adults with differing abilities. The post Massage Students Practice New Techniques at The Arc Fox Cities appeared first on Globe University Blog.

"Cajun Fever," "Extra Innings Bar and Grill," "Momma G’s Gyros and Bar," and "Jebadiah’s Japanese Jungle" restaurants are coming to La Crosse. Well, not really! These are actually just a few creative restaurant names and concepts pitched to area restaurant owners and experts during the "Shark Tank" session at the High School Career event. Over 100 high school students from Lewsiton-Altura, Tomah, Black River Falls, Spring Grove and Arcadia High School arrived on the GlobeUniversity-La Crosse campus with one mission; to explore the exciting career fields of business, medical assisting, massage therapy, criminal justice and veterinary technology through six 20-minute sessions. Globe High School Day panel members Have you ever looked under a black light for any remaining germs left on your hands or finger nails after washing? Did you know that only 60 percent of people wash their hands after using the bathroom, and only 20 percent wash them correctly? Globe-La Crosse medical assistant program students  gave a brief presentation on germs and the importance of hand-washing correctly. While some students identified germs on their hands with a black light left after washing, others performed hearing and vision screenings. In addition, students spent the session practicing CPR and blood pressures. After making sure all students were in healthy blood pressure range, students ventured to the veterinary technology session to identify parasites and blood cells under a microscope. While many of the students come from farming families, viewing X-rays and learning more about the veterinary technology program allowed those students to feel more confident about their college plans and working with animals after high school. Local high schoolers learn about germs Moving on to the criminal justice program, the students witnessed a theft on campus which gave them the experience of being an eyewitness. The mock burglary was staged by program chair and Chief of Police Jeff Trontic. Witnessing a burglary can be stressful; therefore, the massage therapy program instructors gave the students a great opportunity to relax and learn about the various techniques used in massage therapy. For the juniors and seniors in attendance, preparing for college is top on their "To Do" list; therefore, the "Career Readiness" session facilitated by HS Coordinator, Phil Gwoke was not only fun, but inspiring. Per Faith Bergin, Academic Coordinator and Tomah HS Group Leader, Phil’s message to students was, "Students don’t go to school. Students go to learn." It was a very successful and informative day for both students and the Globe-La Crosse instructors and staff who participated. The post Globe University-La Crosse Host High School Career Preview Event appeared first on Globe University Blog.

Recent graduate Payton Cruz mingles with alumni Maia Novatnik and Megan Peterson Globe University-Madison West alumni and March 2015 graduates came together to network and share job experiences and advice at the Madison West campus. The goal: to connect alumni with the current graduating class to talk about experiences and expectations of the working world and to share the camaraderie in being an alumni of Globe University-Madison West. "It is an amazing opportunity for upcoming graduates and alumni to connect. It allows alumni to meet current staff, build relationships, and share their wisdom about their field," Ashley Tanner, director of career services, said. "We look forward to seeing more alumni at our off-campus alumni event next quarter". Here are the top four reasons why students should attend the alumni event after you graduate: 1. Meet fellow alumni and the current graduating class. 2. Reconnect with staff members, program chairs and faculty. You can also meet new staff members. 3. Practice your networking skills and elevator speech with people you already have a connection with and can make you feel comfortable. 4. Help mentor new graduates and give them advice on how the workplace differs from the classroom setting. Alumni Alliance event "All alumni are welcome to attend. Coming together once a quarter is how we can build relationships, even once the students become graduates," Natalie Busse, career services coordinator and community manager, said. "I always enjoy seeing alumni come back so we can all catch up and see what they have been up to since they graduated. A lot of times they are in a new position or have been promoted, so it is fun to congratulate them because I don’t see them as often as I used too," Natalie said. Interested in coming to the next Alumni Alliance event? Email Natalie Busse at nbusse@globeuniversity.edu to update your email to be on the invite list. The post Top 4 Reasons to Attend Alumni Events appeared first on Globe University Blog.

