2022 Conference Theme: Make It Happen
April 7-9, 2022 l Saratoga Springs, New York
After a three year hiatus, we are so excited to announce that the Spring Student Conference is BACK!
The Spring Student Conference will be held in-person from April 7 to 9 in Saratoga Springs at the college’s locations on West Avenue. This conference is one of the largest student events that SUNY Empire hosts. Highlights will include sessions on leadership development, careers, professional development, and health and wellness.
The theme of this year’s conference is Make It Happen! We know that you make it happen each and every day. You can anticipate a conference that is focused on YOU and your development as a person, as a student, and as a professional.
We are still accepting registration so Register today! However, the deadline to apply for a travel grant has passed.
Check out what is happening at this years Spring Student Conference!
How You Can Make It Happen at the Spring Student Conference
The conference will contain concurrent sessions including interactive workshops, panel sessions, academic research presentations, movement seminars, and more.
Previous conference sessions have included;
- Leadership Skills
- Health & Wellness
- Work/School/Life balance
- Career Development & Job Search Skills
- Student Academic Research
- Personal Growth
- Academic Support
- and more!
When you attend the Spring Student Conference, you have the opportunity to meet and talk with other students, alumni, faculty, and staff. The conference provides a welcoming environment for students to attend sessions that are geared toward developing new skills and encourages attendees to practice those skills throughout the conference.
Research shows that students who are more engaged with the college community are more likely to persist to graduation.
Presenting a session at the conference allows students the opportunity to hone their skills in front of their peers. Whichever field you are in, or are trying to pursue, presentation and public speaking are excellent skills to develop. Additionally, you can add presenting at a conference to your resume which is nice.
Some students choose to host a workshop, to share academic knowledge they've gained on a subject while attending SUNY Empire or skills with which they are experienced such as leadership, a hobby, etc.
A staple at every student conference is the annual Art Show and Reception. This event takes place the Friday evening of the conference and highlights the artistic abilities of SUNY Empire Students. Art worked displayed in the past have included;
- Carved driftwood
- Decorative Drums
- Photographs
- Hand blown glass
- Quilts
- Watercolor Portraits
- Digital Designs
- and so much more.
No matter your medium of choice, share your art work and talent with us by displaying their artwork at the annual Art Show.
It is not all business at the conference, we have a lot of fun too!
In addition to the sessions, the conference features evening entertainment, an art show and reception, general sessions, a key note speaker and more!
One of the best things about the conference, isn't something you will find in the program. It is the connections and life-long friendships that attending this conference fosters.
Important Information
Assistance with travel costs and accommodations may be provided to those who qualify.
Per SUNY policy, students who are attending the conference must show evidence of a full COVID-19 vaccine series including a booster (if eligible) or an approved exemption. To make this process as seamless as possible, SUNY Empire has partnered with CrowdPass to complete the health screening process prior to arrival at the conference. Save time and complete this step now! Doing so ensures a smooth check-in experience and entrance into the conference.
Here is what you need to know about COVID-19 at SUNY Empire.
Registration for the conference is limited to the first 200 students so register early if you plan to attend! Due to limited capacity, we are unable to welcome any guests to the 2022 Spring Student Conference.
If you have questions, please contact the Office of Student Life at StudentLife@esc.edu
