Wildcard Wednesday Series

College of Liberal Arts Wildcard Wednesday Series: Careers, Connections & Curveballs
Hosted by Assistant Dean Rosenbaum

• A four-week series of unpredictable, unfiltered, and human-centered events to help you explore your future—without the pressure.
• Real talk. Wild paths. Smart snacks. Join the Assistant Dean and special guests for a four-part series where we explore life after college—through stories, mentors, Q&A, and snacks.
• Bring your questions, doubts, and dreams. Leave with clarity, connection, and maybe a few curveballs.
• All events include food, friends, and zero résumés required.
• Attend 3+ sessions → get a custom “Wildcard” [FREE swag item]

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SESSION 1: What’s in My Inbox: A Day in the Life of the NEW Assistant Dean
September 10, 2025 | 12:00-1:00 p.m. | COLA Student Lounge LBR-2233
Peek behind the curtain of higher ed leadership and real-world problem-solving. From strategic decisions to weird emails, see how human-centered skills come into play.

• Assistant Dean shares real tasks/emails (anonymized!)
•  “Translating your major into real-world skills”
• Make abstract job titles relatable and show how your education really works in the wild.

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SESSION 2: Careers Unfiltered: Ask Me Anything (Almost)
October 1, 2025 | 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. | COLA Student Lounge LBR-2233
A casual, candid Q&A with the Assistant Dean. No slides, no suits—just your biggest questions about careers, majors, fears, and futures.

• Live Q&A + anonymous question box
• “Wildcard cards” with surprise prompts
• Assistant Dean shares career detours, lessons, and surprises.

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SESSION 3: Mystery Mentors
October 22, 2025 | 1:00-2:00 p.m. | McKenzie Commons LBR-1251
Speed-mentoring meets surprise networking. You’ll be matched with mystery mentors from various fields for brief, meaningful conversations—with the Assistant Dean as a “wildcard” mentor!

• 15-minute mentor rotations (3–4 rounds)
• Wildcard question cards for each table
• Light refreshments + casual atmosphere
• Build connections across disciplines and discover unexpected paths.

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SESSION 4: Brilliant Minds, Blazing Careers.
November 12, 2025 | 1:00-2:00 p.m. | McKenzie Commons LBR-1251
Small group convos over pizza, hosted by the Assistant Dean and faculty/staff guests.

• “Careers that didn’t exist 10 years ago”
• “How to follow curiosity, not just credentials”
• “What to do when your plan falls apart”
• Deepen relationships and turn reflection into action—without losing the fun.

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Intended Audience: This event is open to COLA Students [majors + double majors] and COLA faculty + staff.

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