The Science of Performance

Student Affairs as Vocation

Learn more about the unique challenges of guiding young adults as they explore their futures and spread their wings — all while being away from home. Hear from: * Bob Dudolski ’96, Associate Director of Student Involvement and Engagement, Texas State University–San Marcos. * Dr. Vern Klobassa ’07, Batalden Assistant Dean for Student Success and Belonging, Augsburg University, Minneapolis. * Kelly Matthias ’04, Dean of Student Life, Concordia University, St. Paul.

The Science of Performance

Get a behind-the-scenes look at college athletics, from coaching to performance data, from Matt Entz ’95, head football coach at Fresno State; Tiffany Pins ’05, head women’s soccer coach at Washington & Lee; and Chris Winter ’04, Wartburg’s head football coach. (And get a little inside info on Wartburg Athletics while you’re here!)

Educators Who Inspire

What could be more important than teaching the next generation? Tune in to hear from Josh Lyons ’99, associate superintendent of teaching and learning in Solon, and Cynthia Phillips ’98, superintendent of schools in Independence, about how they’re tackling tomorrow’s educational challenges through service, passion, and culturally responsive practices.

Voices in Film & Advertising

Join to hear about the work going on in the creative industries from Ryan Hahn ’08, international marketing manager at Universal Pictures and a senior producer/creative director for Emoticon Productions; Tim Stockman ’97, founder of Blue Dog Video; and Christopher Warmanen ’95, VP creative director at the Leo advertising agency.

Musical Changemakers

Hear from Kate Huffman Carroll ’15, associate director of donor operations at Springboard Collaborative; Myles Finn ’15, a former choral director and current drama teacher in Croatia; and Leah Podzimek ’12, an active singer and arts administrator, about the ins and outs of music — from teaching to performance to everything behind the scenes.