Learn, Lead, Create Impact
We offer dynamic opportunities for all alumni of the Cornell SC Johnson College of Business to continuously expand your professional toolkit. From workshops featuring cutting-edge research to roundtable conversations with fellow alumni, we’re here to support and empower you throughout your career journey.
Fall 2025 Workshops
Join us for these Fall 2025 workshops to level up your career skills, sharpen your business practices, and re-connect with fellow alumni.
A Conversation with Richard Thaler
Richard Thaler, former faculty at Johnson School of Management and recipient of the 2017 Nobel Prize in Economics, in conversation on his career and the field of behavioral economics
Dr. Richard H. Thaler
and Professor Tom Gilovich
Friday, October 17th
4:00-5:00pm ET
Vital Signs: Building a Resilient Entrepreneurial Spirit
Develop practical strategies to build your own entrepreneurial resilience and position your business for innovative success.
Faculty & Alumni Expert Panel
Monday, November 3
12:00-1:00 pm ET
Care and Connection at Work: Finding Greater Calm To Stay Agile
An eCornell Keynote on creating a more compassionate workplace through intentional communication and connection
Professor Christina McDowell & Professor Amy Newman
Wednesday, November 5
12:00-1:00pm ET
The Road Not Taken: Understanding Consumer Behavior Through Non-Choices
For anyone in a consumer/customer facing role! This interactive workshop explores consumer “non-choices:” how do missed customer opportunities shape future behavior and brand perceptions?
Professor Jacqueline Rifkin
Tuesday, November 18
12:00-1:00 pm ET
Overcoming Imposter Syndrome
Through a dynamic mix of storytelling and practical tools, this workshop will help you spot and disrupt imposter syndrome.
SC Johnson Career Services
Wednesday, November 19
12:00-1:00 pm ET
Build Better Slide Decks
Level up your slide decks for effective presentations.
Professor Andrew Quagliata
Wednesday, December 3
12:00-1:00pm ET
Reunion 2025 Education Sessions
Experience – or relive – the magical learning that happened at Reunion 2025:
“AI is My Leadership Coach: Skill Building in the 21st Century” An interactive workshop on how AI and new technologies are changing the ways we think about work.
“Emerging Markets: 25 Years of Growth, What’s Next?“ 2025 will mark the 15th anniversary of the Emerging Markets Institute at the Johnson Graduate School of Management, and the 10th anniversary of the EMI report. Will emerging markets maintain their current rate of growth as a new era of geopolitics and uncertainty play a significant role?
“Leading with AI: Business Education for the Future” Led by Dean Andrew Karolyi, distinguished faculty from the Cornell SC Johnson College of Business will share their cutting-edge research, explore how AI is shaping their teaching, and discuss its real-world applications across industries.
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Keynote Conversations
This video series, produced with eCornell, features faculty from SC Johnson College, teaching about timely topics such as leadership development, HR strategies, healthy living, and the AI revolution. Each conversation will level up your skills, help you feel refreshed, and get you ready to re-engage with your work and world.
Research with Impact
This series features faculty from SC Johnson College describing the research that motivates them and how it connects with the world. In 2024, SC Johnson faculty published ground breaking research on the economy of gig workers, the impact of climate concerns on the industrial sector, the hidden downside of renegotiation incentives, and more. You can read the full report here or discover their impact in the featured video profiles below.
AI Business Certificates from eCornell
Integrating AI into your business is key for innovation and growth. Join fellow Cornelians in eCornell courses to do it responsibly.
Looking to instill a culture of responsible AI within your organization? Enroll in eCornell’s Marketing AI or AI Strategy certificate programs. Gain the insights and skills necessary to navigate AI ethically from various angles. These certificates with help you level up your skills. Classes are designed by SC Johnson College faculty, and you complete them online, on your schedule.
Past Lifelong Learning Packages
