Mocktails & Mingle: First Gen
Wednesday, March 27th | 6:00-8:00PM | Jayhawk Welcome Center
Students
Join us on Wednesday, March 27th from 6:00PM to 8:00PM in the Jayhawk Welcome Center for Mocktails and Mingle: First Generation Students and Alumni. By attending this event you will be introduced to the many resources available through the Jayhawk Career Network and KU Mentoring+, receive support in refining your resume and networking skills, and have the chance to connect with First Generation students, alumni, and leaders.
Event Schedule
- 6:00-6:30PM | Introduction to the Jayhawk Career Network & KU Mentoring+
- 6:30-7:00PM | Resumes for Results & Networking Practice Session
- 7:00-8:00PM | Mocktails & Mingle
Registration
Interested in attending? Visit Hire Jayhawks and click the blue "Attend" button to register!
What do I need to bring?
Absolutely nothing! Mocktails and Mingle is about good ol’ fashion conversation. We want you to come and engage with people who share similar experiences as you. No need to bring a resume.
What do I need to wear?
There’s not one right answer. In the past, students have worn dress pants and a nice shirt. This is a casual event (complete with appetizers!) so wearing jeans without holes and a nice shirt or blouse works too. If you want to dress up, check out our Professional House of Garments (PHOG) located on the 2nd floor of Summerfield Hall. Check in at Room 206.
How do I start conversation?
If you already have questions you want to know about how to navigate college life and career exploration, awesome! Not sure what to ask? There will be conversation starters provided for you! University Career Center staff members will also be there to help connect you with someone you may be interested in talking with. Mocktails and Mingle is all about broadening your understanding of possible careers by talking to people doing the work.
What should we talk about?
Anything and everything you want to! You’re here to discover the amazing things first-gen students have achieved after their time at KU, so ask them how they got to this point in their career. Ask them, what did you major in; what advice do they have for you while you’re in college; what skills do you need to develop? These alumni have been in your shoes and are excited to talk with you!
The Mocktails & Mingle program is a collaboration between KUAA and UCC. Thank you to our partners for this event - FIRST (Fearless Individuals Reaching Success Together), KU Hawk Link, Business Career Services, Engineering Career Center, and Journalism Career Center.