You Are Ready.
Come to learn, reconnect, expand your network, and walk away with tangible tools to help successfully transition into higher education and the workforce. Discussions will focus on leadership development, skills transfer, personal growth, professional development and networking.
WSP Alumni: This event and lodging are free! All you need to do is get yourself there.
Speakers, exhibitors, sponsors, and presenters: There is no charge for the conference, but lodging and transportation costs are on your own.
Schedule of Events
Check back frequently to view our updated schedule.
Thursday, July 27, 2023
Pre-Conference Event
| 11:00-12:00 pm | Fireside chat with General David Petreaus, location TBA (this event will also be livestreamed) |
Friday, July 28, 2023
Day One: Arrival & Reception
| 3:00-5:00 pm | Arrival, check in, Hyatt Regency, Princeton, NJ |
| 5:00-7:00 pm | Welcome reception, Location TBA |
| 7:00-10:00 pm | Extended reception, Hyatt Regency |
Saturday, July 29, 2023
Day Two: Concurrent Sessions & Academic Marketplace
| 8:30-10:00 am | Breakfast available, Frist Campus Center |
| 10:00-11:00 am | Formal welcome, Frist Campus Center |
| 11:00-4:00 pm | Academic Marketplace, Frist Campus Center |
| 11:00-1:00 pm | Concurrent Panel Sessions and Workshops, McCosh Hall |
| 12:00-1:30 pm | Lunch available, Frist Campus Center |
| 2:00-3:00 pm | Concurrent Panel Sessions and Workshops, McCosh Hall |
| 3:00-4:30 pm | Break/activities (travel back and forth to hotel available) |
| 4:30-6:00 pm | Speaker Series: Civic Engagement and Leadership, McCosh Hall |
| 6:00-7:30 pm | Cocktail hour & hors d’oeuvres, Louis A. Simpson International Building & Scudder Plaza |
Sunday, July 30, 2023
Day Three: Concurrent Sessions & Academic Marketplace
| 8:30-10:00 am | Breakfast available, Frist Campus Center |
| 10:00-12:00 pm | Concurrent Panel Sessions and Workshops, McCosh Hall |
| 11:00-2:00 pm | Academic Marketplace, Frist Campus Center |
| 12:00-1:30 pm | Lunch available, Frist Campus Center |
| 2:00-4:00 pm | Concurrent Panel Sessions and Workshops, McCosh Hall |
| 4:00-5:30 pm | Break/activities (travel back and forth to hotel available) |
| 5:30-7:00 pm | Closing reception, location TBA |
Monday, July 31, 2023
Day Four: Departure
| 8:30-10:00 am | Breakfast available, Frist Campus Center |
| 10:00 am | Depart |
Organizations, Speakers, and Session Leaders
Events, dates, and times are subject to change. Be sure to check back frequently.
| Organization/Session | Session Type | Session Focus | Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service to School | Presention | Skills Transfer | 7/29/2023 | 11:00-11:00 am | TBA |
| Service to School | Panel Discussion | Skills Transfer | 7/30/2023 | 11:00-11:00 am | TBA |
| Hire Heroes USA - How to Identify and Market Your Transferable Skills | Workshop | Professional Development | 7/29/2023 | 3:00-3:45 pm | TBA |
| HigherEdMilitary | Workshop | Professional Development | 7/29/2023 | 2:00-2:45 pm | TBA |
| HigherEdMilitary | Panel Discussion | Professional Development | 7/30/2023 | 2:00-2:45 pm | TBA |
| PTSD, Moral Injury, Warfare & Culture | Presentation | Personal Growth | TBA | 11:00-11:45 am | TBA |
| Strategies for Highly Selective Institutions | Panel Discussion | Skills Transfer | TBA | TBA | TBA |
| Veteran Owned Businesses | Workshop | Professional Development | TBA | TBA | TBA |
| Personal Finances | Workshop | Personal Growth | TBA | TBA | TBA |
| Public Speaking | Workshop | Professional Development | TBA | TBA | TBA |
| Networking | Workshop | Professional Development | TBA | TBA | TBA |
| Veteran Transition Issues | Panel Discussion | Personal Growth | TBA | TBA | TBA |
| Law Panel | Panel Discussion | Professional Development | TBA | TBA | TBA |
| McKinsey/Consulting | Panel Discussion | Professional Development | TBA | TBA | TBA |
| Admissions | University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign | Skills Transfer | 7/29/2023 | 11:00-3:45 pm | TBA |
| Admissions | University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign | Skills Transfer | 7/30/2023 | 11:00-3:45 pm | TBA |
| Admissions | Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) | Skills Transfer | TBA | TBA | TBA |
COVID-19 Policy
Attendees will be required to abide by Princeton’s COVID policy. More details to come.
Hotel and Conference Locations
During the conference, WSP alumni and staff will stay at the Hyatt Regency Princeton. The closest and most convenient airport is Newark Liberty International Airport which is approximately 54 minutes away. Public transportation is available from Newark Airport to the hotel. Click on the image to see the full map.
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Be sure to complete the travel form so we can track how you get to and from the conference.
The Alumni Conference is filled with great events. From vendor tables to information sessions, we have it all. Conference events will be held at McCosh Hall on Princeton’s campus. Click on the image to see the full map.
The Frist Campus Center at Princeton University is a vibrant hub of student activity where we will host our Academic Marketplace and lunches. Click on the image to see the full map.
Are you interested in engaging with our alumni by leading a conference session or hosting an information table?
The Alumni Conference offers multiple ways to connect with WSP alumni and support them as they work towards achieving their educational and professional goals. The conference is grounded in WSP’s commitment to lifelong learning and will be the focus of the following conference components:
- An “academic marketplace” for poster presentations, information tables, and networking opportunities
- Presentations, panel sessions, or practical workshops on leadership development, skills transfer, networking, personal growth, and graduate schools
If your organization is interested in participating, please reach out to the WSP’s director of education, Cassie Sanchez, for more information.
Become a 2023 WSP Alumni Conference Sponsor
Being a conference sponsor brings opportunities to engage directly with WSP alumni, have a presence in the academic and professional marketplace, and lead a panel discussion as a featured speaker. Conference sponsorship also allows extensive branding opportunities to the 200 student veteran alumni attending the conference.
Please reach out to Jodi Black, WSP manager of institutional development, for more information.
Our Alumni Conference held last year was a great success. It brought together alumni from all over the country to discuss their experiences and share insights on transitioning from military service to academic life. The conference featured engaging panel discussions, networking opportunities, and informative workshops that provided valuable resources for attendees. Overall, it was a meaningful and impactful event that helped strengthen the veteran scholars’ community.
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