Event Schedule
2026 PROFESSIONAL CONNECTIONS DAY:
Event Timeline & Speaker Topics
Please note that you do not have to attend every session, join us for one or more sessions that interest you!
Each session is linked to the specific RamPulse page to register for the session.
11am-1pm – Keynote Luncheon (SU Student Center – Storer Ballroom)
Dawn Crawley – The Power of Networking
This is an event you have to RSVP by February 4th.
1:15pm-1:45pm – Breakout Session #1
Austin Slater ‘76 – Leadership Roles & Good Management Practices
Campbell Martens ‘12 – Change of Identity: Transitioning from Student Athlete to the Workforce
Hannah Brumbaugh ‘18, CSDA ‘20 – Best Uses & Practices for LinkedIn
Kaleigh Weatherholtz ‘25 – Volunteerism & Philanthropy as a Professional
2pm-2:30pm – Breakout Session #2
Judy Wilson ‘74 – Equitable Engagement Strategies for Neuro-Teaching
Matt Kradel ‘99 – Preparing for the Future: Personal Financial Management
Sandy Dubay ‘95 – Career Growth & Goal Setting
Rich Goodman ‘14, CSDA & MAT ‘17 – Turning Skills into Leverage
2:45pm-3:15pm – Breakout Session #3
Liam Redding ‘19 – Careers in Tech
Matt Hoffman ‘19, CSDA ‘21 – Your First Five Years: Post-Grad Planning
Tara Roberts ‘06 – Creative Arts Careers
Cheryl Ellmore ‘94 – Presenting Yourself Professionally: Body Language, Attire, & Written Communications