Speaker Series
Open your mind to the directions your degree can take you. Our Speaker Series events are designed to help you expand your employment outlook.
At each event, you will:
- Hear from professionals who graduated with your degree or work in your field of interest.
- Learn tips and strategies about career and work search based on the lived successes and failures of current professionals.
- Gain perspective on your skills, knowledge, and abilities and how they apply to the workplace.
- Open doors to opportunities by talking with professionals who can get you connected.
Each event will include a panel discussion with an opportunity to ask questions. All Speaker Series events are free. Registration is required.
Upcoming Events
Careers in History & Culture: Exploring paths in museums, libraries and storytelling
Join us for an engaging discussion with professionals as they share insights into their careers.
This event will help you broaden your career outlook by giving you the opportunity to:
- Hear from professionals who have pursued careers in history and culture fields, including those who graduated with your degree or work in your field of interest.
- Gain valuable tips and strategies for job searching and career growth, based on real-life successes and challenges.
- Better understand how your skills, knowledge, and abilities translate into museums, libraries and storytelling roles.
- Build connections and explore opportunities by networking with experienced professionals.
Date: Tuesday, October 28, 2025
Time: 5:00pm - 6:30pm (MT)
Virtual on Zoom: (zoom link will be provided once registration is completed)
This event is hosted by the Faculty of Arts and the Career Centre.
Our Speakers
Chris Chang-Yen Phillips (MA, History)
ECAMP Coordinator, Edmonton Heritage Council
Podcast Host, Let's Find Out
Jennifer Bowser (BA, Honours in History; Diploma, Collections Conservation and Management)
Moveable Cultural Property Advisor
海角社区 Museums
Erin Hoar (Master of Library & Information Studies)
Archivist
United Farmers Historical Society
Mary Saretski (BA, Classics)
Director, Donor & Stakeholder Relations
Edmonton Humane Society