4/9: Working Back from the Gravestone (Stratton Series with Inventor Michael White ’02)

Working Back from the Gravestone with Inventor Michael White ’02 Don’t know what you want to do with your life? Great. Neither does Stratton Series speaker and inventor Michael White (but he’s “successful” by many accounts). While it’s okay to have no idea, there are a few things we can do right now that can…

4/2: Leverage Your Social Media & Live Your Best Life (Stratton Series with Phil Pallen)

Leverage Your Social Media & Live Your Best Life As part of the 2018-2019 Stratton series, meet brand strategist, social media expert, and keynote speaker Phil Pallen! Social media doesn’t have to be scary. Come learn how to leverage this powerful tool to build relationships and attract opportunities. In this virtual session, branding expert Phil…

2/20: Using Your Fear of the Unknown: Stratton Series with Mike Shum ’07, International Documentary Film-Maker

Meet international documentary film-maker Mike Shum ’07 for his talk, “Using Your Fear of the Unknown” When: February 20, 12:15pm Where: Gates Common Room in Palmer Hall RSVP? Yes! RSVP on Handshake. Mike Shum is a Chinese-American filmmaker and journalist who specializes in documentary directing and cinematography. According to Mike, “Graduating from college is scary, but that’s okay…

12/12: How do I plan my future career?

How do I plan my future career? with Rakhi Voria ’11 of Microsoft When: Wednesday, December 12, 12:15pm Where: Gates Common Room (location change!) RSVP? Yes! RSVP on Handshake. Students who are about to enter the working world are inundated with career advice, and the reality is, much of it is conflicting. You’re told to be regimented…

5/9: Making a Mark on the Ski Industry with Stephan Drake, DPS Skis

Join Stephan Drake ’99, Founder and CEO of DPS Skis, for a lunch conversation about making a mark on the ski industry. Stephan will share his story of founding a groundbreaking ski company, give details about DPS’s proprietary Phantom Wax (which promises skiers and snowboarders that they’ll never have to apply another coat of wax…

3/30: How You Can Shape The Business of Healthcare

Remember to RSVP to the Career Center! As part of the 2017-2018 Stratton series, meet Sam Lee, Chairman and CEO of Prospect Medical Holdings, Inc. Prospect is a national healthcare services company that operates a high quality, cost-containment model through coordinated regional care and integrated healthcare delivery services model. Mr. Lee has led Prospect as both a…

2/1: Creating a Carbon Neutral Future for Airlines with Ellie Wood ’10

Remember to RSVP to the Career Center for lunch! As part of the 2017-2018 Stratton series, meet Ellie Wood ’10, Regional Director of Environmental at Boeing Commercial Airplanes. At Boeing, Ellie is responsible for the development and execution of sustainable aviation fuel strategy. Her talk, “Boeing: Shaping the Future” will provide you with insights into how Boeing…

12/13: Finding a career serving our public lands

Remember to RSVP to the Career Center! As part of the 2017-2018 Stratton series, meet Jeff Mow, Superintendent of Glacier National Park in Montana’s Rocky Mountains. Jeff will share experiences from his 29 years with the National Park Service, including three of his past superintendencies at Kenai Fjords National Park, Denali National Park and Preserve and Florissant Fossil…

2017-2018 Stratton Series Lineup

2017-2018 Stratton Series Lineup What is the Stratton Series? Featuring alumni and individuals connected to Colorado College, the Stratton Series allows students to meet high-profile members of diverse industries, learn about their career journeys, and seek advice for breaking into exciting fields. Stratton Series speakers present during lunchtime discussions, offer one-on-one conversations at the Career…

10/12: Meet Don Strasburg of AEG Music

  Remember to RSVP to the Career Center! As part of the 2018 Stratton series, meet Don Strasburg, Co-President of Anshutz Entertainment Group (AEG) Rocky Mountains and Pacific Northwest. Don will be sharing his experience promoting events at Red Rocks Amphitheater and working with musicians and the entertainment industry. Have an interest in music, communications, or…

Navigating Your Career with Jeremy Jepson ’99, Director of Public Affairs at Walt Disney Parks and Resorts

Navigating an Impact Career in a Time of Transformation Monday, April, 3 from 12:15-1:30 p.m. in Gaylord Hall. Catered lunch is provided.   A 1999 graduate of Colorado College, Jeremy is a Director of Public Affairs at Walt Disney Parks and Resorts (WDPR), where he leads global reputation management. He works at the intersection of corporate responsibility, government…