Upcoming NACRO Events and Programs

Upcoming Virtual Programming

Have an idea for a virtual program? Submit your request here.

Business School Winter Networking Event

Monday, January 13, 2025
2 - 3 p.m. ET

This event is a quarterly catch up for Corporate Relations professionals specifically within business schools or at business universities. We will discuss best practices as a group with the chance for breakout rooms if there is a large attendance.

Moderator:

Kara Buonopane - Senior Assistant Director, Employer Relations and Recruiting, Bentley University

*This networking event is for NACRO members and non-members.

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Mid-Career Webinar: Navigating Your Career

January 30, 2025 , 1-2 p.m. CT

Unlock the keys to career advancement with our webinar, "Navigating Your Academic Corporate Relations Career and Finding Fulfillment."

This session is designed to guide you through self-reflection, thorough research, and proactive steps to elevate your career. Hear from three distinguished senior corporate relations leaders as they share their inspiring career journeys, and the critical attributes required to achieve senior leadership roles.

Panelists:

Barry Dickerson, MBA, Managing Director, Gies College of Business Advancement Office, University of Illinois
Sacha” Alexandra Patera, PhD, Strategic Partnerships and Engagement, Office of Innovation, Princeton University
Stacey Willenbourg, Executive Director for Corporate and Foundation Relations, University of Oklahoma

Moderator:

Jen Cadman, Director of Strategic Partnerships, Tepper Advancement, Tepper School of Business, Carnegie Mellon University

*This webinar is for NACRO members.

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Virtual Corporate Engagement Bootcamp Information Session

Friday, January 31, 2025, 12 - 12:30 p.m. ET

NACRO's virtual Corporate Engagement Bootcamp is designed to help university corporate relations professionals with three years (or less) of experience take their careers to the next level.

If you’re interested in learning more about Bootcamp and the direct benefit it can have on your professional development, please join us for this information session.

Attendees will be given an overview of the program along with the opportunity to interact and ask any questions.

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Regional Meetups

These meetups will address issues relevant to higher education professionals whose primary focus is facilitating collaboration with industry partners. Plus, you will have the opportunity to meet and get to know fellow higher ed professionals in your region.

*If you are interested in attending a regional meetup, or have not received a calendar invite, please contact Aubryn Shivers.