Monday  :  Tuesday  :  Wednesday  :  Thursday  :  Friday

January 28

Internships - What Are the Options?
4:15 p.m., SCC 217, PO
Presented by:
Audrey Gustafson, Internship Coordinator,
Career Development Office
What is an internship, exactly? When should I start my search? Where do I look? Do I really need to do an internship? Come learn the answers to these questions and much more about the importance and value of internships.

Careers in Higher Education
4:30 p.m., SCC 218, PO
Presented by:
Marcelle Holmes, former faculty member and now Interim Associate Dean of Students and Dean of Women
Neil Gerard, Associate Dean of Students and Director of the Smith Campus Center and Student Programs
Serena Cline, Senior Coordinator of New Student Programs, California State University, Fullerton
Do you enjoy the college environment? Do you like helping students with their development inside or outside of the classroom? Think faculty or student affairs for a minute. Either of these higher education tracks offers rewarding experiences with students. Come hear three professionals talk about what they do in higher education, what they did, and why they have chosen this field for a career.

Careers in Architecture
7:00 p.m., SCC 218, PO
Presented by:
Kimberly Kilgour ’87 Economics, Architect,
Zimmer Gunsul Frasca Partnership
Bojana Banyasz '99 Art History, Project Architect,
Escher Gunewarpena Architecture

Skyscrapers, museums, hospitals, town halls, a home. Architects play a major role in developing the look and feel of cities and communities. Come learn how architects help weave the fabric of our society.

Green Careers
7:00 p.m., SCC 208, PO
Presented by:
Kimber Holt, Editor, EcoSecurities
Esther Portillo, Center for Community Action and Environmental Justice
Johannes Rittershausen '03 Philosophy, Politics, and Economics, Energy Economist, Southern California Edison
Jeremy Mills, Federal Fuel Associate,
Environment California

Do you wonder how you might be able to turn your passion for ecological sustainability into a great job? Do you ask yourself what will you do after graduation to continue being environmentally active and responsible? Come hear about some of the conscious career choices that are available to you from people who are working in the field right now.

Careers in Interactive Media
8:00 p.m., SCC 212, PO
Presented by:
Ben Hoyt '00 Economics, Producer, Emergent Game Technologies
Andrew Schrock, Professor in On-line Communities,
USC Annenberg School for Communication

Did you ever think that you could make a career out of your interest in video games or social/professional networking? Come hear about some ways you can turn what you thought were just hobbies into career opportunities. Also learn about graduate school in on-line communities that can lead to these kinds of careers as well as careers in entertainment, healthcare, non-profits, and business.

Careers in Museums
8:00 p.m., SCC 217, PO
Presented by:
Adrienne Davis ‘98 Media Studies, Staff Assistant Exhibitions, J. Paul Getty Museum
Dr. Kathleen Howe, Director and Professor of Art, Pomona College Museum of Art, Montgomery Art Center

Art inspires us, art enlightens us, and art entertains us. Hear what this year's presenters have to share and learn and develop your own creative path. Ask, explore and listen and you will find some of the threads that will lead you to graduate school options, and opportunities in the arts. Plus, Ms. Davis will provide information on the Getty Grant Undergraduate Multicultural Summer Internship Program.

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January 29

Is Graduate School Your Next Step?
11:00 a.m., SCC 218, PO
Presented by:
Kerry Martin, Assistant Director, Career Development Office

Grad or professional school plans? Come learn about the steps in the application and grad program research process as well as what to expect from earning a graduate or professional degree. Can it help or hinder? You can
decide if it's the best move for you once you have all the right information!

The Inside Story on Fellowships
4:15 p.m., SCC 218, PO
Presented by:
Paula Goldsmid, Ph.D., Pomona College Graduate Fellowships Coordinator

Start early to explore fellowships, scholarships, and grants for study, research, travel, and other projects. Do not wait for senior year! Talent and accomplishments are necessary but not sufficient for success. Long-term preparation, good research, and a carefully prepared application can make the crucial difference. We will focus on resources and strategies you can use to find and apply for the fellowships that are the best match for you.

See www.pomona.edu/adwr/fellowships for more in depth information.

Careers in Non-Profit Organizations
4:30 p.m., SCC 217, PO
Presented by:
Cliff Numark '91 Chemistry and Public Policy, Executive Director of Donor Recruitment, American Red Cross
Wytske Visser, Inland Valley Hope Partners
Caitlin Parker, Valley College Campus Organizer, CALPIRG

Imagine waking up every morning looking forward to making a difference in the world . . . to supporting a cause you fervently believe in, to changing the lives of thousands of people by nurturing their minds, bodies and spirits. It’s precisely this “psychic income” that attracts so many people to careers in the Not-For-Profit world. But don’t be fooled, there is good money to be earned as well. Not-For-Profit is a great place for young professionals to build extensive skills and strong portfolios.

