Alumni Events
All in-person and virtual events will be listed below. To see a full list of upcoming webinars and past recordings, click here.
Data-Driven DEI: A Blueprint to Achieving Lasting Impact with Your DEI Initiatives
Wednesday, August 7 I 12 PM I Virtual
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How can you effectively use data to accelerate your DEI efforts? In this enlightening webinar, author and DEI expert Dr. Randal Pinkett will present his Data-Driven DEI™ simple, step-by-step process—centered on people first and then organizations—to help you assess your DEI current state, analyze that data to create a personal and organizational action plan and implement data-driven, science-based, and technology-enabled interventions for greater diversity, equity, and inclusion. It begins with self-reflection and introspection to identify your DEI Incentives. These intrinsic and extrinsic factors motivate you to pursue DEI and culminate in a cyclical, groundbreaking five-step cycle that delivers a practical and evidence-based blueprint to achieving lasting impact with your DEI initiatives.
Find Your True Self in a Noisy World
Wednesday, August 14 I 12 PM I Virtual
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Has anyone called you naive for suggesting that business can do more good and positively impact not just profits but also employees, consumers, and the world? Joshua Berry, author of Dare to Be Naive, contends that intentional naivete isn't a hindrance but a catalyst for innovation, positive transformation, and better business outcomes. This unique webinar will explore the power of curiosity, trust, authenticity, and optimism – the positive attributes of chosen naivete – and how embracing them can lead to a more fulfilling professional and personal life.
8 Ways to Increase Self-Confidence in Your Career and Life
Wednesday, August 21 I 12 PM I Virtual
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Do you sometimes feel like you are not enough? Do you feel like you're not seen or heard at work? Self-confidence is needed no matter what industry you are in to build your career and/or business. A report from Gitnux mentioned that 93% of people believe self-confidence is critical to professional success. In this eye-opening webinar, Sheena Yap Chan, Wall Street Journal bestselling author of The Tao of Self-Confidence, will share with you her 3-step process to building self-confidence, eight ways to increase self-confidence, along with actionable steps that you can use in your own journey. After this webinar, you will feel confident enough to speak up, live life on your own terms, be unapologetically yourself, show up, and have a mindset shift and, in turn, create your dream life.
New Student Move-In Day
Friday, August 23 I 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM I NDMU Campus
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Move-In Day is a tradition you do not want to miss! Become a member of the welcoming committee to our newest alumni-in-training. We would love for our alums to volunteer with us to help move new students into their residence hall rooms. All volunteers will receive lunch and a t-shirt.
Student and Alumni Welcome Mixer
Thursday, August 29 I 6:00 PM I Noyes House, NDMU Campus
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Hosted by the Young Alumni Committee and the Student Alumni Leadership Council, you're invited to this Welcome Week event with new and returning students. At this casual networking event, you will be able to share your Notre Dame experiences and help guide students in their college career. Light refreshments will be served.
NDMU Night at Camden Yards
Wednesday, September 4 I 6:35 PM I Camden Yards
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Join fellow students, alumni, and community members of Notre Dame of Maryland University at Oriole Park at Camden Yards! Connect with friends and show your school pride with a night out at the ballpark. Tickets start at just $12!
Turning Anxiety Into a Blessing: How to Use Anxiety to Thrive
Tuesday, September 10 I 12 PM I Virtual
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Let’s face it: Everyone has anxiety. Furthermore, our ongoing quest to rid ourselves of this ubiquitous human emotion worsens it. What if, instead of fighting our anxiety, we could turn it into a strength? This enlightening webinar will teach you how to use anxiety to become more self-accepting, connected to others, and resilient. Author of Thriving with Anxiety, Dr. David H. Rosmarin’s constructive, compassionate, and evidence-based approach will not make you less anxious. Instead, it will empower you to use anxiety to thrive.
Strategies for Leading Through Inevitable Setbacks
Wednesday, September 18 I 12 PM I Virtual
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Setbacks are unavoidable in any career journey, from C-suite executives, to those just starting out, to teams navigating staffing changes after layoffs or restructuring. But once we understand how to work through the cycle collectively, we'll have the tools to foster growth not only for ourselves but for our organizations, teams, and communities. Amy Shoenthal, author of The Setback Cycle, has studied how leaders work through setbacks for the past few years. In this webinar, she'll offer a sneak peek at some of her research around the neuroscience of setbacks, helping us understand why this phenomenon happens and offering tips and tools to work through the phases of The Setback Cycle. You will walk away with a framework to guide decision-making, set boundaries, prioritize your focus areas, and get clarity on your next move.
Accelerate Your Reinvention with a New Networking Mindset
Thursday, September 26 I 12 PM I Virtual
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As you imagine new possibilities for your professional future, don’t let past habits and outdated notions about “networking” hamper your transformation. This is the perfect time for you to adopt a new networking mindset and reimagine how to engage and build strong connections to advance your ambitions. In this dynamic and practical webinar, author, networking strategist, and coach J. Kelly Hoey provides fresh insights and actionable network-building tips to accelerate your reinvention (and calm any lingering networking anxieties). You will learn about reimagining networking, goals + networking, and networking quick-fixes.
Alumni Weekend
Friday, September 27 - Sunday, September 29 I All Day I NDMU Campus
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Save the date for Alumni Weekend on September 27 - 29, 2024! Registration will open on July 1, 2024. Alumni Weekend is for all alumni, and their family and friends. Anyone celebrating a milestone reunion that's from a class ending in a 4 or 9 is especially encourage to attend! More information will be posted on the Alumni Weekend page as we get closer to the event.
Holiday Breakfast
Saturday, December 7 I 9:00 - 11:00 AM I Doyle Formal, NDMU Campus
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We're spreading the Christmas spirit at NDMU with our annual Holiday Breakfast. Join members of the NDMU community, alumni, and their families at this festive event with holiday treats, a breakfast buffet, and Christmas activities, including letter writing to Santa, storytelling, songs, and more. We encourage you to dress up in holiday wear and spend time with old and new friends as we celebrate one of the most significant times of the year. A very special guest from the North Pole will join us after breakfast so everyone can get photos with Santa! Please note that children under two can attend this event at no cost.
