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ENGAGEMENT

BEYOND WELCOME Connecting on Campus: HPU offers many opportunities WEEK to meet new people, develop new skills or simply learn about other cultures. We know that successful students are involved students and the programs described below provide opportunities for students to strengthen their involvement as members of the HPU family.

FACULTY FILM SERIES

High Point University is offering students the chance to expand their knowledge of cinema with the Faculty Film Series, which features faculty-selected films each semester to be shown on campus in the R.G. Wanek Center’s BERTRAM L. PODELL EXTRAORDINARE CINEMA. Films included in the series connect with specific courses being taught on campus during the fall and spring semesters.

ROPES COURSE AT HPU ESTATE

The ropes course provides an intense partnering experience which dramatically highlights the objectives of teamwork, cooperation, trust, communication and adventure. Each participant is presented with a powerful experience challenging them to learn, grow and enhance their creativity and problem solving skills on high and low course activities.

RESEARCH ROOKIES 1924 PRIME & ALO

1924 Prime and our newest fine dining location Alo proudly host the Life Skills development program titled “Your Professional Brand Series.” Hosted by the Career and Professional Development Office, HPU faculty and industry professionals, the series propels students forward on their professional journey with programing that includes topics like “Crush the Dinner Interview,” “Dress for Success,” “Leadership and Life Skills” and “Pathway to Professionalism.” As part of the “Culture and Cuisine Series,” students can experience authentic international or regional cuisines and learn about the culture that defines the location. In addition to offering an alternative menu that celebrates the month’s theme, students will enjoy faculty forums and live music events that reflect the culinary delight of the month. Reservations and a meal plan are required for these programs. Countries featured include:

• China • Germany • Italy • Japan • United Kingdom • Brazil • India • France • Canada • Spain

As you enter college, you start to consider what major you will choose. Students expect college majors to prepare them for jobs and advancement in their chosen careers, but the major is just a small part of what makes you prepared for the job market. A major may give you specific technical skills for one career path, but college is about preparing you for a lifetime of career possibilities. Thus, it is important to engage in experiences outside of the classroom that will help differentiate you from over 2 million students you will graduate with across the country in four years. One opportunity that stands out as transformative is independent mentored research or creative work. Over 87% of employers say they are more likely to hire and advance recent college graduates who have this experience. We have a program that will help you get started. Our Research Rookies Program is a voluntary, two-semester program for first-year students designed to help get you involved in the culture of creative and scholarly work at HPU. The program offers students activities, talks, workshops and events that help you get started on an independent project with a faculty mentor in any field! Scholarly and creative independent work helps you develop the broad skills that make you more competitive for any future job you pursue. This experience in college is what will distinguish you when you graduate. FOR MORE INFORMATION, look for Concierge announcements of interest meetings, talk to your Success Coach or contact Dr. Joanne Altman, Director of Undergraduate Research and Creative Works (jaltman0@highpoint.edu).

STUDENT EMPLOYMENT – LUNCH & LEARN SEPTEMBER 16, 12:00 PM – 12:45 PM COUCH LECTURE HALL 138

Interested in learning more about on-campus job opportunities for students? Join the Student Employment Program (SEP) for lunch where we will discuss the benefits, how to get started and the requirements. Space is limited. For more information contact sep@highpoint.edu.

STUDY ABROAD FAIR SEPTEMBER 30, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM SLANE STUDENT CENTER GYM

Find out how you can embark on the academic journey of a lifetime at the annual Study Abroad Fair! Each HPU Global Experience, Maymester and Study Abroad Program will have an information table. Join us to discover the many extraordinary study abroad opportunities for 2023 and beyond! FIRST GENERATION SCHOLARS MEET AND GREET

Are you the first in your family to attend college? You will be invited to attend an event with fellow first-generation students and have the opportunity to meet faculty and staff who were also the first in their family.

OFFICE OF CAREER AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

HPU is focused on successful outcomes for all students. The Office of Career and Professional Development offers assessment tools and other services to assist students with career planning. To get started email careerservices@highpoint.edu today!

REGIONAL RECEPTIONS SECOND AND THIRD WEEK OF SEMESTER

Is your home more than five hours away? Do you want to meet people from your state? You will be receiving an invitation to attend a Regional Reception so you can meet people from home, talk about your favorite sports teams and coordinate travel for breaks!