Hard problems, hidden cameras and a historic hotel. It was the setting into which Aimee Miritello, campus director at Globe University-Sioux Falls, was thrown during a recent episode of the Travel Channel’s "Resort Rescue." The reality show has Shane Green, founder of SGEi and hospitality industry expert, going to various establishments to deal with their issues, offer solutions and, hopefully, turn things around. And when "Resort Rescue" traveled to Pipestone, S.D., to tackle the problems at The Historic Calumet Inn, producers called in Miritello to discuss what Globe University, and specifically its hospitality management and business management programs, could do to help. The episode, dubbed "Bartender Breakdown," features poor customer service, a lack of quality control and rude employees at The Historic Calumet Inn, which was built in 1888 and rests in the heart of the small town. During the show, which initially aired March 2, Miritello sits down with Green and the Calumet owner to discuss how Globe University could partner with the inn through internships or applied learning projects. "What we do while they’re in their classes is try to get those classes interacting with the businesses out in the community," Miritello says on the show. "Potentially an opportunity for you might be some students (coming) to you and help you out with some of those pieces." Though Miritello often interacts with area companies, it was her first time being on a reality TV show. "It was a fun experience," she said. Since appearing on "Resort Rescue," Miritello said she has been in touch with the Calumet Inn owner to explore potential partnerships with Globe University, and also invited her to speak at the Sioux Falls campus.   Many of the inn’s problems, as portrayed on the episode, relate directly to the lessons students learn in Globe’s hospitality management program, Miritello said. Students learn the fundamentals of the field, including: Customer service Operations Management Finances The industry as a whole A lack of professionalism among the staff seemed to be a major issue at the inn, and it could be addressed by having students in Globe’s "customer service-based" hospitality management program work with the Calumet, Miritello said. Globe University’s hospitality management program is aimed at providing students with the basics of the service industry, specifically the hotel, travel and tourism sectors. Classroom lessons include:  Labor management Service strategies Event planning Service marketing Recruitment and retention Hospitality management Globe University faculty are always looking for local companies to partner with, but Pipestone is nearly 50 miles from the Sioux Falls campus and relatively isolated. The "Resort Rescue" experience could open the doors for more opportunities in the future, Miritello said. "It was a good reminder to us to continue reaching outside of our normal boundaries to businesses that could benefit from our programs," she said. The post Globe University-Sioux Falls Featured on ‘Resort Rescue’ appeared first on Globe University Blog.

Since mid-quarter, a donation box was in residence in the commons area of Globe University-Wausau. Inside was a collection of stuffed animals to be distributed to area fire departments to give to children experiencing an accident or fire. Jayne Bloomer and Deborah Feldbruegge presenting stuffed animals to the Mosinee Fire Chief Josh Klug and EMS Chief Kim Weisman The stuffed animal drive is the personal project of Jayne Bloomer, a student ambassador from the veterinary technology program. Jayne has also been with the Mosinee Fire Department for eight years as a volunteer emergency medical technician (EMT) and first responder. In her roles as an EMT and first responder, Jayne has seen firsthand how important the gift of a stuffed animal is for children in traumatic situations. "A child going through a car crash or a fire — that is like the world crashing down. It is that scary," Jayne said. "This gives them something to hold on to." The drive started off slowly, but the animals multiplied dramatically in the final weeks as awareness spread through the campus. "I’m never surprised by the generosity of the people of this campus anymore," said Ashley Dunaj, administrative assistant. "But I am always impressed." As the administrative assistant on campus, Ashley was able to really witness the stockpile of animals grow in the commons area. Veterinary technology student Jayne Bloomer with stuffed animal donations "The people on this campus always find a way to help make a difference for those less fortunate," Ashley said. Jayne, along with Deborah Feldbruegge, student ambassador advisor, and Becky Brown, director of career services, were able to distribute a total of 60 animals among six departments. The local fire departments of Rothschild, Schofield, Mosinee, Auburndale and Kronenwetter each received animals, with some left to be donated later. "Thank you to everyone who donated to this project and helped to make it a success. These gifts really do make a difference for these children going though the most horrific experience," Jayne said. "I know I’ve had bad days, and I still wanted my teddy bear." The post Globe University Student Hosts Stuffed Animal Drive for Fire Department appeared first on Globe University Blog.

College can be hard at any age, whether you’re fresh out of high school or going back to school later in life. Here are a few success tips from college staff and faculty that will help make your academic life a whole lot easier. The post 7 Student Success Tips From the Experts appeared first on Globe University Blog.

Each year Globe University students travel to the Wisconsin State Capitol for the Wisconsin Council for Independent Education’s Hill Day to speak with legislators about their career college experience and share with them why they chose to attend Globe University to further their education. In the Wisconsin State Capitol. From left to right: Jenny Lynn, Jamie Buenzli, Natalie Busse, Brandon Schultz This year, Globe University-Madison West accounting student Jenny Lynn and veterinary technician student Brandon Schultz, joined by Jamie Buenzli, campus director and Natalie Busse, community manager, all took the trip to visit the Middleton representatives. They all met with aides from Representative Dianne Hesselbein’s (District 79, Middleton) office and Senator Jon Erpenbach’s (District 27, Middleton) office to discuss why they specifically chose to attend Globe University to pursue their degrees. "I enjoyed talking to the legislative aides because it was a new experience, and I got to share my story about why I chose to attend Globe University-Madison West. Those reasons were smaller class sizes, direct contact with my instructors and the one-on-one education experience," Jenny Lynn said. Why attend Hill Day? "Going to Hill Day stresses the importance of talking to our legislators," said Natalie Busse, Globe University-Madison West community manager. "We can meet with government officials to talk about what is important to us, and then our state legislators hear our voice and can give a face to our concerns." Our goal was to share our student’s story and help raise awareness about Globe University to legislators.  Wisconsin Council for Independent Education’s Hill Day is a great opportunity for students, alumni and others who support Wisconsin’s career schools to share their stories with elected state representatives. Participating in Hill Day every year helps to ensure that career school students continue to enjoy the same choice and access to career-focused education and financial aid options afforded to all college students in Wisconsin. We want to thank Jenny and Brandon for accepting our invitation to participate and applaud them on the great job of telling their story. It’s those stories that pave the awareness path for our campus and students’ successes. To find your legislator in your area, visit http://legis.wisconsin.gov/ The post Globe University Students Share Their Stories with Wisconsin Legislators appeared first on Globe University Blog.

