Schedule of Sessions *

TUESDAY, October 28
Title	Description		Room	Time
Operations Management: Organized Leaders Needed!	This session is for students interested in careers in production and service operations management. Inventory, purchasing, resource management and quality assurance are just some of the many areas of interest for those looking to go into this field.	This session is suitable for those interested in business, management and supervisory careers.	Wisconsin	11:00
The Reality of Grad School	Hear from current students who share their perspectives on getting into graduate school and what to expect in a grad school program. They will answer any questions you may have about furthering your education.	This session is suitable for all majors	Eagle	11:00
Marketing: A Career for those who grow fresh ideas!	There are many routes that you can take in marketing: sales, promotions, public relations; working for non-profits, Fortune 500 companies or public institutions. The possibilities are endless. Hear from a panel of experts who have very different careers in this vast field.	This session is suitable for those interested in marketing.	Badger	12:00
Community Involvement: Planting Seeds of Success	This session will include a panel of professionals who will share secrets of building your professional network through community involvement. Want a great job when you graduate? Plant the seeds of success now by getting involved!	This session is suitable for all majors.	Wisconsin	12:00
Digging Up Your Passion	Feeling unsure of everything? This session will give you a realistic starting point with tools and techniques to find your passion and live your dreams. The session will address assessing yourself, networking and gaining information from alumni and experts in many fields to help you find your path.	This session is suitable for all who are undecided or unsure of a major.	Eagle	12:00
How IS Majors help companies succeed using social networking technology	Come learn how Cargill and other companies use social networking and collaboration tools like Facebook, instant messaging, twitter, and Sharepoint. Did you know that IS majors are making this happen? THERE WILL BE A DRAWING FOR A FREE DIGITAL CAMERA!!	This session is suitable for those interested in IS or technology in general	Presidents	12:00
Your Financial Future	Preparing for life is more than getting good grades, picking a major and preparing for your career. This session looks at the financial aspects of college and how to assure financial success.	This session is suitable for all majors.	Badger	1:00
Resumes: Producing Quality	Recruiters from Target Corporation, one of the top companies in the nation, will share their do's and don'ts for developing, writing and utilizing your resume to its fullest potential.	This session is suitable for all majors.	Wisconsin	1:00
Student Organizations: Cultivate Your Interests	Resume building, networking and future success, find out what student organizations can do for you.	This session is suitable for all majors	Eagle	1:00
A Sprouting Field: Technology	Looking for careers in a growing field? Whether you are working behind a screen and a keyboard, using your marketing skills, or writing for a technology journal the options for those who love technology are limitless. This session is a panel discussion on various tech related career options.	This session is suitable for all those interested in technology. Especially Information Systems, Computer Science or Technical Writing.	Presidents	1:00
Benefits of a Liberal Arts Education	Have you been asked by a parent, grandparent or friend...What are you going to do with THAT major? This session explores the values and skills that a liberal arts education can bring to your future.	This session is suitable for all majors.	Badger	2:00
Interview Techniques	Hear from interview experts about what makes or breaks a great interview.	This session is suitable for all majors.	Wisconsin	2:00
Will my major matter in 5 years?	This panel is made up of professionals who didn't exactly end up in their field of study. Hear how your liberal arts skills will help you in the long-term and how your college experience may lead to more than one road to follow.	This session is suitable for all majors.	Eagle	2:00
National Service-Give, Get and Grow	Get ready for an adventure with purpose! Hear from students who have participated in national service projects and find out how you can do it too. Not just a resume builder but a life changing opportunity.	This session is suitable for all majors.	Presidents	2:00
Physics and Astronomy: Blowing Things Up Safely	Want to learn more about majors in the physics and astronomy department and have some fun doing it? Attend this session and see a sampling of what this field of study has to offer.	This session is suitable for those interested in Physics, Astronomy and Science in general.	Badger	3:00
Networking: Branching Out	Think you know how important it is to make connections now? You only know the half of it. Growing your network is one of the most important tools you can have for future success.	This session is suitable for all majors	Wisconsin	3:00
Service Learning as a Resume Builder	Making thoughtful choices now can help you land a job when you graduate. Use your service learning opportunity to build your resume, your network of resources and all the connections you will need to find a successful career.	This session is suitable for all majors.	Eagle	3:00
The Green side of Career Exploration, using technology to discover your path	Technological tools to help you find a career path are available to you right here on campus. This tour takes you through some of the newest ways available to discover your passion.	This session is suitable for those who are undecided or unsure.	Presidents	3:00

