BREAK THROUGH Feb. 7 – 8, 2020 SCHEDULE AT A GLANCE All events are in Charles B. Degenstein Campus Center unless otherwise noted.

Friday, Feb. 7 2 – 6 p.m. Career Expo and free LinkedIn Photo, Sponsored by PSECU

(Mellon Lounge and Benjamin Apple Meeting Rooms) 7 p.m. The Power of My Story: How I Found a Different Path

(Shearer Weber Dining Rooms) 8 p.m. Work Together: Team Skills in the Workplace – Panel and Reception

(Apple Community Room, Garrett Sports Complex) Saturday, Feb. 8 9:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. Check-in and Registration (Mellon Lounge) 9:30 a.m. SU FACT Networking Brunch for Female Student-Athletes

(Apple Community Room, Garrett Sports Complex) 9:30 a.m. Greek Life Networking Brunch

(Outside the Racquetball Courts, Garrett Sports Complex) 11 a.m. Panel Session 1 (Choose One)

More than a Mentor: Working with Youth (Benjamin Apple Meeting Room 2)

Careers in Arts Administration and Entertainment (Degenstein Conference Room 3)

Telling Stories, Building Brands and Solving Crises: Careers in Communications (Shearer Weber Dining Room 3)

Fail Forward: When Plan “A” Doesn’t Work Out (Benjamin Apple Meeting Room 5)

Maximize Your Summer: Intern, Job Shadow and Volunteer (Benjamin Apple Meeting Room 3)

Go Big or Stay Small: Choosing the Right Accounting Firm for You (Benjamin Apple Meeting Room 1)

Working with Luxury Brands (Benjamin Apple Meeting Room 4) Getting It “Write”: Creative Writing, English, Editing and Publishing

(Shearer Weber Dining Rooms 1 & 2) Clinical Medicine: Becoming a Physician (Natural Sciences Center, 128) Get Out of the Lab: Non-Traditional Careers for Science Majors

(Natural Sciences Center 324)

Noon – 1 p.m. Networking Lunch - Alumni of Color Advisory Council (Evert Dining Room) Noon – 1 p.m. Networking Lunch - Women in STEM Careers (Evert Dining Room) 1:15 p.m. Panel Session 2 (Choose One) Changing the World Through Politics, Government or Public Policy

(Benjamin Apple Meeting Room 4) Mass Media: Broadcasting and Media Careers

(Shearer Weber Dining Room 3) Beyond These Borders: Working Internationally

(Shearer Weber Dining Rooms 1 & 2) Money Management 101: Saving, Spending and Budgeting for Your

Future (Degenstein Conference Room 3) You Got the Position. Now What? (Benjamin Apple Meeting Room 3) By the Numbers: Using Data and Analytics in the Workforce

(Benjamin Apple Meeting Room 1) Start-Ups: The Culture of Entrepreneurship

(Benjamin Apple Meeting Room 5) Careers of the Mind: Psychology and the Helping Profession

(Benjamin Apple Meeting Room 2) Research Careers in the Sciences (Natural Sciences Center, 128) Making Green: Green Jobs and Careers in Sustainability

(Natural Sciences Center, 324) 2:30 p.m. Speed Networking (Evert Dining Room) 3:45 p.m. Panel Session 3 (Choose One)

The Possibilities of a Communications Degree (Benjamin Apple Meeting Room 1)

Stay True to You: Honoring Your Values in the Workplace (Benjamin Apple Meeting Room 4)

Building Community: Careers in Service and Non-Profits (Benjamin Apple Meeting Room 3)

Small Talk 101: How to Talk to Someone You Don’t Know (Benjamin Apple Meeting Room 2)

What to Do with a Business Degree (Shearer Weber Dining Room 3) Careers in Finance (Shearer Weber Dining Rooms 1 & 2)

Creative Passion as a Career (Degenstein Conference Room 3) 3:45 p.m. Careers in Medicine, MD Not Required (Natural Sciences Center, 128)

Science Majors Taking a Gap Year: Maximizing Time Off Before Professional School (Natural Sciences Center, 324)

5 p.m. Student-Alumni Networking Reception (Fisher Hall Atrium)

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS Friday, Feb. 7 2 – 6 p.m. Career Expo (Mellon Lounge and Benjamin Apple Meeting Rooms)

The Career Expo is an excellent opportunity for all students to find a job, internship, or explore graduate schools. Sign on to your Handshake account or mobile app to see a list of employers who will be attending. Alumni from various careers will also be present to talk with students about opportunities in their fields.

7 p.m. The Power of My Story: How I Found a Different Path (Shearer Weber Dining

Rooms) Hear alumni talk about their nontraditional career paths, how they use their liberal arts education in their daily jobs, and why they decided to pursue alternative career choices.

PANELISTS: Rachel Folk ’05 | International Studies / Anthropology Retail Client Operations Specialist, Vanguard | Exton, Pa. SU Activities: Alpha Phi Omega, Orientation Team Joseph Miscavige ’01 | Communications – Public Relation Director, Digital Analytics, Public Broadcasting Service | Cheverly, Md. SU Activities: Sigma Phi Epsilon, WQSU, Students Helping Our Elderly Bijan Nekoie ’12 | International Studies – Diplomacy / Public Relations Advisor, Department of Defense | Washington, D.C. SU Activity: Pi Kappa Phi Joe Palmieri ’00 | Communications – Public Relations Supervisory Program Manager, Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, U.S. Department of Homeland Security | Alexandria, Va. SU Activities: Cross Country, Track, WQSU

8 p.m. Work Together: Team Skills in the Workplace (Apple Community Room, Garrett

Sports Complex) Teamwork, motivation and time management skills developed through athletic experiences are desired by employers. This session will help you understand the value your team skills bring to the workplace, and how you can best market them.

Reception for student- and alumni-athletes immediately afterward. PANELISTS:

Todge Aumiller ’12 | Business Administration – Finance, General Economics Decision Analytics, Home Depot Corporate | Atlanta, Ga. SU Activities: Football, Track, Pi Kappa Phi (Founding Father), SIFE John D'Anna ’10 | Business Administration – Finance Head of Client Service, Hirtle, Callaghan & Co. | Philadelphia, Pa. SU Activities: Theta Chi, Lacrosse

Julie Vincent ’19 | Business Administration Head Marketing Coordinator, The Cage JSA and Founder of JulesVCT Athletic Media & Strategy Consulting | Middletown, Conn. SU Activities: Alpha Phi Omega, Student Athlete Advisory Council, Manager, Football and Men’s Basketball Paige Wagner ‘17 | Psychology / Human Resource Management Campus Recruitment Analyst, BlackRock, Inc. | Rising Sun, Md. SU Activities: Swimming, Kappa Delta, Campus Ambassador in Admissions, Panhellenic Council, Charity: Water, Big Brothers Big Sisters, Orientation Team

Saturday, Feb. 8 9:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. Check-in and Registration (Mellon Lounge and the main lobby of the Natural

Sciences Center) 9:30 a.m. SU FACT Networking Brunch for Female Student-Athletes (Apple Community

Room, Garrett Sports Complex) Alumnae-athletes will discuss their Susquehanna experiences, offer a historical perspective of women’s sports at the university, and discuss how they’ve leveraged team skills in the workplace.

