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EDUCATE | EXPERIENCE | EMPLOY
Tuesday, July 28th from 9:00 a.m. to 12/Noon
Tuesday, July 28th from 9:00 a.m. to 12/Noon
Conference Prize: FREE Registration to SIU Fall 2026 Job and Internship Fair on Sept. 15th, 2026 10:00 A - 2:00 P CST
The SIUC Career Development Center invites you to experience our 4th Annual Virtual Partnership Conference. Discover how SIU students can become valuable members of your team, explore partnership opportunities with our campus, and gain access to tools that simplify and enhance your recruiting experience.
Conference Registration Fee
Waived for SIU Faculty/Staff
Waived for SIU Faculty/Staff
$50 - Regular Registration (Through Monday, July 27th)
$100 - Same Day Registration (Tuesday, July 28th)
$100 - Same Day Registration (Tuesday, July 28th)
**REGISTRATION FEE IS NON-REFUNDABLE
Agenda
Welcome Ceremony
Session 1 – Unlocking Connections: Partnerships at SIU with Nicole Wood, Career Development Center's Employer Relations Coordinator
Session 2– Collaboration Over Duplication: Making the Most of Your Resources with Deb Barnett, Executive Director at SI No
Session 3 – Open Your Mind, Expand Your Talent Pipeline: Exploring New Recruiting Channels to Access Untapped Talent with Glenn Edwards, Manager at Intertape Polymer Group (IPG)
Session 4 – The Prospects and Promise of AI with Dr. Henry Hexmoor, Professor of Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence (AI) at Southern Illinois University Carbondale and Tobias Merriman, Assistant Director of the Center for Virtual Expression at Southern Illinois University Carbondale
Session 5 – From Anarchy to Zen: Maintaining Harmony in the Workplace with Kelly Byrd, Director of Labor and Employee Relations at Southern Illinois University
Prize Session – Stay for a chance to win FREE registration for the upcoming Fall Job and Internship Fair on Sept 15th