PHOTO ABOVE: Students attending the 2020 event
Schedules
Program Schedule for 2024. Download the Program Schedule (PDF)
Student Schedule
Friday, January 12
11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Uncovering YOU: The Road to Self Discovery featuring Alexa Jordan ’17
Aula / Ely Hall
In this interactive workshop, Alexa Jordan ’17, a Certified Life Coach, will guide you to dream, explore, and assess different career possibilities, allowing you to gain clarity on the next stage of your life.
12:00–2:00 p.m.
Student Check-in
Center for Career Education, Main Building, South 170
Check-in, grab your SCC swag, and prepare for the start of SCC!
2:15–3:15 p.m.
Welcome to the CCE & Internship Searching 101 Workshop
Taylor Hall, Room 102
Learn what the CCE can do for you while also getting acquainted with resources to support you during the internship search process.
Facilitated by Center for Career Education staff.
3:30–4:30 p.m.
SCC Student Orientation & Networking 101 Workshop
Taylor Hall, Room 102
Learn how to make the most of the weekend and get a primer on networking.
Facilitated by Center for Career Education staff.
5:00–6:00 p.m.
SCC Keynote Address featuring Ilyse Hogue ’91
Skinner Hall - Mary Anna Fox Martel Recital Hall
Complexity and Curiosity as Building Blocks for a Better World
6:00–8:00 p.m.
Student Dinner
Gordon Commons / ACDC
Saturday, January 13
8:45–9:45 a.m.
Mentor & Student Breakfast | LinkedIn Headshots
Gordon Commons / ACDC
Grab your breakfast while enjoying casual/unstructured conversations with mentors and students.
A professional photographer will also be on hand to take LinkedIn headshots for mentors and students.
10:00–11:15 a.m.
Industry Panel Session I
Rockefeller Hall / Chicago Hall
Students attend the first of three industry panel sessions designed to introduce students to industries of interest and the Vassar network.
11:30 a.m–12:45 p.m.
Industry Panel Session II
Rockefeller Hall / Chicago Hall
1:00–2:00 p.m.
Program Luncheon | LinkedIn Headshots
Gordon Commons/ ACDC
Grab your lunch and enjoy casual/unstructured conversations with mentors and students.
A professional photographer will also be on hand to take LinkedIn headshots for mentors and students.
2:00–2:30 p.m.
Break
2:30–3:45 p.m.
Industry Panel Session III
Rockefeller Hall / Chicago Hall
4:00–4:40 p.m.
Topics / Identity@Work Session I
Rockefeller Hall
Students and mentors will have the opportunity to connect with one another over shared interests and/or identities.
4:50–5:30 p.m.
Topics / Identity@Work Session II
Rockefeller Hall
5:45–8:00 p.m.
Student Dinner
Gordon Commons / ACDC
Sunday, January 14
9:00–10:00 a.m.
Mentor & Student Breakfast
Gordon Commons / ACDC
Grab your breakfast and enjoy casual/unstructured conversation with mentors and students.
10:15 a.m.–12:15 p.m.
Mentor & Student Networking Reception
Main Building, 2nd Floor
During this reception, students will have the opportunity to practice their networking skills with mentors in an encouraging environment while making final connections before the program ends.
12:15–12:30 p.m.
Program Closing Remarks
Villard Room, Main Building, 2nd Floor
Mentor Schedule
Friday, January 12
3:00–7:00 p.m.
Mentor Check-in
Rose Parlor, Main Building, 2nd Floor
Check-in, grab your SCC swag, and ask any questions you have about the program!
3:00–5:00 p.m.
Vassar College Store at the Juliet Pop-Up Show
Main Building, College Center 1st Floor North Atrium
Mentors are encouraged to check in at the Rose Parlor to get a 15% off one item coupon before checking out the pop-up shop. The pop-up shop accepts credit cards only (no cash or checks).
5:00–6:00 p.m.
SCC Keynote Address featuring Ilyse Hogue ’91
Skinner Hall - Mary Anna Fox Martel Recital Hall
Complexity and Curiosity as Building Blocks for a Better World
6:00–7:00 p.m.
Welcome Reception for Mentors
Bridge Building for Laboratory Sciences, 1st Floor
An opportunity for mentors to network with one another and reconnect with Vassar faculty, administrators, and staff.
7:00–8:30 p.m.
Mentor Dinner & Orientation
Villard Room, Main Building, 2nd Floor
Saturday, January 13
8:45–9:45 a.m.
Mentor & Student Breakfast | LinkedIn Headshots
Gordon Commons / ACDC
Grab your breakfast while enjoying casual/unstructured conversations with mentors and students.
A professional photographer will also be on hand to take LinkedIn headshots for mentors and students.
10:00–11:15 a.m.
Industry Panel Session I
Rockefeller Hall / Chicago Hall
Students attend the first of three industry panel sessions designed to introduce students to industries of interest and the Vassar network.
11:30 a.m–12:45 p.m.
Industry Panel Session II
Rockefeller Hall / Chicago Hall
1:00–2:00 p.m.
Program Luncheon | LinkedIn Headshots
Gordon Commons/ ACDC
Grab your lunch and enjoy casual/unstructured conversations with mentors and students.
A professional photographer will also be on hand to take LinkedIn headshots for mentors and students.
2:00–2:30 p.m.
Break
2:30–3:45 p.m.
Industry Panel Session III
Rockefeller Hall / Chicago Hall
4:00–4:40 p.m.
Topics / Identity@Work Session I
Rockefeller Hall
Students and mentors will have the opportunity to connect with one another over shared interests and/or identities.
4:50–5:30 p.m.
Topics / Identity@Work Session II
Rockefeller Hall
6:00–8:00 p.m.
Mentor Reception & Dinner
Alumnae House Living Room and Dining Room
Network and unwind while reflecting on the day's events over drinks and dinner.
Sunday, January 14
9:00–10:00 a.m.
Mentor & Student Breakfast
Gordon Commons / ACDC
Grab your breakfast and enjoy casual/unstructured conversation with mentors and students.
10:15 a.m.–12:15 p.m.
Mentor & Student Networking Reception
Main Building, 2nd Floor
During this reception, students will have the opportunity to practice their networking skills with mentors in an encouraging environment while making final connections before the program ends.
12:15–12:30 p.m.
Program Closing Remarks
Villard Room, Main Building, 2nd Floor