Thanks for joining us for the Fall 2023 LAS Alumni Virtual Series!

We hope you enjoyed connecting with fellow alumni, developing your professional skills, and continuing your mission as a lifelong learner. 

We look forward to seeing you at future events!

 

Past events

September

Revealing an Icon: The Story of Altgeld’s Exterior

Learn about the stories Altgeld Hall is still revealing and how, by uncovering the building’s past, we are helping to rebuild for the future. Presented by Karla Smalley (Bailey Edward Architecture) and Sheldon Katz (Department of Mathematics).

This event was held September 14, 2023. Watch a recording

The Digital Gender Gap: Differences in Where, How, and Why Men and Women Express Beliefs Online

In this talk, assistant professor Emily Van Duyn (Department of Communication) discusses her research on where, how, and why women are less likely than men to comment online, and what this means for the value of online comment sections for democracy. 

This event was held September 20, 2023.

Repeatable, Scalable Playbooks to Establishing a Successful Career

The professional landscape is changing at a rapid pace. From hybrid working environments to diverse age groups, now more than ever it’s becoming increasingly difficult to know how best to navigate a professional setting. In this 60 minute session, David Rothmund will dive into what he’s seen it takes to build a successful career and walk through actionable playbooks.

This event was held September 27, 2023.

October

Reclaiming Stories: A Historian Supporting Illinois Indigenous Cultural Revival

In this talk, Bob Morrissey, professor in the Department of History, shares experiences working with the Miami and Peoria Tribes on a project called "Reclaiming Stories." Focused on traditional practices of hide painting, this project creates an opportunity for citizens of the Miami and Peoria Nations to travel to Paris to reconnect with very old examples of this art form. 

This event was held October 24, 2023.

November

Planning for Your Next Act

This presentation is designed to be an interactive discussion for sharing thoughts about life after retirement and how to shape each person's next phase in life. Larry Moller, the discussion leader, will share his personal journey and give you the opportunity to engage with other participants facing a similar life change. 

This event was held November 9, 2023.

December

How Do I Radiate Confidence in Meetings/Presentations?

The business climate continues to change—telecommute today, back in the office tomorrow. That puts an increased burden on early career employees to navigate the workplace, often with limited direction or personal interactions. This talk is geared to recent alumni with 1 to 5 years of experience or more, and discusses some best practices for confronting everyday challenges with increased confidence.

This event was held December 5, 2023.