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CAHSS Careers Conference

Calling all arts, humanities & social science majors!

Location

Online

Date & Time

March 4, 2021, 3:30 pm5:15 pm

Description

The UMBC Career Center is partnering with the College of Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences (CAHSS) to co-sponsor the fourth annual CAHSS Careers Conference for Arts, Humanities & Social Science Majors, now in a virtual format! Join us for an afternoon of getting to know the value of your unique degree and the resources your College and Career Center have to offer you.

AGENDA
3:30 p.m. - Welcome
Dean Kimberly Moffitt of the College of Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences

3:40 p.m. - Employer Panel
Learn why these organizations hire arts, humanities & social science majors.

  • Chesapeake Bay Foundation represented by Betsy Lines, HR Manager of Recruitment & Engagement
  • Kennedy Krieger Institute represented by Brody Cavanaugh, Manager of Patient Services
  • Morgan Stanley represented by Dawn Biedenkapp, VP in Compliance Division
  • Maryland Art Place represented by Caitlin Gill, Program Manager and Artist Registry Coordinator

4:10 p.m. - Network with the Employers
This is your chance to connect directly with one or more of our panelists via an informal breakout session.

4:25 p.m. - "College to Career: Preparing for Graduation & Beyond"
Get the scoop on upcoming recruitment events specifically for liberal arts majors, career & academic resources, and more! Presented by 
James Hamilton, CAHSS Academic Advising, and Kacie Lawrence, Career Center liaison to CAHSS.

4:45 p.m. - Alumni Panel
Stories and career insights from successful UMBC alums

  • Andrew Arvizu, History ’18 and ’20, Assistant Administrator, Maryland Heritage Area Authority
  • Heather Mortimer, Science Communication ’18, Graphic Designer & Technical Writer, NASA Goddard Space Flight Center
  • Vanessa Barksdale, Social Work ’17, Founder & Principal Consultant, Modernist Communication Strategies
  • Sandi Htut, Health Administration & Policy '12, Epidemiologist, Ohio Department of Health

5:15 p.m. - Network with the Alumni (optional)
Chat with the alums individually and ask follow-up questions via an informal breakout session.


PLEASE RSVP BELOW! 
Students of all arts, humanities, and social science disciplines are encouraged to attend. 

LINK TO JOIN
Meeting Number: 120 396 9149
Password: xmpG2EF6


If you have questions or need accommodations, please contact Kacie Lawrence, Associate Director of Internships & Employment, at klawrence@umbc.edu.