ALUMNI ATTENDEES: Nikki Komara ’17 | Neuroscience Additional Education Information: Master of Biomedical Sciences degree candidate, University of Pittsburgh | Pittsburgh, Pa. Physician Assistant candidate at Lock Haven University (May 2020) SU Activity: Basketball

Brooke Adams Porter ’19 | Strategic Communications – Advertising and Marketing / Leadership Coterie Community Specialist, MunaLuchi Bride Magazine | Philadelphia, Pa. SU Activities: Cheerleading, Black Student Union, Her Campus, NCBW Jennifer McGonigle ’95 | Biology Indie Strings | Durham, NC SU Activities: Alumni Association Board, Women's Cross Country, Women’s Track, Zeta Tau Alpha Dawne Fritz ’86 Veet | Business Administration – Finance TMI Decommissioning Organization Instructor, Exelon Nuclear | Middletown, Pa. SU Activities: Alumni Association Board, Central PA Alumni Chapter, SU Female Athlete Connection Team, Track, Orientation Team Member, Project House Paige Wagner ’17 | Psychology / Human Resource Management Campus Recruitment Analyst, BlackRock, Inc. | Rising Sun, Md. SU Activities: Swimming, Kappa Delta, Campus Ambassador in Admissions, Panhellenic Council, Charity:Water, Big Brothers Big Sisters, Orientation Team

9:30 a.m. Greek Life Networking Brunch (Racquetball Courts, Garrett Sports Complex) Greek alumni will discuss their fraternity, sorority and service organization experience, marketing your Greek experience, as well as life after college and how to stay involved in your chapter.

ALUMNI ATTENDEES: Chad Hummel ’18 | Studio Art: Photography Concentration/ Religious Studies, Entrepreneurship & Innovation Media Developer and Photographer, Weis Markets | Sunbury, PA SU Activities: Pi Kappa Phi, Men’s Rugby, LeaderShape, Photography Club (founder), Best Buddies, Quill (photo editor), Lanthorn (photographer) Christina Martin ’18 | Political Science – Public Policy / Spanish Associate Campaigner, Change.Org | Brooklyn, N.Y. SU Activities: Alpha Delta Pi, Student Government Association, Presidential Fellows, LeadersShape, Study Buddy, Orientation Team Anna Yurkova ’18 | Political Science / International Studies – Diplomacy Paralegal, Laura Devine Immigration Lawyers | New York, N.Y. SU Activities: Alpha Phi Omega, Student Government Association, Class of 2018 President, Operation Smile Julie Vincent ’19 | Business Administration Head Marketing Coordinator, The Cage JSA and Founder of JulesVCT Athletic Media & Strategy Consulting | Middletown, Conn. SU Activities: Alpha Phi Omega, Student Athlete Advisory Council, Manager, Football and Men’s Basketball

Elise Salada Hazlett ’18 | General Economics, Luxury Brand Marketing and Management / Studio Art Account Executive, Jones Knowles Ritchie | Brooklyn, N.Y. SU Activities: Kappa Delta, Student Representative to the Board of Trustees, Resident Assistant, Student Government Association, Student Ambassador, Global Business Perspectives Coach

Todge Aumiller ’12 | Business Administration – Finance, General Economics

Decision Analytics, Home Depot Corporate| Atlanta, Ga. SU Activities: Pi Kappa Phi (Founding Father), Football, Track, SIFE Bijan Nekoie ’12 | International Studies – Diplomacy / Public Relations Advisor, Department of Defense | Washington, D.C. SU Activity: Pi Kappa Phi Chad Hummel ’18 | Studio Art: Photography Concentration/ Religious Studies, Entrepreneurship & Innovation Media Developer and Photographer, Weis Markets | Sunbury, PA SU Activities: Pi Kappa Phi, Men’s Rugby, LeaderShape, Photography Club (founder), Best Buddies, Quill (photo editor), Lanthorn (photographer)

Peter McCall ’11 | Psychology / Philosophy / Music Technology Primary Therapist, Center for Families, Licensed Therapist/Clinic Manager, Thriveworks | Media, Pa. SU Activities: Phi Mu Delta, Charlie's Coffeehouse, Psychology Club, Student Government Association, Orientation Team Jamie Malachowski ’09 Hindman | Accounting Manager - North America Internal Controls; Global Process Owner - Delegation of Authority, Corteva, Agricultural Division of DowDuPont Founder, Team Positively Healthy | Wilmington, Del. SU Activities: Sigma Kappa, Alumni Association Board, SU Cheerleaders, Rugby, Omicron Delta Kappa, Alpha Lambda Delta, Accounting Club, SIFE, Susquehanna University London Program, Student Government Association, Marketing Club, Intervarsity, Student Activities Council Alysha Melnyk ’14 | Biology Implementation Specialist, Clinical Writer II at ECRI Institute Founder & Content Creator, The Kitchenologist© | Plymouth Meeting, Pa. SU Activities: Sigma Kappa (VP of Academic Excellence Advisor), Omicron Delta Kappa, Order of Omega, Who’s Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges, Alpha Lambda Delta, Beta Beta Beta, Orientation Team Leader, Study Buddy, Honors Studies Program, Community Garden Volunteer

Aldo Russo ’09 | Business Administration – Finance Principal, Strategy & Business Development, L3Harris Technologies | Morristown, N.J. SU Activities: Theta Chi, Accounting Club

11 a.m. PANEL SESSION 1 (Choose One) More than a Mentor: Working with Youth (Benjamin Apple Meeting Room 2) Working with youth can be both challenging and immensely rewarding. Listen to a panel

of educators, coaches, and other professionals in youth-oriented fields talk about their experiences and offer helpful advice for working with young people.

PANELISTS: Desiree Furbert ’18 (ZOOM) | Biology High School Teacher, West Palm Beach, Fla.

