Touchscreen Computer at SDSU Opens Doors to Federal Jobs Worldwide

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SAN DIEGO, Friday, September 3, 1999 -- San Diego State University students will now have direct access to federal jobs worldwide through a new interactive computer kiosk in the Career Library of the University's Career Services office.

Congressman Bob Filner joined Romulo Diaz of the Environmental Protection Agency and SDSU President Stephen L. Weber on campus today to dedicate the touchscreen computerized kiosk. Congressman Filner, a former professor of history at SDSU, is a strong supporter of educational issues and diversity in the federal workforce. The kiosk was donated to SDSU by the EPA through the Federal Employment Information Touchscreen Initiative.

The new kiosk at SDSU is part of a concerted effort by the EPA to expand and strengthen relationships with universities like San Diego State that have a large Hispanic enrollment. The Memorandum of Understanding between SDSU and the EPA will help faculty and students access opportunities for EPA grants, fellowships and employment. Diaz, assistant administrator for administration and resources management at EPA, said, "This is the beginning of a dynamic, strategic partnership between SDSU and EPA. SDSU is particularly attractive because of its diverse enrollment, its location on the border, and its many academic concentrations of direct relevance to the agency's mission."

The easy-to-use touchscreen lists federal job vacancies which are updated daily. In addition to general information, there are many categories of job openings from which to choose. Use of the computer is free to regularly enrolled SDSU students and is available to others for a fee.

San Diego State University is the oldest and largest higher-education institution in the San Diego region. Since it was founded as a teacher-training program in 1897, it has grown to offer bachelor's degrees in 76 areas, master's degrees in 58 areas and doctoral degrees in 11 areas. The more than 30,000 students participate in an academic curriculum distinguished by direct contact with professors and an increasing international emphasis that prepares them for a global future.
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