Event Date:
Start at 9:00 AMSeptember 26, 2026
Event Date:
Saturday, September 26. 2026Â
Location:
Trayes Hall, Douglass Student Center
Join Us:
11th Annual Victoria Dabrowski Schmidt '42 Workplace & Professional Development Symposium
THRIVE:Â Career Growth and Self Development at Every Stage – Learning, unlearning and relearning in changing timesÂ
Whether you are a new graduate, beginning your career, exploring a new profession, advancing your career, considering retirement, or already retired, this year’s symposium will highlight the importance of learning, unlearning, and relearning in an ever-changing world. We will explore new ways to adapt, grow, and thrive while navigating changing industries and new opportunities. Participants will gain insights with actionable strategies and tools for both professional and personal development. Our workshops will cover a range of crucial topics:
- Artificial Intelligence
- Non-Linear Paths
- Pivoting/Upskilling
- Interview and Negotiating
- Public Speaking
- Personal Branding
- Staying Active with Healthy Habits
- Financial/Retirement Planning
- Optimizing LinkedIn
- Life After Retirement
We are grateful to the late Victoria Dabrowski Schmidt â42, pictured, for her generosity in establishing an endowment to provide this highly successful symposium.Â
Symposium Schedule at a Glance
Symposium Keynote, Panel and Workshops
About Our Keynote, Panelists and Presenters
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