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IAD Professor Rose Mary Botti-Salitsky and CVPA Dean Lawrence Jenkens award Heather Cachia inaugural Tamotsu Yamamoto Scholarship
UMass Dartmouth awards inaugural Tamotsu Yamamoto Scholarship

Heather Cachia awarded $10,500 in recognition of her commitment to interior architecture + design

Events

Events
Nov
5
11:00AM
Employer Pop-Up: Propel2Excel

Propel2Excel is a non-profit coaching program designed to empower ambitious students who possess a strong drive to secure highly sought-after internships and lucrative careers at top tier tech, consulting, and banking companies. This is established through our 'Ivy league recruiting experience,' They provide coaching through industry professionals at competitive companies, to position ambitious students for prime opportunities in consulting, tech, and banking.

Nov
5
11:00AM
Employer Pop-Up: Propel2Excel

Propel2Excel is a non-profit coaching program designed to empower ambitious students who possess a strong drive to secure highly sought-after internships and lucrative careers at top tier tech, consulting, and banking companies. This is established through our 'Ivy league recruiting experience,' which is delivered in four stages: Speaking Engagements, LinkedIn and Resume Rebrand, Interview Prep, and Candidate Readiness. Propel2Excel LLC has mentored more than 100 students and recent graduates and placed over 50 students/young professionals in opportunities at Google (8), Microsoft (13), Amazon (7), McKinsey & Company (5), Mass General Hospital (12), and National Grid (5). Stop by their table in the Library Living Room Lobby to see how they can help you!

Nov
6
4:00PM
Art Nexus: College of Visual and Performing Arts Alumni Panel and Networking Evening

An event for CVPA students! Great food, libations, good conversation, student showcase, and student violinists. Join us for an inspiring career program hosted by the College of Visual and Performing Arts at UMass Dartmouth. This event will feature a dynamic panel of distinguished alumni who have successfully navigated the art industry, sharing their insights and experiences. Attendees will engage in meaningful discussions and network with industry professionals from Rhode Island and Southeastern Massachusetts. This is a fantastic chance for students to connect, gain valuable advice, and explore potential career paths in the vibrant world of visual and performing arts. Don't miss this opportunity to expand your network and ignite your creative career! Wear casual professional with an artistic flair! Guests include: Cheyenne Amaral '23, Specification Support, Illuminate, an architectural lighting sales agency, representing manufacturers that cultivate creativity & originality in their design. Evan Boisvert '15, Associate Creative Director, Enterprise Brand Practice | Heart Haus, CVS Health, a leading health solutions company. Virginia Des Roches, Principal, Ironwood Studio, a services interior design and construction management firm serving the South Coast of Massachusetts and Rhode Island. Hendrick Hernandez - Resto, Creative Director at Sleepless in New England. Michelle T. Lapointe, The Glass Connector, an artist who has been creating artworks of stained glass for more than 30 years. She is also a painter and photographer, working in a wide range of styles from fluid forms to hard-edged geometrics. Ashley Occhino, Executive Director, Fall River Arts and Culture Coalition, the FRACC is dedicated to advancing and improving the quality of life for Fall River residents by growing opportunities and support for the arts, culture, and local creative economy. Zachary White '15, Executive Director of Gallery X, founded in 1990, Gallery X is a contemporary, cooperative art gallery of visual, performing, and literary artist members and volunteers.

Nov
6
4:30PM
6th Annual Empowering Women in Science & Engineering

Join students and alumnae from the College of Engineering and professionals in the STEM and engineering fields for a networking dinner followed by lightning talks. Connect with a diverse group of students, alumni, and industry professionals who are passionate about STEM and the future of the field of science and engineering.

Nov
7
3:30PM
Trail Clearing

Join the Green Navigators in clearing the brush and overgrowth trails on campus! Please check the address notes for the location. Gloves and equipment will be provided. It is recommended that participants wear long pants, long sleeves, or a sweatshirt, and at minimum close-toed shoes, as well as bring water. Sticker(s) Available: Trail Clearing

Nov
7
4:00PM
Together Forward: A Post-Election Forum

Following our "Election Reflection," please join us at the Unity House in an open forum and discussion space where we will discuss in more depth the implications of the election results, and how we move forward together.

CVPA

508-999-9295  cvpainfo@umassd.edu  

Main campus

285 Old Westport Road •  Dartmouth MA 02747

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