Posts by Charlotte Bohnenberger | Today at ÂÒÂ×ÊÓÆµ | ÂÒÂ×ÊÓÆµ /u/news Wed, 15 Apr 2026 20:57:15 -0400 en-US hourly 1 Spring 2026 career and engagement events at ÂÒÂ×ÊÓÆµ /u/news/2026/04/13/spring-2026-career-and-engagement-events-at-elon-university/ Mon, 13 Apr 2026 13:13:45 +0000 /u/news/?p=1043831 April 13, 2026 | 12 – 1:30 p.m.
Clinical Mental Health Counseling Info Session
Where: Moseley Center Lobby
Hosted by ÂÒÂ×ÊÓÆµ
Interested in a career in mental health? Stop by to learn more about ÂÒÂ×ÊÓÆµâ€™s new Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program. Meet with faculty and program representatives, explore curriculum details, and gain insight into career pathways in counseling. This informal drop-in session is a great opportunity to ask questions and discover how this program can support your professional goals.


April 16, 2026 | 4:30 – 5:30 p.m.
Pathways to Amazon: Navigating the Hiring Process
Where: Sankey Hall 316
Hosted by Amazon
Join an Amazon recruiter for an inside look at the company’s hiring process and full-time job opportunities. Learn what recruiters are looking for, how to position yourself as a competitive candidate and strategies to stand out in the application process. The session will conclude with time to network and ask questions directly. Light refreshments will be provided.
Ideal for School of Business students graduating in May or August 2026 | Limited to 25 students
RSVP required using .


April 16, 2026 | 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Accenture x ÂÒÂ×ÊÓÆµ Consulting Challenge – Final Presentations
Where: Koury Business Center, La Rose Theater
Hosted by Accenture
Ready to think like a consultant? ÂÒÂ×ÊÓÆµ would like to extend an invitation for you to join Accenture for a consulting challenge and put your skills to the test. Work in teams to tackle a real-world business challenge, develop innovative solutions, and present your ideas to Accenture professionals.

Gain hands-on experience in problem-solving, collaboration, and strategic thinking, just like real consultants do. If selected, you will be assigned to a 3–5-person team to explore and solve the business case, alongside an Accenture mentor to provide guidance and help as needed. You will then be expected to coordinate meetings with your assigned team and mentor throughout the following two weeks to create your solution. Final presentations, in front of Accenture judges, will take place in person at ÂÒÂ×ÊÓÆµ on Thursday, April 16th, from 5:30-7:30 pm. Teams will be given 8-10 minutes to present their final presentation.


April 21, 2026 | 3:00 – 4:00 PM
Bank of America Employer Information Session
Where: Virtual
Explore a Career in Accounting at Bank of America Virtual Event!
Are you an accounting major curious about where your degree can take you? Join us for a virtual panel hosted by Bank of America, where you’ll hear directly from professionals who have grown into impactful roles within one of the world’s leading financial institutions. You will also learn more about the 2027 Finance Management Summer Analyst Program internship opportunity. There will be time for Q&A from students.

Please follow the to register for the event. The Webex link will be emailed closer to the event date.


April 22, 2026 | 12 – 1 p.m.
Wells Fargo Corporate Risk Lunch & Learn
Where: Sankey Hall 314
Hosted by Wells Fargo
Join Wells Fargo representatives for a networking lunch focused on their Corporate Risk Early Careers Program. Learn about career paths in risk management, what the program offers, and how to prepare for opportunities within the organization. This session also provides a valuable chance to connect directly with recruiters and professionals in a smaller, more personal setting.
First 25 students admitted. RSVP is required to secure your spot.


April 22, 2026 | 3 -4 p.m.
Bank of America Employer Information Session
Where: Virtual
Explore a career in corporate finance at the Bank of America virtual event!
Join Bank of America for a virtual event to hear from a panel of members from the Corporate Financial Officer (CFO) Group at Bank of America. Presenters will share how they launched their career after college & have been able to expand their knowledge and grow in their career at Bank of America. You will also learn more about the 2027 Finance Management Summer Analyst Program internship opportunity. There will be time for Q&A from students.

Please follow the to register for the event. The Webex link will be emailed closer to the event date.


April 22, 2026 | 5:00 – 6:00 PM
AlphaSights Employer Information SessionÌý
Where: Virtual
You must register on Zoom; registrations only in Handshake will not be accepted.
Join the webinar to learn more about AlphaSights and our internship opportunities. Attendees will receive early access to our Summer 2027 Internship application (for 2028 grads).
Founded in 2008, AlphaSights is the global leader in knowledge on demand. We connect investors and business leaders with the knowledge they need to succeed.


