UMGC Alumni Association Events

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• New Horizons: Career Expo for Former Federal Sector Employees
  Monday, June 16 | 11 a.m.–2 p.m. Eastern Time | College Park Marriott Hotel and Conference Center
  Join us in-person for a Career Expo open to former federal sector employees. This event offers a unique opportunity to connect with local recruiters who understand and value your unique skills and abilities. Space is limited, so sign up today to reserve your timed entry. Registration is required and open only to former federal sector employees. 
• Prepare for the Virtual Recruiter Session
  Wednesday, June 18 | 7–8 p.m. Eastern Time | Online
  During this interactive webinar for the Virtual Recruiter Session, Career Advising Specialists will help you develop (and practice) a professional virtual welcome to introduce yourself to recruiters, share insights on participating employers, and will be available to answer your questions.
• Drop-in Career Advising for the Virtual Recruiter Session
  Tuesday, June 24 | 7–8 p.m. Eastern Time | Online
  First time attending a Virtual Recruiter Session?  Be sure to drop-in via Zoom to chat directly with a UMGC Career Advising Specialist to ask questions, practice your professional introduction/elevator pitch to share with employers, and more. 
• Virtual Recruiter Session 
  Friday, June 27 | 10 a.m.–1 p.m. Eastern Time | Online
  Join us at the Virtual Recruiter Session for a chance to talk with recruitment managers from premier employers actively seeking UMGC students and alumni to fill a number of job openings and paid internships around the country. Positions available in communications, business management, cyber, information technology, human resources, finance, logistics, customer service, and more. Registration is required.

• Genealogy & Juneteenth: An Exploration of the American Family
  Tuesday, June 17 | 12–1 p.m. Eastern Time | Online
  Join the UMGC community for a revealing look at the significant connection between the celebration of Juneteenth and the reunification of African American families, led by award-winning historian and genealogist Joyce Sharrock-Cole.
• The Integrated Power of Cyber, Cloud, AI, and Computer Science
  Tuesday, June 24 | 6–8 p.m. Eastern Time | Online
  Technology is advancing at an unprecedented pace, transforming how we protect data, solve problems, and drive innovation. Join this webinar to hear from panelists as they provide insights into the demands of today’s digital world.
• 4th Friday Vetworking
  Friday, June 27 | 11 a.m.–1 p.m. Eastern Time | UMGC Dorsey Station, Elkridge
  A monthly event to provide an opportunity for current and prospective UMGC military-affiliated students and alumni to connect, share experiences, and build lasting relationships in a welcoming environment.
• 4th Friday Vetworking
  Friday, July 25 | 11 a.m.–1 p.m. Eastern Time | American Legion Post 82 - Harry White Wilmer, 6330 Crain HIghway
  4th Friday Vetworking is an impactful monthly initiative designed to empower Maryland’s military-affiliated community, including veterans, service members, and their families. Join us as we hear from our guest speaker Dr. Arielle Jordan, Army Veteran and Therapist. Interact with UMGC Vet Success on Campus Counselors and Veteran Service Organizations as they offer information about benefits, programs and opportunities.
• 4th Friday Vetworking
  Friday, Aug. 22 | 11 a.m.–1 p.m. Eastern Time | 1750 Monocacy Blvd. Suite A
  4th Friday Vetworking is an impactful monthly initiative designed to empower Maryland’s military-affiliated community, including veterans, service members, and their families. Join us as we hear from the staff at Platoon 22 about their mission to end veteran suicide. Interact with UMGC Vet Success on Campus Counselors and Veteran Service Organizations as they offer information about benefits, programs and opportunities.
• MilVet Net
  Wednesday, Aug. 27 | 4–7 p.m. Eastern Time | College Park Marriott Hotel and Conference Center
  The Military/Veteran Networking Fair is an in-person event to highlight veteran and caregiver support services available to military connected staff and students on the national, regional, and local level.  This is an opportunity for those individuals to have access to service providers, employers, entrepreneurs and caregiver resources all in one space. The event is open to staff, faculty, student veterans and alumni from all 12 USM schools, Maryland community colleges, and MICUA school.