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Professional Networking Symposium

Friday, September 25, 2026


 

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 & 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.

Career Fair Participants

84 Lumber
ADP
Air Force Reserve
Arch Events
Baker Tilly US, LLP
BNY Mellon
Brentwood Bank
Camp Southern Ground
CEC Inc.
The Children's Home of Pittsburgh
Corkboard Concepts
ESS
Fastenal
FNB
Holsinger, PC
Kelly Education
Legislative Budget & Finance Committee
Pennsylvania State Police
Penn-Northwest Development Corporation
PNC
Presbyterian SeniorCare Network
Primary Health Network
The School at McGuire Memorial
S.R. Snodgrass P.C.
UPMC
UPMC Corporate Services
United States Navy
WBOY-TV
West Central Job Partnership/PA CareerLink
Widener University Commonwealth Law School
Westminster College School of Education
Westminster College School of Business
Forward Lawrence - Chamber & Economic Alliance
Mahler Duessel
NVR Inc.
Pennsylvania Army National Guard
Sherwin Williams

 

Schedule of Events


Friday, September 26

8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Check-In

2nd floor McKelvey Campus Center
9:00 – 11:00 a.m.

Career Fair

Witherspoon Rooms, 3rd Floor McKelvey Campus Center

Professional Perspectives

10:30 – 11:05 a.m.

Insights, relationships, and experiences that shape lifelong professional success

A Conversation about Resumes

TC 205

Networking and Career Success

TC 315

What to Expect from Your First Job

MCC 219 (Mueller)

Leveraging Student Involvement for Career Success

MCC 248 (Cultural Center)

Having a Growth Mindset

TC 314

How to Pivot When Life Throws You a Curveball

MCC 255 (Weisel)

Become Someone Worth Following: A Deliberate Approach to Building a Life of Purpose

TC 210

Importance of Understanding Student Dynamics

TC 211

 

Professional Essentials

11:10 – 11:45 a.m.

Practical tools and strategies to prepare for internships, interviews, and career success

AI in the Career Toolbox

PH 205

Employee Benefits and Compensation

PH 105

Interviewing 101

PH 207

LinkedIn Workshop for Careers

MCC 219 (Mueller)

Decoded: What Actually Impresses Interviewers and Admissions Officers

PH 210

Human Centric Values for an Increasingly Automated World

PH 208

How to Produce, Finance, and Get Your Movie on TV in Just 10 Short Years

PH 107

From College to Career: What I Wish Someone Had Told Me at 22 Remote (Zoom)

PH 106

 

Career Panels

11:50 a.m. – 12:25 p.m.

Drinko Scholars

PH 110

Accounting

MCC 219 (Mueller)

Communication

TC 205

Creative Career Paths for Arts and Humanities Majors

MCC 248 (Cultural Center)

Criminal Justice

TC 210

Education

OM 308

Engineering

Hoyt 150

Environmental

Hoyt 152

Marketing

TC 315

Music Education

PH 53

Psychology

TC 211

 

Career Panels

12:30 p.m. – 1:05 p.m.

Drinko Scholars

PH 110

Finance

TC 314

Graduate School

PH 205

Healthcare

PH 207

Law School

PH 210

Local Government

PH 208

Management

MCC 219 (Mueller)

Neuroscience

TC 211

Service & Protection Careers

MCC 255 (Weisel)

Sociology

TC 210

Sports Management

TC 315

1:15 – 2:00

Optional Campus Tours