Workshops & Events

The Finance Pathway through Denison Edge is an immersive 8-week experience designed to help students explore career paths in finance, connect with successful alumni, and prepare for competitive internships and jobs in the industry. Through a mix of foundational instruction, industry insight, and exclusive networking, participants will gain a clearer understanding of finance roles—from investment banking to fintech—and learn how to navigate recruiting timelines with confidence.

What You'll Gain:

Career Clarity: Learn the language of finance and explore major career paths, including accounting, wealth management, fintech, and investment banking.

Professional Preparation: Build essential skills like financial modeling, interviewing, and professional storytelling.

Connections that Count: Engage with alumni and industry professionals during interactive panels and a final exclusive networking event.

Open to students ready to turn interest into action and develop a competitive edge in the finance world.

Instructor: Daniel Schuerman

Daniel Schuerman is a financially disciplined, process driven, analytical problem-solving leader with experience in various industries including Manufacturing, Distribution, and Professional Services. Daniel has diverse experience as an executive leader who is energized by long term business strategy, M&A diligence, and integration, and impacting short term financial objectives including cash flow, budgets, and data analysis. Additional experience with IT strategy and projects including risk management, compliance, facility, and infrastructure improvements.

Schedule: Mondays beginning on 9/15 through 11/10 from 6:00-8:00pm (Break Week is 10/13 due to Fall Break). Final session 11/10 will be at Denison Edge in Columbus (transportation provided from campus).

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Join LaDawn - Talent Director at Koto - for a behind-the-scenes look at what hiring managers really want. Learn how to stand out in your job search and get insights on emerging trends, including the role of AI in hiring and how creatives can adapt. 

✨ Event Highlights ✨

 ⌚️ Creative Recruitment Workshop with LaDawn (40 mins) 

Hear directly from a Talent Director about what employers are looking for. Get practical job search strategies, insider tips on how to stand out, and guidance on navigating new recruitment trends like AI.

 ⌚️ Program Intro + Q&A (15 mins)

 We’ll provide an overview of ABI’s internship program and introduce you to the company partners you could work with for Summer internships.

 About the Speaker: 

LaDawn is the Talent Director at Koto, a leading creative agency, and previously led recruitment at Red Antler for over eight years. With extensive experience hiring across the creative industry, she brings firsthand insight into what employers look for and how candidates can stand out.

This event is brought to you by ArtBound Initiative. 
 

Limited registration, so check your calendars and REGISTER TODAY!

Before registering, you should make informed choices and only register for events with alumni, employers, and coaches that you are truly interested in and that do not conflict with class, work, student organizations or other commitments. 

Late cancellations and no-shows reflect poorly on you as well as the university and may jeopardize the school’s relationship with employers and/or alumni. Your registration represents your commitment to arrive on time, prepared and professional.

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Join Global Commerce as we host Denison Executive in Residence Donna James as our featured Executive Speaker Series speaker for November.

More about Donna James

Donna A. James is Managing Director of Lardon & Associates, LLC, advising leaders across sectors on governance, strategy, and leadership. She chairs the board of Victoria’s Secret & Co. and serves on boards including The Hartford, Xponance, and OhioHealth. A former Nationwide executive, she co-founded The Center for Healthy Families and co-leads the African American Leadership Academy.

Previously appointed by President Barack Obama to chair the National Women’s Business Council, James has earned numerous honors, including induction into the Columbus Hall of Fame and the HBCU Hall of Fame. She holds four honorary doctorates and is celebrated for her leadership, philanthropy, and advocacy for women, families, and communities.

Read more about Donna here! 

Facilitator | 

• Jillian Yoder, Associate Director of Financial Services, Consulting & Business Career Communities, The Knowlton Center

When | November 12th, 11:30AM - 12:30PM (lunch provided!) 

Where | 220 Burton Mogan

Please Note

Before registering, you should make informed choices and only register for events with alumni, employers, and coaches that you are truly interested in and that do not conflict with class, work, student organizations or other commitments. Late cancellations and no-shows reflect poorly on you as well as the university and may jeopardize the school’s relationship with employers and/or alumni. Your registration represents your commitment to arrive on time, prepared and professional.

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Take your portfolio to the next level with expert insights from Kevin Forister, Creative Director at Omnicom Group. In this workshop, you’ll learn what makes a portfolio stand out, how to present your work with clarity, and how to effectively showcase your creative range. 

✨ Event Highlights ✨ 

⌚️ Portfolio Workshop with Kevin Forister (40 mins) 

Gain insider tips from Kevin, Creative Director at Omnicom Group, on what makes a portfolio stand out. Learn how to present your work clearly and effectively showcase your creative range to employers. 

