SHIFT: Student and Young Alumni Conference

SHIFT is a one day conference to help prepare undergraduate students, graduate students and recent graduates for life after graduation while building professional networks. The conference hosts a variety of speakers, career exploration panels and networking opportunities to help attendees explore options they didn’t even know they had.

SHIFT is free for students, graduate students and young alumni to participate in.

Conference Schedule:

2–3 pm | Conference check-in

3–4 pm | Workshop #1

• Session #1- Creating Top Cover Letters and Building Effective Resumes and CVs (Louis’ Loft)

• Session #2- Study Abroad Panel (Marquis Hall)

4–4:15 pm | Break

4:15–5:15 pm | Workshop #2

• Session #1- Where can my degree in Arts and Science take me? Learn how to explore career possibilities (Louis’ Loft)

• Session #2- Self-Care and Managing Stress: Tips from Peer Health Alumni (Marquis Hall)

5:15–5:30 pm | Break

5:30–6:30 pm | Workshop #3

• Session #1- Non- linear Career Paths Panel (Louis’ Loft)

6:30–7:30 pm | Student and Alumni Networking Session (Louis’ Loft)