The Greene Center plans and organizes numerous signature events throughout the academic year. These events are designed to connect University of Rochester students with both exploratory and experiential opportunities to support them in their career journey.
These programs are designed to be open to any and all University of Rochester students, faculty and staff regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, or sex, and is consistent with all current governing federal and state nondiscrimination law. We recognize the intersectionality of individual identities and recommend that you join any programs that you identify with to explore your career interests, connect to networks, and discover helpful resources.
Spring 2026 Signature Events
“Care-ful” Conversations in Healthcare
Curious about a future in healthcare? Connect with alumni working across healthcare fields, play a fun interactive game, enjoy food, and build communication, teamwork, and empathy skills while learning how your Rochester experiences can prepare you for real-world healthcare careers.
Tuesday, February 3rd
6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Feldman Ballroom, Frederick Douglass
Tell Your Story in Business
Want to feel more confident introducing yourself? Learn how to tell your story, practice your pitch with alumni, and build real connections in a fast-paced, fun speed networking event, plus leave with tips to level up your professional presence.
Thursday, February 5th
6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Feldman Ballroom, Frederick Douglass
Social Impact Workshop
Want to turn your passion into real impact? Connect with nonprofit and public service alumni, rotate through hands-on micro-sessions, and build skills in fundraising, advocacy, grant writing, and volunteer leadership.
Thursday, February 19th
6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Feldman Ballroom, Frederick Douglass
Career Exploration Summit
Kickstart your journey with our Inaugural Career Exploration Summit—a conference-style event designed for first- and second-year students! Alumni from the University of Rochester are dedicating their time to return to campus to share their stories with you.
Saturday, February 21st
11:00 am – 3:00 pm
River Campus
Spring 2026 Career Week
More info coming soon
AI in the Engineering
& Tech Industries
Curious how engineers are actually using AI at work? Connect with alumni, join interactive discussions, and build communication and critical thinking skills while exploring what AI-powered careers really look like.
Friday, February 27th
4:30 pm – 6:00 pm
May Room, Wilson Commons
Market the Storm
Ready to test your marketing instincts? Join us for a 90-minute innovation challenge with teams, mentorship, and rapid-fire branding exercises. Gain hands-on experience, network with pros, and walk away with skills and feedback you can showcase in interviews.
Tuesday, March 24th
6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Feldman Ballroom, Frederick Douglass
- Engineering and Tech Peer-to-Peer Fair & Panel – September 26th, 2025
- Professional Success Night – September 29th, 2025
- Fall 2025 Career Week
- Demystifying Technical Interviewing: A Week to Practice and Learn – October 1st – 7th, 2025
- Business & Banking Bootcamp – October 4th, 2025
- Law & Grad School Fair – October 6th, 2025
- Pathways to Public Impact – October 6th, 2025
- UR Creative – October 16th, 2025
- Connect with a Healthcare Professional – October 28th, 2025
