Cy, Herky, and T.C. invite you to Alumni Network Luncheons
The Alumni Associations of Iowa State University, the University of Iowa, and the University of Northern Iowa are joining forces to offer our alumni and friends Bravo! Cucina Italiana, located at 120 South Jordan Creek Parkway in the Jordan Creek Mall district of West Des Moines.
The topics for the spring series are listed below. Each event is open to the public and features a speaker, a chance to network, and a lunch.
All lunches will be held at Bravo! Cucina Italiana, 120 South Jordan Creek Pkwy., from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
Register now! Cost is $12/lunch for ISUAA members and $14/lunch for nonmembers.
Fall 2010 Series Events:
Wednesday, Sept. 22
(RSVP by Wednesday, Sept. 15)
Career Mindfulness as Part of the Volunteer Experience
The benefits of volunteering are endless, but why not think about your volunteerism as a way to explore, develop and share your professional expertise? Volunteering can diversify his/her resume, allow a novice professional to try something new, those in-between jobs to keep their skills polished, the mid-career professional may find new challenges and an opportunities to network, and a retired alumnus can share their expertise and knowledge. Being mindful of professional development when volunteering can allow for growth, engagement, mentoring, and endless opportunities. Cindy Meis, Associate Director of Alumni Career Services and Networks with the Pomerantz Career Center at the University of Iowa, will use her experience in marketing, client services, and career development strategies to help the audience more thoughtfully consider how they spend their volunteer time.
Thursday, Oct. 14
(RSVP by Thursday, Oct. 7)
What's the Buzz About Entrepreneurship?
In a challenging economy, there seems to be a renewed emphasis on entrepreneurship. Entrepreneurship and innovation have been steady forces in building and growing our economy for years. What is Iowa doing to both educate and assist entrepreneurs of all ages in our state? Curious to learn more about entrepreneurship as a possible career move? Then don’t miss our October lunch. Judi Eyles (‘93), assistant director at Iowa State University’s Pappajohn Center for Entrepreneurship, will discuss entrepreneurship trends, highlight programs available to assist entrepreneurs in Iowa, and share some fun success stories along the way.
Wednesday, Nov. 17
(RSVP by Wednesday, Nov. 10)
Network-Etiquette: Ask not what others can do for you...
Networking is the process of cultivating reciprocal relationships that can be professionally or personally helpful. Successful networkers help enough other people reach their goals that in return, they also reach theirs. Learn networking tips and pitfalls commonly offered only through experience and those rare mentors. The presentation theme focused on what you know, who you know and who knows you, will help you be both a giver and a receiver in a world of interconnected associations. Join Victoria L. Robinson, Associate Professor of Educational Leadership & Interim Head of the Department of Educational Leadership, Counseling & Postsecondary Education at UNI as she addresses successful networking techniques.
Cost:
ISU Alumni Association Members: $12 per lunch
Non-members: $14 per lunch
Registration includes a meal, drinks, and speaker presentation. Space is limited.
Location:
All lunches will be held at Bravo! Cucina Italiana, located on 120 South Jordan Creek Pkwy. at Jordan Creek Mall in West Des Moines, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
Registration:
Register online now.
Cancellation Policy:
In the event that you need to cancel your registration, please contact us at (877) 478-2586 by the RSVP deadline in order to get a full refund. Cancellations made after the RSVP deadline will not be refunded.
