Student Organization Reception & Employer Networking Dinner (SOREND)

Pre-Event:

3:45 pm Student Organization Check-in and Poster Set-up

4:30 pm Employer Check-in

Official Conference:

4:30 pm - 5:45 pm: Student Organization Reception and Poster Display

5:50 pm - 7:30 pm: Employer Networking Dinner and Organization Awards

The Student Organization Reception and Poster Session offers an elevated reverse career fair, where student leaders showcase their organizations while employers walk through, learning about different groups and exploring partnership opportunities. A monetary award for the best student poster display will be given, with funds deposited directly into the student organization’s account. Career Exploration and Success will provide each organization with a base black corrugated poster board and easel for their display.

The Employer Networking Dinner is the second part of the Student Organization Reception & Employer Networking Dinner (SOREND), offering a formal setting where employers and student leaders connect over a served multi-course meal. The evening will feature opportunities for table networking, guest speakers, and award presentations by Career Exploration and Success' Knights of the Round Table corporate partners. Awards include the best poster display winner from the reception, along with monetary prizes for Professional Student Leader of the Year, Professional Student Organization of the Year, and Professional Student Organization Program of the Year.

As of January 20, 2025

• American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
  The Rutgers Chapter of ASME is dedicated to fostering a collaborative community of aspiring engineers by hosting engaging workshops, innovative competitions, and creative social events. In alignment with ASME’s mission, we strive to inspire innovation, promote professional development, and provide students with opportunities to enhance their skills and leadership abilities. By cultivating a passion for engineering and empowering future problem-solvers, we aim to contribute to societal needs and the advancement of the engineering community.

• Association of Latino Professionals For America (ALPFA)
  ALPFA (Association of Latino Professionals for America) is committed to broadening horizons for students aspiring to grow as professional leaders. Our Committee Program, Mentorship Program, Company events, skill workshops, and various initiatives offer pathways to gain industry insights and connect with a supportive network of professionals, dedicated students, and alumni, enabling empowerment. Together, we continuously build the ALPFAmilia and empower Latino Leaders.

• Brazilian Student Organization (BRASA)
  At BRASA Rutgers-New Brunswick, our mission is to foster a vibrant and inclusive community passionate about Brazilian culture, enriching Rutgers-New Brunswick by promoting cultural appreciation, offering support to Brazilian students, and facilitating meaningful dialogue between the university and our community. What sets us apart is our exclusive focus on Brazilian culture and tailored support for Brazilian students, as part of the larger BRASA organization committed to a global network of promoting Brazilian culture. We value diversity, cultural exchange, and the power of community and hope to create a welcoming and enriching campus experience for all students while celebrating Brazil's rich heritage. As part of our ongoing initiatives, we are excited to announce that we are planning to host vibrant celebrations for both Carnival and Easter, sharing the joy and traditions of these cultural events with the Rutgers-New Brunswick community.

• Business Association of Supply Chain Expertise (BASE)
  Our mission is to cultivate an inclusive community of students passionate about supply chain management, equipping them with the technical, analytical, and professional social skills necessary for success in the professional world and facilitating connections with professional organizations.

• Data Science Club
  The purpose of the organization shall be to provide students with a passion for data science with technical and interpersonal skills. The organization will achieve that by teaching software used within the industry such as R-Studio and Python, and informing students of the available opportunities and classes offered through Rutgers and beyond. It will also serve as a forum for students to discuss and socialize over the field itself.

• Engineers in Action (EIA)
  Engineers In Action strives to improve the conditions of isolated communities through the construction of pedestrian footbridges. Studies show that footbridges are a great way to connect people to vital resources such as clinics, schools, job opportunities, etc.. Our EIA chapter collaborates alongside community members, university students, and our in-country partner, Engineers in Action-Parent organization, in order to accomplish these builds. EIA collaborates with local partners and communities to develop cost-effiecient alternatives for many bridge components. And this is a big reason we are able to afford construction of footbridges in remote areas.

• Latino Student Council (LSC)
  The Latino Student Council follows four main objectives:  To increase the recruitment of Latinos at Rutgers University. To retain and graduate all Latinos at Rutgers University. To secure, expand and empower the Latino & Caribbean Studies Department, the Center for Latin American Studies, the Spanish & Portuguese Studies Department, and the Center for Latino Arts and Culture. To promote the wellbeing of the Latino community and other communities university-wide through unified action.

