Past Events (2007-2008)
Choice Hotels will be on campus
for an info session!
FRIDAY, April 25th
Noon to 1:30 pm
Keller Hall Reception Room, lunch provided
Bring your current resume and be prepared to
interview for internships or full time
opportunities! RSVP in SpiderConnect. Careers in
Nursing Panel
Friday, April 18th
5:30 - 6:30 pm, Gottwald Auditorium
If you are interested in nursing, one of the
hottest fields today, you need to learn how to
leverage your UR experience and prepare for this
career path. The panelists have all been there
and can tell you the best way to do it!
Atlantic 10 eCareer Fair
March 18 - April 15, 2008
Apply for jobs and internships online, 24/7!
The
Martin Agency - a tour &
presentation!
Tuesday, April 1st, 4-5:30 pm
Only 20 spots available!
RSVP in SpiderConnect under Events,
Programs & Workshops.
Transportation will be provided by
the CDC!
NY
Metro Link
Date of event: Friday, March 28, 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Deadline to apply is March
9th! DEADLINE EXTENDED TO 3/16/08!
Opportunities focus on advertising,
entertainment, media, public relations,
communications, fashion and paralegal.
Richmond Sales Career Forum
Wednesday, March 26th
Hiring Managers from many Fortune 500 companies will
attend to conduct face to face interviews.
Representatives from the Direct Action & Research Training
(DART) Center will be on the UVA campus on Thursday, March 13
@ 6PM in St. Mark Lutheran Church (100 Alderman Rd) to
discuss careers in the field of community organizing, and to
schedule interviews with students interested in empowering their
communities and working for social change. Please RSVP if you
are interested by contacting Sunil Joy at sunil@thedartcenter.org
or calling 785.841.2680 with your name, phone # and email
address.
DART is now accepting applications for the 2008 DART
Organizers Institute, the paid, four-month field school for
people interested in launching a career in community organizing.
The Federal Reserve Bank of
Richmond presents a program for undergraduate students:
Spring Semester:
A Day at the Fed
March 19, 2008, 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Downtown Richmond Office, 701 E. Byrd Street
Amanda Gibson
Economic Education
Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond
(804) 697-8107 or visiting
http://www.richmondfed.org/
Looking for a new job? Attend the 17th Annual Job Fair,
sponsored by the
National Capital Region (NCR) Chapter of the Virginia Tech
Alumni
Association.
When: Tuesday, March 4, 2008, 3pm - 8pm
Where: VT Northern Virginia Center, 7054 Haycock Road, Falls
Church, VA 22043
Onsite parking; Metro Accessible: West Falls Church Metro
Station.
This career fair is for everyone, not just VT grads! With
employers like
Freddie Mac and Bohler Engineering and even Virginia Tech, there
are
opportunities for every field of interest, even summer
internships! So
come check it out, who knows what you may find! For more information
go to
http://www.ncrhokies.org/jobfair Sorensen Institute for Political
Leadership at UVa
When? May 31st to June 28th, 2008
Application Deadline? March 2, 2008
Students can receive six undergraduate credits at the
University of Virginia for their participation in the program. If you have
any questions regarding the College Leaders Program, please
contact Chris Wrobel, Assistant to the Director of Youth
Programs, at (434) 243-2470 or
christopher.wrobel@virginia.edu.
Virginia Governor's Fellow Program
June 2 through August 1
Applications are available from their website
and must be postmarked by Friday, February 29.
UR will provide a stipend if you are selected
for this program!
For more information,
go to:
http://www.governor.virginia.gov/servingvirginia/fellows.cfm
Second Annual Advertising Industry Diversity Job Fair and
Leadership Conference:
Where? NYC
When? Wednesday, February 27, 2008
Detailed information, including participating sponsors and FAQ,
can be found at the event website:
http://www.bdionline.com/nydiversity08.
The CDC will co-sponsor a
career fair with the Greater Richmond Chamber
Wednesday, February 27th, 10am-5pm.
For
more information and to register, go to:
http://www.collegetocareerfair.com/
Transportation - A
shuttle van is available and will make a loop
between Tyler Haynes Commons and the Convention
Center throughout the day. The first shuttle
will leave the Commons at 9:30 am and leave the
Convention Center at 10 am. Subsequent shuttles
will leave the Commons on the half hour (10:30
am, 11:30 am, etc...until the last departure at
4:30 pm). Shuttles will leave the Convention
Center on the hour (11 am, 12 pm, etc...until
the last departure at 5 pm).
