Diversity Connections Networking Event – Employer Information & Tips for Success
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
While we can’t guarantee there won’t be student absences, we are happy to share the student organizations who have registered for the event.
- Black Student Alliance
- Society of Women Engineers
- Theta Nu Xi Multicultural Society
- American Indian Science and Engineering Society
- Association of Latino Professionals for America
- Asian Student Alliance
- Muslim Student Association
- Latin American Indigenous Student Association
- National Society of Black Engineers
- The Neurodiversity Resource Group
- Queer Student Alliance
- International Student Organization
- Latine Student Alliance
- African Students United
- Korbel Graduate Students of Color
- Korbel International Student Organization
- This is a networking event, therefore you will be moving around the room and chatting with students.
- You will not have a designated table or booth.
- Student organizations will introduce themselves at the start of the program and then the networking will begin.
- Event organizers will periodically prompt attendees to move around to speak with different people.
- There’s a nacho bar!
- Learn about DU’s identity-based student organizations, including how your company can further support them.
- Advance your organization’s diversity recruiting initiatives.
- Form relationships with student organizations and discuss sponsorship or other engagement opportunities.
- While not the main focus, you’ll also be able to connect with potential candidates for internship or full-time opportunities.
Students will ask a number of questions and we anticipate some of the questions below to come up. If these questions do not come up, share this information regardless. This information can help your organization stand out and helps students get to know you better.
- What DEI initiatives is your organization working on?
- What resources are there at your company that promote inclusion and belonging?
- What employee resource groups (ERGs) are available at your organization?
- What are the benefits your organization offers that set you apart from others (example: medical/mental health coverage, EAP offerings, etc.)?
- What are the professional growth opportunities at your organization? Where do people go on to work?
- How might your organization support student organizations with sponsorship opportunities, coming to club meetings, networking, etc.?
Please note that if your organization has negative press, students may inquire about this. Be prepared to address to provide appropriate information as you are able. If you need further assistance, please refer students to the event organizer for further support and information.
- Familiarize yourself with DEI at DU and our department’s vision and mission.
- Be prepared to talk about the value-add your company gives for students’ professional development and specific examples about DEI work (benefit packages, ability to grow and learn, employee resource groups, etc.).
- Additional resources:
- The Employer DEI Toolkit – hiring and recruiting for equity best practices, supporting a diverse workforce, and DU resources.
- Student Newspaper – learn about the conversations going on around campus.
- Cultural Center
- Learning Effectiveness Program
- Student Disability Services
- Collegiate Recovery Center
Tips for Success
- Some of you may be coming right from the career fair, so please make sure to take a pause for yourself, get water, etc. before coming to the first floor – it’s a full day of talking!
- Even though you won’t have a table, we encourage you to bring goodies and branded items to the event.
- There is no dress code requirement for students. Many may come dressed casually as they come to/from class, work, or other extracurriculars.
- There are many forms of greetings such as verbal, handshakes, waving hello, etc. Individuals will have various comfort levels involving physical contact. Please respect boundaries and consent.
- Although we share the list of employers ahead of time, students may not research your organization. Be prepared to share important information even if you are not asked.
- Come with questions to ask about the students, their organization, and their proudest moments working with their student organization.
- Don’t let the connections and conversations end with the event. Make sure to exchange contact information with our student organizations.
- Have a great time connecting with our students! They’re amazing.