Chana Batan’s Post

I’m thrilled to announce that I’ve joined the Cornerstone University Investment Club as a Senior Analyst! I’m incredibly grateful for the opportunity and want to thank those who made it possible, including Faculty Advisor Ryan Munson, Dean of Business Dr. Jeffery Degner, PhD, and President of the Investment Club Alexander Schmidt. I’m excited to contribute to the team and embrace this role, which will help me develop important skills for my future career.

Excited to be a part of this exciting team and amazing athletic program one last time!

As my summer internship at BLUM & CLARK, CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS, LLP comes to an end, I want to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude to everyone who made this experience unforgettable. This internship has been an invaluable opportunity for me to dive deep into the world of tax preparations, and gain hands-on experience that will shape my career moving forward. From beginning to understand the intricacies of tax laws and gaining insight on tax strategies, I've learned so much about what it takes to excel in this field. But beyond the technical skills, what truly made this summer special were the amazing people I had the privilege to work with. The supportive and collaborative environment has allowed me to build meaningful connections and expand my professional network. I'm grateful for the guidance and mentorship from my colleagues, who were always willing to share their knowledge and insights. A big thank you to everyone at BLUM & CLARK, CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS, LLP for welcoming me into the team and for the unforgettable experiences. I look forward to applying what I've learned and continuing to grow in my career.

Gratitude fills my heart as I reflect on the incredible opportunity of being one of the MCs for Mixed Threads, an event that beautifully showcases the richness of diverse cultures through dancing, singing, and fashion. Each moment spent on stage was a profound experience, witnessing the vibrant expressions of talent and creativity from around the world. I am immensely thankful to Meghann Patterson for entrusting me with this role and to the performers for sharing their captivating artistry with us all. It's been an honor to play a part in fostering unity and understanding through this extraordinary event here at Cornerstone University.

This pass week, I was blessed to have been chosen to go on a leadership trip to Colorado with other student leaders from Cornerstone University. This trip was spearheaded by Katie Garrett and Lyndsey Rupp. We resided at Noah’s Ark white water rafting in Buena Vista, CO. This group of student leaders had the opportunity to experience and endure white water rafting, high ropes course, and backpacking through the beautiful mountains together. Not only was this trip a growing moment for me physically, but I was challenged both mentality and spiritually as well. I believe that through this trip, I have gained a lot of knowledge about leadership and how I can serve the Cornerstone University community this coming academic year.