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FYI - if you've interned and are graduating, you get more cords! See email below for more information.</div>
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</span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 49, 104);"><b>Landri Ognowski, MAcc, CPA</b></span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"><br>
<i>Senior Instructor of Accounting, </i></span></p>
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</span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); background-color: white;">Angelo State University</span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"><br>
</span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); background-color: white;">Member, Texas Tech University System</span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"><br>
</span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); background-color: white;">ASU Station #</span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">10908<br>
</span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); background-color: white;">San Angelo, TX
</span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">76909-0908<br>
</span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); background-color: white;">Phone:
</span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">325-486-6454<br>
Fax: 325-942-2285<br>
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<b>From:</b> Christabel Romine <christabel.romine@angelo.edu><br>
<b>Sent:</b> Tuesday, May 05, 2026 11:03 AM<br>
<b>To:</b> Hope Hersey <hope.hersey@angelo.edu>; Landri Ognowski <landri.ognowski@angelo.edu>; Paige Smith <paige.smith@angelo.edu><br>
<b>Cc:</b> Jeremy St John <jeremy.stjohn@angelo.edu>; Rex Moody <rex.moody@angelo.edu>; Chuck Pier <chuck.pier@angelo.edu><br>
<b>Subject:</b> New! Experiential Learning Graduation Cords – Please Share with Graduates
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As we approach graduation, we are excited to launch a new recognition initiative through the Center for Career and Professional Success to celebrate our students’ commitment to experiential learning!</div>
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For the first time, Angelo State University will award a gold and white graduation cord to seniors who have completed meaningful hands-on learning experiences as part of their academic journey. This includes:</div>
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Practicum</li><li style="font-family: Garamond, Georgia, serif; font-size: 14pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); direction: ltr; line-height: 20px;">
Internship</li><li style="font-family: Garamond, Georgia, serif; font-size: 14pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); direction: ltr; line-height: 20px;">
Field Experience <i>(structured, supervised learning outside the classroom where students apply academic knowledge in a real‑world setting as part of their program)</i></li><li style="font-family: Garamond, Georgia, serif; font-size: 14pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); direction: ltr; line-height: 20px;">
Clinical Experience <i>(structured, supervised, hands-on training—typically in a healthcare or applied setting—where students provide or support services as part of required program hours)</i></li></ul>
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These experiences are a direct reflection of the work happening across our academic programs, and we are proud to partner with you in recognizing students who have taken this important step toward career readiness.</div>
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We would greatly appreciate your help in sharing the message below with any graduates in your department who may be eligible. They can submit this form to receive their cord:
<a href="https://www.angelo.edu/live/forms/3452-internship-or-experiential-learning-experience" id="OWAcbd3295c-6d68-a6e5-3a6f-0f45bd477e5d" class="x_OWAAutoLink" data-auth="NotApplicable">
https://www.angelo.edu/live/forms/3452-internship-or-experiential-learning-experience</a>. These students have been contacted by our office as well. </div>
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Best,</div>
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<span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: 14pt; color: black;"><b>Christabel Romine</b><br>
<i>Director, Center for Career and Professional Success</i><br>
Angelo State University<br>
Member, Texas Tech University System<br>
ASU Station #11026<br>
San Angelo, TX 76909-1026<br>
Phone: 325-942-2255</span></p>
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