NWLN Fall Conference 2020

Nebraska Women's Leadership Network Fall Conference 

Registration is now open for our Fall Conference Week, Nov. 2-6! Please register here by Thursday, Oct. 29. 

As we continue to learn, change and adapt, the fall conference structure has adapted as well. There will be virtual and in-person options all week to provide professional development opportunities to all members.

The conference schedule is filled with inspirational speakers, tangible takeaways and mentoring and networking opportunities – all related to our theme: Persevering during a time of change. 

Read more about the conference speakers.

 

Virtual Opportunities

Monday, Nov. 2
4 – 5 p.m. Central
Join us to hear from 2019’s NCAA Woman of the Year and alumna, Angela Mercurio, ‘19.

Thursday, Nov. 5
9 – 10 a.m. Central
A panel of change makers will discuss how they have created change in their communities.

In-person Opportunities

Thursday, Nov. 5 | Wick Alumni Center (1520 R St.)
4 – 5:30 p.m. Central
Special student only event.
Students can have direct access to HR professionals from a variety of industries to learn about what career success looks like now and in the future. Bring a copy of your current resume to receive insight from these professionals.

Friday, Nov. 6 | Nebraska Innovation Campus Conference Center (2021 Transformation Dr.)

All times Central
12:30 p.m. Registration
1:15 p.m. Welcome from The Network 
Sue Beckman, Advisory Council chairwoman
1:20 p.m. Mayor Leirion Gaylor Baird
2 p.m. University Update
Chancellor Ronnie Green 
2:15 p.m. Awards Ceremony
2:30 p.m. Break & Networking
3 p.m. Panel: Progress of Women’s Roles at UNL
3:45 p.m. Roundtable workshop
4:30 p.m. Networking reception


Please note: All in-person opportunities will follow university safety policies to ensure we continue to keep the Husker community safe. All university students and visitors are required to use a facial covering at all times when indoors on campus. We will also be enforcing social distancing in our venues. 

The Nebraska Alumni Association is proud to announce our Scarlet & Cream mask program! For each face mask purchased by an alumni or friend for $15, we will donate one to a Nebraska Community Health Center to distribute to children and families in need all across the state. Learn more and purchase here (masks will be ready to ship later in October and will not be available at the conference). 

 

Contact Information

Primary Contact

Maria Muhlbach
402-472-4218
mmuhlbach@huskeralum.org

Secondary Contact

Hanna Peterson
402-472-8936
hpeterson@huskeralum.org

Date & Location

Date: 11/2/2020 to 11/6/2020