WEDNESDAY, October 28
Title	Description		Room	Time
Service Learning as a Resume Builder	Be purposeful in your service learning experience at UW-Eau Claire. Your service learning hours can and should be some of the building blocks of your resume. Learn how to pick great projects and frame those service learning hours you've already completed to look great on your resume.	This session is suitable for all majors	Badger	11:00
Get Growing with Government Jobs and Internships	Find a job in this economy! The federal government needs 193,000 people to fill jobs in the next two years. Learn about and where to apply for government jobs at the local, state and federal level. Learn how to get growing and earn that green!	This session is suitable for all majors.	Wisconsin	11:00
Reap What You Sow: Why a Great Resume is the Key!	If you start by planting the right seeds your harvest will be plentiful, the same holds true for your resume. Learn tips, tricks and techniques for growing your perfect resume from a hiring expert.	This session is suitable for all majors	Eagle	11:00
Internships: It Ain't Easy Bein' Green	Think you can land a great job out of college without any experience? Don't appear 'green' to employers. Internships can get you the experience you need. This session will feature a panel of internship experts, how do you get one, why do you want one and what are the benefits to having one.	This session is suitable for all majors.	Presidents	11:00
Do I Really Need an Internship?	Whatever your major is, there are some opportunities for you to expand your experience while in college. But are they really worth it? Hear from a panel of professionals and students who will give you a real picture of an internship experience.	This session is suitable for all majors	Badger	12:00
Grant Writing: A sustainable career that will sustain an organization	Do you have a passion for writing and a passion to change the world? Grant writers are a high demand resource for non-profits, public institutions and others. This session will feature a panel of local grant writers who will share their knowledge and experience in this field	This session is suitable for those interested in education,non-profits and writing	Wisconsin	12:00
Don’t appear too ‘Green’: Giving the Best Interview Possible.	What to say, what not to say and how to make sure your interview is the best representation of you.	This presentation is suitable for all majors	Eagle	12:00
Campus Life: Beyond your 'College' Years	Opportunities abound in the field of Higher Education....well beyond the classroom, careers on campus can range from event planning to counseling, from supervisors to IS professionals. If you are interested in someday working in higher education this session is for you.	This is suitable for all majors	Presidents	12:00
Going Grad: A step-by-step look at getting into Graduate School	Are you thinking about the next step but don't know where to start? This session looks at the process of choosing, preparing for and entering a graduate school program.	This session is suitable for all majors	Wisconsin	1:00
Get Linkedin and More!	Social networking is one thing, but professional networking is quite another. Use your mad profile building, status updating and twitter skills to actually help you rather than hurt you in the job market.	This session is suitable for all majors	Eagle	1:00
Non-Profit: A Career Path with Endless Opportunities....LOVE What you do!	Considering a career with a non-profit organization? Learn how from a panel of non-profit professional who turned their passions into possibilities.	This session is suitable for all majors.	Presidents	1:00
The Greenest Jobs: Environmental Public Health	Interested in the green movement, helping save the world, starting in your own backyard? ENPH offers a variety of careers, all focused on making a real difference.	This session is suitable for those interested in the environment, public health and science.	Badger	2:00
Don’t be mowed under just because you’re unsure about a major.	Constructing your college career is just like tending a well kept garden. You’ll learn tips on how to choose a major and be prepared for an ever-changing job market.	This session suitable for undeclared students and students in any major.	Wisconsin	2:00
Get Immersed: How to use immersion experiences to improve your leadership skills.	Come learn about the UW-Eau Claire Civil Rights Pilgrimage and how this project has changed the lives of participants. Presenters will talk about how they have gained leadership, student faculty research, service learning, and national conference presentation experience while developing an amazing opportunity for their peers. This program is for someone interested in participating in immersion experiences or someone who would like to learn how to work with faculty to create an immersion opportunity for other students.	This session is suitable for all majors	Eagle	2:00
Event Planning: A career for the organized, social and generally outgoing.	Have a knack for party planning, organizing and social events? You may have a future as an event planner. This career could take you to a Corporation, non-profit organization or even a school. Here from a panel of event planners about options in this interesting field.	This is suitable for those interested in communication, marketing, public relations	Presidents	2:00
(Mis)Adventures in Chemistry:You're Doing WHAT with your Chemistry Degree?	A tale of great adventure, mis-steps and triumphs along the way. What one man and his students have learned about the field of Chemistry and how you can create your own path.	This session is suitable for those who are interested in Chemistry and other scientific fields of study.	Badger	3:00
