Launch Communities Fair

Welcome to the Launch Communities Fair

The Launch Communities Fair is designed to introduce you to Launch’s 16 Career and Identity/Affinity Communities. Each one of these network, program, and space hubs are built to provide you with academic, co-curricular, and event opportunities, as well as to link you to potential mentors you can meet to further your exploration and goals. Each Community Launchpad page has information specifically curated for that Community. However, these are not communities of membership—they are communities of interest. You are free to explore as many as you would like. In fact, you are encouraged to do so.

How it Works

The Launch Communities Fair will take place from 3:00pm – 6:00pm on October 23, 2020. In this page, you’ll be able to visit as many of the 16 Launch Communities as you’d like. In each Community space, you’ll have the opportunity to interact virtually with Community-related faculty, Student Club leaders, and alums, employers, or staff. Listen to their stories and experiences associated with the Community, explore Community-related engagement, networking, and experiential opportunities, and ask many questions. When ready, simply come back to this page to find another Community of your interest and keep going!

Launch Career Communities

	Arts, Communications, and Languages We believe the next generation of leaders need imagination, creativity, and courage to constructively engage the challenges and opportunities of our age. Join the Zoom discussion (10/23/2020, 3pm-6pm)			Business, Finance, and Entrepreneurship This community is intended to connect Drew students and alums who share a passion for understanding the economy and the disciplines of economics and business across industries. Join the Zoom discussion (10/23/2020, 3pm-6pm)
	International Opportunities To prepare our students for a global job market of higher mobility and tighter interconnectedness than ever, Drew is devoted to cultivating the next generation of world leaders in all industries. Join the Zoom discussion (10/23/2020, 3pm-6pm)			Medicine and Health Professions This community is intended to connect  students, alums, and professionals whose interests relate to medicine, science, technology, health, or an intersection of the areas. Join the Zoom discussion (10/23/2020, 3pm-6pm)
	Exploratory The Exploratory community helps build career pathways by connecting Drew students to opportunities and mentors geared towards making meaning of the Drew experience.  Join the Zoom discussion (10/23/2020, 3pm-6pm)			Science, Technology, Engineering, and Sustainability We believe that the next generation of  leaders needs the vision and tools to build a sustainable future. Join the Zoom discussion (10/23/2020, 3pm-6pm)
	Social Impact, Education, Law, and Government This community brings together members of the Drew community who are seeking pathways to bettering their communities, or pursuing careers and opportunities to advocate for issues they care about and serve the public good. Join the Zoom discussion (10/23/2020, 3pm-6pm)			Religion, Theology, and Ministry This community is a place of wondering and exploration through the lens of religious understanding, theological reflection, and ministerial discernment. Join the Zoom discussion (10/23/2020, 3pm-6pm)

Identity/Affinity Communities

	Commuter, Transfer, and Non-Traditional This community offers a space for people who identify as or are interested in building the inclusivity, relationships, and support for commuters and nontraditional students. Join the Zoom discussion (10/23/2020, 3pm-6pm)			Faith, Religion, and Spirituality This community invites all to explore the ways our differing faiths, religious traditions, and spiritual experiences challenge us to engage in connection, inclusion, and justice with one another. Join the Zoom discussion (10/23/2020, 3pm-6pm)
	First-Generation The First Generation Identity/Affinity Community, is a place where students can network with like-minded alums and professionals who are passionate about their journey as First-Generation students. Join the Zoom discussion (10/23/2020, 3pm-6pm)			Gender and Sexuality This community offers a space for people who identify with or are interested in the diversity of human gender and sexuality, as well as with its trials and opportunities. Join the Zoom discussion (10/23/2020, 3pm-6pm)
	Limited Resources The Limited Resources identity/affinity community is designed to facilitate opportunities, networking, collaboration, and mentorship, while helping students navigate the day-to-day campus experience. Join the Zoom discussion (10/23/2020, 3pm-6pm)			Ethnic / Racial Heritage This community is designed to be a space for people who identify with or are interested in learning more about diversity and ethnic heritage backgrounds. Join the Zoom discussion (10/23/2020, 3pm-6pm)
	Visible / Invisible Disabilities The objective of this community is to establish a strong network of individuals to bolster up its members as they strive to achieve their personal, academic and professional goals. Join the Zoom discussion (10/23/2020, 3pm-6pm)			International Student The International Student community is designed to be a space for people who identify with or have an affinity to the international student body at Drew. Join the Zoom discussion (10/23/2020, 3pm-6pm)

Questions?

Of course, we’d prefer to offer these events in-person on Drew’s campus this Fall. However, just because we’re not physically close to one another doesn’t mean that we’re not still here to support you. If you have any questions about these events, how to participate in them, or anything else Launch related, please feel free to reach out to us at launch@drew.edu.