SU Activities: Alumni of Color Advisory Council, Basketball, SU Health and Pre-Health Club, Student Athletic Advisory Council

Kelly Grimmel ’08 | Elementary Education / Spanish 4th and 5th Grade Spanish Teacher, Baltimore County School District | Middle River, Md. SU Activity: Rugby, Crew, HOLA, study abroad in Madrid and London

Patrick Hartmann ’96 | French High School French Teacher, West Windsor-Plainsboro Regional School District | Allentown, N.J. SU Activities: Environmental Club, Study Abroad Aix en Provence, France

11 a.m. Careers in Arts Administration and Entertainment (Degenstein Conference Room 3) Working in arts administration is a great opportunity to merge your field of interest with a passion for entertainment, performing arts, event planning and organizational development. Find out more about careers in this field from alumni who have pursued a wide range of interests.

PANELISTS: Lauren Flynn ’14 | Philosophy, Music – Keyboard / Publishing and Editing Program Coordinator, John F. Kennedy Center for Performing Arts | Washington, D.C. SU Activities: Sigma Alpha Iota, Colleges Against Cancer, Music Preparatory Program, Resident Assistant, Artist Series Committee, Essay Magazine, Variance Magazine Craig Housenick ’98 | Communications – Theatre Owner, CMH Design | Northridge, CA SU Activities: Alpha Psi Omega, Crusader

11 a.m. Telling Stories, Building Brands and Solving Crises: Careers in Communications

(Shearer Weber Dining Room 3) Gain a behind-the-scenes look at the communications industry from professionals working in the field. From marketable skills like copywriting and creativity to standing out in a crowded field, communications specialists offer their advice on how to succeed in a competitive job market.

PANELISTS: Aaron Billger ’91 | Communications – Public Relations Senior Director, Corporate Communications, Highmark Inc. | Pittsburgh, Pa. SU Activities: Alumni Association Board, Pittsburgh Alumni Chapter Leader

Kelly Gardiner ’09 | Communications – Public Relations Vice President, Head of Marketing and Strategic Communications, Tempest | New York, N.Y. SU Activities: Crew Club, Sterling Communications

Cody Hoellerman ’13 | Communications – Public Relations Director of Communications, Animal Friends | Pittsburgh, Pa. SU Activities: PRSSA, Sterling Communications, Ultimate Frisbee Club

11 a.m. Fail Forward: When Plan “A” Doesn’t Work Out (Benjamin Apple Meeting Room 5) Everyone fails. It’s what makes us human and allows us to learn from our mistakes. Listen as our alumni panelists talk about the times they’ve stumbled, and how their best laid plans led them down unintended paths that were even better for them in the end.

PANELISTS: Rachel Folk ’05 | International Studies / Anthropology Retail Client Operations Specialist, Vanguard | Exton, Pa. SU Activities: Alpha Phi Omega, Orientation Team

Viulka Arias Guzman ’15 | International Studies - Developing World, Spanish ELA and Spanish Teacher, Camelot Academy East High School

Masters of Secondary Education degree candidate, Chestnut Hill College

Advertising Sales Representative, Professional Sports Publications | Philadelphia, Pa. SU Activities: Alumni of Color Advisory Council, Rugby, Theresa Palmer Society, Black Student Union, SU International, Catholic Campus Ministries, Fresh Air Fund, HOLA Dawne Fritz ’86 Veet | Business Administration – Finance TMI Decommissioning Organization Instructor, Exelon Nuclear | Middletown, Pa. SU Activities: Alumni Association Board, Central PA Alumni Chapter, SU Female Athlete Connection Team, Track, Orientation Team Member, Project House

Katie Patschke ’15 | International Studies – Comparative Cultures / Anthropology /

Studio Art Executive Assistant, American Anthropological Society |Washington, D.C. SU Activities: Alpha Phi Omega, International Club (president), Coexist Activist Club (president), SU Craft Club (president), Invisible Children, Sociology Club, Circle K Caitlin Newman ’09 Thistle | Business Administration – Finance / Religious Studies Family Planning & Reproductive Health Technical Advisor, US Agency for International Development | Washington, D.C. SU Activities: Alumni Association Board, Lutheran Student Movement, Pre-Sem, Chapel Council, Head Resident Assistant, SU CASA, Stein Internship

11 a.m. Maximize Your Summer: Intern, Job Shadow and Volunteer (Benjamin Apple

Meeting Room 3) Learn how to maximize your summer break with an internship, job shadowing, or volunteer experience that adds value to your résumé and gives you relevant experience in your field. Get tips on how to search for and identify opportunities, as well as apply.

PANELISTS: Emily Gorge ’14, Esquire | English / Political Science Associate, Graham & Mauer, P.C. | Phoenixville, Pa. SU Activities: SU Transformations Editor in Chief, Honors Program Council President, SU Chorale, Writing Center Consultant

Christina Martin ’18 | Political Science – Public Policy / Spanish Associate Campaigner, Change.Org / Brooklyn, N.Y. SU Activities: Alpha Delta Pi, Student Government Association, Presidential Fellows, LeadersShape, Study Buddy, Orientation Team Anna Yurkova ’18 | Political Science / International Studies – Diplomacy Paralegal, Laura Devine Immigration Lawyers | New York, N.Y. SU Activities: Alpha Phi Omega, Student Government Association, Class of 2018 President, Operation Smile

11 a.m. Go Big or Stay Small: Choosing the Right Accounting Firm for You (Benjamin Apple Meeting Room 1) Which provides a better working environment, a Big 4 accounting firm or a smaller, local office? Alumni panelists will discuss the benefits of both and answer your questions to help you decide.

PANELISTS: Jamie Malachowski ’09 Hindman | Accounting Manager - North America Internal Controls; Global Process Owner - Delegation of Authority, Corteva, Agricultural Division of DowDuPont Founder, Team Positively Healthy | Wilmington, Del. SU Activities: Alumni Association Board, SU Cheerleaders, Rugby, Sigma Kappa, Omicron Delta Kappa, Alpha Lambda Delta, Accounting Club, SIFE, Susquehanna University London Program, Student Government Association, Marketing Club, Intervarsity, Student Activities Council

Kate Reese ’12 Hoover | Accounting Audit Manager, Baker Tilly Virchow Krause LLP | Williamsport, Pa. SU Activities: Softball, Volleyball, Student Athlete Advisory Counsel, Accounting Club, Management Club, Presidential Fellows

11 a.m. Working with Luxury Brands (Benjamin Apple Meeting Room 4) From high fashion to luxury hotels, learn from panelists about their paths to careers in this increasingly competitive field. Also, obtain recommendations for how to market yourself as a strong candidate in a field that ranges from industries in sumptuous edibles to extravagant cars, clothing, and jewelry.

