Pathways Fest: Majors, Minors, and Careers

On August 21, a little over 1000 students attended the Pathways Fest, which hosted all of IUB’s academic programs in one place, along with experiential learning opportunities, academic support resources, and career coaching. The goal was to give all new undergrads a chance to learn about their options for academics at IUB and connect their studies to their career goals. Advising & Major Exploration Services (AMES) and Career Exploration & Student Employment (CESE) jointly organized the event along with the IU Peer Coaches.

Participating units included: the Student Academic Center, the Academic Support Center, Accessible Educational Services, IU Libraries, the Center of Excellence for Women & Technology, Education Abroad, Student Employment, and Undergraduate Research. Some fun activities included button- and bracelet-making with an inspiring “word for the semester,” giant Jenga on the patio, a prize wheel with generous donations from the programs who participated in the fest, and a postcard-signing activity to receive a free AMES T-Shirt.

Thanks to Wells Library for their support in providing the space, chairs, and tables for the event. The library has been a long-time partner with AMES, CESE, and the IU Peer Coaches.

A large crowd of undergraduate students packs into the lobby of Wells Library to visit tables at the fair.

An older man in a hat shakes hands with a student wearing a backpack — Andrew “Drew” Koke welcomes students and hands out pamphlets with time management strategies to promote the Student Academic Center.

A woman gestures with her hands while speaking to a group of undergraduate students — Mary Helen Truglia explains the resources Writing Tutorial Services offers to a group of students at the fair.

A woman hastily signs a student postcard — Melissa Blunck signs off on students’ postcards as a reward for hearing about experiential learning, so they can receive a free t-shirt.

A woman speaks to a group of students standing around a fair table — Lisa Hamilton explains how career counseling can help undergraduate students learn about their strengths and interests.

Fall Part-Time Jobs Fair

The annual fall Part-Time Jobs Fair was held on Friday, August 22, filling IMU’s Alumni Hall and Solarium with 2565 students between noon and 4 p.m. The fair is hosted annually by Career Exploration & Student Employment (CESE) and is open to all IU students—undergraduate and graduate—who are looking for part-time jobs during the school year.

Fifty-five on- and off-campus employers attended to advertise part-time jobs to current IU students. About 80% of students who attended said they were hoping to find a job through the fair, and approximately half the attendees were first year students. CESE hosts a similar event in the late spring to help students find summer job opportunities.

A large crowd of students filters through a maze of tables — Students stop and talk with employers while moving through the maze of tables in Alumni Hall.

Three women raise their phones to capture a QR code held up on a clipboard — A few interested students raise their phones to capture a QR code held up by an employer.

Two men shake hands over a decorated fair table with merch and a prize wheel — A student shakes the hand of an employer at the popular Domino’s pizza table.

Two students in a line hold up printed maps of the fair — Students line up outside of Alumni Hall and review maps of the fair before entering.

Two students pose on either side of a Bison mascot while a fair worker takes a photo — Students pose for a photo with the Bison as they exit the fair. *Photo credit: Chris Meyer*

Law Day

Law Day is the most important event of the year on the IU Bloomington campus for prelaw students. IU students had the opportunity to speak with representatives of an incredible 93 law schools from across the country at the fair held in Alumni Hall in the Indiana Memorial Union. Meeting face-to-face with admissions officials helps students establish a personal connection with the schools and learn how to become a competitive applicant.

The event also featured a lively panel discussion in the Georgian Room with law school admissions officials from three different law schools (Indiana University Maurer School of Law, DePaul University College of Law, and University of California at Davis School of Law). The panelists shared their perspectives on what they like—and don’t like—to see in an application. Students also asked their own questions. Timely topics included the changes in caps on federal student loans and how AI is impacting the way that law schools review personal statements. The panel helps students gain insight into the application process and keep up on the latest trends impacting law school admission.

A panel of four men (three in suits) sit in front of a room full of students, with one speaking into a microphone — The day starts off with a panel of three law school deans who answer student questions about how to prepare for the law school admissions process.

A large room full of tables with colorful balloons and law school representatives at each — A student starts her journey at the first table at the fair, held later in the day in Alumni Hall.

A man in a dress shirt and tie animatedly gestures while speaking to prospective law students — Representatives of law schools get excited while talking to students in the festive atmosphere.

Two people speak to students across a fair table, with large glass windows behind them — The fair continued into the Solarium, with a wide variety of law schools and programs for students to choose from.

A long row of tables lines up into the distance, with law school reps on one side and students on the other — A student collects informational handouts from different schools and receives personalized attention from a law school rep.

Major Fests & Job Fairs & Law Days, Oh My!

Pathways Fest: Majors, Minors, and Careers

Fall Part-Time Jobs Fair

Law Day

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