Event Details
Event Title Nonprofit & the Arts Student Symposium: Building a Purpose-Driven Career - Undergraduate Student Registration
Location Bell Hall - Kenan Flagler Business School
Sponsor The Graduate School - UNC Career Center and The Graduate School
Date/Time 03/07/2026 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Cutoff Date 03/06/2026 Must register before this date
For more information, contact the event administrator: Brian Rybarczyk brybar@email.unc.edu
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This symposium brings together undergraduate and graduate students who are interested in careers across the nonprofit and arts sectors. The day will include a career pathways panel, interactive skill-building workshops, and opportunities for students to connect directly with professionals and organizations doing impactful work. Students are encouraged to register and attend the full program. Seats are limited.  

Agenda 
9:00AM – 9:30 AM | Arrival, check-in & breakfast (provided) 
 
9:30AM – 9:45 AM | Welcome & Opening Remarks 
 
10:00AM – 10:45 AM | Panel Discussion: Career Pathways in the Nonprofit & Art World 
 
11:00 AM – 11:45 AM | Breakout Sessions (participants are welcome to attend any session)
Translating Your Skills for the nonprofit & the arts Sector (undergraduate student focused)
From Volunteer to Professional: Turning service experiences and internships into full-time nonprofit and the arts careers. (graduate student focused)

12:00 PM – 1:00 PM | Lunch (provided)
Students connect directly with nonprofit organizations and alumni.

1:15 PM – 2:00 PM | Breakout Sessions (participants are welcome to attend any session)
Translating Your Skills for the nonprofit and the arts sector (graduate student focused)
From Volunteer to Professional: Turning service experiences and internships into full-time nonprofit and the arts careers. (undergraduate student focused)  
 
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM | Networking & Nonprofit and the Arts Mini Expo