Here’s a peak at our upcoming events. Mark your calendars!
Insurance 101
Career Workshop Series
February 21, Monday
Gordie Lockbaum ’88, Vice President, The Sullivan Group
Gordie Lockbaum ’88, a Vice President at The Sullivan Group, will give a comprehensive overview of the many aspects of the world of insurance and discuss the varied career opportunities available within the field. He’ll provide insight into the ins and outs of what the insurance industry really entails.
What’s better than learning about insurance and meeting a Crusader football legend?
What Is An Entrepreneur?
Career Workshop Series
March 16, Wednesday
Frank Hoy, Director, Collaborative for Entrepreneurship & Innovation, Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Frank Hoy, a Prof. at WPI, is an internationally known authority on entrepreneurship. Hoy spent five years as chair of the Central European Small Business Enterprise Development Commission. His research and educational activities have been funded by more than $15 million in awards and contracts from the U.S. Departments of Agriculture and Education, the U.S. Small Business Administration, and the Mott and Kauffman foundations, among other agencies and organizations. He is past chair of the Entrepreneurship Division of the Academy of Management and former senior vice president of the International Council of Small Businesses. (Excerpt from http://www.wpi.edu/news/20090/beswick.html)
This is bound to be an eye-opening look at entrepreneurship from a world-renowned speaker. If you’ve ever been curious about what it means to be (or is like to be) an entrepreneur, don’t miss this workshop!
Summer Business Program Information Session
March 21, Monday
Come learn about the best way to spend your summer. SBP is a unique opportunity to work with alumni and learn what it is really like to work in the business world!
Business Opportunities in Science
Career Workshop Series
March 22, Tuesday
Gail Evangeline Radcliffe ’78, President, Radcliffe Consulting
Gail Radcliffe assists biotech, medical device and diagnostic companies with technical, marketing, regulatory and business development issues. Her expertise allows her to aid companies in developing successful business strategies and obtaining funding.
If you are interested in careers that combine business and science then this is the workshop you’ve been waiting for! Learn how your science degree can pave the way for business careers.
Dinner Speaker Series
April 5, Tuesday
Sheila Cavanaugh ‘81, Senior Vice President, Fidelity Investments
Registration necessary: Contact the pre-business office
Ask anyone who has heard Sheila speak at the Women in Business conference, you do not want to miss this dinner! Sheila is an unbelievable speaker, whose professional life and dedication to Holy Cross captivates and motivates her audience. Anyone and everyone should attend, but space is limited so RSVP!
Hope to see you there!!
Kaithlyn
Kaithlyn Kayer
Associate Director, Entrepreneurial Studies
David Chu
Director, Entrepreneurial Studies & Pre-business Advisor