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Monday, May 31
 

12:00pm MDT

Life Skills 101: Soft Skills in the Workplace
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Finishing your degree is a big change, and — let’s face it — sometimes the transition to “what’s next” can be stressful. Our Life Skills 101 sessions will share tangible skills and advice that you can take with you beyond the classroom and into the workplace. This live webinar features a panel of U of A grads who will talk about the importance of soft skills like communication, attitude and flexibility in a work environment.
Moderators
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Torrey Dance

Torrey Dance, ՚10 BA, graduated from the Faculty of Arts in 2010 with a double major in sociology and psychology, and is currently completing a masters of education in adult, community, and higher education. He has worked for the university in a variety of roles since he was a student... Read More →

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avatar for Kim Balay

Kim Balay

Kim Balay, '88 BEd, recently completed a 32-year teaching career and has happily moved on to a new chapter filled with home renovations, animals and writing. She completed her BEd in 1988 at the U of A with a major in secondary English and a minor in Canadian History, and then taught... Read More →
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Phil Wong

Phil Wong, ՚85 BSc(Spec), graduated with a Bachelor of Science, specializing in psychology. Following graduation, he took courses as a special student, for more than 10 years, in areas that he could not fit into his undergrad program. It must be that he missed the tests, assignments... Read More →
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Charlotte Wray

Charlotte Wray, '16 BA,  graduated from the University of Alberta in 2016 with a Bachelor of Arts degree, majoring in women's and gender studies and minoring in drama. After working at the Students' Union for a year, she now works at the Career Centre supporting programs such as... Read More →

Monday May 31, 2021 12:00pm - 1:00pm MDT
Zoom - Online
  Life Skills 101

1:30pm MDT

Job Search Essentials: Intentional Resumes & Cover Letters
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Join Tyree McCracken from the U of A Career Centre to learn how the science of reading and memory can help you craft your resumé and cover letter to target specific job opportunities.
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Tyree McCrackin

Tyree McCrackin works directly with graduate students and postdoctoral fellows at the University of Alberta's Career Centre.  Before coming to the University of Alberta, Tyree worked in human resources in various oil and gas related industries.  His first role was with the University... Read More →

Monday May 31, 2021 1:30pm - 2:30pm MDT
Zoom - Online
  Career Insight

5:00pm MDT

Your Next Chapter: Expanding your Networks After Graduation
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Your connection to the U of A doesn’t end at graduation — there are so many benefits to staying involved. Learn about the many rich opportunities to build networks, gain skills and make new connections and friends. At this live panel presentation, you will hear from grads volunteering in Edmonton, Calgary, Vancouver, Toronto and Hong Kong about how they used their new alumni networks to further their careers, build their resumés and do fun and fulfilling work.

Our Volunteers:
  • Ali Assi, '15 MPH - Pride Alumni Chapter and Alumni Council
  • Sarah Dunnet, ’17 BEd, ’17 BKin - Calgary Alumni Chapter and Kinesiology, Sport, and Recreation Alumni Association
  • Pavel Petrov, ’14 BSc - Vancouver Alumni Chapter (Events and Welcome program)
  • Brenda Collinge, ’73 BCom - Toronto Alumni Chapter (Events and Mentorship program)
  • Trevor Mak, ’82 BCom, ‘84 MBA - Hong Kong Alumni Chapter (International Student and overseas experience)

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Regional Chapters

Even though you may move away from the Edmonton area, you can stay connected to your university and meet local alumni through a Regional Chapter. Regional Chapters connect, engage and support current and future alumni through volunteerism, learning opportunities, career networking... Read More →
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Campus Chapters

Campus Chapters volunteers connect thousands of alumni to their faculty, student group or special interest. Gain experience and networking opportunities by joining your Chapter. 
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Volunteerism UAlberta

There are plenty of opportunities to connect with other alumni, gain valuable volunteer experience, and contribute to the community with our varied volunteer experiences.

Monday May 31, 2021 5:00pm - 6:00pm MDT
Zoom - Online
  Panel Discussion

7:00pm MDT

Building a Strong Financial Future
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Tackling your finances can be a daunting task, especially when you are just starting out in the world. Join finance expert Janine Rogan to learn how to build a solid financial foundation, ensure you’re on track and walk away with best practices to maintain financial stability throughout your life.
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Janine Rogan

Janine Rogan, ’14 BCom, is a Chartered Professional Accountant, personal finance blogger, speaker and tax specialist. She received her business education from the University of Alberta and the CPA Western School of Business. Rogan shares her personal finance knowledge through writing... Read More →

Monday May 31, 2021 7:00pm - 8:30pm MDT
Zoom - Online
  Skill Building
 
Tuesday, June 1
 

12:00pm MDT

Life Skills 101: Post Grad Blues & Changing Identity
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You’ve finished (or are finishing) your degree —  now what? For some of you, this may be the first time in your life that you are not going back to school and continuing as a student. As we mark this milestone, we can also struggle to find a new identity. You're not alone! Our Life Skills 101 sessions will share tangible skills and advice that you can take with you beyond the classroom and into the workplace. This live webinar features a panel of UAlberta grads who will talk about their experience going from student to employee, and their tips for successfully navigating this life change.
Moderators
avatar for Michelle Goonasekera

Michelle Goonasekera

Michelle Goonasekera,՚18 BSc, spent most of her undergrad experience switching her major back and forth between psychology and biological sciences, while also seriously contemplating degrees in animal sciences, ecology and medicine. Needless to say, she was very curious about learning... Read More →

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Morgan Gagnon

Morgan Gagnon, ՚17 BA (Campus Saint-Jean), graduated in 2017 from the U of A's Campus Saint-Jean with a Bachelor of Arts, majoring in sociology and minoring in psychology. While studying, she volunteered with the U of A's Sexual Assault Centre, and split her time between multiple... Read More →
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Pauline MacPherson

Pauline MacPherson,՚15 BA,  took a full decade to finish her Bachelor of Arts, talk about a long "gap year"! After trying various careers and countries, she returned to Edmonton to complete her degree in psychology, and discovered her passion for research. Pauline moved to the U.K... Read More →
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Aanchal Pathak

Aanchal Pathak, '18 BScN, has worked in long-term care and internal medicine. She currently works in the adult intensive care unit at the Royal Alexandra Hospital, where her role entails caring for patients who may require ventilatory or cardiac support. Aanchal hopes to start her... Read More →

Tuesday June 1, 2021 12:00pm - 1:00pm MDT
Zoom - Online
  Life Skills 101

1:30pm MDT

Job Search Essentials: Creating a Killer LinkedIn Profile
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Glow up your LinkedIn profile with advice from the Career Centre’s Christine Gertz. Learn how to stand out to would-be employers and find out different ways to use LinkedIn for networking and job search.
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Christine Gertz

Christine is the Library and Information Specialist at the Career Centre and she researches social media and using Internet-based tools for career management. She has been a member of LinkedIn since 2006.

Tuesday June 1, 2021 1:30pm - 2:30pm MDT
Zoom - Online
  Career Insight

3:00pm MDT

Building Your Online Brand
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One of the most powerful tools you’ll have in your professional toolkit is your personal brand. But how can you best leverage that brand online? Learn from social media expert Linda Hoang about how to build your online brand and how it can help you with your career prospects.
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Linda Hoang

Linda Hoang is one of Alberta’s leading social media strategists. She has developed social media strategies, content plans and delivered social media training for non-profits, government, and businesses big and small. She is also a popular blogger and social media content creator... Read More →

Tuesday June 1, 2021 3:00pm - 4:00pm MDT
Zoom - Online
  Skill Building

7:00pm MDT

Tech for Good Careers: A Virtual Conversation
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Considering a career in tech and wondering how it could be used for good in the world? Hear from alumni about their diverse backgrounds and career paths, and how they use tech for good.
Speakers
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Xiao Wu (Ling)

Xiao Wu (Ling), '15 MSc Computer Science, is the founder and CEO of WhiteMatrix Co., Ltd. His company’s flagship product, ChainIDE, is one of the world’s largest blockchain developer traffic portals and provides cloud-based integrated development environment services to more than... Read More →
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Karen Morton

Karen Morton, ‘91 BA; ‘93 MSc ALES (Calgary Chapter), is a Technical Leader for Energy Information and a Project Manager at the Canada Energy Regulator (CER). She completed a Master of Science in Media & Communications (Data & Society) at the London School of Economics as a Chevening... Read More →
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Sheetal Mehta Walsh

Investor, Shanti Life
Sheetal Mehta Walsh,'94 BA (Silicon Valley/Vancouver Chapter), is an angel investor with over 20 years experience in venture capital, technology and social enterprise. She is a Deal Maker for the Global Entrepreneur Programme and Founding Partner of Soho Ventures Fund. Sheetal is... Read More →

Tuesday June 1, 2021 7:00pm - 8:00pm MDT
Zoom - Online
  Panel Discussion
 
Wednesday, June 2
 

10:00am MDT

Job Search Essentials: Ask the Experts
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Looking for pandemic job-search tips? Wondering how to overcome your fear of networking? Want the secret to negotiating a satisfying salary? Join a panel of U of A Career Centre experts to get answers to your burning career questions.
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Career Centre

The Career Centre is the source for career and employment information and expertise at the University of Alberta. We strive to empower the talented people of the U of A in developing the skills, knowledge, experiences, and connections they need to confidently manage their careers... Read More →

Wednesday June 2, 2021 10:00am - 11:00am MDT
Zoom - Online
  Career Insight

12:00pm MDT

Life Skills 101: Fake It Til You Make It
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Would it surprise you to hear that many people lack confidence in their skillset or felt like an imposter at their jobs? It’s more common than you think. Join a panel of U of A grads who will share their tips to help you “fake it till you make it,” focussing on topics including imposter syndrome, confidence building and handling failure and rejection. This session is part of our Life Skills 101 series, sharing tangible skills and advice that you can take with you beyond the classroom and into the workplace.
Moderators
avatar for Michelle Goonasekera

Michelle Goonasekera

Michelle Goonasekera,՚18 BSc, spent most of her undergrad experience switching her major back and forth between psychology and biological sciences, while also seriously contemplating degrees in animal sciences, ecology and medicine. Needless to say, she was very curious about learning... Read More →

Speakers
avatar for Amanda Brace

Amanda Brace

Amanda Brace, ՚07 BA, ՚15 MLIS, has a bachelor of arts and a master's degree in library and information studies from UAlberta. As an undergraduate, she majored in English and minored in classics. She studied library science because she is passionate about education and literacy... Read More →
avatar for Jane Lee

Jane Lee

Jane Lee, ՚05 BSc(Spec), graduated from UAlberta with a BSc specialization in psychology. After stumbling into the world of student affairs through volunteering during her undergrad, she took on various student affairs leadership roles at the UASA/UAlberta and is currently the assistant... Read More →
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Katie Willis

Katie Willis,՚13 BA, ՚18 MA, graduated in 2013 with a Bachelor of Arts, majoring in psychology and minoring in sociology. She completed a Master of Arts in Communications in 2018 while working full time. Katie is the Acting Director of Communications and Engagement in the Faculty... Read More →

Wednesday June 2, 2021 12:00pm - 1:00pm MDT
Zoom - Online
  Life Skills 101

2:00pm MDT

Building Your Resiliency: How to Protect Your Personal Energy
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In this digital age we are accessible, online and connected 24/7. But what does that mean for our personal energy? Join registered psychologist Katie Poirier, '13 MEd, for a discussion on the importance of setting boundaries, protecting your personal energy and avoiding burnout.
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Katie Poirier

Katie Poirier, '13 MEd, is a Registered Psychologist with the College of Alberta Psychologists and also holds a Masters of Education degree. She has worked with clients who have experienced eating disorders, sexual assault/abuse (Sexual Assault Centre of Edmonton), addictions and... Read More →

Wednesday June 2, 2021 2:00pm - 3:00pm MDT
Zoom - Online
  Skill Building

5:00pm MDT

Live What the Job recording with Special Guest Nisha Patel, '15 BComm
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Join host Matt Rea and special guest Nisha Patel, '15 BComm, for a live recording of the popular career advice podcast, What the Job? Listen in as Nisha shares experiences from her career journey from Business student to slam poetry champion. Stick around for the Q & A session to get advice from a former Poet Laureate and current writer in residence that will help you advance your own creative career.
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Nisha Patel

Nisha Patel, '15 BComm, is an award-winning Indo-Canadian poet, artist, and public speaker in Edmonton, Alberta. She is the current Poet Laureate for the City of Edmonton and Regional Writer in Residence at Strathcona County and St. Albert. She is also the 2019 Canadian Individu... Read More →

Wednesday June 2, 2021 5:00pm - 6:00pm MDT
Zoom - Online
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