Student Leadership
Student leadership anchors each symposium, and in many cases, that leadership is acknowledged with academic credit.
With support and mentorship from faculty and staff, student leaders research and develop the symposium themes, invite and host speakers, create panels and workshops, curate art exhibits, develop publicity, manage budgets, and coordinate event logistics. In addition, students also present their own work, often alongside community leaders, distinguished scholars, and professional writers and artists. All symposia offer rich opportunities for meaningful collaboration, multifaceted research, and the use and development of sophisticated communication skills.
Rocío Yao BA ’24More about RocíoMy involvement in the International Affairs and Ray Warren Symposiums gave me greater understanding of my fields. I learned the power of academics in provoking questions and starting conversations.
Alex Chew BA ’25More about AlexI’m so excited about the upcoming Gender Studies Symposium! Helping to put together the symposium has allowed me to take what I have learned in my classes and find a way to make those concepts accessible to the wider community.
Tara Elsa BA ’25More about TaraThe topics discussed during the symposium were relevant to both the current state of the world and my thesis/capstone project topic.
Office of the Dean of the College is located in room 201 of Albany on the Undergraduate Campus.
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Dean Bruce Suttmeier