Event Guide
- Alumni Track
The following events will be of particular interest to UW alumni. In addition, alumni are welcome at virtually all other Career Discovery Week sessions. Recent grads sorting out career direction—as well as more experienced alumni considering a career transition—should browse the entire schedule.
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Click on the event title for additional details. Unless otherwise noted, all events are free, open to all members of the UW community, and require no advance registration.
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- The Most Important Thing You Need for Success in a Tight Job MarketEspecially for graduating students and UW alumni. Presented by Centerpoint Institute for Life and Career Renewal
Tuesday, January 27, 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
KNE Walker-Ames Room
- Next Step: Graduate School?Presented by Kaplan Test Prep, a partner of the UW Alumni Association
Tuesday, February 3, 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
HUB 106B - Landing Your Next Job: A Road Map for AlumniFor UW alumni only. Presented by the North 40 Network (a partner of UWAA Career Services)
Thursday, February 5, 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
KNE Walker-Ames Room - Dependable Strengths Seminar for Alumni2-day seminar (Feb. 6 & 9). Advance registration required.
Friday, February 6, 8:15 am - 5:00 pm
MGH 134
- Nursing Career Advancement DayTuesday, January 20, 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
UW Bothell - North Creek Events Center - Successful Interviews WorkshopTuesday, January 20, 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm
MGH 134 - Job Offer & Salary Negotiations WorkshopWednesday, January 21, 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
MGH 134 - Resume Writing & Interviewing SeminarWednesday, January 21, 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm
UW Bothell - UW1 060 - Resume & Cover Letter WorkshopThursday, January 22, 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
MGH 134 - Diversity Career FairThursday, January 22, 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
HUB Ballrooms - Successful Interviews WorkshopFriday, January 23, 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm
MGH 134 - Networking for Shy People & OthersFriday, January 23, 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm
MGH 134 - Policy Careers: Life & Work After MAPSFor MAPS students and alumni, and the UW Bothell community. RSVP to lolason@uwb.edu or 425-352-3136
Friday, January 23, 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
UW Bothell - UW2 030 (CUSP)
- Preparing Your Portfolio: How to Photograph Your Work and Other Useful AdviceMonday, January 26, 10:00 am - 3:30 pm
ART 010 - UW Tacoma Majors FairMonday, January 26, 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
UW Tacoma - WPH - How to Find a Job WorkshopMonday, January 26, 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm
MGH 134 - Exploring Your Career Options in Biological SciencesMonday, January 26, 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm
MGH 134 - UW Tacoma Alumni-Student Kickoff ReceptionPre-registration is kindly requested for all who attend this event.
Monday, January 26, 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm
UW Tacoma - WPH Milgard Assembly Room - Resumes the UW WayTuesday, January 27, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
UW Bothell - UW1 103 - Careers in Urban StudiesTuesday, January 27, 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
UW Tacoma - GWP 212 - Is There a Right Major for Me?Tuesday, January 27, 2:00 pm - 3:20 pm
MGH 191 - Community College Teaching OpportunitiesTuesday, January 27, 3:00 pm - 4:15 pm
SIG 134 - Resume & Cover Letter WorkshopTuesday, January 27, 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
MGH 134 - Career Resources for Students in the Visual, Literary and Performing ArtsTuesday, January 27, 4:00 pm - 5:20 pm
GLD Court - Faculty Careers at Teaching-Focused UniversitiesTuesday, January 27, 4:30 pm - 5:45 pm
SIG 225 - Out on the Job? GLBTQ PerspectivesCo-sponsored by the Career Center, Counseling Center, and Q-Center.
Tuesday, January 27, 4:30 pm - 5:50 pm
GWN 201 - Foster Career Networking NightStudents and alumni requested to register in advance. Alumni check-in and networking begins at 5 p.m.; student check-in is at 6 p.m.
Tuesday, January 27, 5:00 pm - 7:30 pm
BLM Undergraduate Commons - Impact of MBA on CareersTuesday, January 27, 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
UW Bothell - UW1 280 (The Rose Room) - UW Bothell Alumni-Student Networking SocialTuesday, January 27, 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
UW Bothell - UW2 Commons - Careers in SportsTuesday, January 27, 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Bank of America Arena (Hec Ed) Hall of Fame/Founders Clu - Jobs in JournalismTuesday, January 27, 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
CMU 126 - Environmental Career FairWednesday, January 28, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
MGH Commons - Career Pathways at the UWWednesday, January 28, 11:00 am - 12:30 pm
UW Tacoma - GWP Tacoma Room - FIUTS Wednesday Networking LunchWednesday, January 28, 11:30 am - 1:30 pm
HUB 200ABC - Careers in the Nonprofit SectorThis event will be structured as a "speed-networking" event where participants will be able to meet the presenters in small groups and get their questions answered-- so come with questions!
