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Professional Networking Symposium | Friday, September 29, 2023

About the Professional Networking Symposium (PNS)


The Professional Networking Symposium was founded by Dr. Daniel Fischmar, professor of economics emeritus at Westminster College, and alumni Dr. Christie Nelson ’06, assistant research professor at Rutgers University and research with the Department of Homeland Security Center of Excellence (CCICADA.org) at Rutgers University, and Benjamin Nelson ’06, vice president and senior credit officer at Moody’s Investors Services.

The success of the PNS is founded on Westminster alumni and friends returning to the College to network with current Titans and connect them with opportunities for internships and careers. We appreciate their generous support of Westminster and our students, reminding us that it is always “a great day to be a Titan!”

 

 

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Registration for Alumni and Friends


Alumni, friends, and community members are welcome to attend the PNS. Click the registration button above to register. Please note that not all fields may apply to all attendees. There is no cost to attend the PNS, as we greatly appreciate the participation of alumni, friends, and guests of Westminster College. Your participation enables us to offer a differentiated experience to students and young alumni, and it allows you to connect with students who can be a part of your internship, project, or career pipeline.

Important Registration Note: The nature of this networking event lends itself to being transparent about those who plan to attend. By registering, you acknowledge that you are granting permission for your name to appear on the PNS website as an attendee.

 

Career & Networking Fair


An in-person career and networking fair is an important feature of the PNS. Recruiters and corporations can contact the Office of Professional Development & Community Engagement to request to participate in the fair.

 Past Career Fair Participants

 

Schedule of Events


Thursday, September 28

7 p.m. – 8 p.m.

Keynote Presentation: J. Derek Penn

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Will W. Orr Auditorium

 

Friday, September 29

8 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Check-In

2nd floor McKelvey Campus Center
9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.

Career & Networking Fair

Witherspoon Rooms, McKelvey Campus Center

Session I

10:45 a.m. – 11:40 a.m. EST
 

An Introduction to Wall Street

MCC 219
 

Psychology & Neuropsychology at Work in the Community

PH 103
 

From Westminster to the Classroom: Careers in Education

PH 105
 

Finding Success in Government and Non-Profit Organizations

PH 107
 

Finding Harmony with a Career in Music

PH 205
 

Succeeding in Graduate or Professional School: From Application to Graduation

PH 207
 

Preparing Effective Resumes and Interview Skills for Careers in Environmental Science

PH 208

Session II

11:45 p.m. – 12:40 p.m. EST
 

Beating the Bots: LinkedIn and Resumes in the AI Era (skill-building session)

MCC 219
 

Have a Passion for Research? There are Careers for You!

PH 105
 

Careers in the Health Field

PH 107
 

Drinko Summer Scholars in the Humanities

PH 110
 

Advanced Practice and Certifications in Nursing

PH 205
 

Using TRIO Tools to Support your Career Goals (skill-building session for TRIO participants)

PH 207

12:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.

PRSSA Headshots

Photo Studio
12:45 p.m. – 1:45 p.m.

Lunch Voucher for Campus Dining & Independent Networking

Guests can enjoy a complimentary lunch at Duff/Galbreath Dining Hall, served from 11:30 a.m. - 1:15 p.m. Food for purchase is also available throughout the day at the TUB.

TUB or Galbreath Dining Hall


Session III

1:50 p.m. – 2:45 p.m. EST
 

Careers in the Finance Sector

MCC 219
 

Drinko Summer Scholars in STEM

PH 105
 

Navigating Career Opportunities in Public Relations

PH 107
 

Transitioning Successfully to Professional Nursing

PH 205
 

So You Want to be a Lawyer?

PH 207
 

Finding Success in Professional Writing

PH 208

3:00 p.m. – 3:45 p.m.

Guided Tours of Campus (by request)

2nd floor McKelvey Campus Center
3:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Alumni & Friends Reception

Hop Asylum, Wilm. Boro
7:00 p.m.

Lauren Thayer Concert

McKelvey Room 261