It’s a never-ending list: tuition, books, a computer, food, housing, transportation, etc. The cost of being a college student seems overwhelming, especially when you look at the balance on your bank statement at the end of the month. But you can make some easy changes to reduce your living expenses and give your finances some room to breathe. 1. Keep it Cool Just because it’s winter, it doesn’t mean you need to run your heat constantly. Put on a sweatshirt and slippers and turn it down a few notches to 68 degrees. Keep it even cooler when you’re at school, not home or when you’re asleep. According to energy.gov, if you turn your thermostat back ten to 15 degrees for eight hours, you can save five to 15 percent a year on the heating bill. If you have a programmable thermostat, adjust the times you turn on the heating or air conditioning with a pre-set schedule. 2. When in Doubt, Hang it Appliances suck energy. It’s a well-known fact. Among our biggest energy-eaters are clothes dryers. The Consumer Energy Center says dryers use about six percent of a home’s total electricity use. Call it old fashion or maybe nostalgic, but why not hang-dry your clothes like your mom and grandma used to and go green? Put up a clothesline outside and take advantage of the natural heat of the sun. If your community has an ordinance against outdoor clotheslines, use up empty closet space and hangers or get a standalone clothes rack. 3. Who Needs 100+ Channels? Let’s face it. On top of your studies, work and maybe even the kids, you don’t have enough time to watch every single channel that comes with your overpriced cable plan. Cable is a choice, typically not a means for survival like food and water. Enjoy your local news? Get an antenna. It’s a one-time purchase and you’ll get most, if not all your local channels for free, forever. If you’re not into the idea of an antenna but want your fix of Breaking Bad or Modern Family, subscribe to a monthly service like Netflix, Amazon Prime or Hulu Plus. Source: Minnesota School of Cosmetology Facebook Page 4. Beauty School Discount Most guys can get by with a $15 haircut at a neighborhood salon. But ladies, it’s a different story for you. A cut, color or partial foils can cost you more than $100. If you live near a beauty school, like the Minnesota School of Cosmetology, get ready to start saving. The services are but a fraction of a typical salon. Most schools have an experienced supervisor on hand to make sure your budding hair stylist gives you the look you want. It may, however, take more of your time and patience since students will be getting their hands-on practice with you. Also, ask about a student discount. 5. Frigid Food If you’re the typical college student, you open the fridge stare for a few minutes until you decide what you want to eat. So do yourself a favor and set your fridge to the most efficient temperature. The FDA recommends your fridge temp be set at about 40 degrees Fahrenheit. Much colder than that and it’s a waste of energy. The freezer temperature should be at zero to four degrees Fahrenheit. Try packing your freezer and fridge with as much food as possible. The fuller it is, the less time it takes to cool down. 6. Thrift Shop "I’m gonna pop some tags, only got twenty dollars in my pocket." Like the Macklemore song goes, if you have a tight budget for clothes, try hitting up the thrift store to save money. Whether it’s Goodwill, Savers or a local consignment shop, trendiness never came so cheap. It takes patience and a bit of digging, but you’d be surprised to find designer clothes and barely worn suit coats and pants for your next job interview or networking event. If you can’t find anything at a thrift store, try Plato’s Closet or Cherry Pickers which only buys and sells gently used, top-name brand clothing and accessories. 7. The Gym Costs an Arm and a Leg The price of staying fit and healthy via a trip to the gym is jaw-dropping. Most big-box health clubs can cost between $50 to $100 a month. There’s also the chance you’ll abandon that gym pass if you’re not dedicated to working out, which is a waste of your money. If you’re a student, you’re in luck. Look into getting a membership at your school’s gym. It’ll likely be free or a greatly reduced price. You can also use your student ID to workout at the YMCA with a discounted membership fee. If you don’t want to pay for the gym but still want to get some exercise, lace up your running shoes and get fit outdoors. 8. Overcome Your Vices Okay, it’s time to get personal. What are your costly habits? According to Bloomberg, the most common vices that are giving the U.S. economy a boost (or killing your finances) are gambling, booze, sweets, followed by coffee and cigarettes. Don’t let this be a buzzkill. You don’t need to cut out the pleasures of life altogether, but you can slowly reduce your habits which will in turn help you save. Skip the casino and limit your gambling to a scratch-off ticket. It’s much easier to control your spending once you walk away from the slot machines and poker table.  Social events and drinking seem to go hand-in-hand, so try reducing your social calendar. In the same way, limit your trips to the cupcake shop. Most often than not, one of your classmates or someone at your workplace will bring in sweets to share. Can’t give up caffeine? Coffee is cheaper when you make it yourself. Instead of hitting up Starbucks, get up a little early in the morning and make your own cup of joe. It’s no secret, cigarettes are expensive. It can impact your health and the cost of health care. According to the Centers for Disease Control and prevention, the average smoker pays $1,600 more annually on health care costs than a non-smoker. If that doesn’t scare you, what will? Conclusion You don’t have to give up everything on this list to cut back on your living expenses. Just one or two things could make all the difference. Take a moment to figure out which expense is easiest to give up or reduce. Prioritize your everyday spending and cross it off the list as you begin to save. What are you some other ways you can reduce your living expenses? The post 8 Easy Ways to Reduce Your Living Expenses appeared first on Globe University Blog.

