(S)ending Retreat

On Thursday, February 6 and Saturday, February 8, the Office of Students & Alumni will be hosting a retreat to prepare 2020 graduating students for entering “life post-graduate school.” This annual (S)ending retreat is mandatory for all 2020 graduates. During this time, you will have the opportunity to interact with each other, alumni from your degree programs, and a variety of practical helps and workshops as you anticipate the coming endings, new beginnings, and the ever pressing job search.

An invitation to RSVP will be emailed two weeks prior to the event to ensure the accommodation of dietary needs for the meals.

Schedule:

Thursday, February 6
6:00pm-8:00pm
Dinner, Remembering Your Work and Mapping Transitions

Saturday, February 8
8:30am-12:00pm
Breakfast, Morning Sessions: Vocational Networking, Entering the Alumni Community, Preparing for What is Ahead

12:00pm-1:00pm
Lunch

1:00pm – 4:30pm
You will choose two of the following Alumni-led Vocational Development Breakout Sessions to attend. Each session will be offered from 1:10-2:20pm and then 2:40-3:50pm, followed by a brief closing session in the Large Classroom.

• Yoga
• Starting a Private Practice
• Working in a Church or Chaplaincy
• Working in Community Mental Health
• Working for/running a Non-profit
• Innovating with Your Degree