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The College of Design sponsors a variety of professional development and career networking activities for both undergraduate and graduate students. These events and activities give students an opportunity to make professional connections, explore career and internship options, and see theory in practice. The experiences support classroom learning and encourage students to take a proactive approach to designing their professional futures.
2008-2009 Events
Housing Studies Bus Tour
Friday, September 12, 2008 10:45 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
St. Paul locations
Join housing studies students on a tour of housing locations in the Twin Cities area.
For more information, contact Carissa Sloan, H.O.U.S President
Portfolio Development Lecture by Harold Linton
Friday, October 3, 2008, 7:00 p.m.
33 McNeal Hall, St. Paul Campus
Harold Linton, author of Portfolio Design Third Edition, will present a lecture on Portfolio Development for students, faculty, and alumni.
The event is free and Sponsored by ASID MN Chapter, IIDA Northland Chapter, and the ASID Student Chapter University of Minnesota.
Portfolio Development Workshop
Saturday, October 4, 2008, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
56 Rapson Hall
A workshop facilitated by Harold Linton focusing on the layout design, production, and review of your portfolio pages.
$50, ASID, IIDA Student Members Only
$75 for non-members. Limit 30
Lunch is provided
Registration information coming soon!
Graduate and Professional School Day
Wednesday, October 8, 2008, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Great Hall, Coffman Memorial Union
More than 100 graduate and professional programs from throughout the country will be represented at the University of Minnesota's Graduate and Professional School Day. This free, University-wide event provides students the opportunity to speak with representatives from law, business, education, health sciences and a variety of other graduate and professional programs. The event will also feature helpful workshops on "How to Apply" and "Funding Graduate and Professional School."
This annual event is coordinated by the Career and Community Learning Center. For more information, go to www.cclc.umn.edu/GSD
Fashion Group International's Career Day 2008
Friday, October 10, 2008, 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Sheraton Minneapolis West, Minnetonka, MN
Time to discover exciting opportunities within the Retail Fashion Industry as presented by some of the nation's leading professionals. Top directors, managers, and entrepreneurs present and lead sessions on fashion careers.
Visit the Career Day website for more information and registration.
Etiquette Dinner
Tuesday, October 14, 2008, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Memorial Hall, McNamara Alumni Center
Do you know which fork is for your salad?
Where do you place your napkin when leaving the table?
Should you tell someone if they have food in their teeth?
Get the answers to these questions and more at the 2008 Etiquette Dinner. Join fellow U of M students and learn how to professionally handle any dining situation. A 3-course meal by D'Amico catering will give you the chance to try out these new skills immediately.
Register by Friday, October 3, 2008
Cost: $19
SAVE THE DATE!
Architecture, Interior Design and Landscape Architecture Career and Networking Fair
Thursday, March 5, 2009
Great Hall, Coffman Memorial Union
An opportunity to meet and network professionals and also hear career and internship opportunities from different firms and organizations.
More information available in September 2008
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