Event Date:
Start at 9:00 AMJune 29, 2026
Event Date:
Saturday, September 26. 2026Â
Location:
Trayes Hall, Douglass Student Center
Join Us:
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
Call for Proposals
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. Â
We are seeking dynamic speakers who can present out of the box perspectives on a range of crucial topics including Artificial Intelligence, Pivoting/Upskilling, Non-Linear Paths, Interview and Negotiating Skills, Public Speaking, Personal Branding, Financial/Retirement Planning, Resume Writing, Staying Active with Healthy Habits, Emotional Intelligence and Well-being, Optimizing LinkedIn, From Passion to Profession and Life After Retirement.  Â
If you have a topic that aligns with the conference theme, we are open to suggestions and welcome all proposals. We are looking for various speakers to address each stage of the professional journey through workshops, presentations and panel discussions. Please complete the submission form below for review. We look forward to receiving your proposal.Â
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Deadline:Â Completed Proposals MUST be received by Monday, June 29, 2026.
- 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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