School of Business To Host 13th Business Symposium, March 24

Join Shenandoah University for its 13th Business Symposium, “Leadership in Challenging Times,” on Friday, March 24, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., in Halpin-Harrison Hall on the university’s main campus in Winchester, Virginia. The daylong event will feature futurist award-winning journalist, author, and future of work and technology expert Anya Kamenetz, and mental-health expert and CEO of Cope Notes Johnny Crowder as keynote speakers, as well as exciting and practical breakout sessions on a variety of topics, and more.

The event is designed to educate and inspire business leaders from for-profit and nonprofit organizations. Students can also enhance their classroom experiences through direct exposure to the diverse community of business professionals and speakers at the heart of the symposium. The Business Symposium has increased in attendance every year, garnering prominent speakers and engaging regional sponsors.

In addition to keynote topics, attendees can choose from an array of dynamic breakout sessions focused on current business issues and best practices. These sessions can help attendees put today’s rapidly changing business climate in perspective and provide practical tools, tips and techniques to use right now.

Some breakout sessions from this year’s symposium include, “Leading With Resilience Workshop,” “5 Keys to Building a Leadership Culture,” “Supporting Your Growth With Digital Marketing,” “Engaging Employees Through Clarity And Alignment, “Emerging Best Practices in Employment Law,” and much more. Networking opportunities are available throughout the day, and registration includes refreshments, a boxed lunch, a door prize raffle and happy hour.

Cost is $115 for general admission. Students, faculty, and staff are admitted for free but online registration is required. The event sells out each year. Register today at su.edu/symposium/

For more information on sponsorship or to discuss personalized packages, please contact Sue O’Driscoll at symposium@su.edu or (540) 545-7399.

Shenandoah University is AACSB-accredited and offers undergraduate and graduate degrees with a variety of concentrations and certificates. The mission of the School of Business is to educate students to become successful, principled leaders with a global perspective. Learn more at su.edu/business.