Shenandoah Valley Teacher Recruitment Fair
When? February 23, 2008
Where?
Harrisonburg High School. The
brochure providing information regarding our Teacher Recruitment
Fair can be located at the website listed below. This brochure
provides information on registration, directions, critical
vacancies, lodging information, etc.
http://www.harrisonburg.k12.va.us/employ/
Government & Non-Profit Career Expo
Thursday, February 21, 2008
10am-3 pm, Georgetown University Leavey Center
The CDC will offer a prep program for the Georgetown
Non-Profit Fair. All students are welcome!
Monday, February 18, 5:30 pm
CDC Resource Library, RH, G-18
Sweet Briar College Student Leadership Conference
LEADERSHIP: GOING GLOBAL
Date: Saturday, February 16, 2008
9am- 2pm (Check in will start around 8am.)
Location: Sweet Briar's Florence Elston Inn and Conference
Center, Sweet Briar campus.
Questions? Contact Joan Lucy 434-381-6528 jlucy@sbc.edu
The Real World
February 8th & 9th, Friday and Saturday
25
Alumni. Picked to talk to you and
share their lives. Find out what
happens when you leave the bubble
and start getting real.
Learn How to Prepare for a Case Interview
Monday, February 4, 2008
11:30am-1 pm, Robins School of Business, Room 101
If you are interested in a career in consulting,
this workshop is a must!
RSVP in SpiderConnect under "Events", then
"Program/Workshop" tab, by Noon,
January 30th!
DC
Initiative Program
Looking for an internship opportunity in DC for
the summer?
$10,000 in Funding Available for UR Student
Projects Focusing on Peace:
Winning proposals will
be funded at $10,000 each and implemented in
summer 2008. The campus submission deadline
is January 28, 2008 to Krittika Onsanit in
the Office of International Education.
For more information:
http://www.davisprojectsforpeace.org
or by emailing: konsanit@richmond.edu
Evening of Etiquette on February 5th!
Alice Haynes Room, THC
6:30-8:30 pm, RSVP for this event in SpiderConnect!
College Recruit 2008 Atlanta
Event date: January 21, 2008
Application deadline: January 19, 2008
The Martin Agency Presentation sponsored by the
Speech Center
Wednesday, December 5th, 7-8:30 pm
Brown Alley Room (refreshments served after
program)
Interested in a summer internship opportunity
in DC?
Attend this IMPORTANT DC Initiative information session!
Tuesday, December 4th
12:30-1:30 PM, JPSN 103SPIDERS IN NEW YORK: MEDIA & COMMUNICATIONS
January 8 & 9, 2008; open to Juniors.
Sign up in SpiderConnect. Deadline is November
28th.
SPIDERS FOR THE COMMON GOOD, WASHINGTON, DC
January 8 & 9, 2008; open to Juniors and Seniors.
Sign up in SpiderConnect. Deadline is November
28th.
LIVE. LEARN. INTERN. SUMMER
INSTITUTES
June 7 – August 2, 2008
Georgetown University Ÿ Washington, DC
www.dcinternships.org
**NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR
EARLY DEADLINE OF NOVEMBER 30, 2007**
HEALTH PROFESSIONS ADVISORY COMMITTEE STUDENT
MEETING
Wednesday, November 14th, 5:30 pm
Gottwald Auditorium
For all students who will be applying to medical
or dental school for entry in the fall of 2009.
Contact Dr. John Vaughan for details at
jvaugha2@richmond.edu.
Accounting Internship Fair
Friday, November 9, 4-6 pm
Jepson Alumni Center
RSVP in SpiderConnect under "Programs &
Workshops"
How to Navigate the Accounting Internship Fair
Thursday, November 1 or
Monday, November 5,
2007
5:30pm, CDC Resource Library, RH
This workshop is a must if you plan to
attend the Accounting Internship Fair on Friday,
November 9th.
