Upcoming Alumni Events

(Virtual) Navigating the Network

Interested in finding connections using the School of Business alumni network? Let us help you! The Alumni Engagement team is hosting a series of virtual “Navigating the Network” sessions to show you the capabilities of both Wake Network & LinkedIn so that you can connect with fellow Deacs by company, industry or city. This is a great opportunity for those interested in relocating or making a career change. This session is open to School of Business alumni.

The Future of Environmental Protection: An Evening with Gina McCarthy & Janet McCabe

Join former National Climate Advisor and former EPA Administrator Gina McCarthy for a public address, followed by a moderated discussion with former EPA Deputy Administrator Janet McCabe. A reception will be held before the event, starting at 6pm.

Secrest Series: Thomas Dunford, lute

Frenchman Thomas Dunford is a rising star of the European early music movement, and a dynamic and charismatic performer of Renaissance, Baroque, and modern music on the lute. BBC Music Magazine has written of him, Dunfords supple technique, combined with his passion for jazz, allows him to decorate and elaborate with improvisatory abandon, shedding new light on old favourites. He really plumbs the depths, too, of Dowlands melancholy blues style, proving himself to be an Eric Clapton of the lute.

Virtual – Webinar: Managing Imposter Syndrome

Ever wondered what imposter syndrome really is? Join us for a deep dive into its definition, the various types of imposter syndromes and the myths that surround it. Together we will learn common misconceptions including what it is and what it isnt. Walk away with practical strategies to recognize and manage it effectively going forward! Facilitated by Ericka Spradley, Associate Director for Market Readiness & Employment at the WFU School of Business. Open to School of Business alumni and students.

Virtual – The Coach Is In! March 31

School of Business alumni have continued access to career guidance and resources after graduation. Schedule a 45-minute appointment with a career coach for help with resume review, mock interview prep, job search strategies and more.

Executive Education – Leading Effective Change

To stay relevant, teams and organizations must continuously change and adapt to their ever evolving internal and external environments. This makes it imperative leaders understand and possess the skills to effectively lead change. Furthermore, it is also important that leaders know how to shape a learning culture to facilitate continuous adaptation and improvement. Leaders who can effectively lead change gain a competitive advantage for their teams and organizations. This 1-day program will provide the participant with the knowledge and tools to effectively plan and lead change and to shape a learning culture in their organization. Participants are encouraged to bring information (or challenge) regarding an on-going or future change effort in their teams or organizations. Participants can immediately apply the tools from this workshop to enhance change management efforts. Deadline to register: March 26, 2024

Virtual – The Coach Is In! April 10

School of Business alumni have continued access to career guidance and resources after graduation. Schedule a 45-minute appointment with a career coach for help with resume review, mock interview prep, job search strategies and more.

Virtual – The Coach Is In! April 22

School of Business alumni have continued access to career guidance and resources after graduation. Schedule a 45-minute appointment with a career coach for help with resume review, mock interview prep, job search strategies and more.

Virtual – Career Clinic: Power-Up Your LinkedIn Profile

LinkedIn is a powerful tool professionals use to stay informed on industry trends and news. It’s also a very helpful tool in a job search. If used properly, LinkedIn can work for you while you are not working. It can connect you with alumni, recruiters and jobs. Learn how to power up your LinkedIn profile and get this tool working for you by improving your personal brand in an impactful way. This virtual session, led by Sharron Vogler, Director of Alumni & MBA Career Development for the School of Business, is open to School of Business alumni.

Executive Education – Fundamentals of Effective Negotiation

From Preparation to Execution: Build Essential Skills for Effective, Value-Driven Negotiations. Fundamentals of Effective Negotiation is a one-day session designed to introduce you to the ABCs of negotiation and how to build a strong foundation of how to think about, prepare for, and execute negotiations in a variety of contexts (e.g., client negotiations). Through this session, you will gain greater understanding into the five fundamental questions you should ask before every negotiation to enhance your negotiating effectiveness. Additionally, you will explore different negotiating approaches, assess your own negotiation style, and learn how it may influence your negotiated outcomes. Finally, you will gain practice negotiating in both two-party and multi-party negotiations, much like the ones you might encounter with clients, coworkers, and/or supervisors. Through these experiences, you will gain a deeper understanding of how to negotiate both assertively and collaboratively in order to create greater value-adding agreements. Deadline for registration: April 22, 2025 Register Now

Virtual – The Coach Is In! May 8

School of Business alumni have continued access to career guidance and resources after graduation. Schedule a 45-minute appointment with a career coach for help with resume review, mock interview prep, job search strategies and more.

Executive Education – Leveraging a Growth Mindset for Personal, Team, and Organizational Success

Fostering Agility, Innovation, and Performance for Lasting Impact Our view of the skills and capabilities we possess has a tremendous impact on our performance, happiness, and ability to learn. By believing in our potential for personal and professional growth, and pursuing each through communication, collaboration, innovation, and openly addressing challenges and stumbling blocks, we create new opportunities to grow and develop. This one-day workshop will focus on the principles of growth mindset, using the research of Carol Dweck and her colleagues as a foundation. This interactive program is designed to help you embrace challenges as opportunities, to be more resilient in the face of adversity, to pursue your goals with reckless abandon, and to help others do so as well. We will focus on your own development of a growth mindset as well as ways to influence your workplace and team to adopt this way of thinking. The program will be highly interactive, focusing not only on understanding growth mindset and related concepts, but on exercises and discussions to actively develop these skillsets. You will apply program learnings to your real-world environment in consultation with other like-minded participants, as well as develop a personal action plan to take you forward. Deadline for registration: May 8, 2025