PANELISTS: Brooke Adams Porter ’19 | Strategic Communications – Advertising and Marketing / Leadership Coterie Community Specialist at MunaLuchi Bride Magazine | Philadelphia, Pa. SU Activities: Cheerleading, Black Student Union, Her Campus, NCBW Elise Salada Hazlett ’18 | General Economics, Luxury Brand Marketing and Management / Studio Art Account Executive, Jones Knowles Ritchie | Brooklyn, N.Y. SU Activities: Kappa Delta, Student Representative to the Board of Trustees, Resident Assistant, Student Government Association, Student Ambassador, Global Business Perspectives Coach

11 a.m. Getting It “Write”: Creative Writing, English, Editing and Publishing (Shearer Weber Dining Rooms 1 & 2) Hiring managers report that strong writing and critical thinking skills are a top priority in recruitment of candidates. Our alumni panel will review their academic backgrounds and how their degrees led to their careers. They’ll also offer tips on marketing your degree successfully.

PANELISTS: Steven Bucsok ’13 | Creative Writing / Publishing and Editing Production Manager, Tor Books (An Imprint of Macmillan) | Brooklyn, N.Y. SU Activities: SU International, Rivercraft, Essay, Resident Assistant, Head Resident Assistant Jessica Dartnell ’17 | Creative Writing, English – Publishing and Editing / Spanish Studies Sales Coordinator, Holiday House | Brooklyn, N.Y. SU Activities: Alpha Phi Omega, Essay, Rivercraft, Orientation Team, LeaderShape, Disaster Response Team, SU Dance Corps, Study Buddy

Sarah French ’19 | English – Publishing and Editing / Theatre Production & Design / Arts Administration Literary Assistant / Employer: Ross Yoon Agency | Bridgeport, Conn. SU Activities: American Sign Language Club, The Sanctuary Magazine and Active Minds

11 a.m. Clinical Medicine: Becoming a Physician (Natural Sciences Center, 128) Our panel of medical professionals will answer questions and tell you more about their own experiences within a diverse range of careers in clinical medicine. Also, they will help you understand the steps necessary both in college and upon graduation to successfully pursue your career path.

PANELISTS: Joann Butkus ’18 | Biochemistry / Spanish Studies Medical Student, Thomas Jefferson University | Philadelphia, Pa. SU Activities: Swimming, Alpha Phi Omega, Student Athlete Advisory Council

Michelle Cavanaugh ’93, P ’22 | Biochemistry

Family Physician, UPMC | Williamsport, Pa. SU Activities: Selinsgrove Center Project House volunteer, Science in Action Road Show, Summer Research with Dr. McGrath Danielle Reber ’15 | Biology – Healthcare Exploration / Philosophy Master's Degree in Public Health Medical Student, University of Buffalo | Buffalo, N.Y. SU Activities: Field Hockey, Alpha Phi Omega, Biological Honor Society, SU Health and Pre-Health Professionals Club, Campus Tour Guide

11 a.m. Get Out of the Lab: Non-Traditional Careers for Science Majors (Natural

Sciences Center, 324) A science degree doesn’t always lead to a career in the lab or operating room. Learn from our panelists about jobs that employ your scientific and analytical skills in uniquely challenging and rewarding fields.

PANELISTS: Kevin Craig ’14 | Biology / Philosophy Law Clerk, The Honorable Benjamin C. Telsey, A.J.S.C. | Coatesville, Pa. SU Activities: Track, Biology Honor Society

Colin Eberhardt ’16 | Physics / Mathematics Data Visualization Specialist, Syapse | Philadelphia, Pa. SU Activities: Cross Country, Track Jay McMeekan ’92 | Biology Executive Director, Global Multichannel Processes, Bayer | Westfield, N.J. SU Activities: Swimming, Phi Sigma Kappa, Student Government Association Alysha Melnyk ’14 | Biology Implementation Specialist, Clinical Writer II at ECRI Institute Founder & Content Creator, The Kitchenologist© | Plymouth Meeting, Pa. SU Activities: Sigma Kappa (VP of Academic Excellence Advisor), Omicron Delta Kappa, Order of Omega, Who’s Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges, Alpha Lambda Delta, Beta Beta Beta, Orientation Team Leader, Study Buddy, Honors Studies Program, Community Garden Volunteer

Noon – 1 p.m. Networking Lunch with Alumni of Color Advisory Council (Evert Dining Room,

Degenstein Campus Center) Meet Susquehanna’s recently formed Alumni of Color Advisory Council for lunch, while networking and gaining insight from a diverse, passionate group of Susquehanna alumni who represent a variety of backgrounds.

ALUMNI ATTENDEES: Afi Ahama ’17 | Accounting / French

Financial Control Analyst, JPMorgan & Chase | Newark, D.E. SU Activities: Alumni of Color Advisory Council, Pre-Law Society, SIFE, Student Government Association, Diversity Council, Resident Assistant, Black Student Union, The Crusader, Study Buddy Courtney Allen ’08 | Communications – Public Relations Policy Analyst, Office of the Deputy Mayor for Education |Washington, D.C. SU Activities: Alumni of Color Advisory Council, Women’s Track Indoor, Women’s Track, Sigma Gamma Rho, Theresa Palmer Society, PRSSA, Black Student Union, Student Government Association Viulka Arias Guzman ’15 | International Studies – Developing World / Spanish Advertising Sales Representative, Professional Sports Publications | Philadelphia, Pa. SU Activities: Alumni of Color Advisory Council, Rugby, Theresa Palmer Society, Black Student Union, SU International, Catholic Campus Ministries, Fresh Air Fund, HOLA JR Reynolds ’99 | Political Science Law Assistant District Attorney, Bronx District Attorney's Office | Bronx, N.Y. SU Activities: Alumni of Color Advisory Council, Football

Jasmia Small-Jarrett ’15 | Psychology, Sociology Administrative Assistant, HIGHER HOPE INTERNATIONAL MINISTRIES (h2church) | Selinsgrove, Pa. SU Activities: Alumni of Color Advisory Council, Theresa Palmer Society, Black Student Union, Chapel Choir, Womenspeak, Orientation Team, Presidential Fellows, Acts 29, Intervarsity, Diversity Council, SU International Club, SU Slam

Noon – 1 p.m. Networking Lunch with Women in STEM Careers (Evert Dining Room, Degenstein Campus Center) Meet alumnae who role-model positive work-life balance in their respective STEM careers and get advice about how you can successfully do the same.

