Kevin Ngala Jr.

The town hall meeting at the University Town Center was a good opportunity to connect with our SGA representatives and elected officials, hear directly from the Vice President of Student Affairs, and learn about the changes the SGA is implementing on campus. Despite facing technical difficulties in the virtual meeting, I still gained meaningful insights into the events happening on campus and the resources available to students.

The virtual career fair for business, education, and law was an excellent opportunity to gain insight into industry expectations for jobs in these fields. Although my qualifications are more pertinent with biological sciences, I attended the fair with an open mind to understand the qualifications and requirements employes seek. With each career fair I join, I become more familiar with the job market and continue to develop the confidence in my skills and professional qualifications. Great event.

The virtual career fair was a well-run event tailored for students interested in fields like technology, cybersecurity, engineering, and transportation. While these areas aren't my specialty, I attended the fair to build connections with potential employers who could affect my career opportunities and possibilities. I appreciated the professionalism, friendly energy, and courtesy of the hosts for the fair which made the event wholesome and engaging.

The virtual career fair was an outstanding experience for students exploring job opportunities in their respective fields. Employers were courteous, respectful, and engaging as they reiterated their mission statements, job expectations, and application process to several attendees. The hosts helped students who felt uncertain or had difficulty finding a specific employer, helping everyone felt welcomed. Most importantly, I discovered a promising job opportunity that aligns with my goals and would enhance my professional experience. Overall, this was a well-organized and valuable event.

The first town hall of the fall semester was both engaging and informative. The hosts showed respect by clearly outlining the agenda and thoughtfully offering meals to students coming from class. I especially valued the discussion on contraceptive methods, which responded to concerning survey results showing that many young adults engage in unprotected sexual activity. Addressing topics like these is essential to supporting students’ physical and mental health as it relates to their academic success. Overall, this an excellent event.

The Zoom meeting was a much-needed refresher on familiar features and introduced new tools that enhance the platform's functionality and usability. The host remained consistently engaging, responded thoughtfully to student questions, and was well-prepared throughout. As a result, I now feel more equipped to navigate Zoom's functions with both confidence and efficiency as we return back to school online and in-person.

The GivePulse Demo Training refreshed my understanding of the platform and boosted my confidence in using it. I especially appreciated the speaker's honesty about issues with the "Add Impact" drop-down menu, where upcoming/past events sometimes fail to appear. His tip to use the calendar view instead is a workaround I've already found helpful. Overall, the session clarified important features and has helped me navigate GivePulse more efficiently for future activities.

The "9/11 Film Screening and Live Discussion" was a powerful opportunity to reflect on the tragedy of the September 11 attacks and the bravery of first responders who risked their lives to save those trapped in the Twin Towers. Hearing first-hand testimonies brought to light the fear and humanity of those who fought to survive and protect others. It revealed the deeply personal stories beneath the surface of the news. This was a great event.

The Hacker Space interest meeting was an eye-opening experience, showing the collaboration between students and administrators in creating an environment that welcomes students' niche interests, particularly in cybersecurity. Students eagerly stepped into vacant leadership positions and demonstrated enthusiasm to help shape the organization's future. While cybersecurity isn't a personal passion of mine, I was glad to witness the renewed energy among students and to be reminded of the value of getting involved in campus life at PGCC.

The Refresh Session for the Special Scholarship Program was both informative and helpful—especially as I had a few concerns and questions regarding our engagement hours and the process of connecting with our assigned scholarship coordinator. I truly appreciated how supportive and responsive the team was to each student’s unique needs and concerns. Their guidance made a meaningful difference and helped clarify several important points.