Calvin Birdlong is an outstanding filmmaker, writer, actor and leader who is passionate about his work. He exemplifies helping others and is readily available to assist fellow students. Calvin has traveled internationally for film festivals and internships, organizing events. He is exceptionally responsible, well-organized, and able to handle stress and deadlines. The letter writer recommends Calvin without reservation and believes he will succeed in his future endeavors.
Hannah Everard is a self-motivated and organized person currently in her final year of secondary school studying for the Leaving Cert Applied. She has strong communication and leadership skills developed through her roles as class president and previous work experience in retail. Her work experience includes positions as a sales assistant at Oasis and Mothercare where she performed tasks such as customer service, stock management, and general shop duties.
Jaclyn Chuah is a dedicated student who is organized, creative, and passionate about her work. She is an excellent communicator, as demonstrated by her presentation at the Undergraduate Research Day conference. As vice president of the International Business Association, Jaclyn has overseen several successful campus events. She is also extremely organized and able to balance academics with extracurricular activities and community volunteering. Her professor believes Jaclyn will be successful in her future career due to her strong communication skills, initiative, time management abilities, and passion for her goals.
This letter provides a strong recommendation for Valerie Kaufman. The letter writer was Valerie's professor in an entrepreneurship class at Columbia University, where Valerie impressed as an enthusiastic, smart, and inquisitive student who consistently offered insightful contributions. She was a leader in her product development team and took a thorough approach. The professor believes Valerie will be highly successful due to her winning personality, ability to apply concepts, creativity, and example she sets for others. The professor has experience in marketing for major companies and believes Valerie is someone he would enjoy supervising.
Lauren Beazley Recommendation Letter March 2016Lauren Beazley
This letter provides a recommendation for Lauren Beazley. The writer has known Lauren for over 10 years and has been consistently impressed by the quality of her work and her passion for all tasks. As a school administrator, the writer has witnessed Lauren's development as a hard working student, volunteer, and employee whose work is thorough, detailed, and personalized. Lauren is described as a self-starter who is able to balance multiple projects while maintaining commitments to her personal, professional, and educational endeavors. In summary, the writer wholeheartedly supports Lauren's academic pursuits and championing anything that will help her reach her goals, as she has thrived personally, academically, and professionally and deserves support.
Colin Powell is an American statesman and retired four-star general in the United States Army. He served as the 65th Secretary of State under President George W. Bush from 2001 to 2005.
Colin Powell is an American statesman and retired four-star general in the United States Army. He served as the 65th Secretary of State under President George W. Bush from 2001 to 2005.
Colin Powell is an American statesman and retired four-star general in the United States Army. He served as the 65th Secretary of State under President George W. Bush from 2001 to 2005.
Colin Powell was the 65th Secretary of State of the United States, serving under President George W. Bush from 2001 to 2005. Prior to that, he was a four-star general in the United States Army.
Hannah Everard is a self-motivated and organized person currently in her final year of secondary school studying for the Leaving Cert Applied. She has strong communication and leadership skills developed through her roles as class president and previous work experience in retail. Her work experience includes positions as a sales assistant at Oasis and Mothercare where she performed tasks such as customer service, stock management, and general shop duties.
Jaclyn Chuah is a dedicated student who is organized, creative, and passionate about her work. She is an excellent communicator, as demonstrated by her presentation at the Undergraduate Research Day conference. As vice president of the International Business Association, Jaclyn has overseen several successful campus events. She is also extremely organized and able to balance academics with extracurricular activities and community volunteering. Her professor believes Jaclyn will be successful in her future career due to her strong communication skills, initiative, time management abilities, and passion for her goals.
This letter provides a strong recommendation for Valerie Kaufman. The letter writer was Valerie's professor in an entrepreneurship class at Columbia University, where Valerie impressed as an enthusiastic, smart, and inquisitive student who consistently offered insightful contributions. She was a leader in her product development team and took a thorough approach. The professor believes Valerie will be highly successful due to her winning personality, ability to apply concepts, creativity, and example she sets for others. The professor has experience in marketing for major companies and believes Valerie is someone he would enjoy supervising.
