Wednesday, October 6, 2010

Event Planning, Tourism, and Hospitality Networking Night

Tuesday, October 19th 6:30-8:30pm

DeVault Alumni Center - 1000 E. 17th St. (across from Assembly Hall)

Networking Nights is a collaborative event hosted by the IU Career Development Center and the IU Student Alumni Association. It is a night created to give students the opportunity to learn the art of networking through interaction with professionals in their field of interest.

Please join IU Alumni and career professionals in diverse careers within the Event Planning, Tourism, and Hospitality industries for an evening of networking. Guest speakers will participate in a panel discussion focusing on their career paths, organizational opportunities, and sharing advice for students entering the world-of-work. An introduction to networking will follow with light refreshments and the opportunity to mingle with the guest speakers.

We ask that students please RSVP through their myIUcareers account, accessible at http://www.indiana.edu/~career/. Business casual attire (dress shirt, dress pants, or skirt) is appropriate for this event.

Panelists for the evening include:

-John Donica, Conference, Meeting & Event Planning Management, The Donica Group, Inc.
-Brandi Host, Rooms Division Manager, Indiana Memorial Union
-Jacob King, Assistant General Manager, Eagle Pointe Golf Resort
-Mia Martin, Travel Consultant & Branch Manager, The Travel Authority
-Vanessa Stafford, Convention Services Manager, Omni Severin Hotel Indianapolis

Don't miss this great professional opportunity!