We’re halfway through October, and the semester is in full swing! Campus is alive with activity, and opportunities to connect keep coming—especially for those ready to expand their network and explore what’s next.
This is a great moment to lean into networking—whether that’s attending employer events, following up with alumni from Meliora Weekend, or joining one of the Greene Center’s upcoming Employer Road Trips to see organizations in action. These experiences are a powerful way to learn about company culture, explore potential career paths, and make connections that can lead to future opportunities.
No matter your major or year, the Greene Center is here to help you make the most of it—from crafting a great introduction to preparing thoughtful questions and follow-up messages. Networking doesn’t have to feel intimidating; it’s just about starting conversations and staying curious.
So keep that momentum going, take advantage of every chance to connect, and let October be the month you move closer to what’s next.
Greene Center and Career Community Programs
Employer Road Trip: Partners + Napier | Wednesday Nov. 5th, Rochester NY | 4:00-5:00PM
Join us for a road trip to Partners + Napier, a leading creative agency, to explore the fast-paced world of marketing, branding, and design. Students will get a behind-the-scenes look at agency life, learn from industry professionals, and gain insight into career paths in the creative sector. Transportation will be provided.
Employer Road Trip: JPMorgan Chase | Friday Nov. 7th, Rochester NY | 4:00-5:30PM
The employer has limited this site visit to undergraduate first year and sophomore students only.
Get ready for an exciting opportunity to step into the world of finance and banking! Join us for a special student road trip to visit JPMorgan Chase in the stunning Metropolitan Building in downtown Rochester, on Friday, November 7th. This exclusive event is designed to give you an inside look at careers in Commercial Banking, Private Banking, Trust & Estate Management, and Business Banking.
What to Expect:
- Guided Tour: Explore the elegant offices of JPMorgan Chase and experience the dynamic environment where financial innovation happens.
- Career Insights: Learn about diverse career paths in banking and wealth management directly from industry professionals.
- Networking Opportunities: Connect with University of Rochester alumni and JPMorgan Chase professionals who are eager to share their experiences and advice.
- Light Refreshments: Enjoy delicious snacks while engaging in meaningful conversations with experts in the field.
Whether you’re considering a career in finance or simply curious about the industry, this event is a fantastic chance to gain valuable insights, build connections, and envision your future in banking. Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to learn, network, and be inspired!
Lessons on how to chart your path with Ed Hajim’ 58 | Monday Oct. 20th, 4-5:00PM | Virtual
Join us for an evening with UR Trustee, Ed Hajim, author of On the Road Less Traveled and Island of the Four Ps, and previous chairman of the University of Rochester board. In recognition of his generosity, the University named the Edmund A. Hajim School of Engineering & Applied Sciences in his honor in 2009.
Mr. Hajim will be sharing his perspectives on how to embrace curiosity early in your academic journey, build relationships, and begin to explore pathways that align with your interests and values. While primarily for students who are registered for or previously taken CASC 104 Designing Your Life, Mr. Hajim’s message of exploration, connecting with others, and discovering your path will resonate with all students. Therefore, all class years and students are encouraged to attend.
Job Search in the U.S.: Developing Your Strategy | Friday, Oct. 31st, 3-4pm | Wilson commons, Havens Lounge
This is the first of a three-part series specifically for students looking for employment in the United States. Learn from the Greene Center how to navigate the US Internship & Job Market. In this hour-long session, you’ll learn:
- What services the Greene Center has to offer.
- How to build competencies during your time here at UR.
- Prepare for internship and job searches along with US norms.
- Know about your visa and work authorization status.
This program is designed to be open to any and all University of Rochester students regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, or sex, and is consistent with all current governing federal and state nondiscrimination law. We recognize the intersectionality of individual identities and recommend that you join any program to explore your career interests, connect to networks, and discover helpful resources.
Case Competition: ROC the Project 2025 | Now- November 21st
ROC the Project is an experiential case competition where students develop project management and leadership skills by planning a real project using the Project Management Institute-based methodology. This hands-on opportunity connects students with a local non-profit, allowing them to analyze challenges, propose solutions, and gain real-world experience under the guidance of certified project managers.
This is delivered entirely online and designed with flexibility in mind. Students will engage in short, interactive micro-learning lessons that fit easily into busy schedules. Virtual training sessions are held in the evenings via Zoom, with recordings available for on-demand viewing. Finalized dates and times for live sessions will be announced soon.
Make It Happen Prize 2025–26 | Deadline November 1st at 11:59pm
The Barbara J. Burger iZone Consulting Team are looking for applicants who demonstrate curiosity, creativity, and a commitment to completing the program as they further their projects. The prize offers up to $1,500 in funding for students, faculty, and staff who are University of Rochester students or alumni, or who are partnered with one. It supports startups, research projects, and other early stage ventures. Projects that make strong progress may receive up to an additional $1,500 in follow on funding. Participants also receive training in systems thinking, pitching, and other key skills to help them strengthen and grow their ideas.
Interest Form: Fill out this interest form to access the application!.
URL: https://udhfz2xrxc7.typeform.com/to/aFUSzCE2#source=undergrad%20student%20dep
Alumni Connected and Featured Opportunities
Register Now | LifeSci NYC Internship Program Info Sessions | Thursday Oct. 30th, 4-5:00pm EDT | Virtual
The LifeSci NYC Internship Program offers the chance to complete a single application to gain access to paid internship and job opportunities at dozens of NYC life science companies and organizations. Undergraduate and graduate students enrolled at universities in NYC, as well as NYC residents enrolled at universities anywhere, are eligible to apply. Recent graduates (spring 2024 or later) also qualify. Students from all majors are eligible, as a wide range of science, tech, and business roles are offered.
