Aspire

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The College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences ASPIRE program empowers students to cultivate the intellectual skills and knowledge unique to a liberal arts education to advance their personal and professional goals.

April 11, 2025

University Ballrooms

Still want to register? Reach out to razzorel@wpunj.edu!

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10-10:10 Dean’s Welcome

 10:10-11:00 Young Alumnae Panel, Moderator: Jenny Nesenjuk

11:00-12:00 Tia Cherry, “Combating Imposter Syndrome”

12:00-12:45 Lunch
During lunch attendees will have the chance to visit our tables for:
Pesce Mentoring matching and Internship information

 12:45-2:30 Keynote Speakers:
“How to Strategically Build Your Brand: for Social Media Mavens and Introverts”
Natalie James, Director of Production, McKenna Media
Danielle Noriega

2:30-2:00 Mary Alice Barrows, “From Résumé to Recruiters: How AI is Changing the Job Search”

3:00-3:45 “Tell me about yourself”
Practicing elevator pitch, mock Interviews with Mentors, Employers and Internship Supervisors

  3:45-4:00 Closing remarks by Associate Dean