{"id":71,"date":"2016-08-22T11:57:47","date_gmt":"2016-08-22T15:57:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.umw.edu\/careercenter\/?page_id=71"},"modified":"2026-08-20T10:28:22","modified_gmt":"2026-08-20T14:28:22","slug":"events","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.umw.edu\/careercenter\/events\/","title":{"rendered":"Events"},"content":{"rendered":"<?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><section class=\"wp-block-umw-hero alignfull umw-custom-block umw-hero umw-hero--dark-text umw-hero--white umw-hero--with-no-media\"><div class=\"umw-hero__inner\"><div class=\"umw-hero__media\"><\/div><div class=\"umw-hero__title\"><div class=\"container\"><div class=\"umw-hero__title__wrapper\"><div class=\"umw-hero__eyebrow\">CAREER AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT<\/div><h1 class=\"umw-hero__title__header\">Events<\/h1><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-umw-hero-intro-text alignfull\"><div class=\"umw-hero__content\"><div class=\"container\"><div class=\"umw-hero__content__copy\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-umw-intro-text umw-intro-text\"><div class=\"umw-intro-text__inner\">\n<h2 id=\"h-fall-2026-events\" class=\"wp-block-heading umw-intro-title\">Fall 2026 Events<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-umw-hero-ctas alignfull\"><div class=\"umw-hero__links\"><div class=\"container\"><div class=\"umw-hero__links__wrapper\">\n\n\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/section><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p><div class=\"umw-accordion-container umw-custom-block\" data-only-one=\"true\">\n<div class=\"umw-collapsible-section umw-custom-block\"><div class=\"accordion__question\" data-js-question=\"true\"><button class=\"accordion__question__trigger\" data-js-trigger=\"true\">Career and Internship Fair<\/button><div class=\"accordion__question__answer\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Career &amp; Internship Fair attracts local and regional employers who are searching to fill full-time and internship positions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Center for Career &amp; Professional Development welcomes alumni and students from the University of Mary Washington, as well as students from regional community colleges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Fall 2026 Career and Internship Fair will be held on Thursday, October 1, 2026 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Employers can register today on <a href=\"https:\/\/umw.joinhandshake.com\/career_fairs\/08104a52-50e0-4a32-af78-5b9d3bff6035\/employer_preview\">Handshake.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Student registration opens September 1, 2026.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"umw-collapsible-section umw-custom-block\"><div class=\"accordion__question\" data-js-question=\"true\"><button class=\"accordion__question__trigger\" data-js-trigger=\"true\">Graduate School Fair<\/button><div class=\"accordion__question__answer\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Join us this fall for the first Graduate School Fair and meet admissions representatives from graduate schools to learn about their programs and how to apply. Students can learn more about the attending universities and register on <a href=\"https:\/\/umw.joinhandshake.com\/career_fairs\/5e84f5e7-a7be-4a44-a33d-3e94b7665482\/student_preview\">Handshake.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Tuesday, September 15, 2026<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Second floor living rooms, Cedric Rucker University Center<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"umw-collapsible-section umw-custom-block\"><div class=\"accordion__question\" data-js-question=\"true\"><button class=\"accordion__question__trigger\" data-js-trigger=\"true\">Speed Career Prep: Resume and Elevator Pitch Reviews<\/button><div class=\"accordion__question__answer\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Bring your print or digital resume and get feedback from a faculty or CCPD staff member. While you&rsquo;re there, brush up on your elevator pitch to make a strong introduction at the Career &amp; Internship Fair on Thursday!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Registration is optional but encouraged on <a href=\"https:\/\/umw.joinhandshake.com\/events\/1978012\/share_preview\">Handshake.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Tuesday, September 29, 2026<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>South Living Room, second floor of the CRUC<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"umw-collapsible-section umw-custom-block\"><div class=\"accordion__question\" data-js-question=\"true\"><button class=\"accordion__question__trigger\" data-js-trigger=\"true\">Pop-Up Professional Boutique<\/button><div class=\"accordion__question__answer\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Polished. Chic. <em><strong>Free.<\/strong><\/em> Stop by to build your professional wardrobe for that next interview, internship or the Career and Internship Fair on Thursday. This event is co-sponsored by SAE and supported by the Gwen Hale Resource Center and Goodwill.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Monday, September 28 and Tuesday, September 29, 2026<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Gourley Living Room, second floor of the CRUC<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"umw-collapsible-section umw-custom-block\"><div class=\"accordion__question\" data-js-question=\"true\"><button class=\"accordion__question__trigger\" data-js-trigger=\"true\">Life After Mary Wash Fall Internship Fellows Symposium<\/button><div class=\"accordion__question__answer\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The UMW Career Center is hosting the first Life After Mary Wash Fall Internship Fellows Symposium. Hear from the 21 UMW students who are completing a VTOP Fellowship program, and spent their summer in local internship experiences tied to their career goals.&nbsp; For more information or to RSVP, please email Sandra Webb at <a href=\"mailto:swebb3@umw.edu\">swebb3@umw.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Friday, September 25, 2026<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Colonnade Room (315), Cedric Rucker University Center<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"umw-collapsible-section umw-custom-block\"><div class=\"accordion__question\" data-js-question=\"true\"><button class=\"accordion__question__trigger\" data-js-trigger=\"true\">Career Treks<\/button><div class=\"accordion__question__answer\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Career Treks allow students to step outside the classroom and explore career possibilities by visiting local and regional employers, learning about different industries, meeting professionals and seeing firsthand how their academic interests can translate into the workplace.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Fall Career Trek:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>&ldquo;Careers That Build a Region.&rdquo;<\/strong>&nbsp;This trek focuses on careers in workforce and economic development and will include visits to Goodwill and VIC (Virginia Innovation Crossroads). Students will learn how organizations work together to strengthen communities, support workforce development, attract and grow businesses and contribute to regional economic growth. This Trek is especially relevant for students studying Business, Economics, Political Science, Sociology, Communication &amp; Digital Studies, Geography\/GIS, Psychology, and Data Science, as well as students interested in careers that combine business, community development, data, public service and regional planning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Wednesday, October 21, 2026<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Time to be announced<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"umw-collapsible-section umw-custom-block\"><div class=\"accordion__question\" data-js-question=\"true\"><button class=\"accordion__question__trigger\" data-js-trigger=\"true\">Workforce Recruitment Program Information Sessions<\/button><div class=\"accordion__question__answer\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Workforce Recruitment Program (WRP) provides students and recent graduates with disabilities career development and helps connect them with potential internships and jobs in the Federal Government.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Learn more about WRP and how to apply at one of the information sessions or by contacting UMW&rsquo;s WRP representatives Mary Becelia (mbecelia@umw.edu) or Jennifer Uber (juber@umw.edu).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>In Person:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>August 31, 2026<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Capital Room, CRUC 314<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Virtual:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>September 10, 2026<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.<br><a href=\"https:\/\/umw-sso.zoom.us\/j\/86175706714\">Zoom<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":4166,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":6,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"umw_cb_additional_links":[[]],"_genesis_hide_title":false,"_genesis_hide_breadcrumbs":false,"_genesis_hide_singular_image":false,"_genesis_hide_footer_widgets":false,"_genesis_custom_body_class":"","_genesis_custom_post_class":"","_genesis_layout":"","_advisory_expires_time":"","_advisory_meta_include":false,"footnotes":"","_links_to":"","_links_to_target":""},"class_list":["post-71","page","type-page","status-publish","entry"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v28.2 (Yoast SEO v28.3) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-premium-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Events &#187; 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