• Minority Engineering Educational Task (MEET)
  To increase the number of culturally responsible minority engineers who excel academically, succeed professionally, and positively impact the community. MEET is the Rutgers University Chapter of the National Society of Black Engineers.

• Pakistani Student Association
  Our student organization is dedicated to enriching the campus experience by promoting the rich cultural heritage of Pakistan. It strives to nurture inclusivity and cross-cultural understanding by organizing educational, social, and cultural events that celebrate the traditions and values of Pakistan. We aim to provide a vibrant community platform for students to connect, collaborate, and celebrate their diverse backgrounds, and through collaboration, engagement, and empowerment, we aim to create a welcoming and supportive environment where members can thrive personally, academically, and professionally while contributing positively to the broader campus community.

• Rutgers Association of Marketing and Strategy (RAMS)
  To accelerate undergraduate students into the marketing industry by equipping with marketing skills, providing opportunities for networking, and fostering professional development in a welcoming environment

• Rutgers Sports Business Association
  The Rutgers Sports Business Association functions as a student organization that encourages its members to use it as a medium to pursue something that they might not be able to do independently. We, as a club, facilitate a sport-enthusiast culture combined with a business-focused mission of delivering to a market, the Rutgers’ students.

• Rutgers Undergraduate Food Science Club
  Rutgers University Undergraduate Food Science Club is an organization of individuals interested in the profession of food science or food in general. Working hand in hand with the Rutgers Department of Food Science, we aim to promote cordial relations with the faculty, alumni, and food science students of Rutgers University as well as other educational institutions offering courses in food science (e.g., Institute of Food Technologists (IFT)). Furthermore, through our various educational and engaging meetings, trips, and alumni events, we strive to foster strong professional, personal, and academic relations among our members. Overall, it is the mission of the Rutgers Undergraduate Food Science Club to foster a community of students who love food and science while providing career support, community outreach efforts, and fun activities for both major and non-major members.

• Rutgers Undergraduate Women in Business
  Women in Business is a student-led organization dedicated to providing women the opportunities, education, and skills necessary to succeed in a business environment. Founded in 2013 in affiliation with the Rutgers Business School, our mission is to empower women to understand and reach their highest potential while inspiring them to uplift and empower the lives of others. 

• Rutgers University Association of International Relations (RUAIR)
  The mission of the Association of International Relations shall be: to increase the level of understanding, interest, and debate of topics on international affairs for students of all ages, to promote a better understanding of the global political environment in which we currently live, and to offer Rutgers students the opportunity to participate by both competing in and hosting Model United Nations conferences.

• Rutgers University Quantum Computing Group (RUQC)
  Our organization brings together students from various disciplines to explore quantum computing and its many subfields. Through events, competitions, game nights, and workshops, we aim to build a vibrant community and showcase the field’s growing impact. Members will gain industry-relevant skills, learn about current advances, publish open-source projects, and run real quantum simulations. We also plan to host talks by researchers and professionals and organize lab visits to give members insights into careers in quantum science and engineering.

• Rutgers Quantitative Finance Club (QFC)
  Rutgers QFC is dedicated to educating students on the intersection of math, programming, and finance to harbor new opportunities for students looking to break into Quantitative Finance. We offer informational sessions on useful tools necessary for a career in finance, analytics, and coding, while also providing a community of like-minded individuals to collaborate with and learn from. We are committed to helping you with networking, interview knowledge, and enriching your knowledge of careers in the Quantitative Finance industry!

• Rutgers Women in Product
  The purpose of the organization shall provide a network for students, especially those who self-identify as female, with a strong interest in the product field, a suitable environment to learn more about the field and find a community for advice or exchange of information. The organization will help equip women to thrive in male-dominated product roles at all levels. The organization will also advocate for a more diverse workplace environment. The Rutgers women in product organization will hold events such as workshops, career talks, product competitions, and general meetings.

• School of Environmental and Biological Sciences Governing Council
  The SEBS Governing Council (SGC) serves the Rutgers School of Environmental and Biological Sciences (SEBS) student body. By reaching out to the community, faculty, and administration, the SGC amplifies student voices and represents your needs and concerns. The council also allocates semesterly operating budgets for SEBS-affiliated student groups.

• Society of Hispanic Engineers (SHE)
  Rutgers SHE is the Rutgers University student chapter of the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE), originally created in 1984. Our motto and goal is to Recruit, Retain, and Graduate minority students majoring in engineering, math, or science.

