Alumni and Friends
GS 300 LA Influentials
This lecture/discussion course features CLA/HSSE alumni representing a diverse range of careers who return to the classroom and share their expertise and advice with current Liberal Arts students. This experience will provide students with a unique opportunity to ask specific questions and learn about career and life skills from successful and distinguished Liberal Arts alumni.
Guests are welcome into the class as seating allows. Seating is on a first-come, first-serve basis. Class is held Fridays, 11:30am-12:20pm in Beering Hall, room 2290.
Spring 2012 Speakers
January 13
Class overview with Irwin Weiser, Justin S. Morrill Dean of Liberal Arts, and networking seminar by Anthony P. Cawdron, MHCIMA, Event Coordinator/House Manager, Westwood, and Adjunct Faulty, HTM
January 20
Michael Schiferl (BA 1989, Communication)
Executive Vice President, Director of Media Relations, Weber Shandwick Worldwide
Chicago, IL
Presentation: TBD
January 27
Andrew Maner (BA 1991, Political Science and Communication; MBA 1997, Northwestern University)
Vice President/Partner, Public Sector Growth and Strategy Leader, IBM
Fairfax, VA
Presentation: Common Sense 101: New World Order for Liberal Arts Graduates
February 3
Kevin Mayer (BA 1991, Communication)
Director, Global Advertising and Sales Promotion, Chevrolet Division, General Motors
Detroit, MI
Presentation: Connecting with People on Their Terms
February 10
Vice Admiral Carol Pottenger (BA 1977, History; HDR 2007, College of Liberal Arts)
Deputy Chief of Staff, Capability Development, SACT, United States Navy
Norfolk, VA
Presentation: Insights for Success
February 17
Adam Bain (BA 1983, Political Science; JD 1986, Indiana University)
Senior Trial Counsel, U.S. Department of Justice
Washington, DC
Presentation: May it please the court, Adam Bain for the United States
February 24
Susan McNab (BA 1971, Sociology; MA 1976, University of Maryland; MBA 1984, University of
Puget Sound)
Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer, PEMCO Insurance
Seattle, WA
Presentation: Charting Your Course
March 2
Nancy Ahlrichs (BA 1974, Anthropology; MS 1976, College of Liberal Arts)
Vice President of Talent Management and Diversity, United Way of Central Indiana
Indianapolis, IN
Presentation: The Best is Yet to Come: Be Open to Possibilities
March 9
Jeff Bodzewski (BA 1998, Communication; MBA 2009, Indiana University)
Director of Social Marketing, Aspen Marketing Services
West Chicago, IL
Presentation: TBD
March 23
Jeff Warren (BA 1978, History; JD 1981, University of Houston)
Partner and Head of the Busines Law Department , Palmer, Lombardi and Donahue
Duxbury, MA
Presentation: Decades at the Bar and a Few "Sensible" Detours; Crazy, Happy, and Healthy
March 30
Susan Brock Williams (BA 1990, Political Science; JD 1994, Indiana University/Purdue University)
Legislative Initiative Director, Purdue University
Indianapolis, IN
Presentation: Making Your Career About More Than Just the Job
April 6
Jeffrey C. Rappin (BA 1963, English; JD 1966, University of Chicago)
Chairman of the Board, Evergreen Real Estate Services, LLC
Chicago, IL
Presentation: TBD
April 13
CLA Distinguished Alumni
April 20
M. Stephanie Patrick (BA 1974, Communication)
Global Food and Agriculture Consultant
Washington, DC
Presentation: Serving the Public Interest in an Evolving Environment-Government, Non-Profits, NGOs
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