Alumni Volunteering: Alumni J-Term

Alumni J-Term 2026

Event Overview

The third annual Alumni J-Term was held Monday, Jan. 26 – Thursday, Jan. 29.

This year’s sessions included:

• Making the Plunge into Adulting: Beginning your Journey Beyond College
• BOLD Council Information Session
• From Glory Days to Golden Years: Overview of Fitness for Life
• A Seasoned Traveler’s Guide to Overseas
• AI at Work: Building the Next Generation of Adaptive Leaders
• Establish and Build Your Professional Brand and Network on LinkedIn
• Coach-Like Leaders: Developing the Skills to Lead Empowering Conversations
• Cocktails and Conversations with the Gettysburg Alumni of Color Council

Proposal Guidelines

If you would like to present in 2027, please contact Jasmine Fedrick at jfedrick@gettysburg.edu.

We invite proposals for sessions that align with the Alumni J-Term themes and objectives. Proposals should include the following information:

• Title of the session
• Abstract / Description (up to 250 words)
• Learning objectives
• Target audience
• Presenter(s) bio
• Session format (e.g., workshop, panel discussion, presentation)
• Duration (e.g., 30 minutes, 60 minutes)

Session Themes and Objectives

• Career Tips: Sessions designed to help you understand, advance, and build confidence in your current job (such as resume writing, networking).
• Lifelong Learner: Sessions designed to educate you in areas that will benefit your career and personal life (such as leadership, AI in the workplace).
• Living Life: Sessions to help you transition from college student to working adult (such as financial planning, buying a home).
• Young and Fun: Sessions focused on learning and self-investment (such as traveling on a budget, marathon training).

Contact Information

For any questions or further information, please contact:
Jasmine Fedrick
jfedrick@gettysburg.edu
(717) 337-6510

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