Queer At Work: Life After Pomona College
Panel Presentation
6:00 p.m., QRC, Walton Commons, PO

This informational discussion will address issues ranging from coming out (or being out) at work to legal issues regarding the queer community in the workplace as well as provide an opportunity to learn about issues that are sometimes forgotten in the queer college community.
Come hear the ins and outs and the ups and downs
of being queer at work!

Is Law for Me?
7:00 p.m., SCC 208, PO
Presented by: Valerie Fontaine, Attorney/Partner, Seltzer, Fontaine, and Beckwith Legal Search Firm,
and Pomona Parent

Think a career in Law is in your future? Come learn the ins and outs of going to law school and forging a career in the Legal field from Legal Career Expert, Valerie Fontaine.

Careers in Science
7:00 p.m., SCC 218, PO
Presented by:
Laurel McFadden '06 Science, Technology & Society, Geology Technician, Pomona College
Ryan Stern '99 Physics, Staff Engineer, Jet Propulsion Lab
Alex Hall '93 Physics and History, Professor, UCLA Department of Atmospheric Sciences

Curious to know what can come after your BA in the sciences? Come here about the various career directions in science people have taken with their majors. See if it’s something you might be interested in pursuing, or just come do some networking.

Careers in Marketing & Advertising
7:30 p.m., SCC 217, PO
Presented by:
David Solid ‘93 International Relations, Senior Marketing Product Manager, 3M
Elizabeth Brownlow '93 Public Policy - Politics,
Marketing Consultant, Nestle USA

Do you have an interest in being responsible for the marketing and advertising of products such as sports cars, soft drinks, foods, sporting goods, television shows? Marketing and advertising professionals are responsible for positioning a product, assessing the competition, creating demand for a product or brand and promoting new products or services. They develop promotional campaigns, launch new products, talk to reps about what customers want and think, and analyze the day-to-day sales tracking required for any major product category. Their decisions directly affect the success of a business. Come learn more about this area from these expert speakers.

What Can You Do With a Major in English?
8:00 p.m., SCC 212, PO
Presented by:
Leah Caldarone '00, English and Mathematics, MBA candidate, UCLA Anderson School of Management
Karrie Oswald '95 English, Customer Care Advocate, World Vision International
Tim DeRoche ’92 English, Producer

Come hear alumni English majors talk about their life experiences after Pomona. Learn about the many opportunities out there for English majors, the contributions they make to the professional world, and the steps they've taken along their career paths to reach their goals.

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January 30

Making the Most of the Career Fair
11:00 a.m., SCC 217, PO
Presented by:
Kristen McCabe Romero, Manager, Marketing and Communications, Career Development Office

The 9th Annual Pomona College Career Fair is right around the corner on Friday, February 8th.  Come learn how to be prepared for and what to expect from your interactions with these organizations visiting campus just to speak with you!

Real Interview Stories
6:15 p.m. SCC 217, PO
Facilitated by:
Jill Han, Career Counselor, Career Development Office,
Pomona College Seniors

Learn about points you want to make, questions you want to answer and the best ways to prepare to interview well. Hear first-hand student experiences and get tips from  career counselor Jill Han.

Careers in Teaching and Education
7:00 p.m., SCC 208, PO
Presented by:
Mireya Jimenez '94 Latin American Studies, Teacher/Teaching Teacher Specialist, Pomona USD
Ana Gamiz '02 Economics and Spanish, Associate Director, California Association for Bilingual Education

Come listen to the experiences and teacher career options from education professionals. Bring questions to ask experts who work with students. Hear about teacher education graduate program options, how to get your first job, what schools/districts are seeking, and more.

What Do People in Investments & Securities Do?
7:30 p.m., SCC 212, PO
Presented by:
R. Michael Sung '00 Philosophy, Politics and Economics, Vice President, Presidio Investments, LLC
Stacy Kend '03 Economics, Fixed Income Research Associate, The Capital Group
Alex Siele, '02 Neuroscience, Financial Advisor,
Smith Barney

Investment bankers help companies and governments issue securities, help investors purchase securities, manage financial assets, trade securities and provide financial advice. As you can see investment banking is not a single type of work – there are many areas within investment banking – where will you decide to begin your career? Options in investment banking include: corporate finance, mergers and acquisitions, project finance, trading, structured finance, derivatives, equity and fixed income research, public finance, retail brokerage, institutional sales, and more. This panel of alumni will tell their stories of what they did to attain their positions and what the day-to-day life on the job is all about.

