The 2017-18 school year is well underway and the campus is alive again! The Office of Alumni Relations is looking so forward to serving you this coming year and hopes that we can be a resource, whether you're a recent grad or an experienced alum! 

The Office of Career & Life Planning (CLP) exists to support WJU alumni in becoming exceptionally employable through purposeful experiences that equip them for career readiness and lifelong learning. CLP supports the professional experiences of WJU alumni through career counseling, occupational exploration, job search preparation, career readiness workshops, and other events to expose alumni to a variety of opportunities to network, connect, and launch into their future achievements. Alumni are encouraged to set up an appointment with CLP or email questions to careerservices@jessup.edu. 

NEW Continuing Education Platform | Hoonuit 

The Library subscribes to Hoonuit, an online resource which provides training modules for technology, business, and design skills. They even have a growing education skills collection for trainers and educators. Courses range from 30 minutes up to 20 hours and provide certifications for a range of skills.

Students, staff/faculty and alumni at William Jessup University can access Hoonuit through the WJU Library using WJU login credentials. (The same password as Moodle, My.Jessup, etc.) You will have unlimited access to video-based courses on all kinds of technical and people skills. All your progress is saved as you work through the courses. You will have access 24/7, 365 days per year, with no time limits on usage.

Contact library@jessup.edu if you have any additional questions.

Career & Life Planning is excited to offer the following 
on-campus events open to WJU alumni this fall:

• Graduate School Readiness Workshop: Tuesday, October 10, 2017, 4:00 - 5:30pm
• Graduate School Readiness Fair: Wednesday, October 18, 2017, 10:30am - 2:00pm
• Law School Presentation, October 18, 2017, 3:00 - 4:00pm
• Loma Linda Health Presentation, October 18, 2017, 5:00 - 6:00pm

November is National Career Development Month!

In celebration of National Career Development Month, Calling and Career Week will be held October 30th through November 3rd, 2017.

Our chapel speaker for the week will be Zoro, a former drummer who has toured with many famous musicians, including Lenny Kravitz. Zoro has an incredible heart for the Lord and those seeking a path to run for the glory of God. We invite you to visit chapel on 11/1 and 11/3.

Visit the Paul Nystrom library for career resource displays, honoring the late, Richard Bolles, pastor, career development legend and author of the New York Times best seller "What Color is Your Parachute."

Refine your networking skills by attending the Fall Professional & Dining Etiquette Dinner, Wednesday, November 1st, 2017, 5:30 - 8:00pm in the Student Union. Registration required: visit jessup.edu/etiquette. For more info contact careerservices@jessup.edu.

For more information about any upcoming event, contact careerservices@jessup.edu.

If you are in the area we would love to treat you to a meal at the highly acclaimed Crossroads Cafe. As Alumni, you will receive one free meal per school year. Stop by the Development Office to pick up your voucher today! If you have any questions regarding this benefit please email alumni@jessup.edu. 

Please join us for the 2017 Jessup Gala during which we will focus on our student’s mission to be the image of Christ. On display will be William Jessup University students, faculty and alumni, and WJU’s rapidly expanding academic offerings, featuring undergraduate, graduate and online programs.Together with the church, Jessup students are set apart to reflect the image of Christ to enrich families, transform communities and redeem world culture. To purchase tickets or become a sponsor please click HERE or visit jessup.edu/gala. If you have any questions please contact the Development Office at (916) 577-1800.

If you haven't already done so we'd encourage you to join our discount program through Abenity, exclusively for Jessup Alumni! Through this program you have access to over 125,000 discounts across the country! Offers include but are not limited to the following brands: Costco, Disneyland, Olive Garden, AMC Theaters, Six Flags, Sam's Club, SeaWorld, Macaroni Grill, Brooks Brothers, LA Fitness, DirecTV, Target.com, Red Lobster, and more!

To register for these FREE benefits please click HERE and use the registration code: WJUAlum. If you have any questions please email alumni@jessup.edu.

Jessup Theatre Presents SCROOGE...a musical retelling of Charles Dickens' classic novel about an old bitter miser taken on a journey of self-redemption, courtesy of several mysterious Christmas apparitions. Brought to you by the Elly Award winning design and production team and featuring Jessup Theatre students and guest performer, Derek Martin.

Join us an hour before showtime to experience a LIVING DICKENS VILLAGE...do some Christmas shopping, listen to carolers, interact with Dickens characters, experience great food, hot chocolate and apple cider.

To purchase your discounted alumni tickets, click HERE! 

For questions or to request group pricing, email jmartin@jessup.edu. 

Parental Advisory: There are some haunting moments in the show that may not be suitable for children under 8.

As we transition into cooler weather, seasonal gatherings can serve up more than just your Aunt's pumpkin pie. Take advantage of upcoming seasonal festivities as potential events to network. Be prepared to share your current employment status, a brief explanation of what you do in your current role and your goals for the New Year. Sharing is great practice for future interviews and deepens relationships with connections that may lead to new ways that benefit your career. Always ask for a referral and thank them for listening. Follow up by scheduling a coffee date or lunch, but if scheduling is a challenge, reach out by email. Focus on being a resource for your network, and they will, in turn, want to be a resource for you.

In an effort to remain connected to the Jessup community and develop quality relationships, we need your most up to date contact information! Please click HERE to update your mailing and email addresses. Additionally, we love hearing what are alumni are up to! If you'd like to share please email alumni@jessup.edu.