Undergraduate Programs
Backpacks to Briefcases
The Backpacks to Briefcases program guides and supports students from their first
year at Daniels through their transition to the working world.
The mission of Backpacks to Briefcases is two-fold:
- Help students get the most of out of their college experience.
- Prepare students to realize their full potential when transitioning to the business world.
This mission is accomplished through fun and informative workshops, professional development programs, networking opportunities and other memorable experiences. Past events have included a Fashion your Future fashion show and seminar of business attire and etiquette, a Career Conference on Negotiating your Career Path in a Difficult Economy with specialized breakout sessions for everyone from first-year students to graduating seniors, and a workshop on The Art of Small Talk to help you make a great first impression at networking receptions, job fairs and other events.
2012 Backpacks to Briefcases events:
January
10- Secondary Admission Info Session: Part B, Joy Burns Center 229, 6-7:30pm
10- Undergraduates On Ice! with UBSA, Magness Arena, 10p-11pm, $1 for skate rental
11- Secondary Admission Info Session: Part B, Joy Burns Center 231, 4-5:30pm
25- Secondary Admission Info Session: Part B, Joy Burns Center 229, 6-7:30pm
26- Secondary Admission Info Session: Part B, Joy Burns Center 231, 4-5:30pm
31- Dine with the Dans, Nelson Dining Hall, 12-1:00pm
31- Etiquette Dinner, Hosted by Marcel Pitton, GM of The Brown Palace, Joy Burns Center,
6:30-8pm, RSVP: DCBundergrad@du.edu
February
6-10- Advising Week, by appointment only
6- VOE: Kevin Reddy, CEO of Noodles and Company, Newman Center, 6-8pm
13-17- Registration Week
18- RECM Valentine’s Day Ball, Cable Center, 7-11pm
22- DU Winter Career Fair, Gates Field House, 3-6pm
23- Dine with the Dans, Nelson Dining Hall, 12:30-1:30pm
March
12- VOE: Kent Thiry, CEO of DaVita, Newman Center, 6-8pm
19-23- Spring Break
