Benedictine University hosts Job-A-Palooza and Grad Fair for students on March 24
Benedictine University held its combined Job-A-Palooza and Grad Fair for students on the Lisle campus on March 24. The event allowed students to prepare for Commencement while exploring career opportunities in one location.
The gathering was important as it helped graduating students complete essential tasks such as ordering regalia, confirming diploma mailing addresses, and collecting Commencement tickets. Multiple campus departments, including Alumni and Career Services, Campus Ministry, Graduate Admissions, Ben Central, and the Registrar provided assistance. Students could also take graduation photos with Grad Images and connect with Herff Jones for class rings, announcements, and diploma frames.
At Job-A-Palooza, a range of employers met with students from all majors. Organizations present included Chicagoland Automotive Group, Carmody Construction, GreenState Credit Union, Sherwin-Williams, three regional health systems, eleven area police departments, Argonne National Laboratory and others.
Benedictine University promotes a diverse community dedicated to intellectual, spiritual, and personal development according to the official website. The university operates main campuses in Lisle, Illinois and Mesa, Arizona as outlined on the official website.
The institution aligns itself with Benedictine tradition and Catholic heritage according to the official website, focusing on liberal arts education alongside professional fields while upholding values from its Catholic roots. Flexible degree programs are available for adult learners across various colleges as detailed by the official website.
The combination of graduation services with career networking made this event valuable for both soon-to-be graduates finalizing commencement details and underclassmen seeking new professional contacts.