• Society of Women Engineers (SWE)
  Since 1975, Rutgers Society of Women Engineers, a collegiate chapter of Society of Women Engineers, has been a community that strives to consistently promote diversity in an inclusive environment Rutgers and in the neighboring communities, enabling its members to achieve their full potential in careers as engineers and leaders while upholding our core pillars of professional development, community, outreach, and mentorship to ensure the respect and support of everyone’s individual, personal, and career choices.

• Taiwanese American Student Association
  Rutgers TASA, the Taiwanese American Student Association, strives to promote and build awareness of Taiwanese culture, food, and language in the Rutgers community while educating and empowering the next generation of our nation’s leaders. Through various cultural and social activities, TASA seeks to unify students of every background with an interest in celebrating Taiwanese culture.

• Tau Beta Pi
  The Rutgers Chapter of Tau Beta Pi is dedicated to fostering academic excellence, professional development, and ethical leadership among engineering students. We strive to create a collaborative community that celebrates scholarship, innovation, and service. By upholding the values of integrity and inclusivity, we aim to empower members to make a meaningful impact in their fields and society.

• Together Educating All Children in Hospitals (TEACH)
  TEACH works to provide hospitalized children with educational science experiment kits that they can complete through in-person demonstrations with TEACH volunteers or pre-made instructional videos. TEACH serves to bring some fun to hospitalized children during difficult times while simultaneously providing education in various scientific areas.

• Undergraduate Student Alliance of Computer Scientists
  USACS aims to connect the Rutgers University Computer Science community with each other, the Computer Science Department, and the many academic and professional opportunities available for students & graduates of Computer Science.

• The United Black Council
  The purpose of this umbrella organization is to represent minorities with a focus on African, African-American and Afro-Caribbean student organizations of the Rutgers-New Brunswick campus. And to strengthen and unite the student organizations that represent the aforementioned communities. The United Black Council will serve as a liaison between the greater Rutgers community and administration, which will allow the UBC to serve as a strong representative to said communities.

• Vietnamese Student Association (VSA)
  The mission of the Vietnamese Student Association (VSA) at Rutgers University is to promote awareness and appreciation of Vietnamese culture. VSA is open to people of all cultures, ethnicities, and backgrounds, and encourages any person who is interested in the Vietnamese culture to join. VSA serves to create culturally, socially, and educationally significant events that stimulate understanding among the Vietnamese people and their communities. Furthermore, VSA provides its members with an opportunity to interact and exchange ideas vital to the growth and prosperity of their communities. VSA offers guidance and provides a support network for all students. VSA is dedicated to serving the public through community service, and teaching the Vietnamese language and culture. 

• ΘΤ (Theta Tau)
  We are the omicron delta chapter of Theta Tau, the only co-ed professional engineering fraternity at Rutgers. Our pillars are brotherhood, professionalism, and community service, and we have many events to promote these events. Theta Tau hosts Interns Present during E-Week, and many brothers are on the Central Planning Team for RUDM. Additionally, our fraternity has a strong alumni network of many individuals who have been able to excel in their careers.

As of January 16, 2025

• BNY
  At BNY, our culture empowers you to grow and succeed. As a leading global financial services company at the center of the world’s financial system, we touch nearly 20% of the world’s investible assets. Every day around the globe, our 50K+ employees bring the power of their perspective to the table to create solutions with our clients that benefit businesses, communities and people everywhere. 

• Berje Inc
  Berjé Inc. is a family-owned business that has been in operation for over seven decades across three generations. The company was originally founded in with a creative approach to creating value from byproducts and aromatic raw materials set the stage for Berjé to become a leading supplier within the flavor and fragrance industry. We are committed to being a trusted partner, reliable innovator, and informed resource, to our clients, customers, and employees. We provide quality ingredients with an emphasis on sustainability, ethics as well as safety and compliance. Our investment in training and development is our commitment that allows our team to build their future along with ours, creating an impactful career unique to you. We promise to deliver superior service and products that live up to our values of integrity, accountability, leadership, legacy, diversity, and passion every single day. We are looking for team members to assist us in our promises of leadership within our community as well as globally. 

• Cintas Corporation
  Cintas Corporation helps more than?one million?businesses of all types and sizes get? Ready™?to open their doors with confidence every day by providing products and services that help keep their customers’ facilities and employees clean, safe and looking their best. With offerings including uniforms, mats, mops, restroom supplies, first aid and safety products, fire extinguishers and testing, and safety training, Cintas helps customers get? Ready? for the Workday®. 

