Upcoming Events

Network Nights

Ithaca College students and alumni network during this annual series of events held during winter and spring break. Network Nights are informal gatherings that provide a wonderful opportunity for students to discuss career issues and the current job market with IC alumni currently working in a variety of fields.  This series of networking events is open to Ithaca students studying in any major, and all class years.

 

The evening will begin with a panel discussion with this year's topic titled "Ready for Your Future: Making the Most of your IC Connections." A networking reception follows the panel discussion.  During the reception, students and alumni will mingle.  Alumni hosts and staff will help attendees to make connections with each other.  Light refreshments will be provided.  We encourage students and alumni to meet as many people as possible.  One of the best strategies to keep in mind when networking is that anyone may prove to be a valuable connection for you, so don't limit yourself by only seeking alumni in your desired field.
 

Attendance is free and online registration is currently closed, however students interested in attending may register on-site (please e-mail klibritz@ithaca.edu to indicate that you will be attending as a walk-in). 


Check out this video, with advice on networking from several local professionals and our Peer Career Advisors.  A few tips to help you make your Network Night experience a success: 

  • Dress professionally, wear comfortable shoes and bring breath mints
  • Eat a light meal before attending so you can focus more on networking and less on the refreshments
  • Bring business cards so you can swap cards with alumni
  • You can bring a few resumes with you, in case, during the course of conversation, you are asked to share yours
  • After the event is over: follow-up with those you met and begin developing that networking relationship

2012 Network Night Spring Events:

Washington, D.C.
Tuesday, March 13, 2012
6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Council for Advancement and Support of Education
1307 New York Avenue, NW
(between 13th and 14th Streets, at intersection with H Street)

Panelists

Sandra Biasillo '91, Project Manager, Fannie Mae

Ebony Evans '01, Human Capital Consultant, PDRI, an SHL Company

Alexander Moore '07, Grants Manager, D.C. Central Kitchen

Daniel Smolen '83, Founder and Managing Director, The Green Suits, L.L.C.

Hosts

Amanda Butts '08, Director, Office of the President, Pulmonary Hypertension Association

Leslie Duche '05, Management and Program Analyst, Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

Zack Ford '07, LGBT Researcher/Blogger, Center for American Progress

Tammy Mayberry '97, Deputy Director, City of Chicago, Washington Office

Kristin Muenzen '00, Attorney, U.S. Department of Justice

Melissa Reichley '91, Office of Advancement, Smithsonian Institution

Amy Selco '97, Director of Development, PeacePlayers International

For further information, contact the Office of Career Services at (607) 274-3365 or the Office of Alumni Relations at (607) 274-3194. Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodations should contact either of these offices.  Transportation is not provided to any of the Network Night events.

 

The 2012 Network Night Winter Break Events were held as follows:

Boston - Monday, January 9, 2012
New York City - Tuesday, January 10, 2012
Philadelphia - Tuesday, January 17, 2012

Please note that this is a different event than the Career & Internship Connections series of career fairs, however the dates for Boston & NYC align with the CIC event dates for ease of travel for students.