Empire State University is Happy to Announce the Spring Student Mini Conferences!
Our Student Conference, which many of you know and love, is transitioning from the spring term to the fall term in order to better support our students. In an effort to still provide an opportunity for students to network with one another and to engage with faculty and staff, the Office of Student Engagement will be holding four mini conferences across New York State.
Dates and locations include:
Saratoga Springs: Friday, March 22, 2024 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Rochester: Saturday, April 6, 2024 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Selden: Friday, April 12, 2024 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Manhattan (4 Park): Saturday, April 13 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Registration for all mini conferences is now open! The mini conferences are open to all students, alumni, faculty, and staff — and there is no registration fee! We ask that you only attend the conference at the location nearest to you.
These mini conferences will provide you with the opportunity to learn the skills needed to move into the work force, attain a professional promotion, take your leadership to the next level, and increase your understanding of today's professional environment. Additionally, you'll have the opportunity to meet and network with SUNY Empire faculty and staff, and learn from fellow SUNY Empire students and current alumni.
Our registration form, and the ability to submit a proposal form are now open!
HERE ARE JUST SOME OF THE REASONS YOU SHOULD ATTEND A MINI CONFERENCE
Each mini conference will contain concurrent sessions including interactive workshops, panel sessions, academic research presentations, and more.
Conference session topics will include;
- Career Development & Job Search Skills
- Professional Development and Growth
- Networking
- Effective Communication
- Leadership Skills & Development
- Work/School/Life balance
- Student Academic Research
- and more.
When you attend a mini conference, you will have the opportunity to meet and talk with other students, alumni, faculty, and staff. The conferences provide a welcoming atmosphere and an environment that invites students to attend sessions that are geared towards learning new skills, developing tools to enhance academic and career success, and encourages practicing these throughout the conference.
Research shows that students who are more engaged with the university community are more likely to persist to graduation.
Presenting a session at a conference allows students the opportunity to hone their skills in front of their peers. Whichever field you are in, or are trying to pursue, presentation and public speaking are excellent skills to develop. Additionally, you can add presenting at a conference to your resume which is an added bonus.
Some students choose to host a workshop, share the academic knowledge they've gained while attending SUNY Empire, or present on a topic with which they are experienced such as leadership, a skill, or a hobby.
If you'd like the chance to present at one of our mini conferences, submit your proposal here.
It is not all business at the conference, we have a lot of fun too!
One of the best things about a mini conference, isn't something you will find in the program. It is the connections and life-long relationships that attending a conference fosters.
Questions?
If you have questions, please contact the Office of Student Life at StudentLife@sunyempire.edu