• Constellation
  A Fortune 200 company, Constellation Energy is the nation's largest producer of clean, carbon-free energy and a leading supplier of energy products and services. With an annual output that is nearly 90% carbon-free, our hydro, wind, nuclear, solar and natural gas facilities have the generating capacity to power the equivalent of 16 million homes. Constellation is focused on our purpose: accelerating the transition to a carbon-free future. We help our customers reach their sustainability goals. We have been the leader in clean energy production for more than a decade, and we are cultivating a workplace where our employees can grow, thrive, and contribute. We are powered by passion and purpose. Together, we're creating healthier communities and a cleaner planet. Our people are the driving force behind our success. At Constellation, you can build a fulfilling career with opportunities to learn, grow and make an impact. By doing our best work and meeting new challenges, we can accomplish great things. 

• FDM Group
  At FDM, we specialize in helping recent graduates from all degree backgrounds, universities and colleges. If you have a passion for tech and a drive to succeed you don’t need a STEM degree to start a career in tech with us. The Career Development program starts with training through the FDM Academy, led by our expert training team, to get you job-ready in 6-14 weeks. Choose between our business or technical pathways and explore a diverse range of roles, such as Project Management, Business Analysis, Software Development, and Technical Operations. After successfully completing your training, you begin your career journey as an FDM Consultant with one or more of our multi-national clients across a range of exciting industries, including banking and finance, energy and healthcare. 

• Fiserv
  We’re calling all innovators to help us elevate the future of payments and fintech and create breakthrough solutions that move money and information in a way that moves the world. We are a global fintech, invested in local human potential - together we all belong. http://www.fiserv.com/careers 

• GO Tutor Corps
  GO Tutor Corps envisions an America where every child has the support of a tutor to enable them to realize their full human potential. We are a non-profit organization that brings its model of high-dosage tutoring to schools in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Washington D.C. with the mission of providing access to a high quality education to students. 

• General Dynamics, Electric Boat
  Electric Boat designs, builds, & maintains nuclear submarines for the U.S. Navy. As one of the most complex machines ever made, these submarines showcase cutting-edge technology. Our skilled team works to protect our sailors, families, & our freedom. Join us for a unique glimpse into the world of nuclear-powered submarine manufacturing & experience a lifetime opportunity in this niche industry. 

• Institute for Defense Analyses
  The Institute for Defense Analyses (IDA) is a nonprofit organization that provides government agencies with high-quality, objective analyses of issues of national security and science policy. IDA operates three FFRDCs, all of which have separate teams and divisions that work in concert to support the needs of our government sponsors. Due to the nature of our work, U.S. citizenship is required. 

• Johnson & Johnson
  Push the boundaries of science to transform health—and your career The work we do may seem like science fiction. But it’s all science—with people like you helping people across the world live heathier lives. This is your invitation to pursue a career you love while advancing global health in almost unimaginable ways. Robotic assisted surgery, identifying Alzheimer’s disease from speech, and using VR for surgical training may sound like sci-fi, but breakthroughs like these could be your career. Join us and apply your ideas to advance the mission, because every role matters when our work is this important. We need you and your unique skills and abilities to help us impact the future of health. Whether you have a background in healthcare or not, you can spark innovation across pharmaceuticals and MedTech and our diverse companies across the globe. From marketing to supply chain and everything in-between, you can grow your career in the direction you want to take it at Johnson & Johnson. As the largest and most diversified healthcare products company in the world, we will continue to use our scale and breadth to drive innovations, deliver for patients, and shape the future of healthcare around the world.? Explore internships, co-ops, leadership development programs, full-time roles, and learn more about exciting opportunities for students and recent grads at careers.jnj.com/students 

• KPMG LLP
  KPMG is one of the world’s leading professional services firms, providing innovative business solutions and audit, tax, and advisory services to many of the world’s largest and most prestigious organizations. KPMG is widely recognized for being a great place to work and build a career and is consistently named one of the nation’s “100 Best Companies to Work For” by Fortune magazine. Grow into the professional you are meant to be with a career at KPMG. Our diverse and inclusive culture empowers our professionals to take their careers into their own hands. Cultivate your talents and thrive with us, where the work you do impacts markets around the world. 

