Speaker Series
Inspiring leaders of tomorrow
The Robert C. McDermond Center Speaker Series brings experts to campus from across the country who have careers in various aspects of a particular industry. As part of these series, students interact with alumni and other leaders as they share their experiences, roles and responsibilities. Students then have the opportunity to ask specific questions.
McDermond Speaker Series:
- The Robert C. McDermond Center Speaker Series is open to all students in any major.
- Students interact with business leaders from across the country as they share their experiences and answer questions.
- Each year the McDermond Center brings in 10-12 speakers from a variety of industries.
- The McDermond Speaker Series also includes the Darnall Alumni Fellows speakers, also open to all students in any major.
- These presentations feature distinguished alumni leaders that have made significant contributions in their professional and personal lives.
- Giving of their valuable time and energy, these individuals come to campus to share their insights and lessons learned with today's students.
- Their talks inspire our leaders of tomorrow with how their DePauw education served them well in launching their lives beyond graduation.
- Past speakers include: Jeff Harmening '89, Chairman and CEO of General Mills - Wendi Taylor-Nations '85, EVP and Partner of Hawthorne Strategy Group, Peter Ruppert '86, President and CEO of Fusion Education Group - Megan Casey Glover '04, CEO and Founder of 120Water.
Industry Insight Series:
The Robert C. McDermond Center Industry Insight Series brings experts to campus from across the country who have careers in various aspects of a particular industry. As part of this series, students interact with alumni and other leaders as they share their experiences, roles and responsibilities within that industry. Students then have the opportunity to ask specific questions.
We have heard testimonies from students who found their own personal career interests by interacting with the panelists at one of these events. Each semester the McDermond Center highlights three to four industries.
Recent panels include: Consulting, Corporate Finance, Entrepreneur Founders, Healthcare, Human Resources, Investment Banking, Law, Marketing, Private Equity, Real Estate, Technology, Treasury, Public Affairs and Wealth Management.
McDermond Young Alumni Discussions:
Bringing recent alumni (3-15 years into their career) in for less-formal discussions, sharing their insights into how their DePauw education launched their professional careers, the challenges of going from college to career, moving up in an organization, changing jobs, geographical moves, creating your own career, etc...