Students can hear from alumni with careers in fields ranging from digital technology to law to entrepreneurship to art to human resources and even to pizza during events this fall hosted by the College of Arts & Sciences Career Development office.
“We encourage students to explore, expand and connect as they think about their future endeavors,” said Jen Maclaughlin, director of career development for A&S. “Alumni connections are an essential part of all three of these learning outcomes. By connecting with alumni, they can explore and learn more about career opportunities that may be of interest, without having to commit the time to pursue an internship or class.”
The series kicks off Sept. 13 with a career conversation featuring Lawrence Gleason ’88, who will talk about his career path and experience as an entrepreneur, an attorney and an executive in wireless communication firms. The talk is from 2:30-3:30 p.m. Students can register on Handshake to find out more details and the talk location.
Other events this semester include:
“Leveraging the Cornell Alumni Network” with Josh Berman ’91 and Jen Maclaughlin, 4:30-6 p.m., Sept. 18. Students can learn about ways to connect with Cornell alumni both in person and virtually, tips for crafting messages to alumni and how to stay in touch with alumni after chatting. Berman is a partner at Clifford Chance. Sign up on Handshake to find out more details and the talk location
Career Conversation with Carola Jain, 12:15-1:15 p.m., Sept. 19. Jain is CEO and co-founder of DMINTI, a company that partners with artists and museums to create innovative and participatory works and experiences. Sign up on Handshake to find out more details and the talk location
A&S Dean’s Advisory Council and Student Networking Event, 4-5 p.m., Sept. 19. Meet alumni leaders, parents and friends who have distinguished career paths at an open networking reception, with light refreshments. Open to A&S undergraduate students only. Sign up on Handshake to find out more details and the talk location.
“Inside: Life as the Domino’s CEO with Russell Weiner ’90,” 5:30-7 p.m., Sept. 20. Learn about Weiner’s career path, his experience as a CEO and what it's like to work in business. Shelby Williams '25 will moderate the discussion, which will be followed by a Q&A session for students. Pizza and drinks will be served. Sign up on Handshake to find out more details and the talk location.
Career Conversation with Zack Kollias ’89, 2:30-3:30 p.m., Oct. 4. Kollias is president of Applegreen US Travel Plaza Operations based in New Jersey, where he leads operations, finance, IT, human resources and all other functions necessary to grow the 350 food and retail outlets. Sign up on Handshake to find out more details and the talk location.
Career Conversation with Jennifer Han ’98, 2:30-3:30 p.m., Oct. 18. Han is chief counsel and head of global regulatory affairs at Managed Funds Association (MFA) where she is responsible for the strategy and execution of the association’s U.S. regulatory advocacy and leads MFA’s regulatory engagement. Sign up on Handshake to find out more details and the talk location.
Career Conversation with Andrew Lichtman ’07, 2:30-3:30 p.m., Nov. 1. Lichtman is a partner at Jenner & Block who represents financial institutions, multinational companies, technology companies and corporate executives in complex civil litigation and other types of commercial disputes. Sign up on Handshake to find out more details and the talk location.
Maclaughlin encouraged students from all of Cornell’s colleges to explore these opportunities.
“Cornell alumni are generous with their time and efforts to assist students, to answer questions from students, or connect them to the people and places that are crucial as students embark on their first experiences outside of the classroom,” she said.
