Tanner Conference FAQs for Attendees

 
 



What is the Tanner Conference?

The Tanner Conference is a full-day event that provides a venue for students and alumnae to reflect critically upon, analyze, and share their off-campus experiences. The conference explores the learning that occurs through internships, service learning experiences, international study, experiential learning in courses, independent study, fellowships, and research. Over the course of the day, students, faculty, staff, and alumnae will be part of individual presentations, panels, and roundtable discussions.
What is the Tanner Conference Exhibition?
The Tanner Conference Exhibition is an opportunity for students to learn about the College's international study, Wintersession, and internship programs. The Exhibition will be held from 12:00 - 1:30 pm in the Wang Center, Tishman Commons.
When is the Tanner Conference?
October 28, 2008, from 8:30 a.m. - 4:45 p.m. at Wellesley College.
Is it acceptable for people to arrive and leave while presentations are in progress?
With over 50 panel presentations scheduled for the day, many will want to see or hear particular presenters that are in different venues. Therefore it is to be expected that some people will be leaving or entering the rooms between, or even during, presentations.
How should the audience dress?
Business casual.
Additional questions?
email Tanner@wellesley.edu


 
Source: Portions adapted from the Ruhlman Conference Web site