Judson University hosting job fair and Network Night

By Tom Siebert

Judson University will host a job fair and its annual Network Night on Sept. 26 as part of the school’s Homecoming and Family Weekend Celebration.

Both events will afford alumni and current students an opportunity to meet with representatives of businesses searching for new employees as well as enjoy an evening of networking and inspiration in the Reed Room of Lindner Tower, 1151 N. State St., Elgin.

The job fair will take place from 4:30 p.m. until 6:30 p.m., while the networking event begins at 6:30 p.m. and continues until 8:30 p.m.

This year’s special guest will be?Kesha Kent, empowerment speaker, author, and trainer with more than 17 years of human resources experience.??She is a Judson graduate, holding a Bachelor of Arts degree in Management and Leadership, in addition to a Master?of Arts in?Organizational Leadership.

Ms. Kent is a wife, mother, and energetic influencer seeking to help others reach their potential. She draws individuals in and helps them to grow, develop, and build professional relationships.

?Kesha will share how “Networking Is Your Super Power” and lead participants in an opportunity to interact with each other during the event.

“Judson’s Network Night provides opportunities for students and alumni to hear from distinguished alumni of the university, allowing?people to build connections, community, and careers,”?said Mary Dulabaum, the school’s director of communications.?

Previous speakers have included 1993 Judson graduate Lori Heiselman,?founder and CEO of Biscuit Media Group in Nashville; David Plummer, from the university’s class of 1998 and executive producer of WCIU-TV’s “The Jam”; and 1981 grad Jack Frisby, sales coaching executive and author.?

Businesses interested in taking part in the job fair may register with event?organizers at?[email protected].

Alumni, current students, and friends of the university are invited to learn more and register at?https://www.judsonu.edu/networknight/

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