April 23, 2026 | 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Honda Mobility Day
Where: IQ Founders Hall & Koury Business Center
Hosted by Honda Motor
Curious about careers in mobility, innovation and emerging technology? Spend the day with Honda Mobility and explore a variety of interactive experiences. Attend classroom presentations, connect with company representatives at information tables and network over lunch. For a hands-on highlight, students will even have the opportunity to ride a Honda ATV. Drop in anytime during the event – you won’t want to miss this engaging, immersive experience.


April 23, 2026 | 12 – 1:30 p.m.Ìý
Clinical Mental Health CounselingÌý
Where: Moseley Center
Whether you’re curious about career opportunities in mental health, interested in graduate study options, or simply want to learn how this program can help you make a meaningful impact, this is a great chance to connect. Chat with knowledgeable staff, ask questions, and explore how this exciting new program can support your goals.


Questions? Contact the Student Professional Development Center:
careerservices@elon.edu
336-278-6538

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SPDC hosts recurring professional development events /u/news/2026/03/13/recurring-professional-development-events/ Fri, 13 Mar 2026 18:38:12 +0000 /u/news/?p=1041547 ÌýFree Business Card Ordering Days
Stand out and stay remembered. Order personalized ÂÒÂ×ÊÓÆµ business cards, perfect for career fairs, conferences, and networking events.

Dates:

  • Monday, March 30, 2026
  • Tuesday, April 14, 2026
  • Tuesday, April 28, 2026
  • Tuesday, May 12, 2026

Free Professional Photo Days
Make your first impression picture perfect. Stop by for a professional headshot you can use on platforms like LinkedIn and other professional profiles.

Dates:

  • Tuesday, March 31, 2026
  • Wednesday, April 15, 2026
  • Wednesday, April 29, 2026
  • Wednesday, May 13, 2026

Free Resume Printing Days
Bring your resume, leave with polish. Print copies of your resume for free and receive an ÂÒÂ×ÊÓÆµ-branded folder and thank-you cards to help impress employers and alumni.

Dates:

  • Wednesday, April 1, 2026
  • Thursday, April 16, 2026
  • Thursday, April 30, 2026
  • Thursday, May 14, 2026
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SPDC to hold spring career events /u/news/2026/03/13/march-into-your-future-career-events-you-cant-miss/ Fri, 13 Mar 2026 18:36:33 +0000 /u/news/?p=1041017 Senior Seminar: Navigating Your Job Search
Where: Koury Business Center – Room 204
When: March 17, 2026 | 9:40 a.m. – 10:20 a.m.

The Porter Center presents the Spring 2026 Senior Seminar Series — Your Job Search Game Plan.

Join us for a seminar series created specifically to help seniors approach the job search with clarity, confidence, and strategy. Whether you’re just beginning or refining your search, these sessions will provide practical tools to help you gain momentum.

We kick off the series with a focused session on how to:

  • Organize your job search effectively
  • Identify meaningful opportunities
  • Create a personalized action plan that works

Mark your calendar for the full series:

  • April 7 | Networking Strategies: Learn how to build meaningful connections that open doors.
  • April 14 | Communicate Your Brand: Clarify your story and confidently articulate your value to employers. Don’t leave your job search to chance. Build your strategy and move forward with purpose.

Questions? Contact LSBcareer@elon.edu


Teacher Candidate Interview Day
Where: McKinnon Hall – Moseley Center
When: March 25, 2026 | 10:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Step into your teaching career at the 2026 ÂÒÂ×ÊÓÆµ Teacher Candidate Interview Day.

This premier recruiting event connects ÂÒÂ×ÊÓÆµ teacher candidates directly with school systems actively hiring in North Carolina. Participating districts include:

  • Alamance-Burlington School System
  • Durham Public Schools
  • Guilford County Schools
  • Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools
  • Orange County Schools
  • Randolph County School System

Each district will host pre-scheduled 30-minute interviews throughout the day, giving you focused time to highlight your clinical experiences, preparation, and passion for teaching.

If you plan to teach in North Carolina, this is the most important recruiting event of the year.

More details about sign-ups will be shared soon! Start polishing your résumé now!


Employer Information Session: Methodist University Doctor of Occupational Therapy Program
Where: Thomas R. McLean Health Sciences Building
When: March 28, 2026 | 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Interested in pursuing a career in occupational therapy? Join representatives from Methodist University for an information session about their Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD) Program.

