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
- veterans
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.
2008/09 Diversity Networking Program Dates: Sessions run from 5 to 6:30 in MUB Room 336
Nov 20th : NH Cultural Diversity Awareness Council – Diversity in the workplace/how to research organizations for internships and FT jobs
Jan 22nd: Professional Panel (Attendees to be announced)
Feb 12th : How to prepare for a Career Fair
Mar 2nd : DNP Luncheon in Skybox at Whittemore Center 12:30 to 2 PM
Mar 12th : Interview 101
April 23rd: Graduate Info Session
April 30th Etiquette Lunch @ Thompson School with Maureen Crawford of Osram Sylvania
