Sophomore Connections

January 16–17, 2026

Sophomore Connections is an exclusive career conference offered to second-year students during winter break.

We are bringing in our best resources to help you think about your most pressing career questions. Sophomore Connections is a two-day event specifically for sophomores featuring workshops, alumni panels, and networking events to identify and explore your career areas of interest. The event, housing, and food are free for all registrants for the duration of the event.

Register now

Registration ends, December 7, 2025. Stay tuned for the 2026 event schedule, keynote speaker, and alumni panelists.

Planning for Sophomore Connections

Here is how you can start planning now:

  • Students will need to make travel arrangements to return to campus by noon on Thursday, January 15.
  • Registration details will be shared with students — stay tuned to Career Services emails for forthcoming information.
  • This event, including housing and meals, is offered at no cost to students who register and attend.

Past Keynote Speakers

2025

Toby Bozzuto

Toby Bozzuto ’96
president and CEO of Bozzuto and chair of Colgate University’s Board of Trustees.

2024

Photo of Courtney Richardson ’08

Courtney Richardson ’08
creative director at Droga5; founder of the Museum of Nail Art

2023

Photo of Craig Dehmel ’90

Craig Dehmel ’90
Executive Vice President, Head of Global Distribution, IMAX Entertainment and Senior Vice President, IMAX Corp

2021

Jon Sendach '98

Jon Sendach ’98
Executive Director, North Shore University Hospital

2020

jon lopez

Jon Lopez ’06
Sports photographer and cinematographer

2019

Clarissa Shah

Clarissa Shah ’10
Commercial Sales Attorney at LinkedIn