Lauren Beazley Recommendation Letter March 2016Lauren Beazley
This letter provides a recommendation for Lauren Beazley. The writer has known Lauren for over 10 years and has been consistently impressed by the quality of her work and her passion for all tasks. As a school administrator, the writer has witnessed Lauren's development as a hard working student, volunteer, and employee whose work is thorough, detailed, and personalized. Lauren is described as a self-starter who is able to balance multiple projects while maintaining commitments to her personal, professional, and educational endeavors. In summary, the writer wholeheartedly supports Lauren's academic pursuits and championing anything that will help her reach her goals, as she has thrived personally, academically, and professionally and deserves support.
Colin Powell is an American statesman and retired four-star general in the United States Army. He served as the 65th Secretary of State under President George W. Bush from 2001 to 2005.
Colin Powell is an American statesman and retired four-star general in the United States Army. He served as the 65th Secretary of State under President George W. Bush from 2001 to 2005.
Colin Powell is an American statesman and retired four-star general in the United States Army. He served as the 65th Secretary of State under President George W. Bush from 2001 to 2005.
Colin Powell was the 65th Secretary of State of the United States, serving under President George W. Bush from 2001 to 2005. Prior to that, he was a four-star general in the United States Army.
Jessica Moyles is pursuing an internship at Walt Disney World to achieve academic, professional, and personal goals. Her academic goal is to learn how to create magical experiences for people of all ages as an elementary education major. Her professional goal is to become a trusted leader by taking on high responsibility projects and exceeding expectations. Her personal goal is to become more independent and confident by experiencing new cultures at Walt Disney World and attending Disney College Program events.
Colin Powell was the 65th Secretary of State of the United States, serving under President George W. Bush from 2001 to 2005. He is also a retired four-star general in the U.S. Army.
AN EXAMINATION OF MENTORING RELATIONSHIPS AND LEADERSHIP CAPACITY IN RESIDENT...Scott Bou
This dissertation examines mentoring relationships and leadership capacity in resident assistants. The author analyzed a sample of 6,006 resident assistants using the Social Change Model of Leadership as the theoretical framework. Independent samples t-tests, analysis of variance, and regression were used to analyze the impact of mentoring on leadership capacity and development. The results suggest that mentored resident assistants demonstrate significantly higher leadership capacity than non-mentored resident assistants. The type of mentor did not predict leadership, but student affairs professionals positively predicted leadership efficacy compared to other mentors. Gender and race matches between mentors and protégés did not significantly impact leadership capacity. The findings provide evidence that mentoring resident assistants enhances leadership skills and development.
It is a privilege to present our annual report to you. We have had another incredible year of Change Agent Magic - contributing our special puzzle piece to crime prevention and diversion in our beautiful South Africa.
It moves my soul to experience how those we journey with allow themselves the experience of awakening to more of themselves and a deeper sense of purpose. I often say to our students:
>>Do not underestimate the ripple of your awakening<<
We experience its heartwarming impact on how we live and (un)learn together. A living and (un)learning that is authentic and kind… that is generous… that is honest and transparent… that stretches and encourages… that heals our wounds and edits our old stories. It is a living and (un)learning that allows the student their own unique path… also the tough patches! There is nothing more liberating than >>walking the plank<< of a perception!
Come with me. Experience the unique unfolding of a Change Agent Journey. Students awakening to their inner coach, healer and guide and firing up their entrepreneurial spirit all while assisting and guiding others to do the same.
In Gratitude
Karina Andersen
Founder | SmilingOne
Carl Lee Kao Hong is a committed and hardworking student who studied digital film production at SAE Institute in Singapore. He consistently strived to improve his technical and creative skills and was capable, dependable, and productive. Carl developed strong knowledge in all stages of digital film production and was especially skilled at organizing. He guided other students outside of class while also working full-time and caring for his family. Carl has continued to excel in his career after graduation, taking on key roles in his jobs.
How can you go beyond diversity hiring initiatives and truly display a culture of inclusive excellence? This session discusses tangible strategies for engaging, recruiting, and retaining employees who possess identities which are sometimes undervalued or marginalized in the workplace.
Matthew Cowley, Manager of Career and Professional Development CRC & Diana Moreno, Assistant Director for UF Multicultural and Diversity Affairs
Ballroom C
UC Recommendation Letter - Jianfeng Cary LinCary Lin
Cary Lin was an international student in the professor's Essentials of Business class in 2013-2014. The professor was impressed with Cary's eagerness to learn about business and assimilate into the new academic environment. Cary actively participated in class and helped with events, showing strong academic performance and a desire to continuously improve. The professor believes Cary will be a great role model as an international ambassador and recommends him highly.
