Norman Career Services at Arkansas Tech University has planned a series of more than 30 events designed to support the professional development and advancement of ATU students and alumni during the fall 2023 semester.
Allen Schaidle, ATU assistant dean for career services, said the schedule is highlighted by graduate school week Sept. 18-22, opportunity fair week Oct. 17-19 (with on-campus interviews planned for Oct. 20), events aligned with international education week Nov. 13-17 and several alumni panels throughout the semester.
Click on the name of each event for additional details.
Additional guest speakers will be announced as the fall 2023 semester unfolds.
Information about Norman Career Services and its services is available at www.atu.edu/career.
Follow Norman Career Services on Instagram @ATUCareers or send e-mail to career.services@atu.edu for more information.
Free Pizza with Norman Career Services
Monday, Aug. 28
Noon-2 p.m.
Baswell Techionery room 203
ATU Alumni Panel-Learn How to Succeed Now in Your Career
Special Guests: Austin Espejo, Brittany Shannon and Da’Shayla Tabron
Wednesday, Aug. 30
Noon-1 p.m.
Baswell Techionery room 203
Free Pizza with Norman Career Services
Thursday, Aug. 31
5-6 p.m.
Baswell Techionery room 203
ATU Alumni Panel-Lessons in Leadership and Management
Special Guests: Alison Cunningham, Reginald Lambert and Keith Brown
Wednesday, Sept. 6
Noon-1 p.m.
Rothwell Hall room 456
Resume Workshop
Friday, Sept. 8
Noon-1 p.m.
Dr. Robert Charles Brown and Jill Lestage Brown Hall room 134
LinkedIn Workshop
Tuesday, Sept. 12
Noon-1 p.m.
Dr. Robert Charles Brown and Jill Lestage Brown Hall room 134
ATU Minority Mentorship Program-Diversity in the Workplace
Special Guests: Claudia Cuellar, Dr. Tennille Lasker-Scott and Jimmy Warren
Wednesday, Sept. 13
Noon-1 p.m.
Rothwell Hall room 456
Graduate School Workshop
Monday, Sept. 18
Noon-1 p.m.
Dr. Robert Charles Brown and Jill Lestage Brown Hall room 134
ATU Alumni Panel-Medical Graduate Degrees
Special Guests: Lia Childress, Dr. Madeline Spanel and Dr. Tyler Green
Tuesday, Sept. 19
Noon-1 p.m.
Baswell Techionery room 203
Graduate School Workshop
Thursday, Sept. 21
Noon-1 p.m.
Dr. Robert Charles Brown and Jill Lestage Brown Hall room 134
ATU Alumni Panel-Applying to Law School
Special Guests: Emilee Smith, Zariya Williams and Morgan Richardson
Friday, Sept. 22
Noon-1 p.m.
Webex (https://tinyurl.com/3cd329t8)
Handshake Workshop (Online Careers Portal)
Thursday, Sept. 28
Noon-1 p.m.
Dr. Robert Charles Brown and Jill Lestage Brown Hall room 134
Prep for Success at Opportunity Fairs
Wednesday, Oct. 11
Noon-1 p.m.
Dr. Robert Charles Brown and Jill Lestage Brown Hall room 134
Prep for Success at Opportunity Fairs
Thursday, Oct. 12
Noon-1 p.m.
Dr. Robert Charles Brown and Jill Lestage Brown Hall room 134
Health Industry Opportunity Fair
Tuesday, Oct. 17
1-4 p.m.
Hull Building Student Union
Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Opportunity Fair
Wednesday, Oct. 18
1-4 p.m.
Hull Building Student Union
All Majors Opportunity Fair
Thursday, Oct. 19
1-4 p.m.
Hull Building Student Union
Interviewing Workshop
Thursday, Oct. 26
Noon-1 p.m.
Dr. Robert Charles Brown and Jill Lestage Brown Hall room 148
Arkansas Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Special Guests: Grace Rains, Dr. Jeff Standridge and Ronda Hawkins
Friday, Oct. 27
Noon-1 p.m.
Chambers Cafeteria West Dining Room (free lunch will be served)
ATU Alumni Panel-Finding Success Nationally
Special Guests: Emily Torrealba, Waymond Stewart, Winnie Hong and Andrew Marsh
Monday, Oct. 30
5-6 p.m.
Webex (https://tinyurl.com/6kywndhk)
ATU Alumni Panel-Southern Arkansas
Special Guests: Nancy Lee McNew, Ryan Williams and Lindsey Holtzclaw
Tuesday, Oct. 31
Noon-1 p.m.
Rothwell Hall room 456 (free lunch will be served)
ATU Alumni Panel-Northwest Arkansas
Special Guests: Aimee Bowman, Ryan Robinett and Hunter Barksdale
Wednesday, Nov. 1
Noon-1 p.m.
Rothwell Hall room 456 (free lunch will be served)
ATU Alumni Panel-Central Arkansas
Special Guests: Kervin Flores, Javaya Tramble and Travis Flower
Thursday, Nov. 2
Noon-1 p.m.
Rothwell Hall room 456 (free lunch will be served)
ATU Alumni Panel-Russellville
Special Guests: Leo Cantu, Jesus Mendez and Josh Crane
Friday, Nov. 3
Noon-1 p.m.
Rothwell Hall room 456 (free lunch will be served)
Studying and Working Abroad
Monday, Nov. 13
Noon-1 p.m.
Dean Hall room 117
Graduate School Abroad
Tuesday, Nov. 14
Noon-1 p.m.
Dean Hall room 117
ATU Alumni Panel-Working Abroad
Special Guests: Lydia Lucien Grate, Camila Roca and Dr. Bethany Lacy
Thursday, Nov. 16
Noon-1 p.m.
Webex (https://tinyurl.com/4tfsr3vh)
ATU Alumni Panel-International Alumni
Special Guests: Tahmid Shantanu, Nabil Oumimoun, Linda Du and Akbar Rajani
Friday, Nov. 17
Noon-1 p.m.
Webex (https://tinyurl.com/2s38cmc4)
ATU Alumni Panel-What I Wish I Knew
Special Guests: Iris Alvarado, Lizzi Riney, Andrea Amador and Larry Jacobs
Wednesday, Nov. 29
5:30-6:30 p.m.
Webex (https://tinyurl.com/3sfzdejw)
Designing a Professional Portfolio
Monday, Dec. 4
Noon-1 p.m.
Dr. Robert Charles Brown and Jill Lestage Brown Hall room 134
What to Research Before an Interview
Tuesday, Dec. 5
Noon-1 p.m.
Dr. Robert Charles Brown and Jill Lestage Brown Hall room 134
Academic and Professional References
Wednesday, Dec. 6
Noon-1 p.m.
Dr. Robert Charles Brown and Jill Lestage Brown Hall room 134
Resume Workshop
Thursday, Dec. 7
Noon-1 p.m.
Dr. Robert Charles Brown and Jill Lestage Brown Hall room 134
