Higher Ed Eat & Greet

Panelists for our Local Government Eat & Greet: Christina Klawitter, Jess Lathrop, and Sylvia Ramirez
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Fluno Center, Mendota Room

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Panelists for our Local Government Eat & Greet: Christina Klawitter, Jess Lathrop, and Sylvia Ramirez
School of Education and La Follette School students can meet with alumni and friends working in roles across higher education institutions. Register

About the event

This is an opportunity for alumni working in student affairs, advising, administration, and other campus-based roles to connect with the next generation of higher education professionals. Students interested in non-academic careers in higher ed can learn directly from professionals currently working in the field.

This event is open to the public.

Career Panel – 4:00-4:30 p.m

Panelists will discuss their career journeys, the variety of roles available in higher education, and current hiring trends across institutions.

Panelists

  • Christina Klawitter (ELPA PhD ’07), Associate Dean for Student Experience, School of Education, UW–Madison
  • Jess Lathrop (MPA ’98), Chief of Staff to UW System President
  • Sylvia Ramirez (MPA ’11, ELPA ’23), Executive Vice President, Finance & Administration, Madison College

Networking – 4:30–6:00 p.m.

Students, faculty, and alumni can connect over shared interests in higher education and explore career pathways. Light snacks will be provided, along with a cash bar.

Organizers

La Follette School of Public Affairs, School of Education

Supported by Ascendium Education Group

Contact

mindy.walker@lafollette.wisc.edu