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Opened in 2017, the Milgard Success Center works with students to think about career paths early in their college experience. Providing practical professional guidance on internships and employment to fuel career development, the Center gives students the edge they need to launch their livelihoods. It also creates opportunities for alumni to network, develop additional skills, and give back to their alma mater.
Location: Milgard Hall, MLG 101
1900 Commerce st, Tacoma, WA 98402
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Upcoming Event - BUSINESS ETIQUETTE DINNER
Business Etiquette Dinner 2024
Date: 7th May, 2024
Time: 5 PM - 8 PM PDT
Venue: Museum of Glass, Tacoma, WA
This annual event, which is sponsored my many of our local employers, is focused on furthering career preparation by training in Business Etiquette. Students dine with local business sponsors at a 3-course sit-down dinner while O. Ray Angle, Etiquette trainer, walks the room training about the do's and don'ts of Business dining and proper manners while dining in a semi-formal setting.
For Employers: To sponsor a table, the cost is $1000 which includes 2 seats at the table with parking & dinner.
For Students: You must register to attend. The cost is $20 per student which includes dinner and parking.
Please email trishz@uw.edu with questions.
Announcing the IRIS Photo Booth!
Free Self-Service Professional Headshot Booth
Are you looking for a new professional headshot or want to refresh your photo on LinkedIn, Handshake or Suitable?
Stop by the Centers of Excellence office in Milgard Hall 101H to use the Iris Air Photo booth for your professional photo!
Venue: Center of Excellence Offices in Milgard Hall 101H
Operating Hours:
- IRIS operating Hours: Mon -Fri, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
- IRIS will be closed on UW Holidays.
- If additional hours are needed, please contact the Milgard Success Center, milgard@uw.edu with your request.
UPCOMING MILGARD GOLD EVENTS
Winter Quarter 2024
- February 13, 2024 - Finance Association Career Gold Event - Boeing and Brion Baker - 12:30 - 1:20 - MLG 311
- February 14, 2024 - ASA Career Gold Event - Lunch & Learn with Department of Revenue - 12:30 - 1:20 - MLG 311
- February 15, 2024 - Marketing Architects Career Gold Event - Quincy Henry & Campfire Coffee - 12:30 - 1:20 - MLG 311
- February 20, 2024 - Finance Association Career Gold Event - Wells Fargo, Abby Logan - 12:30 - 1:20 - MLG 311
- February 20, 2024 - ASA Career Gold Event - Lunch & Learn with Weyerhaeuser - 12:30 - 1:20 - MLG 311
- February 26, 2024 - SMO Career Gold Event - Gensco - 12:30-1:20 - MLG 301
- February 28, 2024 - ASA Career Gold Event - Lunch & Learn with Andersen - 12:30-1:20 - MLG 311
- March 4, 2024 - SMO Career Gold Event - HD Fowler - 12:30-1:20 - MLG 301
- March 5, 2024 - Finance Association Career Gold Event - Pugh Capital - 12:30 - 1:20 - MLG 311
- March 6, 2024 - ASA Career Gold Event - Lunch & Learn with TrueBlue - 12:30-1:20 - MLG 311
Coming in Spring Quarter 2024
Milgard Etiquette Dinner-this annual event is a sit-down catered dinner held at the Museum of Glass. A trainer walks the room explaining rules of business etiquette while students dine with local business leaders. May 7, 2024 - Registration is Open on Handshake.
CONNECT WITH SUCCESS CENTER STAFF
Trish Zander
Executive Director of the Milgard Success Center
Focuses on employer relations, Success Center operations and career support.
EMAIL: trishz@uw.edu
PHONE: 253-692-5631
Kerry Barker
Assistant Director of the Milgard Success Center
Focuses on interview preparation, resume support and career questions.
EMAIL: kb7@uw.edu
PHONE: 253-692-4580