For more information, attend one of our Virtual Info Sessions, which will explain the application process, provide tips on creating a strong application, and include an opportunity for Q&A.
Apply Now | SLaaSH Start-up: Marketing & Deisgn Intern | Deadline October 20th
SLaaSH is a gamified sales competition platform where anyone — from students to side-hustlers — can prove their selling skills, earn rewards, and gain recognition. Brands host “Sellathons” (timed sales challenges) to drive authentic growth, while sellers compete on live leaderboards for cash, commissions, and exposure. We’re building the world’s first global stage for competitive selling, giving brands measurable ROI and everyday sellers a chance to monetize their influence.
Length of Project
4–6 weeks (flexible).
Apply Now | Summer 2026 Internship – Chief Operating Office at UBS | Raleigh NC | Deadline Oct. 24th at 6AM
Are you interested in transforming our business? Are you a self-starter enjoying analyzing data? Do you want to work for a firm with a truly global footprint?
We’re looking for ambitious students to join our 2026 Summer Internship Program within our Regional President’s Office, Chief Operating Office.
You’ll get to:
• work on various projects related to business management across different teams, including tasks like planning, organizing, controlling and developing strategies for the business division
• learn about and monitor known risks, while also discovering and defining unknown risks
• drive the continuous enhancement of risk-related systems and infrastructure and ensure risk framework aligns with compliance and regulatory requirements
• leverage AI tools within risk management platforms for operational efficiency
• help manage changes as part of the integration and support business transformation
Apply Now | Summer 2026 Internship – Investment Banking Operations at UBS | Raleigh NC | Deadline Oct. 24th at 6AM
Interested in working in finance, specifically investment banking operations, but not sure where to start?
Do you want to work for a firm with a truly global footprint?
We’re looking for ambitious students to join our 2026 Summer Internship Program within our investment banking operations business.
You’ll get to:
• provide support to our Investment Bank, primarily focused on Sales & Trading, in different areas such as securities, client onboarding, loans and regulatory frameworks
• learn about our products and front-to-back processes to support highly structured or non-standard transactions
• support new or emerging business areas by identifying limitations including systems, risk and operational feasibility
• stay aware of current economic and market activity, keeping an eye on how this affects risks, identify and propose potential solutions for addressing control gaps
Register Now | Excellus Summer 2026 Internship Fair | Thus. Oct. 30th, 3-5:00pm | 165 Court Street, Rochester, New York 14647
Join us at the Excellus BlueCross BlueShield – Summer 2026 Internship Fair! We are thrilled to host this event and have the opportunity to connect with students who are eager to explore internship positions for the upcoming summer. This is a fantastic chance for students to learn more about Excellus BCBS and the exciting internship opportunities we have to offer. Don’t miss out on this valuable networking opportunity with our team.
This event will take place on Thursday, October 30th from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at our headquarters in downtown Rochester. Throughout this event students will be able to see our headquarters, network with the hiring managers overseeing our internship positions, and connect with our Talent Acquisition team!
Register Now | Guggenheim Securities Investment Banking Virtual Investment Banking Panel | Wed. Nov. 9th, 5:30-7:30PM | Virtual
Guggenheim Securities is excited to host our 6th annual Virtual Investment Banking Panel. Participants will hear from keynote speakers and a panel of analysts on various topics, including our early insights programming and summer analyst internship opportunities. Participants will also be invited to network with our bankers following the panel.
The event is open to current first- and second-year undergraduate students who are interested in our Freshman Day on the Job, Sophomore FOCUS program, and 2027 Summer Analyst Internships. Registration close on Wednesday, October 29.
Apply Now | Human Resources Intern at West Valley Cleanup Alliance, LLC | Deadline Nov. 12th
The internship program is designed to provide a comprehensive learning experience, develop practical skills, enhance knowledge, and make meaningful contributions to projects. Intern assignments will be determined based on business need and role availability with consideration to skills and development goals.
The Human Resources Intern will gain knowledge and experience across multiple facets of the human resource function to include staffing/recruiting, HRIS, benefits and compensation, and employee relations.
Apply Now | Finance and Accounting Intern at West Valley Cleanup Alliance, LLC | Deadline Nov. 12th
The internship program is designed to provide a comprehensive learning experience, develop practical skills, enhance knowledge, and make meaningful contributions to projects. Intern assignments will be determined based on business need and role availability with consideration to skills and development goals.
The Finance and Accounting Intern will gain knowledge and experience in finance and accounting of a government contractor organization, provide support for increased departmental productivity and allow opportunity for current staff to develop team-oriented focus.
Apply Now | Global Apparel Materials Undergraduate Internship at Nike, Inc. | Beaverton, Oregon
As the Global Apparel Materials (GLAM) Developer Intern, you will be part of the Textiles, Trims, and Print & Pattern Teams that partner with Global Categories and Design Teams on delivering materials from concept to commercialization.
You will collaborate with the Teams to build/enhance tools, resources and systems designed to enable the creative process, advance innovation, and increase speed. You will support the research and ideation for concept development, including the testing and validation towards final item approval. In this role you will have the opportunity to interact with teams involved in design, product management, product creation, material manufacturing, and sustainability. Materials should be your passion!
Hannah Holland | Career Advisor
Consulting, Finance & Marketing Community