During this event, you will:

  • Tour state-of-the-art facilities
  • Speak with student leaders
  • Attend an admissions presentation with Q&A
  • Meet the program director and faculty
  • See demonstrations in advanced lab spaces

This is a great opportunity to explore graduate school options and connect directly with program leadership.

Register:

Make the most of this spring by investing in your future. Whether you’re launching your job search, interviewing for your first teaching position, or exploring graduate study, these events are designed to help you succeed!

Questions? Contact
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SPDC to host spring events to help students plan for the future /u/news/2026/03/06/spdc-to-host-spring-events-to-help-students-plan-for-the-future/ Fri, 06 Mar 2026 19:03:47 +0000 /u/news/?p=1041018 This spring, students have several opportunities to prepare for life after graduation. From refining your job search strategy to interviewing with school districts and exploring graduate programs, these upcoming events from the Student Professional Development Center are designed to help students take the next step with confidence.

Senior Seminar: Navigating Your Job Search
Where: Koury Business Center – Room 204
When: March 17, 2026 | 9:40 a.m. – 10:20 a.m.

The Porter Center presents the Spring 2026 Senior Seminar Series — Your Job Search Game Plan.

Join us for a seminar series created specifically to help seniors approach the job search with clarity, confidence and strategy. Whether you’re just beginning or refining your search, these sessions will provide practical tools to help you gain momentum.

We kick off the series with a focused session on how to:

  • Organize your job search effectively
  • Identify meaningful opportunities
  • Create a personalized action plan that works

Mark your calendar for the full series:

  • April 7 | Networking Strategies: Learn how to build meaningful connections that open doors.
  • April 14 | Communicate Your Brand: Clarify your story and confidently articulate your value to employers.

Don’t leave your job search to chance. Build your strategy and move forward with purpose.

Questions? ContactÌýLSBcareer@elon.edu


Teacher Candidate Interview Day
Where: McKinnon Hall – Moseley Center
When: March 25, 2026 | 10:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Step into your teaching career at the 2026 ÂÒÂ×ÊÓÆµ Teacher Candidate Interview Day.

This premier recruiting event connects ÂÒÂ×ÊÓÆµ teacher candidates directly with school systems actively hiring in North Carolina. Participating districts include:

  • Alamance-Burlington School System
  • Durham Public Schools
  • Guilford County Schools
  • Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools
  • Orange County Schools
  • Randolph County School System

Each district will host pre-scheduled 30-minute interviews throughout the day, giving you focused time to highlight your clinical experiences, preparation and passion for teaching.

If you plan to teach in North Carolina, this is the most important recruiting event of the year.

More details about sign-ups will be shared soon! Start polishing your résumé now!


Employer Information Session: Methodist University Doctor of Occupational Therapy Program
Where: Thomas R. McLean Health Sciences Building
When: March 28, 2026 | 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Interested in pursuing a career in occupational therapy? Join representatives from Methodist University for an information session about their Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD) Program.

During this event, you will:

  • Tour state-of-the-art facilities
  • Speak with student leaders
  • Attend an admissions presentation with Q&A
  • Meet the program director and faculty
  • See demonstrations in advanced lab spaces

This is a great opportunity to explore graduate school options and connect directly with program leadership.

Register:

Make the most of this spring by investing in your future. Whether you’re launching your job search, interviewing for your first teaching position, or exploring graduate study, these events are designed to help you succeed!

Questions? Contact
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Visit the SPDC website for a live chat anytime from 8 p.m. – 5 p.m.
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Communications and Sport Management Meet & Greet set for March 3 /u/news/2026/02/27/communications-and-sport-management-meet-greet-set-for-march-3/ Fri, 27 Feb 2026 16:49:33 +0000 /u/news/?p=1040392 Students pursuing degrees in communications and sport management will have a valuable opportunity to connect with industry professionals at the upcoming Communications and Sport Management Meet & Greet. The event will take place on March 3, 2026, from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. in the Snow Atrium of the McEwen Communications Building.

Open to students of all class years, the Meet & Greet is designed to foster meaningful connections between students and employers actively seeking talent in the fields of communications and sport management. Whether students are exploring career paths, searching for internships, or preparing for post-graduation employment, this event provides a welcoming environment to network and gain insight into various industries.

Attendees will have the chance to engage in one-on-one conversations with employers, learn about current job and internship opportunities and gain advice on how to stand out in competitive professional settings. Events like this not only help students build their professional networks but also allow them to practice essential communication skills in a real-world setting.