Cassandra Plaster wrote a letter to Susan Leister about her experience interning in Washington D.C. through the Washington Center program. She discusses exceeding her goals of attending networking events, speaking engagements, and hearings on Capitol Hill. Plaster also reflects on how the internship allowed her to apply the abilities-based curriculum from Alverno College, including communication, problem solving, and developing a global perspective. She is confident the experience will benefit her remaining studies and future career in politics.
Kate Neilson is a second year journalism student at Charles Sturt University with a passion for writing. She has experience editing the student magazine Interp and contributing articles to online publications Hijacked and Salt Media Co. Neilson has a GPA of 5.5 and skills in communication from six years of hospitality work. She currently works as a student outreach member and residential advisor at her university.
Life Coaching for Teens: A Talk Show Presentation for youth between the ages of 8-22 to debate and create solutions to the frustrations of their daily lives.
Jessica Moyles is pursuing an internship at Walt Disney World to achieve academic, professional, and personal goals. Her academic goal is to learn how to create magical experiences for people of all ages as an elementary education major. Her professional goal is to become a trusted leader by taking on high responsibility projects and exceeding expectations. Her personal goal is to become more independent and confident by experiencing new cultures at Walt Disney World and attending Disney College Program events.
Colin Powell was the 65th Secretary of State of the United States, serving under President George W. Bush from 2001 to 2005. He is also a retired four-star general in the U.S. Army.
AN EXAMINATION OF MENTORING RELATIONSHIPS AND LEADERSHIP CAPACITY IN RESIDENT...Scott Bou
This dissertation examines mentoring relationships and leadership capacity in resident assistants. The author analyzed a sample of 6,006 resident assistants using the Social Change Model of Leadership as the theoretical framework. Independent samples t-tests, analysis of variance, and regression were used to analyze the impact of mentoring on leadership capacity and development. The results suggest that mentored resident assistants demonstrate significantly higher leadership capacity than non-mentored resident assistants. The type of mentor did not predict leadership, but student affairs professionals positively predicted leadership efficacy compared to other mentors. Gender and race matches between mentors and protégés did not significantly impact leadership capacity. The findings provide evidence that mentoring resident assistants enhances leadership skills and development.
It is a privilege to present our annual report to you. We have had another incredible year of Change Agent Magic - contributing our special puzzle piece to crime prevention and diversion in our beautiful South Africa.
It moves my soul to experience how those we journey with allow themselves the experience of awakening to more of themselves and a deeper sense of purpose. I often say to our students:
>>Do not underestimate the ripple of your awakening<<
We experience its heartwarming impact on how we live and (un)learn together. A living and (un)learning that is authentic and kind… that is generous… that is honest and transparent… that stretches and encourages… that heals our wounds and edits our old stories. It is a living and (un)learning that allows the student their own unique path… also the tough patches! There is nothing more liberating than >>walking the plank<< of a perception!
Come with me. Experience the unique unfolding of a Change Agent Journey. Students awakening to their inner coach, healer and guide and firing up their entrepreneurial spirit all while assisting and guiding others to do the same.
In Gratitude
Karina Andersen
Founder | SmilingOne
Carl Lee Kao Hong is a committed and hardworking student who studied digital film production at SAE Institute in Singapore. He consistently strived to improve his technical and creative skills and was capable, dependable, and productive. Carl developed strong knowledge in all stages of digital film production and was especially skilled at organizing. He guided other students outside of class while also working full-time and caring for his family. Carl has continued to excel in his career after graduation, taking on key roles in his jobs.
How can you go beyond diversity hiring initiatives and truly display a culture of inclusive excellence? This session discusses tangible strategies for engaging, recruiting, and retaining employees who possess identities which are sometimes undervalued or marginalized in the workplace.
Matthew Cowley, Manager of Career and Professional Development CRC & Diana Moreno, Assistant Director for UF Multicultural and Diversity Affairs
Ballroom C
UC Recommendation Letter - Jianfeng Cary LinCary Lin
Cary Lin was an international student in the professor's Essentials of Business class in 2013-2014. The professor was impressed with Cary's eagerness to learn about business and assimilate into the new academic environment. Cary actively participated in class and helped with events, showing strong academic performance and a desire to continuously improve. The professor believes Cary will be a great role model as an international ambassador and recommends him highly.
