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Homecoming’s Paint the Night Green and White
A Night of Connections at the Iconic World Café Live at the Queen
Friday Night, October 2nd – 6:00-8:00 PM
Wilmington University’s is excited to announce a wonderful evening of networking at the World Café Live at the Queen Theatre, 500 North Market Street in Wilmington, Delaware. Guests will enjoy heavy hors d'oeuvres, a guest speaker, and great conversation as you connect with alumni, students, faculty, staff and invited professionals.
The guest speaker for this event will be Dr. Vernon Ross, Jr., a graduate of the innovation and leadership doctoral program at Wilmington University. His impressive and professional background will bring great insights into the power and practices of networking. Dr. Ross is currently working as the Director of STEM, Generations & Higher Education at Lockheed Martin Enterprise Operations. Dr. Ross’s career at Lockheed Martin has been characterized by innovation and development, and his current responsibilities include talent acquisition, program design and implementation, and fostering STEM partnerships. These duties make Dr. Ross uniquely qualified to speak to the importance of and best practice in networking. All who attend will be enriched by this distinguished alumni’s remarks.
This year’s venue, the World Café Live at the Queen, is a must-experience attraction. This historic building started its life as a The Indian Queen Hotel in 1789. Over the next couple hundred years, this space underwent many different renovations, and was enjoyed by some amazing historical figures, including the soon to be eighth President of the United States, Martin Van Buren in 1829. In October 2009 the reconstruction of the current facility began, and on April 1, 2011 the World Café Live at the Queen officially opened its doors. The venue has since hosted many incredible music, theatrical, and artistic events. You will not want to miss the opportunity to connect with other Wildcats and build your networking skills at this unforgettable location.
Please CLICK HERE to register for this event.