Students are encouraged to bring copies of their resumes, dress professionally and come prepared with questions. The Communications and Sport Management Meet & Greet promises to be an excellent opportunity to take the next step toward a successful career.

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February career events offer students multiple pathways to professional success /u/news/2026/02/06/february-career-events-offer-students-multiple-pathways-to-professional-success/ Fri, 06 Feb 2026 18:38:31 +0000 /u/news/?p=1038306 February is shaping up to be a busy and opportunity-filled month for students, faculty, and staff looking to explore career options, secure employment, and connect with employers and graduate programs. The Student Professional Development Center (SPDC), along with campus partners, will host a series of career-focused events designed to support students at every stage of their professional journey.

Accounting Meet the Firms
Feb. 9, 2026 | 5:30–7 p.m.
McKinnon Hall in Moseley

Accounting students are invited to connect with employers at the Accounting Meet the Firms event. This networking opportunity brings together students and accounting professionals to discuss internships, full-time positions and career pathways within the field. The event is designed to foster meaningful conversations and professional connections in a focused setting.

Tabling Event: University of the District of Columbia
David A. Clarke School of Law
Feb. 10, 2026 | 11 a.m.– 2 p.m.
In Moseley, right in front of the SPDC office

Students interested in law school and public interest careers can stop by the SPDC lobby to chat with representatives from the University of the District of Columbia’s David A. Clarke School of Law. As the District’s only public law school and one of six HBCU law schools nationwide, UDC Law is known for its strong commitment to public service, affordability and hands-on legal training.

Representatives will share information about UDC Law’s extensive clinical programs, scholarship and financial aid opportunities, flexible full-time and part-time options, and its diverse and inclusive community.

Networking Event – National Sports Media Association (NSMA)
Feb. 11, 2026 | 5-7 p.m.
Virtual –

Students interested in sports media are invited to attend Breaking Through: Turning Passion Into a Sports Media Career, a virtual Sports Media Convergence Summit hosted by the National Sports Media Association.

This panel features industry leaders with more than 100 combined years of experience in sports media, including Tom Boman, vice president of broadcast operations at Learfield; Leon Carter, editor-at-large of The Athletic; and Howard Deneroff, president of Stand By Media and former executive vice president and Executive Producer at Westwood One.

The event is especially valuable for students preparing to enter the job market and looking to turn their passion for sports into a professional career. Registration is required. NSMA will send the virtual access link to registered participants on the day of the event.

Tabling Event: SPOT Logistics
Feb. 12, 2026 | 11 a.m.–2 p.m.
Koury Athletics Center

Interested in a career in logistics? Stop by to meet with a recruiter from SPOT Logistics. Students can ask questions about the hiring process, learn about current and future career opportunities, and get insight into working in the logistics industry. No appointment is needed, just stop by and say hello!

Tabling Event: NC State University
School of Public and International Affairs
Feb. 13, 2026 | 11 a.m.–2 p.m.
Moseley Center, in front of the SPDC office

Representatives from NC State’s School of Public and International Affairs (SPIA) will be on campus to share information about their graduate programs and career pathways. SPIA prepares students to address real-world public challenges through hands-on learning in political science, public administration and global studies.

Students interested in careers in government, nonprofits, public safety or international organizations are encouraged to stop by and learn more about how SPIA develops leadership, policy, and critical thinking skills for impact at the local, national, and global levels.

All Industries Career Fair
Feb. 17, 2026 | 2–5 p.m.
Alumni Gym

Rounding out the month is the All Industries Career Fair, which connects students from all class years and academic disciplines with employers across a wide range of industries. This event offers students the chance to explore internships, career paths, and full-time opportunities while engaging with organizations eager to meet emerging talent.

Employer Information Session: ÂÒÂ×ÊÓÆµ
Year of Service Fellows Program
Feb. 26, 2026 | 5-6 p.m.
Virtual –

Students graduating in May 2026 are invited to attend a virtual information session about the ÂÒÂ×ÊÓÆµ Year of Service Fellows Program. This program, a partnership between ÂÒÂ×ÊÓÆµ and community organizations in Alamance County, offers graduates the opportunity to engage in meaningful, paid service work focused on health, education and economic development.

Fellows are full-time ÂÒÂ×ÊÓÆµ employees for one year and receive benefits, professional development and mentorship from site supervisors and ÂÒÂ×ÊÓÆµ faculty. Participants may also qualify for an incentive stipend if they pursue graduate school in North Carolina or accept employment in Alamance County or surrounding counties following the fellowship.

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