The Lunchtime Learning Speaker Series provides students with opportunities to gain valuable information on topics and industries related to internships and careers in business and economics. Speakers often choose one of two broad areas to discuss with students. The first is career oriented, the second is issue oriented. Both topics enable students to navigate and explore job options, understand the steps necessary to pursue opportunities and learn how to self-advocate for opportunities in the workplace.
Fall/Spring 2026
“What’s Back on the Menu? Beef. and Measles.”
Professor Amelia Finaret and Professor Becky Dawson
“Master Emotional Intelligence for Career Success”
Brian Sullivan ’92, PBC CEO, Kairon Connect
“Life After Sports”
Sean Kealey ’20
“From College to Career: What Employers Expect”
Simon School of Business, Rochester University
“Why the US Healthcare System is in Crisis and What to Do About It”
Alan Weinstein ’64, Margo Birol ’18, Phil Gibson ’08
Spring 2025
“A Conversation about how to Break into Finance and the Current State of the Industry”
Bruce Thompson ’86, Vice Chairman, Bank of America
Fall 2024
“The Roadmap to Careers in Business and Economics”
Chris Allison ’83, Entrepreneur in Residence
“Food Economics” Book Launch
Associate Professor of Economics, Amelia Finaret
“Rising Through The Ranks”
Diane Sutter ’71, President/CEO ShootingStar Broadcasting Inc.
“Navigating a Career Across the Healthcare Industry”
Phil Gibson ’08, Director, Cincinnati Regional Sales for HM Insurance
“Ready? Let’s Hit It!” book Launch
Chris Allison ’83, Entrepreneur in Residence
Fall 2023/Spring 2024
“Beyond Boundaries: An Odyssey of Fusing Science, Business and Medicine into Meaningful Work”
John Gillespie ’83, MD, Pfizer
“My Career in Big Pharma and How To Break In”
Tom Held ’83, Senior Bio-Pharmaceutical Leader
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The Bruce R. Thompson Center for Business and Economics (CBE) prepares Allegheny College students to succeed in a diverse, global economy.