VMU Connections Opens the Way for Studies, Career, and Mentorship
On November 14th, Vytautas Magnus University (VMU) will host a unique event, VMU Connections, bringing together high school students from across Lithuania, VMU students, lecturers, alumni, and the university’s partners – companies and organizations. The university will provide a space for everyone to meet, communicate, share knowledge, experiences, and professional opportunities.
Inspiration from Success Stories
During the event, high school students will be able to explore study programmes, students can participate in a job fair, and alumni will share their stories and inspire others. For businesses, VMU Connections is a platform for direct communication with talented young VMU students, company presentations, and a chance to network with future colleagues and create opportunities for the future. Meetings, discussions, presentations, and a special evening programme will take place throughout the day in the university spaces. The event will be opened by a stand-up performance by the well-known comedian and VMU alumnus, Justinas Visickas.
High school students will participate in a special programme titled Try on a Profession, where they will meet the university community and alumni. Former students will share their experience, professional paths, and useful advice on how to discover one’s future career.
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High school students will meet and hear success stories from: teacher and guide Arnas Zmitra, founder of a bilingual kindergarten and school Asta Jagelo, space, politics, technology, and innovation expert Eigirdas Sarkanas, marketing specialist Skomantas Rukuiža, lawyer Reda Molienė, Contempo festival producer Eglė Nevedomskė, sports news presenter and basketball commentator Vilius Stalgaitis, internal communication specialist Erika Abarienė, and advertising project manager Agnė Blažienė.
Career Opportunities for Students
The Career Day dedicated to students will provide an opportunity to meet nearly 30 companies and organizations, including Citco, Evolution, Lytagra, Allianz, the Lithuanian Energy Institute, Kaunas Police, the Environmental Protection Department, Renkuosi Mokyti! (I Choose to Teach!), and many others.
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At the career fair, students will be able to learn about the latest labour market trends, establish important connections, and even participate in live job interviews.
This year’s Career Day will also feature an event for career specialists: Back In Our Time, Things Were Different: Career Change Day. Participants will discuss how to help students navigate the constantly changing labour market, identify their strengths, and foster collaboration between schools and universities in creating success stories.
Auction to Establish the VMU Alumni Scholarship
The Alumni Day for graduates is returning to VMU: it will feature a discussion, a concert, an auction, and an evening get-together.
The English-language discussion “VMU Alumni – The New Generation of Sensemakers” will feature international alumni from Ukraine, Nigeria, Morocco, Azerbaijan, Sakartvelo, Mongolia, and other countries. They will share honest stories about the challenges and successes they faced while finding their path after graduation.
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The evening programme of the Alumni Day includes a festive concert for the entire university community by the VMU Chamber Orchestra and VMU Music Academy lecturer and performer Mantas Jankavičius as well as the soloists of his mentored class, featuring the most popular songs from the beginning of VMU’s reestablishment until today.
After the concert, alumni, students, and university staff are invited to an auction dedicated to establishing the VMU ALUMNI Scholarship. Various items and services donated by community members will be available for purchase, and the funds raised will be allocated to the establishment of the scholarship.
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Culture of Quality at the University
During the events of November 14th, World Quality Day will also be celebrated. This occasion will give the university community a chance to evaluate the achieved results, promote continuous improvement, share best practices, and discuss quality standards and their implementation in the study process.
VMU will host a discussion titled What is the Culture of Quality for Different Generations?, which will focus on what quality means to today’s student, lecturer, experienced scientist, alumnus, and administration, and how different generations view the culture of quality, responsibility, improvement, and cooperation.
The discussion will feature Member of the European Parliament Prof. Dr. Liudas Mažylis, VMU Vice-Rector for Studies Assoc. Prof. Dr. Rytis Pakrosnis, Head of Academic and Social Affairs of the Lithuanian Student Union Smiltė Kiaunytė, and VMU alumna and Customer Service Manager Evelina Čėsnaitė. The discussion will be moderated by VMU Education Academy Vice-Chancellor, lecturer, and scientific journal editor Dr. Mindaugas Nefas.
The event will culminate with the awards for the most innovative VMU employees, honouring those who contribute to the advancement of university studies with their ideas, courage, and initiatives.
