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[Bethany, OK] - Southern Nazarene University (SNU) will host Career Week, April 7-10, 2026, a series of events designed to help students and community members explore career pathways, build professional connections, and prepare for future opportunities.
Career Week will feature four events across SNU’s campus that focus on networking, professional development, and connecting attendees with potential employers and graduate education opportunities. The week is open to students, alumni, veterans, prospective students, and community members interested in strengthening their professional networks and exploring career connections.
The week begins on Tuesday, April 7, with the “Be the Best You Fair: Adulting,” hosted by SNU Career Education from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in SNU’s Webster Commons Main Foyer. The fair will feature resources and practical guidance to help students develop everyday skills that support personal and professional success. For more information, please contact Thokozani Houston.
Later that evening, the SNU Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) will host its annual Networking Night from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. in SNU’s Sawyer Center, creating an opportunity for student-athletes and others to meet professionals and learn from their career experiences.
On Wednesday, April 8, SNU will host its Career Fair from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. on the second floor of the Sawyer Center, where employers from a variety of industries will meet with students and community members to discuss internships, career paths, and employment opportunities. The event has been planned and sponsored by several departments, including SNU Career Education, SNU Alumni Relations, the SNU School of Business, and the SNU VETS Center.
One of its organizers, Mark Nadig, Director of the SNU VETS Center, shared his thoughts on the importance of a Career Fair. ”We are excited to be a part of SNU’s Career Week and help host the SNU Career Fair. A number of SNU organizations have come together to plan this event, and we just want to serve our students, our veterans, and our community,” he said. “Transitions can be stressful and challenging. We hope our fair can serve as a bridge for our guests to make connections with potential employers as they navigate through career or life transitions. We believe this is an important service we can provide to the community and to our SNU mission.”
Career Week will conclude on Friday, April 10, with an Open House and Information Session for the university’s Graduate Programs in Counseling & Psychology and Renew Counseling Center, from 3:00 to 4:30 p.m. at Renew Counseling Center on SNU’s campus. The event will allow prospective students to learn more about graduate study opportunities and the work being done by the Renew Counseling Center to support the community.
This Career Week also serves as a celebration of two significant milestones at SNU: the 10-year anniversary of the SNU VETS Center and the 40-year anniversary of the university’s College of Professional and Graduate Studies, both of which reflect the university’s long-standing commitment to helping students of all ages and veterans pursue meaningful careers.
“Career Week brings together students, employers, and community partners to explore meaningful pathways for the future,” explained Dr. Mark Winslow, SNU’s Senior Vice President and Chief Academic Officer. “At SNU, we believe a career is more than a job or a paycheck—it is a way of using one’s gifts in service to others and contributing to the good of the world. I’m excited about the connections and opportunities that will emerge throughout the week.”
Additional details about Career Week events are available at snu.edu/events/career-week.
Southern Nazarene University, located in Bethany, Oklahoma, is a private Christian institution committed to shaping servant leaders since 1899. With more than 50 undergraduate and graduate programs offered on campus and online, SNU emphasizes accessibility, purpose-driven education, and holistic student support.