Building a diverse and globally aware workforce is a top priority for employers worldwide. On Tuesday, Oct. 5, Syracuse University Career Services will host the ninth annual Diversity Business Summit from 4:30-8:30 p.m. at the Sheraton Syracuse University Hotel and Conference Center. The event brings students from underrepresented backgrounds together with world-renowned employers seeking to strengthen their workforces through diversity. The Diversity Business Summit is presented by JPMorgan Chase, with additional support from the other platinum sponsors, General Electric and Macy’s.
The Diversity Business Summit is composed of three parts: a reverse career fair, dinner and dessert networking session. Throughout the evening, students will have numerous opportunities to network with employers and discuss global trends and diversity issues affecting the workplace.
Among the participating employers are Altria, Amica Mutual Insurance Co., City Year, Deloitte, Ernst & Young LLP, General Electric, JPMorgan Chase, M&T Bank Corp., Macy’s, PepsiCo Frito Lay, Sponsors for Educational Opportunity and The TJX Companies.
For students, this event is a chance to build networking contacts.
“Networking is the key to success in today’s job market,” says Jennifer Walters, associate director of Career Services. “Being able to meet representatives from these companies in such a relaxed environment is a unique and valuable opportunity for our students.”
During the dinner component of Diversity Business Summit, students and employers will engage in meaningful discussion about issues impacting the global workplace. To register, students should visit OrangeLink at https://syr-csm.symplicity.com/students.
For more information about the Diversity Business Summit, contact Walters at 443-3616, or jewalt02@syr.edu.
Chancellor Kent Syverud and members of Syracuse University’s leadership team recently traveled to China as part of the University’s efforts to build strong partnerships with China’s top universities in the areas of faculty and graduate collaboration and research. Those efforts…
Madonna Harrington Meyer, professor of sociology in the Maxwell School and Laura J. and L. Douglas Meredith Professor of Teaching Excellence, was recently named a University Professor by Vice Chancellor and Provost Michele Wheatly. The prestigious distinction—a four-year, renewable appointment—is…
On Thursday, July 18, from 8 a.m. to noon, a contractor is scheduled to perform work in the area between Hinds Hall and Machinery Hall. This work will require the sidewalk and stairs to be closed during this time. Pedestrian…
What are you up to this summer? Heading to the backyard pool or a far off land? Big adventure or staycation? Send us a photo. We’ll include it in a gallery on the Syracuse University News site, and one pic…
The Department of Public Safety, Syracuse University Ambulance and the Syracuse Police Department will conduct a training exercise in the Goldstein Student Center on Wednesday, July 24, from 8 to 11 a.m. Marked DPS and Syracuse police vehicles along with…
If you need help with your subscription, contact sunews@syr.edu.
