Fall 2024 Events

CALS Career 101

CALS Career 101 is for students who are looking for information on where to start their career exploration journey. Stop at tables to learn more about setting up a Handshake account, joining the CALS Career Services LinkedIn group, career resources, how to meet with a career advisor, as well as get a free professional headshot! Advisors from the Career Exploration Center will also be present.

Make sure to attend on Thursday, September 5th from 11am-3pm on the first floor of Agricultural Hall.

Find more information about this event on Handshake.

CALS Career Kick Off

Wanting your resume reviewed before meeting with an employer, or attending a career event? Looking for employer feedback on your application materials or elevator pitch? Maybe you’re looking to meet with employers who are hiring with CALS students? Consider attending the CALS Career Kickoff on Tuesday, September 17th from 11:30am-1:30pm in the Biochemical Sciences Building Atrium.

Find more information about this event, as well as companies attending, on Handshake.

All-Campus Career Fair

The All-Campus Career & Internship Fair returns to the Kohl Center with opportunities for UW-Madison students to connect with a wide range of employers. Join us on September 18th from 4-7:30pm to begin your career journey!

Find more information about this event, as well as companies attending, on Handshake.

Alumni Virtual Panel

Meet with representatives from AstraZeneca to learn about different job opportunities available to undergraduate students! Come with questions, and hear more about their Biopharmaceutical Development Rotational Associates Program!

Find more information about this event, as well as companies attending, on Handshake.

Biotechnology Student-Employer Connector

Mark your calendars for the Biotechnology Connector! This casual networking event will be on Tuesday, September 24th, from 5-7:30 PM at the Discovery Building.

Find more information about this event, as well as companies attending, on Handshake.

Environmental Roles in Federal Agencies

Learn how to apply for federal roles in the Environmental Roles in Federal Agencies virtual panel! Join us on Tuesday, October 1st, from 5:30-7pm on Zoom. This panel is great for individuals looking to learn more about opportunities in the environmental sector, as well as those looking to work for the federal government.

Interested in attending? Register here.

Food & Agricultural Student-Employer Connector

Our Food & Agricultural Connector is coming again this fall! Much like the Biotechnology Connector, this networking event is a casual opportunity to meet with employers and alum. This event will be on Wednesday, October 9th, from 5-7:30 PM at the Memorial Union.

Find more information about this event, as well as companies attending, on Handshake.

CALS Trek to Millipore Sigma

Are you interested in lab work? Have you considered working in industry? If so, attend the the CALS Career Services Trek to Millipore Sigma on Tuesday, October 15th from 4-7:00pm. We will have the opportunity to tour their lab space, as well as talk with current Millipore Sigma employees about the important work they do!

Student registration will open in September. Students must RSVP to this Handshake event page to attend. 

CALS Case Study Competition

Starting this 2024 fall semester, CALS will be hosting two Case Study Competitions for undergraduates.  The first will be held in partnership with Brakebush (a chicken processing company), and the second with Dairy Farmers of America (DFA) (a national milk marketing cooperative).

Student registration will open in September. Students must RSVP.

Sponsored by the Renk Agribusiness Institute, these activities will allow for teams of CALS undergraduate students from different majors to work together on a real-world scenario created by our two employer partners.  Teams will then compete for prizes by providing a final presentation with their recommendations to a panel of judges.

More information on each company, including a preliminary schedule, plus some additional FAQ’s on the competition format and application process, can be found here.

CALS Trek to Eurofins

Come tour Eurofins! This is a great opportunity for students interested in industry lab work. Join us on Wednesday, October 30th from 4-7:00pm. We will have the opportunity to tour their lab space, as well as talk with current Eurofins employees about the important work they do!

Student registration will open in September. Students must RSVP to this Handshake event page to attend. 

Moderna Recruitment Day

Moderna will be on campus Thursday, September 12th to meet with life science and engineering majors interested in learning about available internships and co-ops for lab-based research & development roles.

Interested students can visit with Moderna reps at:

1. Tabling in Biochemical Sciences Building – Atrium (near 1211 lecture hall) from 10am-12pm.
2. Tabling in Microbial Building – Lower Level Atrium (near Ebling Auditorium) from 2pm-4pm.

Find more information about this event on Handshake.

Eli Lilly Recruitment Days

Eli Lilly & Company, a leading pharmaceutical manufacturer, has exciting and challenging full-time and intern opportunities. Scientists in these roles apply microbiological and scientific principles and techniques to ensure patients receive the highest quality of medicine. Lilly scientists will be on campus to discuss employment opportunities. Eli Lilly is happy to speak with all school years and life science majors during their trip. If you are interested, come stop by!

Please visit them at these locations below during their visit (Sept. 23-24). Students that wish to be reviewed for interviews are highly encouraged to attend an information session and scan QR codes presented at these events. 

1. Tabling in Microbial Building – Lower Atrium, near Ebling Auditorium (11am-1pm) on September 23rd.
2. Info session in Steenbock Library BioCommons (5pm-6pm) on September 23rd. Reps will be available after the session to chat with you individually until 7pm.
3. Info session in Steenbock Library BioCommons (11am-12pm) on September 24th. Reps will be available after the session to chat with you individually until 1pm.
4. Biotechnology Connector on September 24th from 5-7:30pm.

Find more information about this event, as well as companies attending, on Handshake.