How would you describe the last year of your life? Allison Adams describes the last year of her life as the "best year of my life." What led to this? Hard work and dedication to a goal to become independent. Adams is a 2012 graduate of Globe University-Online. She has put her bachelor’s degree from the exercise science program to work as a director of an active adult community with 18,000 residents. Allison Adams Adams decision to come back to college was because she knew she had some upcoming life changes and she wanted to be able to support herself along with her two children. She was working as a gym operations manager and decided she would like to be more knowledgeable in her field so she jumped back into college. Like most things in life, the road was challenging. While working through her degree program, Adams was living in Chicago taking online classes, raising her family and going through a divorce. She said the support from instructors Meredith Butulis, Dr. Mike Nelson and Todd Sparks helped her through her program. "They have so much knowledge, and they were always willing to share that knowledge," Adams said. Whenever Adam’s had a question, they were always able to assist her. Two weeks after graduation, Adams decided to move to Arizona. She worked with Career Services to obtain a job as an assistant manager at Massage Envy. Adams also worked as a part-time personal trainer. While she in was those jobs, she was able to network and make connections that led to her current role. Today, Adams leads a busy life managing a team of 35 at Sun City Grand. She also maintains a passion in finding ways to improve the quality of life for the aging residents through fitness. She works with many different groups of people who have various needs and capabilities. Adams views herself as an advocate and wants to make an impact on the lives of the residents in her community. Adams states that her job would not have been possible without her education from Globe University. Adams thoroughly enjoys her job and is grateful for her college opportunity that lead her to current career. Outside of work, Adams enjoys her life as a mother of her two sons. She also enjoys to spend time going to the gym. In addition to work and raising her sons, Adams is also a mentor to five women in her community. One bit of advice from Adams: "Commit to college. It is worth it. You are a making an investment in yourself." Those words of advice may lead you to have the best year of your life! The post Alumni Spotlight: What Was the Best Year of Your Life? appeared first on Globe University Blog.

Mocha, the rescue cat, by Globe student Cassie Kirchner This month our featured artist in the library is Cassie Kirchner, a Globe-La Crosse medical assistant program student who does photography in her free time. The entire photography collection features her two cats, Lily and Mocha. Cassie adores her two kitty babies and wanted to share her photographs of them with all of us at Globe-La Crosse. "It’s so adorable to catch them in their moments," Cassie said. "That’s why I take so many photos of them!" Lily and Mocha are rescue cats that Cassie and her boyfriend, Mike, recently adopted. Another Globe student rescues cats, and Cassie and her boyfriend went to see Lily and adopted her in November. They made a second trip in February and adopted Mocha so Lily would have a playmate. Lily, photography by Globe student Cassie Kirchner Cassie will graduate in Spring quarter 2015. She only has her externship to finish, so she is excited about her impending graduation. The best part of being a Globe-La Crosse student for her is the people she has met and the experiences she has had on campus. Many people on campus have been subjects of Cassie’s blood pressure taking and have watched how hard she works in her classes. She also stresses how important and rewarding it is to rescue animals. She is so glad she could provide a safe and loving home for Lily and Mocha. Please stop in the library and take a peek at Cassie’s photographs. They really capture a day in the life of both Lily and Mocha. The post Campus Artist in the Library: Medical Assistant Student Cassie Kirchner appeared first on Globe University Blog.