Archive for the 'Events & Programs' Category

Lunch with ESPN Executive Producer Tim Corrigan

Join the Athletics Department and Career Development Center Thursday, Nov. 19 for a networking lunch with ESPN & ABC Executive Producer Tim Corrigan. The event will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the Hall of Fame Room in the Robins Center, and lunch will be served.

Learn about the sports profession and potential internships with ESPN.

Space is limited! To reserve your spot, visit cdc.richmond.edu, log in to SpiderConnect and search “events,” “programs & workshops” or call (804) 289-8547.

Career Interests Survey - win a iPod Shuffle

The Career Development Center wants you to take a short Career Interests Survey at http://studentvoice.com/urich/CareerInterestSurvey09 and tell us what fields you’re most interested in.

Where do you want to intern/work/attend graduate school? Any specific organizations that spark your interest? Where do you want to live after graduation? Your responses will help us gear employer recruitment and programming. Take the survey by Dec. 1 and be entered to win a series of prizes, including an iPod shuffle and iTunes cards.

For more information, visit cdc.richmond.edu.

Don’t eat like a slob

Join the Career Development Center Thursday, Nov. 12 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the Alice Haynes Room for an evening with friends and UR alumni to learn how to make the right impression during a business meal. Keep up your end of the conversation, engage your company and yes, even use the right fork.

You’ll leave this event with a plate full of ideas for career success!

Your meal is provided. Professional dress required. Space is limited.

RSVP by Nov. 6 by logging in to SpiderConnect and clicking “events,” “programs and workshops.”

Sophomores: Get your network on

The Career Development Center will host an alumni networking event for sophomores Friday, Nov. 6 from 5 to 6 p.m. in the Northcourt Reception Room. Gain contacts that are sure to prove beneficial in your life after UR.

Event open to sophomores only. Space is limited! Professional dress required. Gourmet appetizers will be served.

To reserve your space, log in to SpiderConnect and click “events,” “programs & workshops” or call (804) 289-8547.

Top Secret: Investigating the Government Security Clearance

The Career Development Center will host “Top Secret: Investigating the Government Security Clearance” Wednesday, Nov. 4 from 4 to 5 p.m. in Weinstein, Room 314.

Want to work in the federal government? Chances are, you’ll have to obtain a security clearance before you can begin work. What do security clearances entail? Who needs them? How long does it take to receive a clearance? Learn the answers to all of these questions and more from a representative from the Partnership for Public Service.

Reserve your seat by logging in to SpiderConnect and clicking “events,” “programs and workshops” or call (804) 289-8547.