CAPITAL SEMESTER
This spring: January 19 – May 3, 2008
Georgetown University, Washington, DC
http://www.dcinternships.org/cs
Deadline to apply is 11/1/07
24th Annual Diversity Career Day
Thursday, November 1, 2007
10:00am-3:00pm
John Paul Jones Arena, Charlottesville
For more information and to register, go to:
http://www.career.virginia.edu/students/events/DCD
Kaplan Free Practice Tests
October 21st, Sunday
Puryear Hall
Test Schedule:
GRE: 1-2:30pm
MCAT: 1-4pm
LSAT: 2-5pm
GMAT: 2-4:30pm
To register, go to
www.kaptest.com (click on test of interest; free events;
register for a Free Practice Test; enter UR zip code - 23173);
and sign up!
MAJORS FAIR - Unsure of what you want to
major in? The Majors Fair is for YOU!
Over 45 departments will be represented!
THURSDAY, October 18th
5-7 PM, D-Hall
VERY Special dessert for the 1st and 2nd years who
attend!
ATTENTION JUNIORS:
RAMP (Richmond Alumni Mentor Program)
Deadline to apply is 10/15 in SpiderConnect.
Download
application, complete and upload in to your
Spider Connect account along with a short essay
(topic provided). You will also need to get a
faculty recommendation, which should be emailed to
mquinn@richmond.edu
MARKETING YOUR INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE
Monday, October 8th, 4-5pm
Keller Hall Reception Room
Co-sponsored by the CDC and the Office of
International Education
University of
Virginia's Professional and Graduate School Fair
Wednesday, October 3.
The fair will be open to students 12pm-4pm.
http://www.career.virginia.edu/students/events/PGSF/
If you have questions, please contact Alicia Craddock at
434-924-8908
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William & Mary Graduate & Professional
School Day
Friday, October 5th, 11am – 3pm
Chesapeake and Tidewater Rooms of the University Center.
Students can speak directly with admissions representatives from
a variety of disciplines. Over 100 programs will be represented
from areas such as Advertising, Arts & Sciences, Business,
Divinity, Education, Environmental Mgmt, International Affairs,
Journalism, Law, Medicine/Health Sciences, Public Policy, and
more.
To access a list of registered programs,
visit:
http://www.wm.edu/career/Undergrad/GradSchoolDaySearch.cfm
For a campus map:
http://www.wm.edu/admission/downloads/wmmap.pdf
This event is open to all majors and all
class years. Questions: call The College of William & Mary
Career Center at (757) 221-3231.
_________________________________________________________________________
WOMEN IN FINANCE NETWORKING PANEL
Co-sponsored with Westhampton College and the
Finance Department
Tuesday, October 2, 6-7:30 pm
Brown Alley Room
This panel is an opportunity to hear from women
who have found success in the finance industry and a
balanced life. They will discuss the
challenges they faced as a woman as well as why they
chose to pursue a career in finance. This will
be an open discussion and Q&A. Women
interested in all facets of business are invited!
ALL First and second year women interested in
finance should attend this informative panel!
Idealist.org fairs for Graduate Degrees for the Public Good
September 26th Washington, DC
Meet with admissions staff from public interest and social change graduate programs, attend a Graduate School Q & A with graduate admission staff and learn about test-prep strategies from the Princeton Review.
Richmond Career Fair, 9/19:
Booklet of employers
The IRC
Sales Career Forum infoTuesday September 18th 2007 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Embassy Suits, Richmond 2925 Emerywood Parkway, Richmod,Va 23294
Interview Face-to-Face with Fortune 1000 Companies; this is a great opportunity to network and interview with many managers in one day. For further information check out the
IRC website or call a toll-free number 866-472-0432.
Ask a Counselor (any question!)
September 17th and 18th, Monday & Tuesday, 1pm-4pm
Hanging Lounge, THCCareers in Finance Panel
September 18th, Tuesday, 6-7:30pm
JPSN 120
Sign up in
SpiderConnect
Microsoft presents a virtual "campus connection"
"Get Your Resume Noticed for the Right Reasons"
Tuesday, September 18, 2007, 3pm, EST
RICHMOND CAREER FAIR!
September 19th, Wednesday, Noon-4pm
Weinstein Rec & Wellness Center
Information on companies attending in
SpiderConnect
Destination Unknown? The Sophomore
Experience (Quick Link)
Starting your second year and wondering
how you're going to make all the big
decisions that await you? Explore
these questions on a fun and free
weekend before classes start, August
24-26.
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