Join the Career Center, faculty, alumni, and guest speakers this Fall as we pull back the curtain of career success! The September 30th kick off event, from 5 – 7 p.m. CDT, in the Warch Campus Center will begin with a welcome address by President Laurie Carter and then feature Ted Fleming, renowned author of Develop and Head of Talent Development at CVS Health, and Dr. Greta Raaen Dzieciaszek ‘05, who will guide you through building a network for career success. All attendees of the kick off event will receive a complimentary copy of Develop and dinner! See details and register on Handshake here.
We will continue sharing secrets for career success on Fridays in October, 12:30 – 1:30 p.m. CDT. You choose how to attend the weekly workshops: In Person at the Parrish/Perille Rooms in Andrew Commons (WCC) or via Zoom on topics that include:
Oct. 1 – “Shattering the Glass Ceiling: Strategies for Breaking Barriers in the Workplace as Women and People of Color” (Ted Fleming)
Oct. 8 – “Summer Research 101: Tips for Securing a Position” (Jacklyn Fischer – Career Center, and Profs. Deanna Donohoue & Andrew Knudsen)
Oct. 15 – “Grow your Network with LinkedIn” (Jill Manuel ’84, Director of Content for ABC 10)
Oct. 22 – “Your Guide to a High-Impact Summer: LU Experiential Learning Funding, Internships, and More” (Jacklyn Fischer & Mandy Netzel – Career Center Staff, and Assoc. Dean, Peter Blitstein)
Register for the October Events individually on Handshake here!