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Career Events
Join your UMGC Career Services team for events that help you connect with the latest career trends and best practices for you to use at any point in your career progression. Continue below for more information.
- Cybersecurity Jobs: Where Are They and How Do I Get One?
Wednesday, October 16 | 7–8 p.m. Eastern Time | Online
The cybersecurity employment sector is booming but how does this translate for the entry-level job seeker? Join us as we discuss the basics of launching a cyber-related job search. Learn where and how to look for cyber jobs and how to gain IT-related experience. - Resume Writing for IT and Tech-related Employment
Wednesday, October 23 | 7–8 p.m. Eastern Time | Online
Join us to learn about the necessary components to include in your resume when looking for technology-related employment. Discover tips and tricks to help set your resume apart from others. - How to Network and Leverage LinkedIn Effectively
Wednesday, November 6 | 7–8 p.m. Eastern Time | Online
Have you ever heard the saying “it’s not what you know, but who you know?” Around 64% of job seekers get hired through a referral. Join us as we explore how to use LinkedIn to learn strategies for establishing a strong professional network and resources to start building meaningful connections to help your career progression. - Crack the Code: Insider Secrets to Ace Your Job Search
Wednesday, November 20 | 7–8 p.m. Eastern Time | Online
Join us to uncover essential job search techniques, insights, and tools aimed at setting you apart from the crowd! - Unlocking Opportunities: Navigating the Federal Job Search Maze
Wednesday, December 4 | 7–8 p.m. Eastern Time | Online
Landing a federal position requires effort, patience, and persistence. A clear understanding of the process will help you maximize your efforts, shorten your search, and increase your chances for success. Join us to learn the application process, resumes and other federal job search essentials.
Alumni Events
Connect with members of your global alumni community either online or at an in-person event near you.
- Homecoming 2024 Regional Celebration - Texas
Thursday, October 3 | 4–7:30 p.m. Central Time | UMGC San Antonio Location
Join us in person for a fun gathering, including great moments to network with your classmates and alum, while making new connections! Register today to join the celebration. - Homecoming 2024 Regional Celebration - California
Friday, October 4 | 5–7 p.m. Pacific Time | UMGC San Diego Location
Join us in person for a fun gathering, including great moments to network with your classmates and alum, while making new connections! Register today to join the celebration. - UMGC Europe Presents "Bad History: Why we get history wrong, how can we get it right."
Tuesday, October 8 | Noon–1 p.m. Eastern Time | Online
A timely conversation with special guest Ben Sawyer, historian, comedian, and co-host of the popular podcast "The Road to Now."
Join us for a conversation about why we get history wrong and how we can get it right. A popular saying is that history repeats itself. If that is true, then why do we get it wrong? If not true, then what can we learn from history to help us understand life today? The panel will enlighten us on history (right or wrong), make us laugh, and provide an opportunity to learn more about how history affects current events. Our panel consists of a nationally known historian, a UMGC Europe student ambassador, and Dr. Malcolm Magee, UMGC History Professor. - AI Cloud-based tools for Cybersecurity
Thursday, October 10 | Noon–12:45 p.m. Eastern Time | Online
This session describes and demonstrates popular cloud-based tools that use AI/ML approaches to securing infrastructure. Emphasis is on automation, notification and alert tools which work to detect and prioritize threats to expedite mitigation. - Homecoming 2024 Regional Celebration - Hawaii
Thursday, October 10 | 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Hawaii-Aleutian Standard Time | Multiple Locations
Join us in person for a fun gathering, including great moments to network with your classmates and alum, while making new connections! Register today to attend at one of three locations:
Pearl City UMGC Location
Schofield Barracks UMGC Location
Hickam AFB UMGC Location - Homecoming 2024 Virtual Celebration
Thursday, October 10 | 7–9 p.m. Eastern Time | UMGC Metaverse
Join us in the Metaverse for the Homecoming 2024 Virtual Celebration! Don't miss this unique opportunity to hear remarks from UMGC President, Gregory Fowler, PhD, expand your professional network in the “Imagination Networking Lounge Area,” visit the new Homecoming Showcase featuring fellow students and graduates, complete a virtual quest to receive UMGC swag, and enjoy live DJ music and fun avatar dancing! Register today. - Homecoming 2024 USA Celebration
Thursday, October 10 | 7–9 p.m. Eastern Time | College Park Marriott Hotel and Conference Center
Join us in person for a fun gathering, including great moments to network with your classmates and alum, while making new connections! Register today to join the celebration. Thank you for your interest in being a part of Homecoming 2024! Unfortunately, registration for the Homecoming 2024 USA Celebration is now full, but we love your UMGC pride and want to invite you to join us in the Metaverse on October 10! - Homecoming 2024 Germany Celebration
Friday, October 18 | 1730–2300 Central European Time | Heidelberg Castle
Join us in person for an adult only reception at the Heidelberg Castle for a fun evening filled with great opportunities to network with your fellow classmates and alumni while making new connections! Register today to join the celebration. - Wills Week Conference
Monday, October 21–Friday, October 25 | Noon–1 p.m. Eastern Time (Daily) | Online
Are you one of the millions of Americans who have put off estate planning? Join us during National Estate Planning Awareness Week for five free, expert-led webinars on topics related to estate planning basics, first-time planning, assessing your needs, family discussions, and more. - Homecoming 2024 Japan Celebration
Friday, October 25 | 1830–2130 Japan Standard Time | The New Sanno Hotel, Tokyo
Join us in person for a fun gathering, including great moments to network with your classmates and alum, while making new connections! Register today to join the celebration. - UMGC FUNd Run 2024
Monday, October 28 – Sunday, November 3 | All Day | Anywhere
University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC) invites students, staff, faculty, alumni and friends to enter the 2024 UMGC Virtual FUNd Run, a friendly competition that engages our global community and raises funds for veteran students who need "just in time" support to continue their studies.
Alumni Virtual Book Club Events
Join today and start connecting with fellow alumni and current students through a love of reading, lifelong learning, novels, and other books. Continue below for more information.