Workshops
Please join Maj. Allison Brager, Ph. D. â11, science and technology advisor for the U.S. Special Operations Command and NATO Special Operations Headquarters, as she delivers the keynote address at our annual Veterans Day Commemoration.
The commemoration pays tribute to all who served and are serving our nation in its armed forces. An appreciation lunch for veterans, service members and their guests will immediately follow the ceremony. This event will be livestreamed for those unable to attend in person. The deadline to RSVP is Friday, Nov. 1.
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About the Keynote Speaker
Maj. Allison Brager, Ph. D. â11, serves as a science and technology advisor for the U.S. Special Operations Command and NATO Special Operations Headquarters. She direct commissioned into the Army in 2017 after coming to the storied Center for Military Psychiatry and Neuroscience at the Walter Reed Army Institute of Research (Silver Spring, Maryland) as a National Academies of Sciences research fellow.
In 2018, Brager deployed to the Middle East with the 1st Armored Division (Fort Bliss, Texas) as part of a Mental Health Advisory Team (MHAT) in support of the Global War on Terrorism. In the earliest days of the pandemic, Brager led a humanitarian deployment to New York City with the 1st Medical Brigade (Fort Cavazos, Texas) to run the clinical lab in the field support hospital constructed within the Jacob Javits Convention Center. Brager also served as the Armyâs first-ever female commander to the Mobile Exhibit Company (est. 1936; Fort Knox, Kentucky), a fleet of semi-trucks supporting Army recruiting. Brager is presently undergoing assessment and selection to be a NASA astronaut having been a semifinalist in the NASA astronaut pipeline Class of 2020.
She received a Ph.D. from the Department of Biological Sciences at Kent State University in 2011 after completing a Bachelor of Science at Brown University in 2007. In addition to spending part of her career as a professional athlete under the Armyâs World Class Athlete Program, Brager coaches high school and collegiate track and field, having served as the long jump, high jump and pole vault coach for Cuyahoga Falls High School during her time attending Kent State University. She is a valedictorian of Youngstown-Boardman High School in Ohio and has a wife (Valerie) and two rescue dogs (Carter and Annie) who reside in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
Join us for the 2024 Kent State Southern California Alumni Chapter Picnic and Student Send-off at Palisades Park in Santa Monica! This is a great opportunity to meet fellow alumni and students from Kent State University. We will have food, drinks, games and fun for the whole family.
RSVP by July 27.
September 12, 2024 | 5:30 pm â 8:00 pmâ Kent Student Center (KSC), Rm. 218
The Meet the Accountants Night Career Fair is a coordinated effort by the Career Services Office, Department of Accounting, and partnering companies seeking to hire talent for internships and full-time positions.
Prepare Before the Career Fair:
- Plan to attend Prep Session for Meet the Accountants Night. At BAP Meeting August 28, 2024 11:30 - 1:30 p.m.
- Research organizations participating in the fair that interest you and prepare a few questions or discussion points for the recruiters with those companies.
- Update your resume and print plenty of copies to distribute at the career fair.
- Craft your elevator pitch. Your elevator pitch is your quick, personal selling statement. It should include who you are, your major, a specific professional goal or interest, how youâve demonstrated your interest and experience in your field, why you are qualified for the position OR why you want to pursue a specific graduate program, and a closing remark. Check out our tips and tricks for crafting your elevator pitch HERE!
- Update your Handshake profile. Make sure your Handshake profile is up to date with all of your work experiences, skills, volunteer activities, student organization involvement, relevant coursework, profile photo, interests, etc. View this easy 10 step article to make sure your profile is ready to go!
- Submit your applications before the career fair for any internship/full-time positions that match your goals. You are not required to submit applications before event and this step can be completed after the event if you like. But if you feel itâs a good match, why wait!?
- Dress in professional attire on the day of the event. Visit the career closet in CED (Schwartz Center) to access professional attire!
Plan your outfit ahead of time and check out suggestions HERE!
During the Career Fair:
- Check-in and plan your route using the provided room map. Approach each recruiter with your prepared introduction and questions.
- Hand over a copy of your resume to recruiters early in your conversation with them.
- Collect contact information, materials, and next steps from each recruiter you connect with for following-up after the event.
- Be brave and stay engaged! This is your big moment to build your network and interact with recruiters who want to meet you! Push yourself to meet new people and make good use of this time.
Following the Career Fair:
- Follow up with recruiters within 24 hours that you connected with at the fair using email and LinkedIn messaging for speed and efficiency. Frame this message as a âThank Youâ and express your appreciation for their time. Use this moment to express your continued interest in the opportunity. Confirm the next steps in the application process if you have questions.
- Confirm your applications are submitted for all internship/full-time positions that match your goals.
- Organize your contact details, notes, and interview timelines to easily track communications with recruiters regarding the next steps and interview scheduling details.
DO NOT CANCEL INTERVIEWS THAT HAVE BEEN SCHEDULED.
