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Two-faced - A look at Both Sides of Facebook and its Affect on Career Development with Laurie Lenz, M.Ed. and Jill Gugino, M.Ed. The Steinbright Career Development Center Drexel University Friday, May 18, 2007 8:30AM-Noon George Washington University Marvin Center Room 403

The use of Facebook on college campuses has exploded since its inception in 2004. There are over 9 million users and it receives 250 million hits every day. According to the website, Facebook helps people better understand their world by giving them access to the information that is most relevant to them. Its intention was to connect people through social networks, but the results have created a major concern for student affairs professionals and career counselors.

This workshop will explore the history and creation of Facebook as well as provide an inside look into user profiles. It will also discuss in depth the positive uses: networking with potential employers, promoting events and meeting new people. The workshop will also explore its negative uses: identity theft, stalkers, and hate groups. This will be a very interactive workshop!

Presenters:
Laurie Lenz, M.Ed. and Jill Gugino, M.Ed. are on the staff of the Steinbright Career Development Center at Drexel University in Philadelphia, PA.

DATE:
Friday, May 18, 2007

TIME:
8:30 AM - 9:15 ---- Registration and Networking
9:15 AM - Noon ---- Program

PLACE:
The George Washington University Marvin Center
800 21st St NW
Room 403
Washington DC

COST:
$25 in advance and $30 at the door.
Make check payable to MAC/LPN.