What Can You Do With A Major In Psychology?
8:00 p.m., SCC 217, PO
Presented by:
Michelle Knight '99 Psychology, Pediatric Occupational Therapist, Center for Developing Kids
Sharon Ostermann '06 Psychology, Graduate Student

When you think Psychology, do you think Psychologist? Wonder what Pomona alumni are doing with their Psychology major? Come hear alums talk about the career opportunities in a variety fields. Learn that a Psychology Major means success in many career paths.

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January 31

Options after Graduation
11:00 a.m., SCC 208, PO
Presented by:
Wanda Gibson, Associate Director,
Career Development Office

Learn about some great alternatives to full-time employment and graduate school. It's a chance to explore new career fields, experience great networking possibilities, and enhance your resume for future employment or grad school.

Careers and Graduate School in Public Health
4:30 p.m., SCC 212, PO
Presented by:
David Clark, Assistant Dean for Student Affairs, UCLA School of Public Health

Careers in public health can be appealing to almost everyone - from the person with an interest in science to the person interested in business. Come hear about the many options available in the field as well as what a graduate program in public health would look like. See if a career in public health could be your next step.

Careers in Journalism & Publishing
7:00 p.m., SCC 217, PO
Presented by:
Hugo Martin ’87 Government, Staff Writer, LA Times
Kimm Groshong ‘02 Science, Technology & Society, Exhibit Writer/Researcher, California Science Center
Mac Barnett, Co-Director, 826LA
(a non-profit organization for student writing and associated with McSweeney's Publishing)
Jerry Swerling, Professor of Professional Practice and Director of Public Relations Studies, USC Annenberg School for Communication

Come and listen to the experiences and options for careers in journalism and writing. Bring questions to ask of people who have already launched careers in journalism and writing. Hear about graduate school options, how to get your first job, what publishers, magazines, and newspapers are looking for before you get started. Ask questions about putting together a portfolio of work samples and prepare yourself with the tools for a career in writing and editing.

Path of Passion - Art and Social Justice
Work in Your Career Life
7:00 p.m., SCC 218, PO
Presented by:
Traci Kato-Kiriyama, Artist-in-Residence/Program Coordinator, Asian American Resource Center

Come and exchange with an artist who is ever-emerging in her career as a writer, performer, teacher, and arts producer. Discussion will include ways in which you can imagine an artistic path, activism and community organizing as a way of life - whether you hold a lifelong career as an artist/organizer or practice sustained involvement in arts and community work regardless of your daily work practice.

What Do Consultants Do?
7:30 p.m., SCC 212, PO
Presented by:
Karl Kersiek '05 Politics, Associate, Mitchell Madison Group
Ty Hollingsworth '07 Economics and Politics, Associate Consultant, Bain & Company
Dan Wahlig '02, Politics, Control Risks

Have you heard your friends talk about working in consulting after graduation? Sounds interesting but you're just not sure what consultants really do? We’ve got the session for you. Come hear about the consulting field from graduates who recently began working, who have been working in consulting for awhile, and even someone who’s not in the typical consulting field. Ask the questions you wouldn’t dare ask a potential employer in an environment where others are wondering the same thing as you:
what do consultants do anyway?

Careers In Entertainment
8:00 p.m., SCC 208, PO
Presented by:
Tim DeRoche ’92 English, Producer
Kelly Perine ’91 Film Studies, Actor
Meta Valentic '94 Media Studies, Producer

Learn about breaking into the entertainment business. Hear how these alums got started, how they ended up in their current positions, and learn how to make contacts and network so that you can begin the entertainment career that you want.

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February 1

Is Business School For You?
MBA Requirements, Preparation, and Jobs
11:00 a.m., SCC 208, PO
Presented by:
Sally Stahl, MBA Parker Career Management Center,
UCLA Anderson School of Business
John Bertrand, Senior Associate Director - Programs and Education, USC Marshall Fred V. Keenan MBA Career Resource Center, USC Marshall School of Business

So you plan to build a career in business and believe that business school (an MBA program) will be a part of your future at some point. But what does a career in business really mean? “Business’” is a broad term that covers many different career paths. What is the “right” path for you? Is an MBA required to succeed in business? What doors does an MBA open?

Did you know that a major study discovered that approximately 70% of workers in the US are unhappy with their jobs and are unmotivated and completely disengaged? Sadly, this tells us that most people are making
poor career decisions.

Learn how to get started, identify common pitfalls, move ahead, and if, when, and how you to pursue an MBA and how that changes your options. If you are interested in a career in business, then this presentation is for you! Marketing, brand management, consulting, finance, investment banking, hi-tech, human resources and more! Learn how to successfully navigate through the many options and challenges you have ahead of you, including the decision to attend business school. Sally Stahl and John Bertrand will share their experience from having worked with thousands of MBA’s at top-ranked business schools, The Anderson School of Management at UCLA and the USC Marshall School of Business.