DIVISION OF STUDENT SERVICES
CDU PRIDE DAY
HOSTED ITS FIRST EVER CDU PRIDE DAY ACROSS THE CAMPUS
Charles R . Drew University Student Government ( CDUSG ) hosted its first ever CDU Pride Day across the campus . The purpose of the event was to amplify school spirit within our community of students . Over 100 students were provided with free CDU branded gear that included T-shirts , tote bags , and stickers so that they could proudly represent the University every day .
CDU CAREER SERVICES
CAREER AND INTERNSHIP FAIRS
CDU Career Services successfully orchestrated a pair of career and internship fairs during the academic year , bringing together a diverse array of healthcare organizations and eager students on the CDU campus .
The September 2022 event saw a significant turnout , with many students arriving in professional attire , ready to impress potential employers . The fair attracted a wide range of healthcare entities , including APLA Health , UCLA Health , Davita Kidney Care , Barlow Respiratory Hospital , and the LA County Department of Human Resources , among others .
In April 2023 , the career fair returned , featuring around 25 healthcare companies eager to recruit CDU students to organizations such as Maxim Healthcare Services , AIDS Healthcare Foundation , and Community Clinic Association of Los Angeles .
STUDENT PROFILES
JASON CLYDE RAVALO
MERVYN M . DYMALLY COLLEGE OF NURSING ' S BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN NURSING PROGRAM
Jason Clyde Ravalo is a student in the Mervyn M . Dymally College of Nursing ' s Bachelor of Science in Nursing program . He graduates in Spring 2024 .
Ravalo ' s desire to work in a field that affects the lives of others led him to the medical field . Before enrolling at CDU , Ravalo worked as a Medical Assistant at an urgent care facility in Santa Ana and Newport Beach .
" From a young age I was fascinated by science and the inner workings of the objects around me . This leads to a fascination with the human body itself ," explained Ravalo . " I knew I wanted to be in the medical field but upon discovering the different roles , I chose nursing because patient care provides a holistic side of healthcare by focusing on the mind and spirits as an entity that completes the body ."
The University ' s mission and small campus is what attracted him to the University . " CDU offered me a place where I am able to experience the underserved and diverse communities , and continue my learning alongside those with similar goals ," said Ravalo . " A smaller campus allows me to network and connect with others from different programs , allowing me to gain better insight on how they perceive situations in the field . It also gives me a chance to survey where I would like to advance my medical career ."
He said that his time at CDU has been impactful , as he ' s met many students from different walks of life and interesting people from different programs . " I ’ ve thoroughly enjoyed connecting with professors , getting to know faculty and students , and being able to practice alongside others that are driven and passionate ."
Ravalo anticipates the positive contributions he ' ll make in the medical field . " I look forward to a life of satisfaction knowing that my work in the field makes a difference ," he shared . " I ’ m also really excited about expanding my resume , creating businesses , and accepting new opportunities ."
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