Sponsored by: Osram Sylvania 
Overview
The University Advising and Career Center’s Diversity Network Program (DNP) provides
- students of color
- international students
- glbt students
- students with disabilities
- low-income/first generation college students and
- women in the sciences and engineering
with career exploration search skills designed for their needs, and advice and mentoring from employers committed to diversity in the workforce.
Students participate in career development seminars over the course of the academic year. They also attend lunches with employers from various industries, where they practice the skills they learned in the seminars. The program includes strategies for assessing climate in the workplace, being "out" at work, disclosing disabilities and other associated issues.
Participation includes attending three (3) career seminars throughout the year, and three (3) Diversity Networking Lunches.
2007/08 Diversity Networking Program Dates:
Unless otherwise noted, training events take place in the MUB, room 336. Start is 5 pm, end 6:30pm, on the given date.
September 17th: Program Introduction & What can I do with my major? MUB 332
October 16th: Resumes & Cover letters
October 20th: DNP Lunch Whittemore Skybox 12:30-2pm
November 20th: Networking, Career Fairs & Elevator Pitch
December 11th
January 22: Internships and Using Wildcat Careers
February 12th: Interviewing 101
February 19th: DNP Lunch, TBD
March 12: Delivering an Effective Presentation
April: Date TBD Etiquette Lunch, Thompson School
April 23rd: Graduate School: Why continue your education and how to plan for it?
