Award-winning poet, translator, and editor Diana Arterian is the distinguished guest for Pub.Unit Presents, a literary reading and conversation series hosted by the Publications Unit and the Department of English.Arterian will be in conversation with Publications Unit Director Steve Halle at 3 p.m. and give a poetry reading from her award-winning collection Agrippina the Younger and her co-translation of Nadia Anjuman’s Smoke Drifts at 4:30 p.m. All events are at the Publications Unit, Williams Hall Annex and are free to attend.A book signing follows the event.Register to attend via Zoom.

Multiple choice, essay, true/false, or short answer? This interactive workshop is designed to discuss strategies for creating your own study tools to prepare before your test, during a test, and how to respond after a test.Call 309-438-7100 or stop by the Julia N. Visor Academic Center to register for this in-person workshop.

Get career fair ready with confidence at this interactive prep session! In just 35–40 minutes, you’ll learn how to make a strong first impression, from what to wear and how to research employers to following up like a pro. Put your skills into practice by crafting your own 30-second elevator pitch and practicing it with real feedback. You’ll even fine-tune your handshake and delivery so you can walk into the career fairs ready to stand out and make meaningful connections across a variety of industries.Career Readiness Week sessionsJoin Career Services for Career Readiness Week to gain helpful career tips and advice to assist you with your career exploration, preparing for your career, job search strategies, and much more. Attend any of the sessions in the series.Monday, September 21 LinkedIn Live LabTuesday, September 22 AI Hacks for the Job SearchWednesday, September 23 Navigating Career FairsThursday, September 24 Interview with ConfidenceSpecial accommodationsIf you need a special accommodation in order to participate, contact Career Services at (309) 438-2200.