Students of color to make career links with UW alumni

Students of color attending UW–Madison will get a glimpse of the real world as they interact with recent graduates at the 2003 Career Links reception Tuesday, Sept. 30.

This fifth annual event, sponsored by the Wisconsin Alumni Association (WAA) and Letters and Science/Human Ecology Career Services, gives students an opportunity to speak directly with alumni about their educational and career paths. It also serves as a time for alumni to share some of the current issues and trends in today’s workplace.

“This event plays an important role in making connections and fostering a sense of community between students and alumni,” says WAA President and CEO Paula Bonner. “Additionally, we hope this program will have a direct effect on the retention of students of color at UW–Madison.”

Career Links will feature complimentary hors d’oeuvres and beverages, and will provide a relaxed atmosphere for exchanging experiences and advice. Several past participants have found this informal format to be invaluable.

“I was grateful to leave with a handful of business cards,” says Samuel Hon, a 2003 graduate. “I knew that I had the option to continue any of the discussions I’d begun at Career Links as I completed the school year and made the transition to the world of work.”

The event will be held in the Alumni Lounge in the Pyle Center, 702 Langdon St., from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Students, alumni, faculty and staff planning to must register in advance by calling P.J. Hoesly at (608) 262-9646 or (888) WIS-ALUM.