Lander University’s College of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences will introduce its first-ever “HASS Week,” Feb. 23-27. This new initiative centers on career preparation and experiential learning. The week is structured to illustrate how academic study, mentorship and applied experiences converge to prepare students for professional life beyond graduation.
HASS Week opens Monday, Feb. 23, with Study Abroad Day, placing international education at the forefront of the week’s programming. By beginning with study abroad, the college emphasizes global engagement as a form of academic development that strengthens independence, adaptability and cultural awareness — skills increasingly relevant across professional fields.
“The College of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences aims to provide excellent teaching and mentorship of students to prepare them for life after Lander,” said Dr. Lucas McMillan, dean of the college. “This first annual HASS Week is meant to showcase many careers that are possible through the college’s academic programs.”
Programming during HASS Week also includes alumni panels, internship presentations, resume workshops and mock interview sessions led by faculty and staff. Career-focused classroom visits and professional panels will bring real-world perspectives directly into academic spaces, connecting coursework to post-graduate pathways.
Internship preparation is another recurring theme of the week, reinforcing experiential learning as a bridge between academic theory and professional practice. Alumni engagement also plays a central role, with graduates returning to campus to discuss careers in journalism, public service, law, international relations and federal service.
As HASS Week unfolds, its significance extends beyond individual events. By foregrounding study abroad, internships, alumni mentorship and communication skills within a single framework, the College of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences is offering students a clearer view of how academic study connects to life after graduation.
Click here to see a full list of events happening throughout the week. While most events are not open to the general public, current students are invited to come explore all the academic and professional opportunities that are made possible through Lander’s College of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences.
This story is an excerpt from an original article published in The Forum, Lander University’s monthly campus newspaper. To read The Forum, visit www.lander.edu/student-media.