The 2024 Symposium
Wednesday-Friday | MAY 15-17, 2024
The annual Women & Philanthropy Symposium amplifies women's voices and advances their impact through MSU. This event brings together a diverse community of women from across the country for networking with fellow Spartans and reconnecting with the university. Attendees can expect prominent speakers, alumni panels, special guests and campus tours.
2024 Featured Speakers
Kevin M. Guskiewicz, Ph.D.
President
Michigan State University
Amy Guskiewicz
First Lady
Michigan State University
Kim Tobin, Ph.D.
Vice President, University Advancement
Michigan State University
Beth Nelson
Chief Executive Officer
Plus Delta Partners
Stacy Sollenberger
Founder & Executive Coach
Stride Executive Coaching
Pero Dagbovie, PH.D.
Vice Provost, Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies Dean of the Graduate School University Distinguished Professor
Michigan State University
Panelists
MELISSA GREEN
Founder and Managing Attorney
MDG Law Virtual
kim kleasen
Nonprofit & Arts Leadership
and Senior Director (Retired)
Johnson & Johnson
BONNIE LARSON
2023 Philanthropist Award Recipient
and Cultural Leader for the Arts
Alumni Grand Awards, Michigan State University
PAULA LUPINA
Project Manager (Retired)
Pharmaceutical Industry
Ursula Abou-Rjeileh
Ph.D. Candidate
Comparative Medicine and Integrative Biology
College of Veterinary Medicine
Krystina Hird
Ph.D. Candidate
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
College of Natural Science
Emma Wabel
Ph.D. Candidate
Pharmacology & Toxicology
College of Osteopathic Medicine
Registration & Accommodations
Advance registration is required. RSVP by May 7 using the registration link below and receive a special Spartan gift! Cost is $75 per person and includes all meals, transportation to and from the Graduate East Lansing and event programming.
The host hotel for the W&P Symposium is the Graduate East Lansing. Reserve your room.
MSU encourages all individuals to participate in our events. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate, have questions or would like assistance with registration, please contact Joslyn Kirby at events@msu.edu or (517) 884-1046.
2024 Agenda
Wednesday, May 15
| Time | Description |
|---|---|
| 5-7 p.m. | Opening Reception at the Graduate East Lansing |
| 7:30 p.m. | "SIX The Musical" at Wharton Center for Performing Arts (optional during registration, $110) |
THURSDAY, MAY 16
| Time | Description |
|---|---|
| Breakfast & Symposium - Spartan Stadium North End Zone Engagement Center | |
| 8:30 a.m. | Breakfast |
| 9 a.m. | Symposium Sessions Begin |
| 9:30 a.m. | Graduate Student Panel |
| 11 a.m. | Keynote Speaker |
| 12 p.m. | Lunch |
| 1 p.m. | Keynote Workshop |
| 2:15 p.m. | Spartan Panel |
| 4-6 p.m. | Campus Tours (optional) |
| 6-8 p.m. | Dinner at Cowles House |
FRIDAY, MAY 17
| Time | Description |
|---|---|
| 9-10:30 a.m. | Farewell Breakfast at the MSUFCU Abbot Road Community Room |