Ithaca College Whalen Symposium attendees in Emerson Suites watch the Whalen keynote speakers.
Welcome to the Annual
James J. Whalen Academic Symposium
Discover the ways in which Ithaca College students extend the boundaries of their education through faculty-mentored research, performance, and creative projects.

EVENT DATE/DEADLINE
Abstract Submissions Open November 1, 2023 
All Abstract Submissions DUE March 7, 2024 by 5:00 p.m.
Abstracts Sent to Reviewers March 8, 2024 by 5:00 p.m.
Abstracts Due from Reviewers March 17, 2024 by 11:59 p.m.
Whalen Schedule Posted April 1, 2024 by 12:00 p.m. 
Whalen Symposium April 11, 2024 - 9:00 am–4:00 p.m.

New at the 2024 Whalen Symposium!

HIGHLIGHTING ENERGY & SUSTAINABILITY RESEARCH AND CREATIVITY!

The cross-disciplinary energy and sustainability work that IC students are increasingly participating will now be highlighted through the Whalen Symposium. These projects help Ithaca College and Upstate New York communities to address the complex challenges associated with climate change. Separate awards will be presented based on the “sustainability” category. To participate and be considered for this category, students from any school may select “sustainability” as their School when completing the Whalen Abstract Submission Form.

DIGITAL POSTERS CAN NOW BE PRESENTED!

As a trial run for Whalen 2024, a limited number of digital poster presentations will be accepted. Please select “digital poster” as your option in presentation type when completing the Whalen Abstract Submission Form. Those who selected digital will be instructed to save their posters as a PDF and bring them to them symposium on a flash drive that has been formatted for Windows computers.

View Whalen Symposium Schedule

Oral Presentations: 10:50 a.m.–2:20 p.m.

Egbert Hall: Clark Lounge, Klingenstein Lounge, Ithaca Falls Room

Phillips Hall: Emerson Suite C

Poster Presentations: 10:50 a.m.–2:15 p.m. | Emerson Suites A & B

Closing Ceremony and Awards featuring Tim Reynolds ’14, assistant professor of exercise science and athletic training: 2:30 p.m. | Emerson Suite C

Questions about the Whalen Symposium?

Reach out to us at whalen@ithaca.edu.