Resumes: Got Questions? We’ve got answers!	If you have ever started a resume, you have questions. If you have never started a resume, you will certainly have questions. Come to this session and have all your resume questions answered.	This session is suitable for all majors	Wisconsin	3:00
Digging Up Your Passion	Feeling unsure of everything? This session will give you a realistic starting point with tools and techniques to find your passion and live your dreams. The session will address assessing yourself, networking and gaining information from alumni and experts in many fields to help you find your path.	This session is suitable for those who are undecided or unsure of their major	Eagle	3:00
The Current Job Market	The good, the bad and the ugly of the current job market.	This session is suitable for all majors	Presidents	3:00

THURSDAY, October 29
Title	Description		Room	Time
Reap What You Sow: Why a Great Resume is the Key!!	If you start by planting the right seeds your harvest will be plentiful. The same holds true for your resume. Learn tips, tricks and techniques for growing your perfect resume from a hiring expert.	This is suitable for all majors	Wisconsin	11:00
Planting the Seeds: The First Step to Finding a Career Path	Have a million interests? Can't quite put your finger on the perfect major or career path? This session looks at some ways to find your way in the garden of possibilities.	This session is suitable for those who are undecided or unsure of a major.	Eagle	11:00
Life after Ramen Noodles: Post College Success	What to expect after you leave college...it isn't just about finding a job.	This session is suitable for all majors	Presidents	11:00
Don’t appear too ‘Green’: Giving the Best Interview Possible.	What to say, what not to say and how to make sure your interview is the best representation of you.	This presentation is suitable for all majors	Wisconsin	12:00
Growing Green: Your Financial Future	Being a broke college student is one thing, being a broke 30-something, 40-something and beyond is quite another. Tips, tricks and techniques to secure your financial future.	This session is suitable for all majors	Presidents	12:00
An informal conversation about History	Considering a history major, currently a history major? This session will focus on what your history degree could mean for your future, paths you should consider and skills you will gain as you pursue your passion for the past	This session is suitable for those interested in history	Potawatomi	12:00
The Importance of Networking in College-Tips to be a Successful Networker	Get a head start on all the other college grads who will be entering the job market the same time you do. Build a personal network right now.	This session is suitable for all majors	Wisconsin	1:00
Is the Grass really Greener?-Study Abroad and National Student Exchange	A chance to explore other parts of the world, build your resume and get some life experience that is unparalleled!	This session is for all majors	Eagle	1:00
Life After Ramen Noodles: Post College Success	What to expect after you leave college..it isn't just about finding a job	This session is suitable for all majors	Presidents	1:00
A truly green job: Information Systems, the future is now!	Consider a career in the growing field of Information Systems. Technology is one of the greenest fields in the world, hear why.	This session is suitable for those interested in technology and information systems	Potawatomi	1:00
Things are greening up – cultivating your skills.	Choosing a major or re-thinking your major? It’s okay – things will green-up when you learn how to make good choices about your major and other university experiences…..this session will help you do that.	This session suitable for undeclared students and students in any major.	Wisconsin	2:00
How to Make Yourself Marketable to an Employer	Hear from top employers right here in the Chippewa Valley. What are they looking for in a resume, experience and skills or traits that will move your resume to the top of the pile.	This session is suitable for all majors	Eagle	2:00
Options in Business	Considering a business major but can't decide which major suits you. This session will give you an overview of your options and answer any questions you may have	This session is suitable for those interested in business	Presidents	2:00
International Internships: Get Experience while Experiencing the World	This panel is made up of students who have had an international internship. Learn how they went about getting their experience, what they learned, and everything else you need to consider this global opportunity.	This session is suitable for all majors.	Potawatomi	2:00
How to Determine Your Value	Getting a first job presents a number of challenges, like negotiating your first salary. Do you know where to start.	This session is suitable for all majors.	Wisconsin	3:00
Life on Air: Careers in Media	Intriqued by television, radio and the web? A competitive and rewarding career in the media could await you. Hear from several professionals who have found success.	This session is suitable for those interested in Journalism, Communications and Media.	Eagle	3:00
Living and Working in the Chippewa Valley	Whether you know you want to stay in the Chippewa Valley or you want to know what options are available to you here, this panel of area professionals will share their insights.	This session is suitable for all majors	Presidents	3:00
Benefits of a Liberal Arts Education	Have you been asked by a parent, grandparent or friend...What are you going to do with THAT major? This session explores the values and skills that a liberal arts education can bring to your future.	This session is suitable for all majors.	Potawatomi	3:00

* Schedule subject to change