Sponsored by: Osram Sylvania 
Overview
The University Advising and Career Center’s Diversity Network Program (DNP) provides
- students of color
- international students
- glbt students
- students with disabilities
- low-income/first generation college students and
- women in the sciences and engineering
with career exploration search skills designed for their needs, and advice and mentoring from employers committed to diversity in the workforce.
Students participate in career development seminars over the course of the academic year. They also attend lunches with employers from various industries, where they practice the skills they learned in the seminars. The program includes strategies for assessing climate in the workplace, being "out" at work, disclosing disabilities and other associated issues.
Participation includes attending three (3) career seminars throughout the year, and three (3) Diversity Networking Lunches.
This is a highly competitive program and students need to apply.
2007/08 Diversity Networking Program Dates:
September 27th 5:00-6:30pm Student Career Seminar: MUB 334
October 17th 5:00-6:30pm Student Career Seminar: MUB 338
November 1st 12:30-2pm Student and Employer Diversity Networking Lunch: Piscataqua room, Holloway
November 15th 5:00-6:30pm Student Career Seminar MUB 203
January 24th 5:00-6:30pm Student Career Seminar: MUB 338
February 12th 5:00-6:30pm Student Career Seminar: MUB 330
February 19th 12:30-2pm Student and Employer Diversity Networking Lunch: Piscataqua room, Holloway
March 27th 5:00-6:30pm Student Career Seminar: MUB 334
April 9th 5:00-6:30pm 12:30-2pm Student and Employer Diversity Networking Lunch (full)
April 24th 5:00-6:30pm Student Career Seminar: MUB 338
