Backpacks to Briefcases
FEBRUARY 20 through March 21, 2025
BACKPACKS TO BRIEFCASES
Preparing Spartans for Life After College
12 - 1 PM (EST) except February 20 at 7 PM (EST)
Join us for a professional development series designed to prepare students for a variety of transitional skills beyond college. The series incorporates several fun and interactive hands-on workshops with a focus on practical application of skill development.
Click here for a list of workshops (.pdf)
FEBRUARY 20
MANAGING YOUR MONEY
7 PM (EST)
Location: Student Services
- Topics include CREDIT, BUDGETING, INVESTMENTS, and LONG-TERM FINANCIAL PLANNING
- Collaboration with MSUFCU
FEBRUARY 26
BUILDING YOUR PROFESSIONAL IMAGE
Location: Student Services
12 PM (EST)
- Topics include PERSONAL BRANDING, INTERVIEWS, RESUMES, and DIGITAL IDENTITY
- Collaboration with Career Services and GUEST SPEAKERS
- SPECIAL FEATURE: Books provided by Tim Foster
MARCH 11
SPARTAN REFRESHER
Location: Student Services Building, Room 110
12 PM (EST)
- Focus on SELF-CARE AS A LIFESTYLE, featuring activity stations such as soap-making
MARCH 21
CAR MAINTENANCE 101
Location: Transportation Services
12 PM (EST)
- LEARN HOW TO change a tire, check fluids, and prepare for winter
- COUPONS for local car services and transportation resources
MARCH 21
COOKING WITH THE PROS
Brody Square
12 PM (EST)
- MEAL PREP-FRIENDLY dishes accommodating dietary restrictions
- Featuring STUDENT CELEBRITY TASTE TESTERS and potential cookbook donations from alumni chefs
- LIVE STREAMING on social media and professional video recording
- CULINARY STARTUP SPOTLIGHTS and Indian cuisine suggestions for the menu
For questions, please email Jakaira Lynn at lynnjaka@msu.edu