Other BALA News and Events

Other News & Events

QC Business Breakfast

A FREE networking opportunity for QC students, alums, and faculty

 Meet BALA Honors Alum, Melissa Perrier ’14

Role Excellence Lead & Senior Sales Operations Manager
Microsoft Advertising

 

Thursday, March 19th, 2026

8:30 AM – 10:00 AM

Patio Room

(next to the Dining Hall)

Light breakfast will be served (Kosher option available)

 

RSVP HERE

 

Melissa Perrier is a proud 2014 Queens College Honors alum with a BA in East Asian Studies and a BALA Honors minor, who serves in a strategic role at Microsoft, and mentors emerging professionals worldwide through the Global Mentorship Initiative.

SAVE THESE UPCOMING DATES

Wednesday, April 22, 2026

Thursday, May 7, 2026

8:30am-10:00am

Guest Speakers TBA

Click here for more info on School of Business website

Jumpstart Your Green Career!

Are you interested in a Green Career? Queens Chamber of Commerce’s Student Workforce Readiness program, sponsored in part by Queens College, is offering a fantastic opportunity for students to get a jumpstart on your career goals.

Not only will you receive a certificate and a Letter of Recommendation from the Queens Chamber of Commerce upon completion of the program, but you will also gain access to special workshops with industry experts, and networking, internship and job opportunities.

Register Here

Upcoming Events Roadmap

Your Path to Success: Navigating the Future with Precision.

All events are from 12:30pm-1:30pm

Wed 2/25/26: LinkedIn Virtual Info Session – Learn how to create a standout LinkedIn profile and master the do’s and don’ts of professional networking online.

Mon 3/09/26: Student Resources Fair – Discover campus and community resources that can help you prepare for a career in sustainability and beyond.

Wed 3/25/26: “Networking for Students” – Build confidence and learn essential networking skills to connect with professionals in any industry.

Fri 4/17/26: Site Tour – Get an inside look at a leading green company and explore the roles that make their mission possible.

Wed 4/29/26: Green Energy Panel – Hear from experts about their career journeys, exciting projects, and the future of clean energy.

Wed 5/06/26: Networking Mixer (Peer to Business) – Meet businesses, pitch your skills, and showcase what you’ve learned. Your next opportunity could start here!

Spring 2026 Career & Internship Fair

Wednesday, March 18th – 12pm-2:30pm

Don’t have Handshake? – Get it here

Career Design Lab Events

How to Network with Industry Professionals in Your Field

A workshop sponsored by Queens College Career Design Lab & School of Business

Open to all Business & Computer Science Majors (Economics, Finance, Accounting)

Monday – March 16, 2026

Free Hour (12:15pm – 1:30pm)

Powdermaker Hall 333

Apply for the workshop here

Learn more about the Career Design Lab

BALA 2025 Graduation Highlights Video