Hello Honorables!  

We hope you are enjoying the nice weather! Did you hear the news? The Honors Program is excited to welcome Shaun Vecera as the new Honors Program Director! Click HERE to read Professor Vecera’s welcome note. In this edition you’ll find great opportunities and ways to make new friends by signing-up for next Monday’s Trivia Night and more.

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Trivia 

Join the Social Squad Club in room 440 Blank Honors Center for a trivia night on Monday, September 20th at 5:00 PM. Test your knowledge of the University of Iowa and pop culture, and have the chance to win a prize! Sign-up HERE!

ICFRC Honors Liaison Internship

Are you interested in gaining practical intern experience in an international context? Iowa City Foreign Relations Council (ICFRC) is offering a unique opportunity to serve as a liaison between the UI Honors Program and the ICFRC! It is an unpaid internship that requires about 5-7 hours per week during the academic year. The internship will provide professional development opportunities including leadership, mentoring and training, networking and career advice. Apply HERE!

Mock Interviews

Are you looking to improve your interviewing skills with some of today’s top companies? Check out the Pomerantz Career Center’s mock interviews this month! Questions? Contact the Pomerantz Career Center at careercenter@uiowa.edu. 

Business, Communications & Technology Industry Career Fair

Are you thinking about going into the business or technology sector? Head to the IMU on September 23rd from 12:00 – 4:00 PM to learn more! This fair will focus on recruiting students typically majoring in Business, Entrepreneurship, Enterprise Leadership, Communication Studies, Journalism, Data Analytics, Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Statistics and many employers consider ALL majors as well. Click HERE to find out more!

Helping, Health & Public Service Industry Career Fair

Are you interested in going into the health or public service sector? Head to the IMU on September 23rd from 12:00 – 4:00 PM to learn more! This fair will focus on recruiting students typically majoring in social work, psychology, nonprofit certificate, political science, history, sociology, public policy & ethics, and health & wellness, but ALL majors are welcome! Click HERE to learn more. 

Iowa Law Expo

Are you thinking about law school? The Iowa Law Expo is an excellent opportunity for college students, community members, and pre-law advisors to learn more about law school and the legal profession! Admission is free and the event starts at 8am on September 29th at the IMU! Click HERE to register.

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