Diversity Is EPIC at Walton College

Photo by Ryan C. Versey

Students line up for a diverse selection of doughnuts during Diversity Week at Walton College in 2017.

The Office of Diversity and Inclusion and Walton Career Services at the Sam M. Walton College of Business are hosting a picnic and networking event, panel discussion, recruiting information session and doughnut giveaway Oct. 8-11 to promote diversity in the workplace. 

Students, faculty and staff are welcome to attend.

A Diversity in the Workplace discussion will take place in the Reynolds Center for Enterprise Development auditorium on Wednesday, Oct. 10, from 4-5 p.m. with senior leaders from Walmart, General Mills, Academy Sports and Outdoors, and J.B. Hunt Transport Services Inc. Panelists will discuss diversity and inclusion, thought processes and perceptions, and changes in mindset. Pre-registration is required. 

Other activities include:

• Picnic on the Plaza — Find free food and corporate recruiters Monday, Oct. 8, on Shollmier Plaza from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Bring your resume and your appetite!
• Women's Leadership in Business Coffee Chat —  Join a small group discussion about women's leadership in the business world and career development on Tuesday, Oct. 9, 9:30-10:30 a.m., in WJWH 501. Space is limited. Pre-registration is required. 
• Pitched Perfect — Deliver an elevator pitch to corporate recruiters and get their feedback on Tuesday, Oct. 9, 3-5 p.m., in WJWH 203. Pre-registration is required. 
• Company of the Day: Academy Sports and Outdoors — Talk with corporate recruiters about career opportunities and diversity hiring on Wednesday, Oct. 10, in the WCOB second floor atrium 9 a.m.-noon and 1:30-3 p.m. Information sessions will also be held in WJWH 203 starting at 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. 
• Diversity Doughnut Day — Grab a doughnut on Thursday, Oct. 11, from 8:30 a.m. until they are gone!
• Pop-Up Shop on Global Intercultural Fluency — Join Walton career coaches on Thursday, Oct. 11, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., in the WJWH atrium for career advice on the go. Multicultural partners will share global engagement opportunities.

Visit Handshake to pre-register and learn more about each event.  For additional information, contact Catherine Beasley, manager for Corporate Programs at CBeasley@Walton.uark.edu or visit Walton Career Services online at walton.uark.edu/career.