Backpacks to Briefcases
The Backpacks to Briefcases program guides and supports students from their first year at Daniels through their transition to the working world.
The mission of Backpacks to Briefcases is two-fold:
- Help students get the most out of their college experience.
- Prepare students to realize their full potential when transitioning to the business world.
This mission is accomplished through fun and informative workshops, professional development programs, networking opportunities and other memorable experiences. Past events have included a Fashion your Future fashion show and seminar of business attire and etiquette, a Career Conference on Negotiating your Career Path in a Difficult Economy with specialized breakout sessions for everyone from first-year students to graduating seniors and a workshop on The Art of Small Talk to help you make a great first impression at networking receptions, job fairs and other events.
Spring 2013 Backpacks to Briefcases events:
January
15 – Secondary Admission Info Session Part B, JBC 229, 6-7 p.m.
15 – Daniels Undergraduates On Ice!, Magness Arena, 10-11 p.m.
16 – Job Search Strategies Workshop, DCB 210*, 6-7 p.m.
17 – Secondary Admission Info Session Part A, Sturm 454, 4-5 p.m.
23 – Secondary Admission Info Session Part B, JBC 229, 6-7 p.m.
29 – Secondary Admission Info Session Part C, JBC 229, 6-7 p.m.
February
4-15 – Academic Advising Weeks – By Appointment ONLY
7 – Dine with the Dans, Anthony’s Pizza, 6-7 p.m.
12 – The Internship Experience, Joy Burns Center*, 3-5 p.m.
13 - The Internship Experience, Joy Burns Center*, 3-6 p.m.
18 – Registration Week
20 – Career and Internship Fair, Gates Field House*, 3-6 p.m.
21 – Lunch & Learn Industry Panel: Energy, Oil, and Gas, Schneider Board Room, 12-2 p.m.
27 – Etiquette Dinner, Joy Burns Center Dining Room*, 6-8 p.m.
March
6- Dine with the Dans, Anthony’s Pizza, 6-7 p.m.
7- Lunch & Learn Industry Panel: Sports & Entertainment, Schneider Board Room, 12-2 p.m.
*Taylor Family Undergraduate Center