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October 6, 2009
 

Nancy Barry, author and Generation Y expert to present career planning seminar

What: The University of North Texas will host author, speaker and Generation Y expert Nancy Barry, who will present a talk and career planning seminar titled When Reality Hits –Will You Be Ready?

When: 6 p.m. Oct. 22 (Thursday)

Where: University Lyceum, University Union

Cost: Free

Contact: Renee Hebert, director of the Professional Leadership Program, plp@unt.edu or 940- 565-3855.

DENTON (UNT), Texas –The University of North Texas will host a lecture and career planning seminar with speaker, author and Generation Y expert Nancy Barry on Oct. 22.

The lecture is free, and will be held in the University Lyceum, which is located in the University Union at 1115 Union Circle. The talk will begin at 6 p.m.

After spending 25 years in the corporate world, Barry walked away from the "best job in the world" to share her extensive business experience with others. One of her passions is helping young adults be successful in their careers. Barry is the author of When Reality Hits: What Employers Want Recent College Graduates to Know.

Previously, Barry served as vice president of community services for The Dallas Morning News and WFAA-TV. She also is a member of the National Speakers Association and National Association of Colleges and Employers.

Barry's lecture is sponsored by the UNT College of Business, the Professional Leadership Program, the UNT Career Center, the Office of Student Success Programs, the Center for Leadership and Service, the University Union and Jobing.com.

For more information on PLP or this event contact Renee Hebert at plp@unt.edu or 940-565-3855.

UNT News Service Phone Number: (940) 565-2108
Contact: Alyssa Yancey (940) 565-3510
Email: Alyssa.aber@unt.edu

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