We expect you to follow through and complete all interviews that you have scheduled with a recruiter. Canceling (or even worse, ghosting completely) a scheduled interview is highly discouraged and very unprofessional.
Offer Acceptance Date for Students:
Employers may extend you an internship or full-time offer at any time after the career fair. As candidates are often interviewing with multiple firms + companies, we do ask employers/recruiters to allow two weeks for candidates to finalize an acceptance or submit a decline to an offer.
Student registration is encourage but not required.
September 24, 2024 | 1:00 pm â 3:00 pmâ Kent Student Center (KSC), Rm. 218
What is it?
Recruiting/networking event to connect students and employers seeking internships or full-time employment.
Who should attend?
The event is for all Ambassador Crawford College students. The firms and industry partners attending will be recruiting majors who are seeking summer internships, and graduating students who are pursuing full-time employment opportunities. Some employers may also recruit for Fall 2025/Spring 2026 internships and full-time positions.
How should you prepare?
- Research the employers attending the event and the opportunities they have available
- Have your resume critiqued by the Career Services Office by scheduling an appointment here
What should you wear?
Formal professional business attire. See tips on professional attire here; learn more about the Career Closet here.
October 8, 2024 | 1:00 pm â 3:00 pmâ Kent Student Center (KSC), Rm. 218
The Sales and Marketing Fair is a career fair event for students interested in connecting with employers from various industries for sales and marketing-related internships and full-time positions. The Sales and Marketing Fair is co-hosted by the PSE Fraternity, a student organization within the Sales Certificate program in the Ambassador Crawford College of Business and Entrepreneurship.
November 5, 2024 | 5:30 pm â 7:30 pmâ Crawford Hall, Rm. 222
Join us for the Human Resources Expo & Networking event, where students majoring, minoring, or pursuing a certificate in human resources or related field of study will have opportunities to explore functional areas within human resources, learn internship &/or job search strategies, and network with human resources professionals and alumni.
Careers in human resources span a variety of occupations including Talent Acquisition & Recruitment, Training & Development, and Compensation & Benefits. This HR Expo & Networking event will begin with an interactive panel of professionals discussing internship/job search strategies & tips, engage students in round table discussions based upon 1) talent acquisition & recruitment, 2) training & development, and 3) compensation & benefits, and conclude with light refreshments and a networking event for students to connect with HR professionals.
Bring a few questions for the panelists and round table facilitators to make sure you learn all YOU want to know about a career in human resources!
This event is held in collaboration with the Kent State Student Human Resource Association.
Attendees will learn the art of crafting impactful resumes and cover letters, ensuring you stand out in todayâs competitive job market by harnessing the power of AI to enhance your writing process, from generating ideas to polishing the final draft. Grab your coffee and join the Department of Career Exploration and Development to learn best practices, common pitfalls to avoid and how to tailor your documents for different industries. Register for this free event by Tuesday, Nov. 12.
Come celebrate Kent State Homecoming with your local Southern California Alumni Chapter the Golden Flash way - by giving back! We will be volunteering at the Waymakers Huntington Beach Youth Shelter completing grounds and house maintenance, including organizing storage sheds, maintaining the yard and garden, replenishing the pantry, deep cleaning, etc.
The deadline to register is Sept. 25.
Join us for an unforgettable afternoon of adventure and creativity, perfect for the whole family! We'll kick off the day at the parkâs Hines Hill Campus with some delicious fall treats before tackling an activity of your choosing.
Volunteer in the Park: Free
Join fellow Flashes to make a meaningful impact by contributing your time removing invasive species to preserve the natural flora to the area.
Towpath Hike or Brandywine Hike: $5 per person
Hike the scenic towpath for a low impact walk led by Jennifer Daring, â21, alumna and outdoor recreation specialist for the Cleveland Metroparks. Or join alum Amanda Schuster, â06, for a moderately strenuous hike to Brandywine Falls.
Printmaking Workshop: $10 per person
Create your own unique artwork to take home by collecting leaves and other natural materials in this hands-on workshop led by Kent State Associate Professor Taryn McMahon.
Biking: $25 per person
Bring your own bike for a journey along the scenic Ohio and Erie Canal Towpath Trail, with a pit stop at Peninsulaâs PurpleBrown Farm Store to enjoy some locally grown, organic foods.
A portion of all paid activities support Kent Stateâs Environmental Science and Design Research Initiative. Each activity happens simultaneously so participation in more than one is not an option.
This webinar, led by Steven Dennis, Ph.D, the Chair of the Department of Finance, is intended to help young alumni build a strong financial future, providing the essential tools and insights needed to manage money effectively. Learn budgeting principles, how to anticipate tax obligations, maintaining good credit behavior, student loan repayment options and more. Whether you are just starting your career or looking to refine your financial strategy, nowâs the time to set yourself up for long-term success.
Register for this free event by Sunday, Oct. 27
