Harrisonburg-Rockingham County Archives - 91短视频 News /now/news/tag/harrisonburg-rockingham-county/ News from the 91短视频 community. Thu, 17 Nov 2011 16:19:51 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9 Local Businesses Lead Organizational Seminar /now/news/2011/local-businesses-lead-organizational-seminar/ Tue, 08 Nov 2011 17:02:54 +0000 http://emu.edu/now/news/?p=9434 From large corporation to a one-stop shop, local businesses in Harrisonburg and Rockingham County came together at 91短视频 Friday, Nov. 4, to discuss the challenges of the current economy and its impact on business in the Shenandoah Valley.

Edgar Miller, general manager of ., gave a presentation on emotional intelligence with staffing issues, marketplace competition, budgeting, strategic planning and team development.

“People have become too busy with text and words,” said Miller. “[The decrease] of face-to-face interaction can lead to oversensitivity and self doubt in the workplace.”

A panel discussion delved into emotional intelligence’s impact on transactions, affirmation of employees and being an emotional leader. Panelists included Keith May of , Randy Seitz of , Carole Persinger of , and Brent Trumbo of .

Representatives in attendance

Individuals and businesses in attendance included , , , ., , , ., , ., , , ., , , , , ., and .

 

]]> Exploring Service Options /now/news/2005/exploring-service-options/ Tue, 27 Sep 2005 04:00:00 +0000 http://www.emu.edu/blog/news/?p=959 Representatives from more than 40 organizations in the Harrisonburg- Rockingham County, Va., area were on hand for a "Sign-Up Fair" held Sept. 22 in the University Commons at 91短视频.

Around 300 first-year and upperclass students learned about opportunities to get involved with agencies and organizations representing aging and disabilities services, early and elementary education, ESL tutoring for children and adults, hunger and housing, wellness and environment, mission and ministry and youth and adult services.

Mary Rodihan talks with Brigette Funk and Becky Chapin
Photo by Jim Bishop

Here, Mary Rodihan (l.), partnership development and program manager with Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Harrisonburg and Rockingham County, talks with Brigette Funk, a first-year student from Strasburg, Va., and to Becky Chapin, a first-year student from Richmond, Va.

First-year students are expected to do at least 15 hours of community service as part of requirements in a "First Year Seminar" course, according to Deanna F. Durham, director of , at 91短视频. "We had a great turnout," she said of the event, "and many students will do more than the required number of hours once they get involved as volunteers with these programs."

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