The political science department is sponsoring a political science “Career Day,” the goal of which is to bring together NEIU students and political science career professionals, “to explore the potential opportunities political science education provides with regard to employment, career develop.m.ent, and graduate education,” says, Michael Carroll, assistant director of the event.
The political science department has lined up a roster of guest speakers to discuss, share and answer questions.
The guest speakers come from diverse backgrounds and include a Chicago alderman, a county administrator a vice president of a Jewish organization, a program director for a political science association, NEIU alumni and others.
The purpose of the event, directed by political science professor Ellen Cannon, “is to expose political science majors to all of the opportunities. There are a plethora of opportunities available, and so we want to bring people in who are in all of these different areas that a political science degree can help you,” says Carroll.
Various topics will be discussed including: political science education and advocacy careers for the Hispanic community; political science education and the careers that build pluralism and inclusion; political science education and minority student professional and graduate develop.m.ent; and others.
The event is scheduled to run on Monday, Nov. 12, from 1:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. in the Student Union, room SU-003.