Events & Experiences
Student-Athlete Career & Networking Night
February 4, 2019 | 6pm
Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum
STEM SLAM
February 12, 2019 | 5pm
Wake Downtown
Dozens of employers from the STEM industries will be at Wake Downtown, pitching themselves talking about positions that are hired at their organization.
Making a Major Decision
Jan. 31 | Feb. 6 | Feb. 7
Wondering what major is right for you? Explore and play games that will provide you with the resources and an action plan for next steps in your “major” decision-making process.
Past Events
Hot Dog Hullabaloo
September 5 & 6, 2018 | 11am-1:30pm
Outside of The Pit
We don’t know why everyone doesn’t come into our office so we’ll come meet you…and hand out hotdogs and prizes!
What is Marketing?
September 5, 5-7pm
Broyhill Auditorium, Farrell Hall
The marketing industry includes a wide range of career options. Hear marketing professionals talk about the different types of careers in this industry.
DIVERSITY MATTERS
September 11, 2018 | 6:30pm
Benson 401
20 Top-tier employers with diversity program will be here looking for YOU.
Fall Career Fair
September 12, 2018 | 12-4pm
Benson 401
70+ Employers will be here looking for an employee/intern like YOU.
Careers in Consulting Networking Night
September 18, 6-8pm
Broyhill Auditorium, Farrell Hall
Hear from employers in the consulting industry and meet them face-to-face with the opportunity to engage and ask questions.
CAREERS IN MARKETING NETWORKING NIGHT
September 19, 5-7pm
Broyhill Auditorium, Farrell Hall
Hear from employers in the marketing industry and meet them face-to-face with the opportunity to engage and ask questions.
Financial Services Forum: Engage – Connect
September 19, 6-9pm
Broyhill Auditorium, Farrell Hall
Hear from employers in the finance industry and meet them face-to-face with the opportunity to engage and ask questions.
Arrive & Thrive with Microsoft’s Kate Johnson
October 3, 5:30-7pm
Broyhill Auditorium – Farrell Hall
Kate Johnson, CVP and President of Microsoft US will present on her experience and what it means to thrive at in your career. Open to all students.
New York City Marketing, PR, and Advertising Trek
October 11-12
New York City
Career Trek to NYC to gain industry experience with top-tier marketing/pr/advertising organizations and to get a flavor of NYC.
Washington, D.C. Consulting Career Trek
October 11-12
Washington, D.C.
Career Trek to Washington, D.C. to gain industry experience with top-tier consulting organizations and to get a flavor of Washington, D.C.
Washington, D.C. Politics & International Affairs Career Trek
October 11-12
Washington, D.C.
Career Trek to Washington, D.C. to gain industry experience with top-tier politics & international affairs organizations and to get a flavor of Washington, D.C.
NONPROFIT NETWORKING NIGHT
October 25, 6-8pm
Benson 401
Students learn about careers in nonprofit organizations and allows organizations to meet talented WFU students.
Anything & Everything
Careers in the Liberal Arts
November 1, 5-7pm
Farrell Hall
A panelist of young alumni who have flourished in their liberal arts careers will tell their story. Afterwords students mingle and ask questions with the panelists.
Graduate & Professional School Day Fair
November 8, 10am,-1pm
Benson 401
This event is open to graduate and professional school admission representatives to share information on their schools’ programs with prospective applicants.
ANALYTICS NETWORKING FORUM
November 8, 4:30-6:30pm
Location TBD
Hear from employers in the analytics industry and meet them face-to-face with the opportunity to engage and ask questions.
Austin Data & Technology Career Trek
December 17-20
Austin, Texas
Career Trek to Austin, TX to gain industry experience with top-tier tech & analytics organizations and to get a flavor of the city.
NYC Performing Arts Trek
December 16-19
New York City
Career Trek to New York City to experience and learn about careers in the performing arts!
San Francisco Career Trek
December 17-20
San Francisco, California
Career Trek to gain industry experience with top-tier organizations in a variety of industries.
DIVERSITY MATTERS
January 22, 2018
Magnolia Room
20+ Top-tier employers with diversity program will be here looking for YOU.
SPRING CAREER FAIR
January 23, 2018 | 12-4pm
Benson 401
70+ Employers will be here looking for an employee/intern like YOU.