LSU Olinde Career Center Events
Fall 2019 Events
Employer Drive In
August 7, 2019
This employers-only, all-day workshop instructs employers on how to best recruit LSU students and alumni through breakout sessions, a student panel, and presentations by college deans from across campus. Kick off the fall recruiting season with a crash course in recruiting at LSU!
On-Campus Job Fair
August 21, 2019
This new initiative during Welcome Week is an opportunity for on-campus departments to engage with students who are seeking on-campus employment.
JCPenney Suit Up
September 8, 2019
The LSU Olinde Career Center has collaborated with JCPenney to provide exclusive discounts to LSU students. Join us for this smart savings event to purchase full professional attire at 70% off when combining the 40% off coupon for all attendees with existing store discounts! These deals include a great selection of suits, shirts, blouses, and shoes! Consultants and staff will provide tips for fresh fashion styles and Sephora Mini Makeovers so students can be fully prepared and confident for potential job interviews and networking opportunities.
LSU Career Expo
September 10 and 11, 2019
This two-day Career Expo, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day, is separated by industry. We also host receptions for Business and Engineering this week.
College of Engineering Networking Reception
September 9, 2019
This Pre-Expo Networking Reception allows employers participating in the Expo to visit with Engineering students in a more intimate setting than the Expo provides.
Learn more about the College of Engineering Networking Reception.
E. J. Ourso College of Business Networking
September 10, 2019
This Pre-Expo Networking Reception allows employers participating in the Expo to visit with Business students in a more intimate setting than the Expo provides.
Learn more about the E. J. Ourso College of Business Networking Reception.
Geauxing Kinesiology
September 30, 2019
Students learn from a panel of professionals about the variety of careers they can pursue after graduating with a degree in Kinesiology or related majors.
4:30–5 p.m.: Student Check In
5–6:30 p.m.: Students rotate through three sessions, learning from a panel of professionals about the variety of careers available to Kinesiology graduates and related majors.
6:30–7:30 p.m.: Networking among students and panelists
Location: LSU Student Union Atchafalaya Room
Major Mining Workshop
Choose from
Oct 1, 1:30-3:00
Oct 2, 2:00-3:30
Oct 3, 3:00-4:30
Trying to choose a major? Unsure about the one you have? Learn how to select a major at LSU during one of these one-hour workshops this spring.
Law School & Graduate School Workshops
Fall 2019 Series
If you are interested in attending either law school or grad school, then these workshops are just what you need to get a jump start on the admissions process!
Get Into Law School: Tuesday, Oct 8, 4-5 p.m.
Get Into Grad School: Wednesday, Oct 9, 4-5 p.m.
Winning Personal Statements: Thursday, Oct 10, 4-5 p.m.
Health Professions Fair
October 2, 2019
Professional schools and programs, with specializations in the healthcare industry, connect with students with like-minded career paths or interests and have the chance to network, gather information and explore careers in health care. Medical, dental and other professional programs from Louisiana and across the country, in addition to several baccalaureate programs, look forward to this annual event - which continues to see great success in student attendance.
Construction Interviewing Day
October 10, 2019
Employers recruit students in Construction Management and Civil and Industrial Engineering for full-time, part-time, internship and co-op positions. We also offer a Construction Interviewing Day each spring.
Art + Design Networking Day
October 11, 2019
Employers network with College of Art + Design students about available opportunities and conduct portfolio reviews. The networking portion is followed by an optional interview portion.
Learn more about Art + Design Networking Day.
Leading Louisiana Networking Night
October 22, 2019
A career event for students who desire to make a positive impact on the most pressing challenges for Louisiana, including coastal and environmental conservation, economic development, and health and well-being. This event is a partnership between the LSU Olinde Career Center, Roger Hadfield Ogden Honors College, and the College of the Coast & Environment.
Agriculture Career Fair
October 24, 2019
Co-hosted with the College of Agriculture, this event will allow students of all majors to network with local and nationwide employers recruiting for a variety of internship and full-time positions within food, nutrition, textile, environmental, plant, soil and animal sciences as well as forestry, wildlife and fisheries biology, conservation and natural resources management, business, engineering, communications, sales, fashion and merchandising, human services and more. Additionally, students will have the chance to inquire about admission information on agriculture professional school programs.
