OUR RESOURCES
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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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 101 to use the Iris Air Photo booth for your professional photo!
Venue: Center of Excellence Offices in Milgard Hall 101
Operating Hours:
- IRIS operating Hours: Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri, Noon - 4:00 pm.
- IRIS will not be available on Wednesdays at this time.
- 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 EVENTS
Milgard Gold Events
November 2023
- November 1, 2023 - Accounting Fest Goes Into Over Drive, Sports Management Panel - 12:30-1:20 - MLG 311
- November 3, 2023 – Finance Society Trek to Morgan Stanley (Tacoma Office)
- November 8, 2023 - Lunch & Learn with Clifton Larson Allen - 12:30-1:20 - MLG 311
- November 13, 2023 - Student Management Organization (SMO) Kick-off - 12:30-1:20 - MLG 301
- November 14, 2023 - Center for Financial Wellness - Q & A Lunch with a Certified Financial Planner - 12:30-1:20 - MLG 301
- November 15, 2023 - Financial Wellness Workshop - Understanding your Credit Score - 12:30-1:20 - TLB 109
- November 15, 2023 - ASA Lunch & Learn with Costco - Career Gold Event - 12:30-1:20 - MLG 301
- November 17, 2023 - Finance Association Career Gold Event - Russell Investments - 12:30-1:20 - MLG 311
- November 22, 2023 - Lunch & Learn with Alex Harlan - 12:30-1:20 - MLG 311
- November 29, 2023 - Lunch & Learn with Deloitte - 12:30-1:20 - MLG 311
December 2023
- December 6, 2023 - Lunch & Learn with WSCPA - 12:30-1:20 - MLG 311
- December 6, 2023 - Milgard RSO Open House - 12:30-1:20 - MLG 101
- December 13, 2023 – Entrepreneurial Mindset – 4:00-5:30 – MLG110
January 2024
- January 12, 2024 - Office Tour with Clifton Larson Allen - Tacoma Office - 11:30 am - 1:00 pm
February 2024
- February 7, 2024 - Business Student Internship & Job Fair - 11:30-2:30 - William Philip Hall, UW Tacoma
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. April 2024
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