Alumni J-Term

Call for Session Proposals: Alumni J-Term 2026 – Submit a proposal page

Event Overview

We are excited to announce the third annual Alumni J-Term. This week-long virtual event aims to bring together Gettysburg alumni experts, practitioners, and enthusiasts to share knowledge, discuss innovative ideas, and explore the latest trends in professional and personal development.

Session Themes and Objectives

• Career Tips: Sessions designed to help you understand, advance, and build confidence in your current job (such as resume writing, networking).
• Lifelong Learner: Sessions designed to educate you in areas that will benefit your career and personal life (such as leadership, AI in the workplace).
• Living Life: Sessions to help you transition from college student to working adult (such as financial planning, buying a home).
• Young and Fun: Sessions focused on learning and self-investment (such as traveling on a budget, marathon training).

Proposal Guidelines

We invite proposals for sessions that align with the Alumni J-Term theme and objectives. Proposals should include the following information:

• Title of the session
• Abstract / Description (up to 250 words)
• Learning objectives
• Target audience
• Presenter(s) bio
• Session format (e.g., workshop, panel discussion, presentation)
• Duration (e.g., 30 minutes, 60 minutes)

Submission Requirements

Please submit your proposal online by Friday, October 17, 2025, to Jasmine Fedrick at jfedrick@gettysburg.edu.

Important Dates

Submission deadline: Friday, October 17, 2025
Notification of acceptance: November 14, 2025
Event dates: January 26-30, 2026

Contact Information

For any questions or further information, please contact:
Jasmine Fedrick
jfedrick@gettysburg.edu
(717) 337-6510

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