CANCELED Student Athlete Business Symposium offers educational and networking opportunities to student athletes
UPDATE: This event has been canceled as of 10/11/23.
Student athletes, mark your calendars! The Student Athlete Business Symposium is an event designed for student athletes who are looking to start a career in business. Former student athletes who have careers in the business world will be speaking on their journey through Wayne State, while playing on a team.
This two-part event will be held on October 13, 2023, from 6:00 to 8:30 p.m. The panel discussion and question and answer portions will be held in the Lear Auditorium, followed by a reception in the atrium for student athletes, alumni, coaches and corporate representatives to network and build relationships.
Speakers will include:
- William Avery, Senior Vice President, USB Financial Services/Men’s Baseball Player
- Rhiannon Kerr, CPA/Controller, Goodwill of Northern Michigan/ Women’s Cross Country Runner
- Fares Ksebati, CEO MySwimPro/Men's Swim Team
- Ajai Meeks, Alumni Relations Officer, Wayne State University/Women’s Basketball Player
- Lauren Scott, Diversity and Inclusion Program Manager, Wayne State University
In the second half of the event, students will have a chance to meet and network with representatives from The Detroit Pistons, Ascension Consulting, JP Morgan & Chase, Enterprise and Sherwin Williams.
