Multicultural Professional Day
Multicultural Professional Day (MPD) is a mini-conference designed to prepare multicultural students for their career field. Its goal is to ensure that multicultural students are given the guidance, preparation, and opportunities to fully meet their career potential.
We look forward to our next event on October 18, 2019.
Schedule (sample)
10:30-11:30 am: Check-In
11:45 am: Welcome
12:00-1:00 pm: Luncheon (REGISTER EARLY!)
1:00-1:30 pm: Employer Panel
1:30-2:05 pm: Career Resource Fair
2:10-3:00 pm: Breakout Session
3:10-4:00 pm: Breakout Session
4:00-5:00 pm: Networking Reception
Free Professional Headshots available from
10:30 am-2:30 pm
Registration
Spots for the Multicultural Professional Day event are often limited, so it is encouraged that you register early. Print out and complete the following registration form and return it with your $5.00 deposit to the Office of Multicultural Student Affairs in Wyllie D182 to reserve your spot. Participants will receive a deposit refund on the day of the event.
Click here for the registration form.
Registration due by October 9, 2019 at 4:30pm.
Expectations & Guidelines
To assist you in making your best impression, we have provided a list of guidelines and expectations.
PROMPT
Fashionably late is not a great first impression. Please be prompt!
POLITE
Express considerate manners by saying hello, excuse me and thank you for your time.
PROFESSIONAL
Introduce yourself, ask proper questions, and be prepared to tell about your own career aspirations.
DRESS APPROPRIATELY
Business casual is highly recommended!
- Ladies consider: business skirt, slacks or khakis paired with a nice blouse or sweater
- Gentlemen consider: business slacks or khakis paired with a nice shirt or sweater - no tie required.
ACCOMODATIONS
If you need accommodations due to a disability (physical, visual, hearing, etc.), please notify an OMSA staff member so we can make the necessary arrangements.
If you have any questions please feel free to contact us
Luis Benevoglienti
262.595.2073
luis.benevoglienti@uwp.edu
April Puryear
262.595.2674
april.puryear@uwp.edu