Learn more about the Agriculture Career Fair.
School Professionals' Networking Day
October 30, 2019
School Professionals' Networking Day is a one-day recruitment program that partners schools and districts nationwide with students and alumni to network for full-time positions in the teaching, counseling, school librarian and media specialists, school psychologists, speech pathologists/therapists, audiologists, school leadership, social work and other school-based professional fields. We also offer a School Professionals' Interviewing Day each spring.
Spring 2020 Events
JCPenney Suit Up
Date TBD for Spring 2020
The LSU Olinde Career Center has collaborated with JCPenney to provide exclusive discounts to LSU students. Join us for this smart savings event to purchase full professional attire at 70% off when combining the 40% off coupon for all attendees with existing store discounts! These deals include a great selection of suits, shirts, blouses, and shoes! Consultants and staff will provide tips for fresh fashion styles and Sephora Mini Makeovers so students can be fully prepared and confident for potential job interviews and networking opportunities.
More details coming November 2019.
College of Engineering Networking Reception
Date TBD for Spring 2020
This Pre-Expo Networking Reception allows employers participating in the Expo to visit with Engineering students in a more intimate setting than the Expo provides.
More details coming November 2019.
LSU Career Expo
Date TBD for Spring 2020
This will be a one-day Career Expo from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. See event details for more information.
More details coming November 2019.
E.J. Ourso College of Business Networking
Date TBD for Spring 2020
This Networking Reception allows employers participating in the Expo to visit with Business students in a more intimate setting than the Expo provides.
More details coming November 2019.
On-Campus Interviewing Program (OCI)
Date TBD for Spring 2020
The On-campus Interviewing Program (OCI) is a nine-week program managed through Handshake, which brings employers to campus to interview students for internships and full-time job opportunities.
More details coming November 2019.
Summer Jobs Fair
Date TBD for Spring 2020
The Summer Jobs Fair connects students seeking summer employment, part-time jobs or volunteer experience with representatives from camps, resorts and other businesses. Positions available for Summer 2019.
More details coming November 2019.
Art & Design Career Networking Day
Date TBD for Spring 2020
Art + Design Career Networking Day connects students with employers recruiting for full-time, part-time, and internship positions in the art and design fields.
More details coming November 2019.
Construction Interviewing Day
Date TBD for Spring 2020
Employers recruit students in Construction Management and Civil and Industrial Engineering for full-time, part-time, internship and co-op positions. We also offer a Construction Interviewing Day each fall.
More details coming November 2019.
Networking Night at Manship
Date TBD for Spring 2020
Students network with employers in communication fields to learn about their respective organizations, build professional relationships, and find out about internship and other job opportunities.
More details coming November 2019.
Kinesiology Career Fair
Date TBD for Spring 2020
Students network with employers in kinesiology fields to learn about their respective organizations, build professional relationships, and find out about internship and other job opportunities.
More details coming November 2019.
Law School & Graduate Workshops
Date TBD for Spring 2020
If you are interested in attending either law school or grad school, then these workshops are just what you need to get a jump start on the admissions process!
More details coming November 2019.
Opportunity Knocks! A Late Season Career Fair
Date TBD for Spring 2020
Recruiters with hiring timelines in late Spring should attend this new event. Students from all majors are invited to attend this career event offering full-time, internship, and part-time opportunities with employers across a variety of industries, with a heavy emphasis on business and liberal arts major opportunities. Graduating students seeking full-time employment are especially encouraged to attend to make the most of this final on-campus recruiting event of the academic year.
More details coming November 2019.
School Professionals' Networking Day
Date TBD for Spring 2020
School Professionals' Networking Day is a one-day recruitment program that partners schools and districts nationwide with students and alumni to network for full-time positions in the teaching, counseling, school librarian and media specialists, school psychologists, speech pathologists/therapists, audiologists, school leadership, social work and other school-based professional fields.
More details coming November 2019.
Major Mining Workshop
Date TBD for Spring 2020
Trying to choose a major? Unsure about the one you have? Learn how to select a major at LSU during one of these one-hour workshops this spring.
More details coming November 2019.