Wednesday, January 28, 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
PAR Forum - Careers in BusinessWednesday, January 28, 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
UW Tacoma - DOU 160 - So, You Want to be an Elementary School Teacher?Wednesday, January 28, 12:45 pm - 1:45 pm
UW Tacoma - WCG 103 - Applying to Graduate & Professional School WorkshopWednesday, January 28, 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm
MGH 134 - Career Exploration and Advancement through National Service OpportunitiesWednesday, January 28, 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm
MGH 258 - Careers in International HealthWednesday, January 28, 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm
HUB 108 - Veterans Building New CareersWednesday, January 28, 2:15 pm - 3:15 pm
UW Bothell - UW1 103 - Teaching Middle and High School Science as a CareerWednesday, January 28, 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
UW Tacoma - DOU 260 - Career Options in Early Childhood EducationWednesday, January 28, 3:30 pm - 4:50 pm
BLM 212 - College of Forest Resources Alumni Networking SocialWednesday, January 28, 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm
AND 207 - Work Locally, Think GloballyWednesday, January 28, 3:30 pm - 4:50 pm
SIG 134 - Careers in MedicineWednesday, January 28, 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
HUB 310 - Master in Fine Arts: How to Get There from HereWednesday, January 28, 4:00 pm - 5:20 pm
ART 003 - Careers in Social WorkWednesday, January 28, 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm
UW Tacoma - CP 324 - Jackson School Centennial Networking NightWednesday, January 28, 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
PAR Commons - Biology Networking NightWednesday, January 28, 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
HCK 132 - Graduate Nursing Education and Your CareerWednesday, January 28, 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
UW Tacoma - CP 103 - Jobs in CommunicationWednesday, January 28, 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
CMU 126 - How Your IAS Degree Can Get You a Job in This EconomyThursday, January 29, 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
UW Tacoma - KEY 102 - Students Who've Become Staff: Reflections, Advice & Insights on the TransitionThursday, January 29, 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
UW Tacoma - GWP Tacoma Room - Life after Graduation for CSS & CES MajorsThursday, January 29, 1:00 pm - 2:15 pm
UW Tacoma - WCG 110 - Careers in Health Care ManagementThis session is great for pre-medical, social science, and business majors. All majors welcome!
Thursday, January 29, 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm
CHB 102 - Environmental Careers for Our Changing PlanetThursday, January 29, 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm
HUB 106B - Non-Faculty Positions in Universities for People with Graduate DegreesThursday, January 29, 3:30 pm - 4:45 pm
BAG 261 - Passions & Choices: A Workshop for the UndecidedThursday, January 29, 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm
UW Bothell - UW1 030 - Develop Your Resume & Invest in Your FutureThursday, January 29, 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
UW Tacoma - SCI 211 - Environmental Studies Networking SocialKeynote speaker Gabriel Scheer: Founder and Executive Director of Seattle Greendrinks
Thursday, January 29, 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
MGH 258 - Careers in Academic LibrariesThursday, January 29, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
MGH 420 - Communication/Journalism Student and Alumni NetworkingThursday, January 29, 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
CMU 126 - Cultural Studies Career PathsFor MACS students and guests. RSVP to lolason@uwb.edu or 425-352-3136
Thursday, January 29, 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
UW Bothell - UW2 030 (CUSP) - Working in the Public Sector: Careers in GovernmentFriday, January 30, 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
PAR Commons - Civil and Environmental Engineering Career FairOpen to civil and environmental engineering students and recent graduates
Friday, January 30, 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm
HUB East Ballroom - Successful Interviews WorkshopFriday, January 30, 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm
MGH 134 - Opening Doors in Student AffairsFriday, January 30, 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
UW Tacoma - MAT 214 - Careers in Writing, Publishing, and EditingFriday, January 30, 3:30 pm - 5:20 pm
SMI 205 - FIUTS Take the World to Work WeekOffered to international students throughout the week of February 2 - 6. Advance registration required.
Monday, February 2, 12:00 am - 4:00 pm
Location Varies - Resume & Cover Letter WorkshopMonday, February 2, 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
MGH 134 - Resumes the UW WayWednesday, February 4, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
GRB 142 - Featured Employers Night: Sales, Marketing & ManagementWednesday, February 4, 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm
MGH Commons - Toastmasters Club Demonstration MeetingWednesday, February 4, 5:45 pm - 6:45 pm
UW Tower 22nd Floor Boardroom - Corporate Responsibility: Green-collar JobsThursday, February 5, 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm
BLM Commons - Public Service & Non-Profit Opportunities FairThursday, February 19, 3:00 pm - 5:30 pm
MGH Commons
Snacks Admission Pre-Registration Required 
