Wichita State University W. Frank Barton School of Business
Networking Event

Career
Mixer

Connect with 12 Wichita-area employers, get your resume reviewed by professionals, grab a free headshot — and maybe win a door prize.

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Date
Thursday, April 16
5:00 – 7:00 PM
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Location
Beggs Ballroom
Rhatigan Student Center
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Who
Junior & Senior
Business Majors

What's Waiting For You

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12 Confirmed Employers
Local companies ready to hire Shockers
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Resume Review Stations
One-on-one feedback from career pros
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Professional Headshot Booth
Update your LinkedIn on the spot
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Door Prizes
Show up and you might walk away with more than a connection

Your next opportunity starts with showing up.

Brought to you by the Barton School & the Shocker Career Accelerator

wichita.edu/career SCA@wichita.edu (316) 978-3688

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Day-of Logistics Checklist

Thursday, April 16, 2026 — Beggs Ballroom, Rhatigan Student Center. Click items to mark them complete.

2:00 – 3:30 PM Venue Setup
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Confirm Beggs Ballroom access with Rhatigan Student Center staff
Assigned: Event Lead
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Set up 12 employer tables with company name placards, tablecloths, and power strips
Assigned: Volunteer Team A
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Arrange resume review stations (3 tables, chairs, pens, feedback forms)
Assigned: Volunteer Team B
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Set up headshot booth: backdrop, lighting, camera/tripod, laptop for previews
Assigned: Photo Coordinator
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Place directional signage at RSC entrances and hallways
Assigned: Volunteer Team A
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Set up registration/check-in table with name tags, sign-in sheets, and Shocker ID scanner
Assigned: Registration Lead
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Arrange door prize display table and entry slips
Assigned: Event Lead
3:30 – 4:30 PM Tech Check & Employer Arrivals
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Test Wi-Fi, AV equipment, and microphone for announcements
Assigned: Tech Lead
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Greet arriving employers, escort to tables, and provide parking passes
Assigned: Employer Liaison
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Confirm refreshments are set up (drinks, light snacks, plates, napkins)
Assigned: Catering Coordinator
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Brief all volunteers on roles, emergency exits, and FAQ sheet
Assigned: Event Lead
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Verify headshot booth test shots — check lighting and framing
Assigned: Photo Coordinator
5:00 – 7:00 PM Event Live
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Open doors and begin student check-in
Assigned: Registration Lead
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Welcome remarks at 5:05 PM — brief mic intro from organizing chair
Assigned: Event Lead
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Monitor foot traffic — redirect overflow and keep lines moving at stations
Assigned: All Volunteers
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Social media live posts: photos + tag @BartonSchool and @ShockerCareer
Assigned: Social Media Lead
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Draw door prizes at 6:15 PM — announce winners on mic
Assigned: Event Lead
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Soft closing announcement at 6:45 PM — "15 minutes remaining"
Assigned: Event Lead
7:00 – 8:00 PM Teardown & Follow-Up
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Thank employers individually and collect feedback forms
Assigned: Employer Liaison
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Break down all tables, signage, and equipment — return venue to original state
Assigned: All Volunteers
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Collect sign-in sheet data and headshot delivery list
Assigned: Registration Lead
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Send same-night "thank you" email to all participating employers
Assigned: Event Lead
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Send follow-up email to students with employer contact info and headshot download link
Assigned: Comms Lead
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