Cassandra Plaster wrote a letter to Susan Leister about her experience interning in Washington D.C. through the Washington Center program. She discusses exceeding her goals of attending networking events, speaking engagements, and hearings on Capitol Hill. Plaster also reflects on how the internship allowed her to apply the abilities-based curriculum from Alverno College, including communication, problem solving, and developing a global perspective. She is confident the experience will benefit her remaining studies and future career in politics.
Kate Neilson is a second year journalism student at Charles Sturt University with a passion for writing. She has experience editing the student magazine Interp and contributing articles to online publications Hijacked and Salt Media Co. Neilson has a GPA of 5.5 and skills in communication from six years of hospitality work. She currently works as a student outreach member and residential advisor at her university.
Life Coaching for Teens: A Talk Show Presentation for youth between the ages of 8-22 to debate and create solutions to the frustrations of their daily lives.
1. July 12, 2016
Letter of Recommendation: Calvin Birdlong
I always tell my students to: “Find something they love to do. Go where they can, to do it. But as soon as you’re
there, help someone else out.” Calvin Birdlong exemplifies this mantra. This letter serves as a letter of
recommendation and reference for Calvin who I have had the pleasure of having as a student, getting to know
and who I consider a friend and colleague. Calvin is an outstanding filmmaker, writer, actor and leader! I
wholeheartedly support all of Calvin's endeavors and encourage his application for Graduate school.
Calvin’s passion, interpersonal interactions and the quality of his work embodies the characteristics of a
successful professional and academic in the film and media industry, or anything he pursues. Calvin has the
ability to establish an excellent rapport with many different constituents including peers, administrators, staff
and industry professionals. He is an inspiration to all around him. When a fellow production student needs a
hand, or production assistants, Calvin is there; readily available to help out in any way that he can for the sake
and betterment of media and student community. This is inherent with his past life experiences mentoring he
has traveled to France and the Cannes Film Festival and S.Korea. May 2016 when he traveled to the Cannes
Film Festival Calvinwas a key intern an International sales company, organizing events and
attending industry red carpet screenings. (Students Share Cannes Experience-
http://www.shsu.edu/~pi n_www/T%40S/sliders/2013/cannes.html)
Calvin has a natural knack of instilling trust and enthusiasm. He is self--‐assured and calmly handles the stress
and chaos associated with tendencies of production deadlines. He is exceptionally responsible and a self--‐
starter, ready to jump in and help out with any task from the mundane to the challenging. He blends a well--‐
organized, task--‐oriented style with the aforementioned sensitivity and creativity to all his projects and
interactions. This was become obvious to me advising him and having him in my classes. Calvin’s energy and
passion is boundless, to say the least. I am truly confident in all his endeavors as he continues to grow and
explore future opportunities, both academically and professionally.
I was genuinely excited when he advised me of his future goals and asked for a letter of reference, because it
displays his desire to grow academically and professionally with such high standards and respectability.
I believe Calvin Birdlong can be an important voice given the opportunities and inspire other young people.
Calvin has put in work on numerous projects, and student groups--‐ not just for his own endeavors, but has
dedicated his time to help out others exhibiting his understanding of the collaborative effort and networking.
This is a trait much needed on a college campus.
As you can tell, I think very highly of this judicious young man and recommend Calvin Birdlong without
reservation. He is bright, he is diligent and most of all Calvin Birdlong has the talent, passion, entrepreneurial
skills and desire to succeed and be the best person and professional he can be. Please let me know if you have
any further questions about this outstanding individual.
Always available,
Tom Garrett
Tom Garrett,Associate Professor-Film Program Coordinator
School Mass Communication
Sam Houston State University
Dan Rather Communications Building
Huntsville, Texas 77341
Office: (936)294-1111l Cell: 941.544.8888
Email: TomGarrett@shsu.eduor Circafilm@shsu.edu
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SHSU Film Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/ShsuFilmProgram
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Students Share Cannes Experience- http://www.shsu.edu/~pin_www/T%40S/sliders/2013/cannes.html