On Tuesday, February 12th Discourse in Democracy hosted the department’s annual Alumni Night event. A panel of six alumni shared their experiences of making the transition from college to their respective careers. The topics explored included resumes, interviews, career paths, networking, and internships. The panel consisted of Ana Lisa Garza (MPA, 2001), Matthew Hall (MA Political Science, 2012) Emily Gray (MA Legal Studies, 2017), Tychenika Kimbrough (MPA, 2015), Gabriel Sepulveda (MPA, 2012), and Elaine Zavala (MPA, 2014).
Afterwards, students, faculty, and alumni enjoyed pizza, cookies, soda, and informal conversation at a reception organized by the department. Additionally, undergraduates were given a chance to meet with current graduate students to learn about the department’s three graduate programs. “Alumni Night was a helpful experience,” commented Thomas Hatfield, a double major in political science and history. “It gave me a fresh perspective on my prospects after I obtain my undergraduate degree. It was really nice to be able to interact with people who were standing where I am now, not too long ago, and to ask them questions one on one.”
