Networking

Current Events

Date:  June 15, 2010
Time:  6:00 -- 8:00 pm

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6:00-6:30 Registration and Networking
6:30-7:30 Speaker & Q&A
7:30-8:00 Networking
Cost:  $15 Alums (Alumni Association, Central NJ Chapter or Northern NJ Chapter) & $25 for Non-Members.  I will have Linda Kinzinger send you an updated chapter membership list so you can use it to verify our members (and will ask the NNJ chapter to send to you as well).

Summary of Event:
 
PSU Alumni Career Services and the Central NJ Chapter of the Penn State Alumni Association are co-sponsoring a networking event featuring Lee Rubin, a 1993 graduate and former Penn State Football player as our guest speaker. 
 
Lee will focus on Corporate Networking: Remaining Relevant In a Fragile Economy.   In this session, Lee will help the group identify the keys to successful networking, challenge the current mainstream understanding of and learn to approach one's professional network.  He will help the group explore best practices on identifying, engaging, and leveraging existing networks including understanding one’s value, developing a 30 second speech, and utilizing the proper “equipment.”  Finally, participants will be given an opportunity to ask questions pertaining to their specific situation and walk away with a newfound understanding of how to effectively create and maintain a professional network.
 
About Lee Rubin:  From the Athletes@Work website:  Lee received his B.A. in Communications from Penn State University. He was a three-year starter and defensive captain for the Nittany Lion football team under the leadership of legendary coach, Joe Paterno. Lee led the team in tackles as a sophomore, and ended his career as the Defensive MVP of the 1994 Florida Citrus Bowl. 

Following his tenure at Penn State, Lee began a successful career in corporate recruiting.  He has helped identify new talent for such Fortune 500 firms as Merrill Lynch, Dow Jones, Charles Schwab, and the Hess Corporation.  Lee's experience as a player, combined with his business background, provides a unique perspective for helping student-athletes transition successfully into professional careers.

Lee is also on the Board of Directors of the Community Refuge Education and Recreation Center, a program designed to aid underprivileged youth in the Central New Jersey area.

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Previous Events

Building Your Personal Brand – Three Things, Three Times

Who: Nat Stoddard, President & CEO Crenshaw Associates; Author – “The Right Leader”

When: February 16th, 2010
.......... 5:30pm to 6:30pm – Reception & Networking
. .........6:30pm to 7:30pm – Speaker
.......... 7:30pm to 8:00pm – Networking & Wrap Up

Price: Free for members of the Northern NJ PSU Alumni Association
..........$10 for anyone else

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Food & Beverage: Passed & Cold Hors d’oeuvres & Cash Bar

First 30 Attendees receive a free autographed book

All attendees can “drop a business card” to win a PSU Golf Bag & other PSU Items (drawing held after the event)

This event is sponsered by the Smeal College of Business Executive MBA Program

 

Nat Stoddard
Nat Stoddard
Chairman
Crenshaw Associates

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Penn State is known for fostering great minds, and now the Northern NJ Chapter of the PSU Alumni Association is where those great minds can come together and build upon the Penn State tradition of excellence throughout their careers.

Our professional events network is a forum where PSU alumni from various backgrounds can meet to share ideas, gain insight, and further their professional development.

For more information, please contact our Professional Events Chair, Bill Hark

Use your Penn State connections to work for you!

*Please note that professional networking events are services for dues paid members!

Past Events:

September 15th, 2009

What: Pink Slip Party - A career networking party

Why: For those looking for a new career/changing careers to meet recruiters/hiring managers in the area

Where: The Heights Bar and Grill, 163 Boulevard, Hasbrouck Heights, NJ 07604

How to attend: For this event please contact our chapter president Mike Cocco.