ALUMNI ATTENDEES: Amanda Abrams ’16 | Biology Associate Scientist, Merck & Co. | Quakertown, Pa. SU Activities: Presidential Fellow, Habitat for Humanity, Beta, Beta, Beta Joann Butkus ’18 | Biochemistry / Spanish Studies Medical Student, Thomas Jefferson University | Philadelphia, Pa. SU Activities: Swimming, Alpha Phi Omega, Student Athlete Advisory Council Michelle Cavanaugh ’93, P ’22 | Biochemistry Family Physician, UPMC | Williamsport, Pa. SU Activities: Selinsgrove Center Project House volunteer, Science in Action Road Show, Summer Research with Dr McGrath

Mikaela Follmer ’19 | Biology / Religious Studies Research Technician, Lindner Lab, Penn State University, Biochemistry & Molecular Biology Department | Bellefonte, Pa. SU Activities: Alpha Delta Pi, Orientation Team, Panhellenic Council, Resident Assistant Emily Strittmatter ’11 Hendershot | BioPsychology (Self-Designed) / Music Performance Physician Assistant, Abington-Jefferson Emergency Trauma Center | Philadelphia, Pa. SU Activities: Sigma Alpha Iota, Student Activities Council, Orientation Team, Hurricane Relief Team, Study Abroad (GO Short - Australia and Semester in Sydney, Australia), Chorale, Jazz Band (Vocalist) Nikki Komara ’17 | Neuroscience Additional Education Information: Master of Biomedical Sciences degree candidate, University of Pittsburgh | Pittsburgh, Pa. Physician Assistant candidate at Lock Haven University (May 2020) SU Activity: Basketball Alysha Melnyk ’14 | Biology Implementation Specialist, Clinical Writer II at ECRI Institute Founder & Content Creator, The Kitchenologist© | Plymouth Meeting, Pa. SU Activities: Sigma Kappa (VP of Academic Excellence Advisor), Omicron Delta Kappa,

Order of Omega, Who’s Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges, Alpha Lambda Delta, Beta Beta Beta, Orientation Team Leader, Study Buddy, Honors Studies Program, Community Garden Volunteer Danielle Reber ’15 | Biology – Healthcare Exploration / Philosophy Master's Degree in Public Health Medical Student, University of Buffalo | Buffalo, N.Y. SU Activities: Field Hockey, Alpha Phi Omega, Biological Honor Society, SU Health and Pre-Health Professionals Club, Campus Tour Guide

1:15 p.m. PANEL SESSION 2 (Choose One) Changing the World Through Politics, Government or Public Policy (Benjamin

Apple Meeting Room 4) Regardless of political affiliation, there is a wide assortment of important and rewarding positions available in the government. Learn from alumni who have worked in politics and public policy at various levels about how to find and excel in government jobs. PANELISTS: Kari Huntsinger ’05 King | Political Science / English President and CEO of Pennsylvania Partnerships for Children / New Cumberland, M.D. SU Activities: Resident Assistant, Campus Lifeguard, Dance Club Christina Martin ’18 | Political Science – Public Policy / Spanish Associate Campaigner, Change.Org / Brooklyn, N.Y. SU Activities: Alpha Delta Pi, Student Government Association, Presidential Fellows, LeadersShape, Study Buddy, Orientation Team

Andrew Zwally ’15 | Political Science Lobbyist, Greenlee Partners | Harrisburg, Pa. SU Activities: Mens Rugby, Pre-Law Society, Mock Trial, SGA

1:15 p.m. Mass Media: Broadcasting and Media Careers (Shearer Weber Dining Room 3)

There are many opportunities that await you after graduation in the fields of creative communications. Hear from our alumni about how they marketed themselves to secure opportunities in this competitive job market.

PANELISTS: Craig Housenick ’98 | Communications – Theatre Owner, CMH Design | Northridge, CA SU Activities: Alpha Psi Omega, Crusader Bobby Klatt ’17 | Communications – Digital Multimedia & Broadcasting / Journalism Associate Producer, NY (Horse) Racing Association / Leonardo, N.J. SU Activities: Baseball. WQSU Jason Mammen ’00 | Communications – Mass Communications Creative Director, Broadcast, Showtime Networks | New York, N.Y. SU Activities: Alumni Association Board, Theta Chi

1:15 p.m. Beyond These Borders: Working Internationally (Shearer Weber Dining Rooms 1 & 2) Learn how these alumni have successfully navigated searching for international opportunities, how application process differs, and how you can be a competitive candidate for global roles, both with domestically based and international companies.

PANELISTS: Paul Siekmann ’16 (ZOOM) | Business Administration – Global Management Product Management DACH and EMEA, RATIONAL AG | Augsburg, Germany SU Activities: Soccer, Tau Kappa Epsilon, SIFE, Tour Guide Katie Patschke ’15 | International Studies – Comparative Cultures, Anthropology / Studio Art Executive Assistant, American Anthropological Society | Washington, D.C. SU Activities: Alpha Phi Omega, International Club (president), Coexist Activist Club (president), SU Craft Club (president), Invisible Children, Sociology Club, Circle K Kyle Robertson ’11 | Business Administration – Marketing, Music Operations Risk Officer, JP Morgan Chase & Co | London, U.K. SU Activities: Alumni Association Board, SWSB Dean Advisory Council, Symphonic Band, Marketing Club, SU Board of Trustees Student Representative, Hand Bell Choir, Musical Theatre

Alicia Sornson ’15 | International Studies – Development Manager, Programs and Partnerships – MENA, Village Capital | Brighton, Mich. SU Activities: Lutheran Student Movement, SU International, Student Government Association

1:15 p.m. Money Management 101: Saving, Spending and Budgeting for Your Future

(Degenstein Conference Room 3) Rent, student loans, utilities and grocery bills add up quickly. Learn how to spend wisely and save money for your future. This session will also touch on budgeting for retirement, beginning with your starting salary. Lawrence Hutchison ’80 | Business Administration – Global Management Owner & President, Lifestage Personal Finance Consultants | Long Beach Island, N.J. SU Activities: Alumni Association Board, SWSB Advisory Council Member, Rugby, Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity

1:15 p.m. You Got the Position. Now What? (Benjamin Apple Meeting Room 3)

After the anxiety of finding an internship or job subsides, many people question how to transition from college to working in the professional world while maintaining a balanced personal life. Panelists will discuss finding housing and roommates, adjusting to a new social schedule, and fitting in with company culture. Bring all your “adulting” questions!

PANELISTS: Emily Gorge ’14, Esquire | English / Political Science Associate, Graham & Mauer, P.C. | Phoenixville, Pa. SU Activities: SU Transformations Editor in Chief, Honors Program Council President, SU Chorale, Writing Center Consultant Julie Vincent ’19 | Business Administration Head Marketing Coordinator, The Cage JSA and Founder of JulesVCT Athletic Media & Strategy Consulting | Middletown, Conn. SU Activities: Alpha Phi Omega, Student Athlete Advisory Council, Manager, Football and Men’s Basketball Paige Wagner ’17 | Psychology / Human Resource Management Campus Recruitment Analyst, BlackRock, Inc. | Rising Sun, Md. SU Activities: Swimming, Kappa Delta, Campus Ambassador in Admissions, Panhellenic Council, Charity:Water, Big Brothers Big Sisters, Orientation Team

1:15 p.m. By the Numbers: Using Data and Analytics in the Workforce (Benjamin Apple

Meeting Room 1) Numbers don’t lie. That’s why so many business and industries rely on data and analytics to make decisions, set goals, and evaluate their success. Hear from a panel of alumni about how research, data science, reporting, coding, search engine optimization, and more play important roles in their professional lives.

