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What's in an MFA?: Choosing (or not choosing) a Graduate Degree in the Arts

Sponsored by:
Center for Careers & Internships
Christian Parker, Chair, Theatre Program, Columbia University School of the Arts will be available to talk to students interested in MFA programs in Film, Writing, and Visual Arts. Get advice from Christian and learn about the quality of these programs and what they have to offer. Read more about Christian at go/theatrefieldguide

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Closed to the Public

What About Summer?

Sponsored by:
Human Resources, The Center for Community Engagement, International Student & Scholar Services, Undergraduate Research, and Center for Careers & Internships
Learn about internships, volunteering and employment on and off campus this summer! The Student Employment Office will provide information about finding a job on campus, the costs of living on campus (including housing and food options), and important deadlines. The Center for Careers & internships will provide information on finding or creating an internship, the Center for Community Engagement will provide information on how to find an opportunity for volunteering and the Undergraduate Research Office will provide information on working as a summer research assistant.

McCardell Bicentennial Hall 220

UpNext Tech: Technology in the Biomedical Research Field (TBD)

Sponsored by:
Center for Careers & Internships
Peter Jacoby ‘01 will share his experiences working in technology roles in the healthcare and biomedical research fields for over 15 years. More than just an IT service provider, many companies now position internal groups as technical partners in clinical delivery and the drug discovery process. Peter will share guidance for those interested in learning more about technology careers in healthcare and biomedical research.

Davis Family Library 105B

Closed to the Public

UpNext Tech: Product Management - Technology Intersects With Liberal Arts

Sponsored by:
Center for Careers & Internships
Stefan Claypool ‘09 will provide an overview of the crucial role of a Product Manager based on his experiences in the role at PayPal. Of all major tech industry disciplines, product management is in many ways the best fit for liberal arts students, because it demands a truly multidisciplinary approach to problem solving.

Davis Family Library 105A

Closed to the Public

UpNext Tech: Panel Discussion

Sponsored by:
Center for Careers & Internships
When it comes to the technology field, there is a broad variety of ways to pursue your interests and find outlets for your abilities; digital technology has driven convergence in many ways. The panelists will talk about the trends shaping the scope of this industry and what they mean for future roles in this field?  Hear from a panel of Middlebury alumni with a variety of backgrounds who now have careers across a wide spectrum within the industry.

A Conversation With:

•  Peter Jacoby ’01 (Computer Science) – Novartis Biomedical Research

Davis Family Library 105B

Closed to the Public

UpNext Tech: Digital Media, Marketing, and Advertising

Sponsored by:
Center for Careers & Internships
Jamie Crepps ‘10 will speak to her experience working on the business side of Google (spoiler: you don’t need to be an engineer to work at Google!) in a variety of sales, marketing and global strategy roles. She will share more about what her day to day looks like, how liberal arts prepared her to be successful in the technology field as a non-engineer, what skillsets she looks for when hiring candidates, tips on how to get started in the field, and how to prepare for an interview.

Davis Family Library 105A

Closed to the Public

UpNext Tech: Data Analytics

Sponsored by:
Center for Careers & Internships
Aaron Krivitzky ‘09.5 speaks about how modern businesses use data to make decisions. He will explain how certain core competencies with data can help liberal arts majors leverage many different careers in technology. You will also learn about how the data analysis landscape has changed since the widespread adoption of cloud-driven technologies. Aaron currently works at Mixpanel as a Solutions Architect.

Davis Family Library 105B

Closed to the Public