.org A Nonprofit Career Fair
| Thursday, February 25, 2010 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Student Union Ballroom, 4th Floor |
Registration |
Schedule of Events
| Employer check-in begins | 9 a.m. |
| Job Fair begins | 11 a.m. |
| Employer lunch | 12 noon - 2 p.m. |
| Close of Fair | 3 p.m. |
Space is limited! First paid…first served!!!
Payment deadline is Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2010. No refunds after this date. Your registration will not be complete nor will a table be assigned until all fees are received. A member of the Career Services Staff will contact you to confirm your registration within 3 days of receiving your registration information.
Important Dates
| February 2, 2010 | Deadline for all payments and refunds |
| February 12, 2010 | Deadline for company information to appear in the Job Fair Directory |
Registration Fees
| Regular Registration | $50.00 - Includes up to 2 recruiting representatives and campus parking for ONE vehicle |
Employer Luncheon and Hospitality Area
Lunch will be provided from 12 noon - 2 p.m. If possible, we ask that recruiters stagger their lunch so that each table has at least one representative available to talk with students
Refreshments will be available throughout the day in the Employer Hospitality Area located in the far corner of the Ballroom.
Equipment
Each organization will be provided one 6-foot table and tablecloth. We will not be able to provide special equipment such as TV monitors, slide projectors, VCRs or screens. If you request an electrical outlet for your display, please bring an extension cord.
Display
Due to space limitations, and as a courtesy to your neighbor, we ask that you either set your display on or behind your 6-foot table. Displays will not be permitted on either side of your table --- creating wings or extensions. We will ask that any display which obstructs the view of others be removed. Thank you for your cooperation and understanding in this matter.
Your display must fit the following designated space:
Tabletop dimensions = 6' x 2'
Height restrictions for Tabletop Display = 5'
Height restrictions for Floor Display = 8'
Directions and Parking
Directions to Duquesne University. Additional information will be sent with your confirmation.
Parking will be in the Forbes Avenue Garage. Additional details and parking permits will be sent with your confirmation.
Hotels
Duquesne University is proud to partner with the following hotels in order to provide you with a discounted rate. To secure the posted rate, call the individual hotel and request the Duquesne University rate. Hotel reservations should be made promptly due to the limited availability of rooms. Rates are not guaranteed and are subject to change.
Pittsburgh Marriott City Center
112 Washington Place
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
1-888-456-6600
$109.00 per night*
(Closest to campus. The hotel provides complimentary shuttle service from 6:30-10:30 a.m. and 4:00-11:00 p.m. Ask for the Duquesne University Rate.)
Doubletree Hotel Pittsburgh City Center
One Bigelow Square
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
412-281-5800
$119.00 per night*
(Shuttle service available to Downtown locations from 7:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m. Ask for Duquesne University Rate.)
Holiday Inn Express
20 S. Tenth Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15203
412-488-1130
$118.00 per night* (Ask for the Duquesne University Rate.)
(Located on the South Side, a short drive to campus. Complimentary breakfast buffet and shuttle service provided 7:00 a.m.-11:00 p.m.)
Wyndham Garden Hotel
Pittsburgh University Place
3454 Forbes Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
412-683-2040; 1-800-996-3426
$143.00 per night*
(Complimentary shuttle service available to Duquesne University between 7:30 a.m. - 9:30 p.m. Discounted parking rate of $10.00. Ask for the Duquesne University Rate.)
*Prices subject to change.
Unloading and Loading of Materials/Equipment - Day of Fair
Student Volunteers and Career Services Center staff members will be available to assist you with the unloading of your materials and equipment from the Curbside drop-off to the Ballroom. The curbside drop-off is located in front of the Student Union: from Forbes Avenue take McAnulty Drive onto campus and turn left onto Locust Street at the 4-way intersection. Follow Locust Street to the top of the hill and the Student Union will be on your right. Parking spaces will be available in front of the building for unloading purposes only.
If you need assistance after the Job Fair, please go to the Career Services Center Information table in front of the elevators to request assistance.
Shipping Information
All company literature and displays that are being shipped, MUST BE RECEIVED by Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2010 to ensure prompt arrival at your booth on the day of the fair. Packages may be shipped to:
Nonprofit Career Fair
Career Services Center
Duquesne University
Rockwell Hall Commons
600 Forbes Avenue
Pittsburgh PA 15282-0104
Following the Career Fair, we can arrange for your materials to be shipped the next day through either FedEx or UPS. You are responsible for attaching a shipping label to your packages and alerting a member of the Career Services Staff before leaving.
Questions
Please contact Michelle Boehm at 412-396-5605 or boehmm@duq.edu.