PANELISTS: Todge Aumiller ’12 | Business Administration – Finance, General Economics Decision Analytics, Home Depot Corporate | Atlanta, Ga. SU Activities: Football, Track, Pi Kappa Phi (Founding Father), SIFE

Valarie Bastek ’06 | Communications – Public Relations / Religious Studies Vice President of Digital Operations, Wyndham Hotels and Resorts | Chicago, Ill. SU Activities: Alumni Association Board, Sigma Alpha Iota, PRSSA, Intervarsity, Orientation Team, Symphonic Band Tom Lagerman ’85 | Computer Science Vice President, Barclays | Hillsborough, Md. SU Activities: Football, Baseball Joseph Miscavige ’01 | Communications – Public Relations Director, Digital Analytics, Public Broadcasting Service | Cheverly, Md. SU Activities: Sigma Phi Epsilon, WQSU, Students Helping Our Elderly

Bijan Nekoie ’12 | International Studies – Diplomacy / Public Relations Advisor, Department of Defense | Washington, D.C. SU Activity: Pi Kappa Phi

1:15 p.m. Start-Ups: The Culture of Entrepreneurship (Benjamin Apple Meeting Room 5) Starting a business from scratch takes more than an idea and a successful plan of implementation. Hear from a panel of alumni who have started their own ventures, or helped grow start-ups from the beginning, talk about everything involved in building a new business.

PANELISTS: Sara Jane Luley ’08 Baublitz | International Studies / Spanish Studies / Music Performance Founder and Partner, Bid Boss Consulting | Baltimore, Md. SU Activities: Crew, Student Government Association, Lutheran Student Movement, SU CASA Phil DiMuro ’12 | Business Administration – Entrepreneurship / Marketing Owner and Lead Project Manager, Founders Approach | Baltimore, Md. SU Activities: Tau Kappa Epsilon, LeaderShape, Colleges Against Cancer, SIFE, Student Activities Council Gabrielle Stahl ’18 (ZOOM) | Business Administration - Human Resources Recruiter, CareerList | New York, N.Y. SU Activities: Sigma Kappa, LeaderShape, Study Buddy, SIFE, Management Club, Global Business Perspectives Coach

1:15 p.m. Careers of the Mind: Psychology and the Helping Profession (Benjamin Apple

Meeting Room 2) Understanding human behavior is the cornerstone to many career paths. Psychology is a

degree field that offers many potential pathways that expand on this knowledge. Hear from alumni who have leveraged their psychology degree to meet the changing needs of people, organizations, and communities.

PANELISTS: Peter McCall ’11 | Psychology / Philosophy / Music Technology Primary Therapist, Center for Families, Licensed Therapist/Clinic Manager, Thriveworks | Media, Pa. SU Activities: Phi Mu Delta, Charlie's Coffeehouse, Psychology Club, Student Government Association, Orientation Team Katie Reinhard ’12 | Psychology / Sociology Utilization Coordinator, Medstar Harbor Hospital | Baltimore, Md. SU Activities: Sigma Kappa, Geology Club, Chemistry Club, Habitat for Humanity Eric Ulsh ’84 | Psychology Welfare Executive, PA Department of Public Welfare (retired) | Port Trevorton, Pa. SU Activities: Men’s Rugby, Theta Chi, Career Development Intern, Admissions Intern, Psychology Club

1:15 p.m. Research Careers in the Sciences (Natural Sciences Center, 128) Our alumni will help you understand what to expect in a research-focused career, whether it’s in the field or laboratory. Learn about the skills and qualifications you should be using to stand out in this competitive market.

PANELISTS: Amanda Abrams ’16 | Biology Associate Scientist, Merck & Co. | Quakertown, Pa. SU Activities: Presidential Fellow, Habitat for Humanity, Beta Beta Beta John Cherkauskas ’88 | Chemistry Vice President Global Scent Research, International Flavors and Fragrance Research and Development | Burlington, N.J. SU Activities: Football, Lambda Chi Alpha Jacob Trevino ’02 | Physics / Mathematics / Art History Principal Scientist, Chemleon and Adjunct Associate Professor of Electrical Engineering, Columbia University | New York, N.Y. SU Activities: Alumni Association Board, Cross Country, Track, Sigma Pi Sigma

1:15 p.m. Making Green: Green Jobs and Careers in Sustainability (Natural Sciences

Center, 324) A career path in the fields of ecology and environmental science can lead to a job in a lab, a private company, or a nonprofit. Learn from alumni about the different options that are available in these fields, as well as what skills should be highlighted on your résumé to stand out.

PANELISTS: Tyler Shields ’15 | Earth & Environmental Science / Chemistry Quality, Health, Safety & Environmental Director, Bingaman and Son Lumber | Middleburg, Pa. SU Activities: Phi Mu Delta, Omicron Delta Kappa, Alpha Lambda Delta, Orientation Team Member, Student Activities Council, Student Government Association Kevin Zuidervliet ’13 | Self-Designed Nursery Horticulturist, Longwood Gardens | Christiana, Pa. SU Activities: LeaderShape, Resident Assistant, WQSU, SU Bike Share

2:30 p.m. Speed Networking (Evert Dining Room)

Enjoy a fast-paced and fun opportunity to connect with alumni across a wide variety of fields and industries. Be sure to collect business cards or contact information so you can follow up after the event!

