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IUP Career and Professional Development Center Recognizes Outstanding Faculty and Organizational Partners With Hall of Fame Awards

Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s Career and Professional Development Center has announced its fall 2025 Outstanding Organizational Partners, who join the CPDC’s Partner Hall of Fame.

  • 19 November 2025
University News IUP Now Staff Achievements Faculty Achievements

Suit-Up and Stock-Up Drive

As part of IUP’s 150th Anniversary, the Career and Professional Development Center is excited to announce our Suit-Up and Stock-Up Drive, running from October 1 to October 30. 

  • 08 October 2025
150th Anniversary Community

CPDC Spring 2025 Program Partner Initiative

The IUP Career and Professional Development Center thanks the student organizations that supported our programs throughout the spring 2025 semester.

  • 08 May 2025
Academic Programs Student Opportunities

Interviewing 101 Workshop

Interviewing 101, a Career Ready Seminar Series workshop hosted by the IUP CPDC, will help prepare you to apply for jobs, internships, and graduate schools.

  • 01 October 2024
For Students and Advisors Events

Fall 2024 Professional Panel Series

Check out the CPDC fall 2024 lineup for the Professional Panel Series. These events help connect students and employers as they discuss career opportunities.

  • 16 September 2024
Academic Programs Events

The Job and Internship Search and How to Navigate it Successfully

Join the IUP Career and Professional Development Center on Wednesday, September 11, at 6:00 p.m. in 225 Jane E. Leonard Hall for the first installment of this fall’s Career Ready Seminar Series, "The Job and Internship Search and How to Navigate it Successfully."

  • 11 September 2024
Events Academic Programs

The Washington Center Info Session

A representative from the Washington Center for Internships and Academic Seminars will hold an information session for any interested student on September 16 in B34 Stabley Library (you can enter through the main entrance of the IUP CPDC) at 4:30 p.m.

  • 11 September 2024
Academic Programs Events

Career Game Plan

The IUP Career and Professional Development Center’s Career Game Plan is a tool in its thirteenth year of implementation. The primary objective of the Career Game Plan is to provide a checklist or guide for career preparation and management for students to use while at IUP and for graduates to use in the professional world.

  • 05 September 2024
For Students and Advisors

Career Readiness Resources

The IUP Career and Professional Development Center is excited to launch a new D2L Career Readiness tool for faculty and staff applications with students.

  • 05 September 2024
For Students and Advisors

Fall Fest: Patio Party

The IUP Learning Commons is looking forward to the second annual Fall Fest: Patio Party! scheduled for Wednesday, September 4, 11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. on the Stabley Patio. Attendees will have the opportunity to interact with the Career and Professional Development Center, IUP Libraries, and the University College.

  • 04 September 2024
Events

CPDC Celebrates Fall Fest with the IUP Learning Commons

The IUP Learning Commons is looking forward to the inaugural Fall Fest: Patio Party, on Wednesday, September 13, from 11:00 a.m.- 2:00 p.m. on the Stabley patio. Attendees will have the opportunity to interact with the following IUP departments: Career and Professional Development Center (CPDC), Libraries, University College, and Writing Center.

  • 05 September 2023
Events IUP Now

Alumnus Smith Presents “Leading with an Inclusive Mindset”

Alumnus Je'Mone Smith will dive into topics that include how teamwork makes the dream work and ways to communicate effectively along with diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace.

  • 27 March 2023
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Community

Company Culture: Why It’s Important and How to Determine if It Is the Right Culture for You and if You Are Right for It

Every company has a culture; some are well-defined and intentional while others happen when no one is looking. IUP alumna and trustee Laurie Kuzneski will discuss how culture-focused companies evaluate potential new hires as well as what job seekers should consider before accepting any job offer.

  • 08 March 2023
Student Opportunities Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion For Students and Advisors

Designing Your Dream Life

Figuring out who you are, who you want to be, and what you want to do with your life is no small feat and something that people struggle with regularly. Join this informative discussion on design thinking and learn strategies to help you answer some of these tricky questions. Inspired by topics and ideas covered in the Designing Your Life book by Stanford professors Bill Burnet and Dave Evans, this event will give you the tools needed to design a life that is authentic to you and adaptable for the future.

  • 08 March 2023
Student Opportunities Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Training Opportunities Internships or Jobs Community For Students and Advisors

PERC and WestPACS Career Fairs

Students can take advantage of two career fairs.

  • 01 March 2023
Internships or Jobs Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Community

Spring All-Majors Career Fair

Participants will be able to practice communication and networking techniques and engage in professional conversations by interacting with employers.

  • 08 February 2023
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion For Students and Advisors Events Internships or Jobs

Roving Résumé Reviews, and Coffee and Career Conversations

Participants will discuss various career-related topics in a small group setting and learn strategies for implementing professional skills into their own career planning.

  • 03 February 2023
Student Assistance Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Community

Business Attire Fashion Show

Understanding professional attire is key to making a great first impression. 

  • 03 February 2023
Student Opportunities Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

The Washington Center Information Session

Learn about exciting internship opportunities in Washington, DC.

  • 03 February 2023
Internships or Jobs

JCPenney Suit-Up Event

Participants will be able to access and purchase business professional clothing that is oftentimes required in a professional working environment.

  • 30 January 2023
Student Assistance Events Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Professional Panel Series

Join the IUP Career and Professional Development Center this semester for the Professional Panel Series on February 7, February 28, March 28, and April 19. All panels will take place from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m., and attendees can join via Zoom or attend the watch party live in B34 Stabley Library, where dinner (Chick-Fil-A) will be provided for up to 20 students. 

  • 27 January 2023
Student Opportunities "Special Series"

Crafting Your Personal Brand: Showcasing Your Professional Self

This Career Ready Seminar Series will teach you how to take control of your professional image.

  • 18 October 2022
For Students and Advisors Academic Programs Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

What to Say, How to Say It: Reestablishing the Art of Spoken Communication

The Career Ready Seminar Series will present on effective communication to be successful in life and work.

  • 11 October 2022
For Students and Advisors Student Opportunities Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

All-Majors Career Expo and Graduate School Fair 2022

The Career Expo and Graduate School Fair will take place on Wednesday, September 28, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the KCAC.

  • 23 September 2022
For Students and Advisors Student Opportunities

Back to Basics: Résumé, Writing, Interviewing, and Preparing for Job Search

This event on September 28 will assist students in their preparation for the job search.

  • 22 September 2022
Internships or Jobs For Students and Advisors
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