Career Center at the 2008 Annual Conference

This is your opportunity to advance your career by networking with and learning from international educators from across the country and around the world. Be sure to visit the NAFSA Career Center at the 2008 Annual Conference in Washington DC.

The Career Center will host Employer Information Sessions at the Annual Conference. Check back in May for a complete listing of Employer Information Sessions. If you are an employer planning to attend the Annual Conference and would like to present about position openings at your institution or organization, e-mail Lynne Nolte at jr[at]nafsa.org for more information.

Career Center Roundtables

Hear first-hand from NAFSA volunteer member leaders about how to manage your career in international education. Each of NAFSA’s five Knowledge Community teams will be presenting a Roundtable discussion.

Knowledge Communities
Education Abroad Tuesday, May 27, 1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.	All Roundtables will be held in Room #102B.
International Education Leadership Thursday, May 29, 12:30 p.m. –1:30 p.m.
International Student and Scholar Services Thursday, May 29, 3:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Recruitment, Admissions and Preparation Wednesday, May 28, 12:30 p.m.–1:30 p.m.
Teaching, Learning, and Scholarship Wednesday, May 28, 3:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.

Career-Related Sessions at the Annual Conference

Young Professionals
Graduate Student Roundtable on Research Thursday, May 29, 2:00 p.m.–3:15 p.m. Research Abroad: Exploring Undergraduate Research Opportunities Friday, May 30, 9:30 a.m.–10:30 a.m.
Mid-level Professionals
Open Meeting of Mid-Career Education Abroad Professionals Wednesday, May 28, 1:45 p.m.–3:00 p.m. Collegial conversations Live: Mid-Career Professionals Invited Thursday, May 29, 8:00 a.m.–9:00 a.m.
Experienced & Retired Professionals
Regeneration – Retirement Planning for International Educators Wednesday, May 28, 8:00 a.m. –9:15 a.m.

Professionalism
Working 24/7: Creatively Balancing Work and Family in Global Careers Thursday, May 29, 9:15 a.m.–10:15 a.m. Diverse Identities: Personal Challenges for International Education Professionals Friday, May 30, 2:45 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Networking
The Evolution of Online Social Networking and its Impact on International Education Wednesday, May 28, 1:45 p.m.–3:00 p.m. Blogs, Facebook, and Instant Messaging: How They Can Work For You Friday, May 30, 8:00 a.m. –9:15 a.m.

Connect with Your Colleagues

Mentoring Opportunities at the Annual Conference

Become better acquainted with the field of international education, network, and share your ideas while learning from other students and experienced NAFSAns. Detailed information will be available at the Conference Information and Hospitality Center during the conference. Special student programs include: Welcome Orientation for Students, Monday, May 26, 5:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m. Students/Mentors Meeting, Tuesday, May 27, 8:00 a.m.-9:00 a.m. Orientation for First-Time Attendees, Tuesday, May 27, 10:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Students/Mentors Gathering, Thursday, May 29, 5:45 p.m.-6:45 p.m.

Connecting With Your Colleagues (Knowledge Community) Networking Receptions
Mingle and meet with your colleagues; connect with old friends and familiar faces. Each knowledge community will meet in a different location, but attendees are welcome to visit as many receptions as they wish. (Requires advance registration) Monday, May 26, 5:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.

Member Interest Group Meetings
NAFSA's Member Interest Groups (MIGs) will meet during the conference week to exchange information and network with colleagues. Groups focus on countries, continents, professional and personal interests, and types of institutions. Everyone is welcome to join these open meetings. See the Schedule-at-a-Glance for days and times. Tuesday, May 27-Thursday, May 29

Regional Update Meetings
Each of NAFSA's 11 U.S. regions will host an update meeting on Thursday, May 29 with information and news concerning regional activities. All meetings are open to conference registrants. Thursday, May 29