3:45 p.m. PANEL SESSION 3 The Possibilities of a Communications Degree (Benjamin Apple Meeting Room 1) A communications degree provides you with skills that are valuable in all kinds of workplaces, presenting many possible career paths. Topics covered will include the nature of the work in various industries, training and other qualifications needed to succeed, and entry-level salary expectations. Courtney Allen ’08 | Communications – Public Relations Policy Analyst, Office of the Deputy Mayor for Education |Washington, D.C. SU Activities: Alumni of Color Advisory Council, Women’s Track Indoor, Women’s Track, Sigma Gamma Rho, Theresa Palmer Society, PRSSA, Black Student Union, Student Government Association Megan McMullen ’02 Blue | Communications – Public Relations / Political Science Director of Development, White Plains Hospital | Briarcliff Manor, N.Y. SU Activities: President, Alumni Association Board, Student Government Association,

PRSSA, Student Activities Council, Residence Life, Pi Sigma Alpha, Omicron Delta Kappa

Joseph Miscavige ’01 | Communications – Public Relations Director, Digital Analytics, Public Broadcasting Service | Cheverly, Md. SU Activities: Sigma Phi Epsilon, WQSU, Students Helping Our Elderly Joe Palmieri ’00 | Communications – Public Relations Supervisory Program Manager, Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, U.S. Department of Homeland Security | Alexandria, Va. SU Activities: Cross Country, Track, WQSU

3:45 p.m. Stay True to You: Honoring Your Values in the Workplace (Benjamin Apple Meeting Room 4)

How can you stay true to your values, morals, and/or religious beliefs on the job, especially when it seems like your coworkers are willing to put those values aside to get ahead? Hear from a panel of alumni as they discuss the time they’ve had to ask themselves that question, and learn how in the end they decided to stay true to themselves and were better off because of it.

PANELISTS: Sara Jane Luley ’08 Baublitz | International Studies, Spanish Studies / Music Performance Founder and Partner, Bid Boss Consulting | Baltimore, Md. SU Activities: Crew, Student Government Association, Lutheran Student Movement, SU CASA

Kelly Gardiner ’09 | Communications – Public Relations Vice President, Head of Marketing and Strategic Communications, Tempest | New York, N.Y. SU Activities: Crew Club, Sterling Communications

James Hendershot ’10 | History / Business Administration Attorney, Timoney Knox, LLP | Philadelphia, Pa. SU Activities: Crew, SU SPLASH, Student Athletic Advisory Committee, SU Hurricane Relief, Study Abroad (Leiden, Netherlands), SU Intramural Sports

Caitlin Newman ’09 Thistle | Business Administration – Finance / Religious Studies Family Planning & Reproductive Health Technical Advisor, US Agency for International Development | Washington, D.C. SU Activities: Alumni Association Board, Lutheran Student Movement, Pre-Sem, Chapel Council, Head Resident Assistant, SU CASA, Stein Internship

3:45 p.m. Building Community: Careers in Service and Non-Profits (Benjamin Apple

Meeting Room 3) Whether you’re interested in volunteering after graduation with major organizations like the Peace Corps or want to work for a nonprofit, there are many ways you can put your degree to work for a cause that’s meaningful to you. Discover how volunteer opportunities and nonprofits may be a great place for you to gain additional experience, complete an internship, or launch a career.

PANELISTS: Jasmia Small-Jarrett ’15 | Psychology / Sociology Administrative Assistant, HIGHER HOPE INTERNATIONAL MINISTRIES (h2church) | Selinsgrove, Pa. SU Activities: Alumni of Color Advisory Council, Theresa Palmer Society, Black Student Union, Chapel Choir, Womenspeak, Orientation Team, Presidential Fellows, Acts 29, Intervarsity, Diversity Council, SU International Club, SU Slam Rebecca Krieger ’13 | History / Religious Studies Genealogist, Daughters of the American Revolution / Mount Rainier, Md. SU Activities: Presidential Fellows, Religious Life Council, Chapel Choir, Catholic Campus Ministries, History Club, Lutheran Student Movement, SU Swings

Alyssa Miville ’19 | Psychology

Volunteer Coordinator, First Presbyterian Church, PULSE Fellow | Pittsburgh, Pa. SU Activities: Omicron Delta Kappa, Karate Club, Orientation Team, Resident Assistant, Psi Chi, Presidential Fellows, LeaderShape, SU Dance Corps, Habitat for Humanity, Living Spirit Ministry, Alpha Lambda Delta, and Deacon of Outreach and Service

3:45 p.m. Small Talk 101: How to Talk to Someone You Don’t Know (Benjamin Apple

Meeting Room 2) From a strong handshake, to an elevator pitch, to a connection, the right networking skills can lead you to an internship or job offer! This panel will help you navigate the art of networking and show how connections help you identify and apply for opportunities.

PANELISTS: Chuck Lorenzo ’80 | Economics / Business Administration – Finance President and Founder, The Birch Group SU Activity: Basketball

Joe Raho ’73 (ZOOM) | History Senior Account Manager, Staples of Boston (Retired) | Wrentham, Mass. SU Activities: New England Alumni Chapter Paige Wagner ’17 | Psychology / Human Resource Management Campus Recruitment Analyst, BlackRock, Inc. | Rising Sun, Md. SU Activities: Swimming, Kappa Delta, Campus Ambassador in Admissions, Panhellenic Council, Charity:Water, Big Brothers Big Sisters, Orientation Team

3:45 p.m. What to Do with a Business Degree (Shearer Weber Dining Room 3)

A business degree provides you with skills that are valuable in various types of workplaces, presenting many possible career paths. Topics covered will include the nature of the work in various industries, training and other qualifications needed to succeed, and entry-level salary expectations.

PANELISTS: James Baublitz ’08 | Business Administration – Finance, History, Philosophy Managing Director, Black Knight | Baltimore, Md. SU Activities: Student Government Association, SU CASA, Beta Gamma Sigma, Pi Gamma Mu Rachel Villano ’10 Sauerzopf | Business Administration – Finance Additional Education Information: MBA from SNHU Underwriting Account Supervisor, Cigna Group Insurance | Bath, Pa. SU Activities: Golf, Alpha Phi Omega, Global Business Perspectives Coach, SWSB London Kirby Williams ’11 | Business Administration – Marketing Team Leader, Liberty Travel | White Plains, N.J. SU Activity: Baseball

3:45 p.m. Careers in Finance (Shearer Weber Dining Rooms 1 & 2) This panel will help you get a better idea of the practical jobs that align with a degree in finance. Also, our alumni will help you understand the qualifications you’ll need to land one of these competitive roles.

PANELISTS: Afi Ahama ’17 | Accounting / French

Financial Control Analyst, JPMorgan & Chase | Newark, D.E. SU Activities: Alumni of Color Advisory Council, Pre-Law Society, SIFE, Student Government Association, Diversity Council, Resident Assistant, Black Student Union, The Crusader, Study Buddy Matt Curran ’92 | Business Administration – Finance Senior Vice President, Sompo International | Cranbury, N.J. SU Activities: Alumni Association Board

John D'Anna ’10 | Business Administration – Finance

Head of Client Service, Hirtle, Callaghan & Co. | Philadelphia, PA SU Activities: Theta Chi, Lacrosse

Christopher Wilkens ’86 | Business Administration – Finance Managing Director, MUFG | Boonton Township, N.J.

3:45 p.m. Creative Passion as a Career (Degenstein Conference Room 3) Passion and creativity are excellent motivators in our lives, but it can sometimes

feel as if they don’t belong in the workplace – especially if those passions fall outside of the scope of one’s particular degree. Learn from a panel of alumni as they share how their passions drove them to pursue their current work and become intrinsically motivated to create.

