SHARE WITH STUDENTS: Seven Upcoming Career Services Events to share with students!

Posted on October 17, 2020

Career Services has a wide range of events for you to share with your students:

Graduate School Month Events:

Graduate and Professional School Fair
October 22, 2020
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Location: https://careerservices.uic.edu/events/virtual-graduate-professional-schools-fair/

The Graduate and Professional School Fair (Thursday, October 22, 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM) is a great opportunity to connect with over 50 graduate schools and professional programs located throughout the US. Also, get help preparing for this event during the Graduate & Professional School Virtual Fair Student Information & Troubleshooting Session (Wednesday, October 21, 2:00 PM - 4:30 PM). Zoom link for the information and troubleshooting session: https://uic.zoom.us/j/89989702618?pwd=RVZXL3pMVXA1eGFyU09TMUJObSsxdz09%20Passcode:%20h1afYn1S#success.

Graduate Admissions Panel Discussion
October 23, 2020
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Zoom - https://uic.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEuceiqpjwrHNIBSR0I6iQJst5hOVS68BVt

Get your graduate school application questions answered during the Graduate School Month (GSM) - Graduate Admissions Panel Discussion (Friday, October 23, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM). The panelists will include admissions representatives from schools such as Law, Public Health, Counseling/Psychology, Medicine, and Professional Studies

Please download and share the flyer for this week’s Graduate Student Month events!

Careers in Student Affairs Events:

Careers in Student Affairs - Impacting the Student Experience
October 19, 2020
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Zoom - https://uic.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0ldu-orz4rH9yk-bg9OQ045cXv6fOwBVAp

October is Careers in Student Affairs Month (CSAM), and UIC Career Services is celebrating CSAM with a 2-part Careers in Student Affairs (CSA) webinar series. This is a great opportunity to learn from, and connect with, SA professionals regarding the different opportunities in higher education and how to pursue them.

CSA - Impacting the Student Experience (10/19 @ 3:30 pm CST) will focus on career paths in areas such as Greek Life, Student Conduct, Housing, and Student Activities. We will have the following panelists:

• DuJuan Smith – Associate Director for Graduate Advising, University of Chicago
• Kevin Cane – Director of Fraternity & Sorority Life, UIC
• Ali Zaharris – Director of Campus Life, Saint Xavier University
• Priscilla Velarde Wilson – Associate Director for Residence Life, UIC

Careers in Student Affairs - Supporting Student Success
October 27, 2020
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Zoom - https://uic.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0vc-iorzoqGdYWgoE61Sj40ZkK7KMZZJLT

CSA - Supporting Student Success (10/27 @ 3:30 pm CST) will include panelists representing areas such as Retention, Career, Commuter Support, Multicultural, and Disability Support Services. Our panelists for this discussion will be:

• Dr. Marisol Mastrangelo - Assistant Director, UIC Student Success and Retention Initiatives
• Dr. Robert Clay – Executive Director for Engagement and Multicultural Programs, Governors State University
• Melissa Bazley – Associate Director of Cooperative Education, Cornell University School of Engineering
• Dr. Kristina Garcia - Associate Dean, College of Communications and Behavioral Sciences, Elgin Community College
• Sophia Hamilton, Director, UIC Disability Resource Center

Please download and share the flyer for this week’s Careers in Student Affairs events!
Health Professions Forum Series:

The Health Professions Forum (HPF): Community Health and Advocacy
October 22, 2020
3:00 PM - 4:15 PM
Zoom - https://uic.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEuceiqpjwrHNIBSR0I6iQJst5hOVS68BVt

The Health Professions Forum (HPF): Community Health and Advocacy (Thursday, October 22, 3:00 PM - 4:15 PM) is an opportunity to learn about various career roles that have an impact through community health education and advocacy. Panelists will share how their work is instrumental in advocating for, and educating communities on, public health issues within educational and non-profit settings.

Please download and share the flyer for this Health Professions Forum event!
Disability Employment Awareness Month Event:

From the Search to Settling In: Practical Tips for Job-Seekers with Disabilities
October 20, 2020
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Location: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUrc-Csrj8sHda4MewNjxYzBqOxCzcguuSR

From the Search to Settling In: Practical Tips for Job-Seekers with Disabilities (Tuesday, October 20, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM) will include a panel of professionals covering topics such as resume writing, knowing your rights and employee accommodations, as well as disclosure and bringing your full self to work. Valuable information and advice will be provided for individuals with disabilities as well as allies.

Please download and share the link for the event!
Peace Corps Information Session:

The Peace Corps Information Session
October 20, 2020
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Zoom - https://peacecorps.zoomgov.com/meeting/register/vJItcOyvrTgjExYRrjzTm8c1pKHbphgmMRY

The Peace Corps Information Session (Tuesday, October 20, 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM) gives you the opportunity to find out what they are doing during the current pandemic. Join the information session from 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM and stay to talk to a representative from 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM.