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From Awkward to Awesome: Network & Dine Like a Pro

October 22 5:30 PM - 9:30 PM

Skylight Room - Seymour Union

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Master the art of meeting and greeting, while eating! We'll begin the evening with a wine/mocktails etiquette, from none other than Knox alumnae, Regine Rousseau '95. Then we'll transition into the dinner, with etiquette instructor and author Callista Gould. She'll walk you through in a way that’s entertaining and not intimidating! It’s also a great opportunity to network with Knox alumni who will be joining you at your table. We'll end the evening with a social hour, so you can network and chat with Knox alumni. Alumni attending: Kyran Blissett ‘20, Admission Counselor, Knox College; Annie Gerdes '19, Assistant Women's Soccer Coach/Associate Sports Information Director, Knox College; Sam Jarvis '09, Community Health Division Manager at Johnson County Public Health; Kate Jarvis '12, Resident Physician at University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics; Levi Morgan '07, Student and Young Alumni Engagement, Knox College; Micaela Rodriguez '15, Staff Accountant - Cost/Decision Support at Caterpillar Inc.

This event is open to ALL students, regardless of major. The goal is to help you engage professionally, during a multitude of scenarios, whether an interview over dinner, a meet 'n greet with colleagues, an art exhibition, a fundraiser for a non-profit, and just about every other professional setting you can think of. Schedule of events: 5:30 - 6:15 pm = Wine etiquette with Knox alumnae and owner of 'Shall We Wine,' Regine Rousseau '95 *mocktails will be provided for those who do not consume alcohol 6:30 - 8:00 pm = Dinner etiquette with author and etiquette instructor, Callista Gould During this dinner, you will learn: - American vs. Continental style, what to do with your napkin and answers to pressing questions such as, "Is that my bread plate, or yours?" - Where to sit, who orders first and other rules of interview meals, dining with clients and big banquets. - How to make networking less awkward and how to follow up. 8:15 pm - 9:30 pm = Social Hour & Networking with Alumni, Faculty, and local organization leaders. *must be 21 years or older to consume wine during the wine etiquette; students will be carded upon entry Registration is required by 11:55 pm October 18th Dress is business casual ( need clothing? email us at careers@knox.edu, for a visit to the FREE careers clothes closet).

This event is sponsored by the Bastian Family Center for Career Success and the Alumni Engagement Office