Student-Athletes Enhance Professionalism Through Networking

The annual Networking Night was held on Tuesday, February 21st providing second year student-athletes the chance to build their professional network by interacting with 15 outstanding professionals from diverse fields. The majority of the participating professionals were former Huskers who were excited to give back by sharing valuable career insights and advice to help the current student-athletes gain valuable networking experience.

The evening started off with keynote speaker, Eddie Brown, addressing ten helpful tips for successful networking.  Modeled after speed dating, the student-athletes then took part in a group-based version of speed networking, where they were matched with professionals based on their career interests and skills. The professionals helped affirm the power of first-impressions, while providing time for the students to ask questions and develop their networking skills.

When the structured networking portion concluded, the student-athletes had an opportunity to put their skills to the test as they mixed and mingled over hors d'oeuvres and beverages with the professionals they did not have a chance to meet, as well as follow-up with ones with whom they connected.

Special thanks to all of our professional guests: Mike Green (Football), Tim Green (Football), Eddie Brown, Heidi Stark (Women's Golf), Karen Jennings (Women's Basketball), John Clarke (Football), Pat Engelbert (Football), Megan Ehlers, Darin Peterson (Baseball), Blake Lawrence (Football), Adi Kunalic (Football), Gina Saccoman (Women's Gymnastics), Juanita Corona, Karen Kassebaum, MaKayla Zoerb, and Nikki Bober (Women's Basketball).