Career Services events

Pantherpalooza | Sept. 9 | 11a - 2p | Grand Rapids Lettinga Campus

Pantherpalooza is the official kick-off to the school year! It’s an exciting opportunity to welcome back all students, faculty, and staff. It’s a free event and is open to all Davenport University students.  The festivities will include free giveaways, student organizations, university departments, local businesses, area restaurants, and much more!  This is a great opportunity to meet new people, catch up with old friends, and learn about involvement opportunities on campus and in the community.

Employers, local businesses, and community members that would like a table should register here: https://forms.gle/D5ZSJtLXsTWDSoZx9

Virtual Accounting & Finance Career Fair | Sept. 22 | 1p - 4p | Handshake

Candidates will have the opportunity to meet with college recruiters from local banks, corporations, CPA firms, the FBI, and other financial institutions.  Students and employers will have access to video, audio, and text-based chat during these meetings, enabling the personal connection of in-person fairs in a virtual, accessible setting.

Questions? Contact Eric.Cross@davenport.edu

Student Registration  |  Employer Registration

LinkedIn Professional Headshots & Career Services Awareness | Oct. 6 | 11a - 1 pm | GR Lettinga - MCoB second floor

Come learn more about Career Services and the Event we have planned for this semester!  There will be lots of free giveaways.  No need to register, just come to our table in the Devos Academic building.  Wear an appropriate top to get your professional photo (some clothing options will be provided).  Photos will be taken on the second floor of the Maine College of Business.  Ask us about applying to our VITA positions!

We Build Character: Technology Mentoring & Professional Networking | Oct. 8 | 8:30a - 1:30p | Warren Campus

Open to all Technology, Project Management, HIT, & HIM students: This event will allow you to network with technology managers from large Michigan corporations in a mentor setting.

Questions? Contact Paul.Jones@davenport.edu

Student Registration

GV's West MI All-College Career Fair | Oct. 11 | 1p - 5p | DeVos Place downtown Grand Rapids

This high-profile event typically attracts over 1,800 students and alumni from all colleges and majors, and over 230 regional and national employers with thousands of jobs, internships, and clinical and co-op opportunities.

Student Registration

Insurance Forum | Oct. 20 | 10a - 12p | Lansing Campus with virtual option

Contrary to what most people think, the Insurance Industry is not just about selling insurance.  Meet recruiters from some of the biggest insurance companies in the State. Learn about all of the support positions needed to run their organizations. Learn about careers in IT, Management, Marketing, HR, Claims Processing, Billing, Coding, Customer Service, and much more.

Questions? Contact Linda.Lamorandier@davenport.edu

Student Registration 

JCPenney Suit-Up Event | Oct. 23 | 4p - 7pm | Woodland Shopping Center 3225 28th St SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49512

This event provides students with a special shopping experience with exclusive discounts on career wear. Check out the latest styles and trends at https://www.jcpenney.com/m/suit-up-view-all. Text DUPANTHERS to 67292 to register and receive your coupon.  Bring your Student ID. Coupons can be used to purchase online, but the best discounts will be in-store. Open to students, faculty, staff, alumni & family.

No registration is required, but CLICK HERE FOR FULL DETAILS