PANELISTS: Sarah Blagg ’03 | Communications – Theatre Co-Founder and Manager, Card Carrying Books and Gifts | Corning, N.Y. SU Activities: Orchestra, Choir, Alpha Psi Omega Chad Hummel ’18 | Studio Art: Photography Concentration/ Religious Studies, Entrepreneurship & Innovation Media Developer and Photographer, Weis Markets | Sunbury, PA SU Activities: Pi Kappa Phi, Men’s Rugby, LeaderShape, Photography Club (founder), Best Buddies, Quill (photo editor), Lanthorn (photographer)

Kristi Gipe’96 Ondo | AS-Management – Theatre / French Artistic Director and Production Manager, Theatre Harrisburg | Harrisburg, Pa. SU Activities: Alumni Association Board, Central PA Alumni Chapter, Alpha Delta Pi, Alpha Psi Omega

3:45 p.m. Careers in Medicine: MD Not Required (Natural Sciences Center 321) A career in medicine doesn’t necessarily mean you want to be a physician. Learn from our alumni who have taken alternative paths in the field to see what opportunities are out there for you. Also, learn how to market yourself to the fields and careers you are most interested in exploring.

PANELISTS: Emily Strittmatter ’11 (Hendershot) | BioPsychology (Self-Designed) / Music Performance Physician Assistant, Abington-Jefferson Emergency Trauma Center | Philadelphia, Pa. SU Activities: Sigma Alpha Iota, Student Activities Council, Orientation Team, Hurricane Relief Team, Study Abroad (GO Short - Australia and Semester in Sydney, Australia), Chorale, Jazz Band (Vocalist)

Mike Marr ’08 | Biology / Health Care Studies Dentist, Rinehart, Marr & Murdock Dental, PC | Danville, Pa. SU Activities: Men's Track, Biological Honor Society Geena Ragozine ’18 (ZOOM) | Biology ICU Nurse, Hackensack University Health Center / Freehold, N.J. SU Activities: Soccer, SU Health and Pre-Health Club, Habitat for Humanity, Order Sons and Daughters of Italian Americans

Julia Tolin ’18 (ZOOM) | Biology / Health Care Studies / Philosophy Additional Education Information: First-year medical student, Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine | Philadelphia, Pa. Medical Scribe, Western Connecticut Health Network (summer 2018 – summer 2019) SU Activities: Women’s Soccer, Omicron Delta Kappa, Biological Honor Society, Philosophy Honor Society, SU Pre-Health Club

3:45 p.m. Science Majors Taking a Gap Year: Maximizing Time Off Before Professional

School (Natural Sciences Center, 324) Going to graduate or professional school is a big step and some students plan to take a year off to gain experience, study for exams, or simply take a break from higher education. Learn how these alumni made the most of their gap years and what recommendations they have for students exploring this idea.

PANELISTS: Mikaela Follmer ’19 | Biology / Religious Studies Research Technician, Lindner Lab, Penn State University, Biochemistry &Molecular Biology Department | Bellefonte, Pa. SU Activities: Alpha Delta Pi, Orientation Team, Panhellenic Council, Resident Assistant Anne Gussow ’95 | Biology Additional Education Information: PhD from the University of Florida Quality Assurance Specialist, US Patent and Trademark Office | Germantown, Md.

Nikki Komara ’17 | Neuroscience

Additional Education Information: Master of Biomedical Sciences degree candidate, University of Pittsburgh | Pittsburgh, Pa. Physician Assistant candidate at Lock Haven University (May 2020) SU Activity: Basketball

5 p.m. Student-Alumni Networking Reception (Fisher Hall Atrium) The student-alumni networking reception is a great way to wrap up the day! Circle back to alumni you met earlier and use your elevator pitch to meet new alumni, all while balancing a drink and a plate of food. This is your opportunity to practice your networking skills on people who know where you’re coming from and want to help you be successful with your career and life goals!

NETWORKING 101

FOR BREAK THROUGH

NAMES ARE IMPORTANT! LEARN THEIR NAME, TEACH YOUR NAME.

• Come up with a tagline, a short identifier after your name

• Answer one or more of these questions.

Why are you here?

Who are you?

How do you relate to me? Look for connections and touchpoints!

HELLO, MY NAME IS ______________________________ and I’m a (what year) student at Susquehanna

University studying (which major). I’ve had some experience with . . . (something relevant to your field of

interest, or to the alumni’s field – an internship, a club or organizational role, a volunteer experience or class),

and I’m excited to learn more from you about (what they can help you with in relation to their own career

paths).

THE FIRST THING YOU WILL BE ASKED – “SO, TELL ME A LITTLE ABOUT YOURSELF”

Practice your 30-60 second elevator pitch. You can find resources on mySU under “Interviewing.” There is also

an informational interview handout on the resources tab of Handshake.

RESEARCH ALUMNI YOU’D LIKE TO MEET - AND MAKE THEM FEEL VALUED WHEN YOU MEET THEM

• Connect with them on LinkedIn and ask them questions about their areas of expertise, before and after

the event.

• Thank them for their time in coming and in sharing advice with you.

TOP NETWORKING TIPS

• Do your homework: Research the people BEFORE the event and plan your strategy.

• Set your goals: For example, “Meet five alumni in my field of interest.”

• Make a good first impression: Give a firm handshake, make eye contact, and SMILE!

• Introduce yourself: Be interesting and brief (practice your elevator pitch).

• Prepare conversation starters: Find connection points, such as majors, athletics, clubs and hometown.

• Keep it short: Each conversation should be 5 – 8 minutes long.

• Don’t forget them: Ask for a business card and write notes about follow-up on the back.

• Make graceful exits: Say thank you, shake hands, and don’t overstay your welcome.

• Follow up: Write thank-you notes within 24 hours to those who offered helpful information.

• Establish a reciprocal relationship: offer, and look for ways, to help.

• ADDITIONAL NETWORKING ADVICE

• Make a confident introduction

• Extend your hand first

• Name tags go on the right

• Don’t spend the event only talking to your friends or current students – step away from the group and

meet new people

• Shake hands to say hello and goodbye

FOLLOW-UP AFTER BREAK THROUGH

• Stay in front of their faces and don’t get discouraged

• Connect on LinkedIn

• Send an “updates” email

• Ask for resume/job search advice

• Use mySU for email template to SU alumni

• But be aware – there is a fine line between being assertive and aggressive!

For additional information contact CAREER DEVELOPMENT CENTER FISHER HALL 211 570-372-4146 CAREER@SUSQU.EDU