Career Services is hosting a networking event for students to connect with employers and peers for internship opportunities! See which employers and students are coming by visiting the Facebook Event! Guest speakers include Terry Franke ’68 from Productive Strategies and Scott Myers ’79 recently retired from Accenture. Staff and faculty are welcome to join as we celebrate the success of past interns and support students in searching for internships.
8 – 9:30 p.m.; WCC, Esch Hurvis Studio
Author: Amanda Netzel
Upcoming Career Services Events
Tuesday, February 13
Workforce Career Fair Orientation*: Those who have registered to attend the Workforce Career Fair are required to attend this orientation to learn fundamental networking skills before you engage with nearly 200 employers who will be attending the fair Tuesday, February 20. Those who are still interested in attending can register on LUworks before February 12 and follow the steps to confirm your place.
11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. or 5 – 6 p.m.; Career Services, 2nd Floor, Alice G. Chapman Hall, Room 202
Wednesday, February 14
Career Services Pop Up Table: Stop by to say hello to the team from Career Services, learn about the latest internship postings, ask questions and more!
3 – 5 p.m.; WCC, Near Mail Room
Omer Sayeed ‘87 Presentation: Hear Omer, Senior Vice President at Optum Advisory Services, discuss how to engage in career planning early and how to strategize your career pathway into consulting at Optum. Please note, students who have been admitted into the Lawrence Scholars in Business Program should attend this presentation.
6 – 7 p.m.; WCC, Cinema
Thursday, February 15
Internships 101: Before starting the internship search process, come chat with Michelle Cheney, our Internship Advisor, about support, search techniques and tools available to start your internship search.
4:30 – 5:30 p.m.; Career Services, 2nd Floor, Alice G. Chapman Hall
Third Annual Shadow Silicon Valley
David Eddy ’81 and Chiao-Yu Tuan ’14 have graciously offered to provide an insider’s view into the ecosystem of Silicon Valley, taking place this year during spring break. Visits will include Facebook, Google and Airbnb among other networking stops and events. The application process consists of a resume and cover letter being emailed to Amanda Netzel, Assistant Director of Career Services, by Monday, February 19 at 5 p.m.
Identity and Career Exploration with Tamara Raymond ’02
Thursday, February 1 • 7 p.m. • Diversity Center
The Diversity Center and Career Services bring you this presentation aimed to kick-off Black History month with Tamara, President and Founder of Innovative Consulting & Management Services. Tamara graduated from Lawrence with a major in psychology and a minor in international relations. Join us to learn how her foundation at Lawrence has helped her post undergraduate career path as a woman of color.
Upcoming Career Services Events
Tuesday, February 6
Internships 101: Before starting the internship search process, come chat with Michelle Cheney, our Internship Advisor, about support, search techniques and tools available to start your internship search.
11:00 a.m. – noon; Career Services, 2nd Floor, Alice G. Chapman Hall
Wednesday, February 7
Strategies for Career Services – Navigating your First Year out of College: Strategies for Career Success is a five week program that prepares seniors and other students for life after Lawrence by giving you the tools to effectively promote yourself, your skills and your experiences as you begin your career search. Join alumni in this session for tips on getting off to a good start in your life after Lawrence!
11:10 a.m. – 12:10 p.m.; WCC, Runkel Room
Career Services Pop Up Table: Stop by to say hello to the team from Career Services, learn about the latest internship postings, ask questions and more!
11 a.m. – 1 p.m.; WCC, Near Mail Room
INx: Internship Information Exchange
SAVE THE DATE!
February 15th from 8 – 9:30 p.m.
Esch Hurvis Studio Warch Campus Center
Career Services is hosting the INx: Internship Information Exchange. Come hear the stories of past interns and network with them and local employers who currently host internships. If you are in your internship search this is a great event to learn from other students about their experiences and connect with those who were their employers for their internship. This is a come as you are event so feel free to stop by any time during the evening! Faculty and Staff welcome. LU Works Event ID #3378
Workforce Career and Internship Fair
Don’t miss this year’s Workforce Career and Internship Fair on Tuesday, February 20 where nearly 200 recruiters will be seeking college students just like you! Network and connect with employers 1:1! Registration in LUworks is required no later than Monday, February 12!
All Staff Meeting: Thursday, February 8
Please don’t forget to submit your questions for our next All Staff Meeting scheduled for Thursday, February 8, from 9:00-10:00 a.m. in the Somerset Room in the Warch Campus Center.
Questions for Mark Burstein and Katie Kodat can be submit to staff_connection@lawrence.edu.
Coffee and snacks will be provided. We look forward to seeing you!
Upcoming Career Services Events
Tuesday, January 30
Internships 101: Before starting the internship search process, come chat with Michelle Cheney, our Internship Advisor, about support, search techniques and tools available to start your internship search.
11:00 a.m. – Noon; Career Services, 2nd Floor, Alice G. Chapman Hall
Wednesday, January 31
Strategies for Career Services – Managing Your Money and Repaying Loans: Strategies for Career Success is a five week program that prepares seniors and other students for life after Lawrence by giving them the tools to effectively promote themselves, their skills and their experiences as they begin their career search. This session will focus on budgeting advice, using credit and paying back student loans with special guest Belinda Dahl, Retail Relationship Banker with BMO Harris Bank.
11:10 a.m. – 12:10 p.m.; WCC, Runkel Room
Career Services Pop Up Table: Join Career Services at the Wellness Center to learn about upcoming events, the latest internship postings and more!
3 – 5 p.m.; Wellness Center Lobby
Friday, February 2
RESCHEDULED: Alumnus to Student: Grad school abroad with Lawrence Scholar in Business Award Recipient Tony Darling `13: Hear about Tony’s career path and how his degree in Economics and Government led to studying public policy in Russia. Learn also how he is looking ahead to careers in consulting.
11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.; WCC, Kraemer Room
*Advanced registration in LUworks required
All Staff Meeting: Thursday, February 8
Our next All Staff Meeting is scheduled for Thursday, February 8, from 9:00-10:00 a.m. in the Somerset Room in the Warch Campus Center. Coffee and snacks will be provided.
Please submit questions for Mark Burstein and Katie Kodat to staff_connection@lawrence.edu.