• L3Harris Technologies
  L3Harris Technologies is an agile global aerospace and defense technology innovator, delivering end-to-end solutions that meet customers’ mission-critical needs. The company provides advanced defense and commercial technologies across air, land, sea, space and cyber domains. L3Harris has approximately $17 billion in annual revenue, 50,000 employees and customers in more than 130 countries. Dedicated to recruiting and developing diverse, high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers’ mission and quest for professional growth. L3Harris provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work-life success. Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do. 

• Labcorp
  At Labcorp, we believe in the power of science to change lives. We is a global leader of innovative and comprehensive laboratory services that helps doctors, hospitals, pharmaceutical companies, researchers and patients make clear and confident decisions. We provide insights and advance science to improve health and improve lives through our unparalleled diagnostics and drug development laboratory capabilities. Here, you can join our more than 67,000 employees, serving clients in more than 100 countries, as we work together to make a real impact on people’s lives. Join us in our pursuit of answers.

• MUFG
  MUFG is proud to be a 2024 Handshake Early Talent Award Winner! Click here to learn more: https://joinhandshake.com/early-talent-awards/2024/mufg/ Discover your opportunity with Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG), the 7th largest financial group in the world (as ranked by S&P Global, April 2023). Across the globe, we’re 120,000 colleagues, striving to make a difference for every client, organization, and community we serve. We stand for our values, building long-term relationships, serving society, and fostering shared and sustainable growth for a better world. With a vision to be the world’s most trusted financial group, it’s part of our culture to put people first, listen to new and diverse ideas and collaborate toward greater innovation, speed and agility. This means investing in talent, technologies, and tools that empower you to own your career. Join MUFG, where being inspired is expected and making a meaningful impact is rewarded. 

• NJ Department of Environmental Protection
  On America's first official Earth Day — April 22, 1970, the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection was born. New Jersey became the third state in the country to consolidate its past program divisions into a unified major agency to administer aggressive environmental protection and conservation efforts. Since that day, NJDEP has become a leader in the country for its progressive pollution prevention efforts and innovative environmental management strategies.

• Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory
  The Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory has openings now! The U.S. Department of Energy’s Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory (PPPL) is a collaborative national center for fusion energy research. The Laboratory advances the coupled fields of fusion energy and plasma physics research, and, with collaborators, is developing the scientific understanding and key innovations needed to realize fusion as an energy source for the world. An associated mission is providing the highest quality of scientific education. The Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory is a world-class fusion energy research laboratory dedicated to developing the scientific and technological knowledge base for fusion energy as a safe, economical and environmentally attractive energy source for the world’s long-term energy requirements. The Laboratory is managed by Princeton University for the U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Science, which is the largest single supporter of basic research in the physical sciences in the United States, and is working to address some of the most pressing challenges of our time. For more information, please visit https://www.energy.gov/science/office-science. The Laboratory sits on 91 acres on Princeton University's James Forrestal Campus, about three miles from the main campus. Through its efforts to build and operate magnetic fusion devices, PPPL has gained extensive capabilities in a host of disciplines including advanced computational simulations, vacuum technology, mechanics, materials science, electronics, computer technology, and high-voltage power systems. In addition, PPPL scientists and engineers are applying knowledge gained in fusion research to other theoretical and experimental areas, including the development of plasma thrusters and the propagation of intense beams of ions. The Laboratory’s Office of Technology Transfer assists industry, other universities, and state and local government in transferring these technologies to the commercial sector. We aspire to provide a positive work environment that respects all individuals. We are committed to affirmative action, equal employment, diversity and inclusion. At PPPL, everyone’s perspectives are welcomed and valued, resulting in a positive environment. We strive to make the Lab inclusive for all, and to help all staff feel valued and empowered. 

• Prudential Financial
  We were founded on the belief that financial security should be within reach for everyone, and for over 140 years, we have helped our customers reach their potential and tackle life's challenges for now and future generations. Today, we are one of the world’s largest financial services institutions, offering individual and institutional clients a wide array of financial products and services. 

• U.S. Bank
  Start discovering how you’ll thrive We’re on a journey to do our best, helping the customers and businesses we serve make better and smarter financial decisions and enabling the communities we support to grow and succeed. We believe it takes all of us to bring our shared ambitions to life, and each person is unique in their potential. 

• Verizon
  As one of the world’s leading providers of technology, communications networks solutions and products, Verizon is transforming the way people, businesses and things connect. A culture of learning and growth keep us at the forefront of an ever-changing industry. We’re a diverse network of people driven by our aspirations and shared purpose, committed to shaping the future. Together, we are moving the world forward — and you can too. Pursue your ambitions and shape your future in a career here.