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EIT Student Services hosts a variety of activities for students. Below you will find a complete listing of events for the upcoming semester.
EIT Student Organization Fair -- Jan 29th
Students can come to the EIT Lobby to learn more about the various student organizations here in EIT and meet other students with similar interests.
When? 01/29/2019 | Where? EIT Lobby | Time? 11am-1pm
Life Skills and Culture Talks v. 1 -- Jan 31st
These workshops are designed to provide students with an alternative, yet common sense viewpoint to strategically navigate through the pitfalls of college and entering the work force. Each workshop covers a range of topics designed to help motivate students to utilize methods to reduce academic stress and ally their fears when entering the job market. The workshops are applicable for any student level (freshman to senior).
When? 01/31/2019 | Where? EIT 224 | Time? 12pm-1pm
Resume Writing Workshop -- Feb 5th or 13th
Great opportunity to receive tips on how to format and write an attention getting resume. If this is your first attempt to write a resume or if you’re looking to spruce up an existing resume, this is a must attend event. Limited seating at this “bring your won lunch” event.
When? 02/05/2019 | Where? EIT 224 | Time? 12pm-1pm
When? 02/13/2019 | Where? EIT 224 | Time? 12pm-1pm
Scholarship Workshop -- Feb 6th or Feb 7th
Come hear about what, how, and when you can apply for scholarships, how to increase your chances in getting scholarships, and learn an easy formula to help write an appreciation letter!
When? 02/06/2019 | Where? EIT Auditorium | Time? 12pm-1pm
When? 02/07/2019 | Where? EIT Auditorium | Time? 5pm-6pm
Professionalize Your Social Media -- Feb 21st
At “Professionalize Your Social Media” you will learn all of the Do’s (as well as some cringeworthy Don’ts) when using Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn. We’ll also talk about how to write professional emails and text messages. (Hint: beware of the “Reply All” function.) Limited seating at this “bring your own lunch” event.
When? 02/21/2019 | Where? EIT 224 | Time? 12pm-1pm
Life Skills and Culture Talks v. 2 -- Feb 26th
These workshops are designed to provide students with an alternative, yet common sense viewpoint to strategically navigate through the pitfalls of college and entering the work force. Each workshop covers a range of topics designed to help motivate students to utilize methods to reduce academic stress and ally their fears when entering the job market. The workshops are applicable for any student level (freshman to senior).
When? 02/26/2019 | Where? EIT 224 | Time? 12pm-1pm
Elevator Speech Workshop: Career Fair Edition -- Feb 28th
Come learn some tips and tricks from the Dean on how to prepare an elevator speech for the career fair! This one hour workshop will be geared towards learning what an elevator speech is, how to create your personalized elevator speech, and master the secrets to a successful elevator speech. (Elevator Speech – is a short description of an idea, product, company, or oneself that explains the concept in a way such that any listener can understand it in a short period of time.)
When? 02/28/2019 | Where? EIT 224 | Time? 12pm-1pm
Advising Appointment: Own It! -- March 6th
Get the most out of your advising appointment! Learn how to prepare for your advising appointment, the questions to ask your advisor, and the question your advisor will ask you. The keys to owning your advising appointment will be discussed in this 45 minute workshop.
When? 03/06/2019 | Where? EIT 224 | Time? 12pm-1pm
Career Fair 101 -- March 7th
Hiring representatives will share industry-specific tips for successful resume development and presentation as well as pre-, during, and post-interview fair etiquette. The workshop will include how to conduct yourself at the Career Fair. Come with questions and your lunch. You may bring your resume, but time may not allow for individual review. Casual dress code.
When? 03/07/2019 | Where? EIT 224 | Time? 12pm-1pm
Career Fair -- March 13th
Visit companies at their booths, hand out resumes and potentially schedule interviews. View listing of companies attending here: ualr.edu/eit/career-fair. Register for the event now! Professional dress required.
When? 03/13/2019 | Where? Jack Stephens Center | Time? 12pm-3pm
After the Fair -- March 26th
So you’ve got a great resume, you went to the Career Fair and you’ve landed an interview…now what? Come to this workshop and learn how to follow-up after an interview, how to discuss salary and how to navigate other tricky topics
When? 03/26/2019 | Where? EIT 224 | Time? 12pm-1pm
Elevator Speech Workshop -- April 3rd
Come learn some tips and tricks from the Dean on how to prepare an elevator speech for open house! This one hour workshop will be geared towards learning what an elevator speech is, how to create your personalized elevator speech, and master the secrets to a successful elevator speech. (Elevator Speech – is a short description of an idea, product, company, or oneself that explains the concept in a way such that any listener can understand it in a short period of time.) Plus tips for perfecting your elevator speech in preparation for OPEN HOUSE. Best Elevator Speech will receive cash prize.
When? 04/03/2019 | Where? EIT 224 | Time? 12pm-1pm
Life Skills and Culture Talks v. 3 -- April 4th
These workshops are designed to provide students with an alternative, yet common sense viewpoint to strategically navigate through the pitfalls of college and entering the work force. Each workshop covers a range of topics designed to help motivate students to utilize methods to reduce academic stress and ally their fears when entering the job market. The workshops are applicable for any student level (freshman to senior).
When? 04/04/2019 | Where? EIT 224 | Time? 12pm-1pm
4th Annual EIT Open House -- April 18th
Open House is an opportunity to show of your work. Join us in presenting your capstone projects, thesis/dissertations, or research for an opportunity to win cash prizes.
When? 04/18/2019 | Where? Jack Stephens Center | Time? 12pm-3pm
Life Skills and Culture Talks v. 4 -- April 30th
These workshops are designed to provide students with an alternative, yet common sense viewpoint to strategically navigate through the pitfalls of college and entering the work force. Each workshop covers a range of topics designed to help motivate students to utilize methods to reduce academic stress and ally their fears when entering the job market. The workshops are applicable for any student level (freshman to senior).
When? 04/30/2019 | Where? EIT 224 | Time? 12pm-1pm
