The Vocation & Professional Development (VPD) office at Concordia University Texas is hosting Dining with a Twist: A Professional Experience on February 12, and it's a free event for students that you don't want to miss!
Dining with a Twist: A Professional Experience
Dining with a Twist is a professional development event hosted by VPD. The event offers you an incredible opportunity to enjoy a five-course dinner, hear from a special guest speaker and learn about dining etiquette in a fun, casual setting. You don't even have to leave campus!
The event is completely free and open to all current CTX students, regardless of major.
When: Wednesday, February 12
Where: Cedel Hall, Lower Atrium
Networking Starts: 6 p.m.
Dinner & Program: 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
What to Wear
The dress code for the event is business casual/professional.
The following suggestions are drawn from the Student Style Guide.
Business Casual
Business casual is a dress code that varies by organization, but it's always better to be too formal than too casual.
Men:
- Long or short-sleeved button-down shirt or polo shirt
- Nice slacks or khakis
- Matching socks and shoes
- Optional tie or bowtie (no crazy patterns)
- Loafers or boat shoes
Women:
- Long or short-sleeved blouse or shirt with appropriate neckline (no plunging necklines)
- Nice slacks or skirts (no crazy patterns)
- Closed-toe shoes or dressy sandals
- Nice purse
Business Professional
The goal of dressing business professional is to look the best you can.
Men:
- Long-sleeved button-down shirt
- Suit or slacks with matching jacket
- Tie
- Neutral colors (khaki, black, navy, gray)
- Dark dress shoes and socks
Women:
- Blouse or button-down shirt with appropriate neckline (no plunging necklines)
- Pantsuit or blazer with skirt
- Neutral colors (khaki, black, navy, gray)
- Matching, closed-toe pumps or flats
- Nice purse
What is VPD?
VPD provides valuable career services[BROKEN LINK] to all CTX students and alumni. Whether you're deciding a major, searching for a job or internship, or want to practice your interviewing skills, VPD exists to help you with anything career-related. The office provides tools to help you discover how to leverage your interests and talents toward meaningful work now and in the future.
As a Christ-centered university, Concordia's VPD approaches career advising holistically. Vocation - or calling - may be a certain career, but it also might mean a project or a leadership role on campus. A calling can also be as a student, a parent or a volunteer.
Make Sure to Register!
This is a limited-seating event, so it's important to register and secure your spot.
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