Break the Mold
A networking + pottery event.
Location
The Commons : Fireside Lounge
Date & Time
April 6, 2026, 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Description
Join the Office of Health Promotions, the UMBC Career Center, GSA, and the Office of Graduate Student Life for an evening designed to help you shape your future — literally. Whether you're staring down the job market, weighing the pros and cons of a PhD, or just trying to keep your head above water during finals, we've got you covered.
What's on the Wheel?
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Conversation Card Mixer: Ditch the elevator pitches. Connect informally with peers and pros in a relaxed, low-pressure environment.
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Alumni Panel: Get real-world advice on standing out in the job market or navigating the transition to further education from our very own alumni, including:
- Kevin Chen, c/o 2023, 2024, Security Software Engineer, T. Rowe. Price
- Hamza Umar, c/o 2021, 2024, Application Engineer, Havtech
- Jai Mehra, c/o 2024, Investment Reporting Specialist, T. Rowe. Price
- Andres Burgos, c/o 2020, Recruiting Coordinator, JHU Applied Physics Lab
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Pottery Station: Get your hands dirty! We'll have a simple pottery activity to help you decompress and create something unique.
Come for the career tips, stay for the clay. Hope to see you there!
