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Upcoming Webinars
November 5, 2025 from 1 to 2 p.m. (ET)
Fall 2025 Campus Recruiting Debrief: What We Learned, What’s Changing
As the Fall 2025 campus season winds down, it’s the perfect time to pause, compare notes, and reflect on what we’ve seen.
Lindsay Dow
Early Careers Lead, Arcadis
Jade Greer
Early Talent Recruiter, QuadReal
Bruce Soltys
Vice President, Human Resources, Emerging Talent, Travelers
Caitlin Rost
Vice President of Talent Acquisition, University Relations, Talent Acquisition, Fifth Third Bank
November 6, 2025 from 1 to 2 p.m. (ET)
In, Through, and Out: A Data-Driven Look at the Student Experience
Drawing on insights from more than 24,900 post-secondary students studying in Canada, the 2025 Brainstorm Student Interests Report sheds light on what today’s students want, need, and expect at each stage of their journey.
Graham Donald
Founder & President, Brainstorm Strategy Group
January 29, 2026 from 1 to 2 p.m. (ET)
Virtual, Valuable, and Vibrant: Making Online Campus Recruitment Events Work
Virtual recruitment events are here to stay — but are they working as hard as they could be for your team and your brand?
Stéphanie Joseph
Senior TA Consultant, University Relations, Marsh, Canada, US & Bermuda
Francesca Dorado
Director, Talent Management, HR, Bell
Valerie Rollo
Director, Early Careers Recruitment, National Grid
Ashley Silva
Vice President, Human Resources, Oak Hill Advisors
February 11, 2026 from 1 to 2 p.m. (ET)
Beyond Awkward: How to Make Campus Networking Events Actually Work
When done well, networking events can be a powerful tool for connecting students with employers — but too often, they feel awkward, inequitable, or ineffective.
Katie Somerville
Manager, Student & Early Talent Experience Programs, BMO Financial Group
Courtney Heller
Senior Campus Recruiter, Liberty Mutual Insurance
Ashley Vegel
Talent Acquisition Manager, Emerging Talent & Careers, Medtronic
Liz Langemak
Associate Director, US University Relations, Verizon
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