⌚️ Program Intro + Q&A (15 mins) 

We’ll provide an overview of ABI’s internship program and introduce you to the company partners you could work with for Summer internships.

 About the Speaker:

 Kevin is a Creative Director out of Dallas, TX with over a decade of experience working for brands like Samsung, Audi, FedEx Office, and Krispy Kreme. He has won numerous National Addys, has been published in Graphis Design and Poster Annuals, and is listed among Lurzer's Int'l Archives 200 Best Illustrators Worldwide. 

This event is brought to you by ArtBound Initiative. 
 

Limited registration, so check your calendars and REGISTER TODAY!

Before registering, you should make informed choices and only register for events with alumni, employers, and coaches that you are truly interested in and that do not conflict with class, work, student organizations or other commitments. 

Late cancellations and no-shows reflect poorly on you as well as the university and may jeopardize the school’s relationship with employers and/or alumni. Your registration represents your commitment to arrive on time, prepared and professional.

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AI Innovation Studio – harness the power of AI and turn your ideas into reality 

What problem do you want to solve? What idea has been sitting in the back of your mind, waiting for the right moment to come to life?

The AI Innovation Studio is your chance to turn that spark into reality — whether it's a startup, social movement, creative project, or something entirely new, now is the time to make it with AI tools as your rocket fuel.

Join Denison AI Student Ambassador & The Red Frame

Here's what we'll do together:

• Nov 13th: Brainstorm and choose a project idea. Learn to create AI assistants that can teach you new concepts, debug code, or even pretend to be your customer
• Nov 20th: Build your project using AI coding tools
• Dec 4th: Promote your idea with AI-powered marketing and social media strategies

We meet Thursdays from 11:30-12:30 in the RedFrame Lab. We may also hold an optional pitch showcase to present your work!

This is 100% beginner-friendly. You don't need to know how to code. You don't need AI experience. You don't even need to have an idea yet — just come with your curiosity and we can have fun making something new!

Ready to build something meaningful? Join us starting November 13th.

Questions? Email Kelsey@  sweetl_k1@denison.edu 

Or - stop by the Red Frame Lab anytime!

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Join us for a special session with Dr. Kim Campbell, Senior Talent Development Consultant at Nationwide Children’s Hospital, one of the nation’s leading pediatric health care and research institutions. Learn how to connect with internship and entry-level opportunities at NCH, where a commitment to patient-centered care and groundbreaking research shapes every role.

Dr. Campbell will share insights into both clinical and non-clinical career paths, offering guidance on how students from a variety of majors and interests can contribute to the hospital’s mission. She will also highlight the S.E.A.R.C.H. Program (Summer Education and Research in Clinical Healthcare Internship), designed for undergraduate students interested in careers in scientific research, medicine, and allied health. This competitive program provides meaningful hands-on experience and professional development in a nationally recognized healthcare setting.

Don’t miss this chance to discover how you can launch your career with Nationwide Children’s Hospital and make an impact in one of the most respected pediatric hospitals in the country.

Guest Speaker 

• Kim Campbell, Senior Talent Development Consultant, Nationwide Children's Hospital

Facilitator 

• Jodi Pavol, Director of Industry Partnerships, The Knowlton Center

When | Thursday, November 13th 11:30AM - 12:30PM

Where | 210 Samson Talbot

Please Note

Before registering, you should make informed choices and only register for events with alumni, employers, and coaches that you are truly interested in and that do not conflict with class, work, student organizations or other commitments. Late cancellations and no-shows reflect poorly on you as well as the university and may jeopardize the school’s relationship with employers and/or alumni. Your registration represents your commitment to arrive on time, prepared and professional.

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Curious about opportunities to make an impact in education and beyond? Join Teach For America during their visit to campus! All majors are welcome to connect and learn more.

• Morning Tabling (10:00 - 11:30AM):  Stop by to meet representatives and hear about opportunities with Teach For America. (Slayter staircase landing) 
• Info Session & Q&A (12:00–1:00 PM): Get an overview of the program, hear real experiences, and ask your questions in an interactive session. (218 Classroom in Burton Morgan)
• Coffee & Chats (1:30-3:00pm): Wrap up the day with a more casual conversation over coffee. (Third floor atrium of Burton Morgan)

Whether you’re passionate about education, leadership, or simply exploring career paths where you can make a difference, this is a great opportunity to connect with TFA.

Facilitator 

• Jodi Pavol, Director of Industry Partnerships, The Knowlton Center 

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The International Student Alumni Entrepreneurs panel is a panel that will feature Denison international student alumni entrepreneurs. The panelists will share about their experiences starting organizations or businesses in the United States, and students will have the opportunity to ask panelists questions as well. The panelists featured will be:

• Aditi Bhatiya, Owner & CEO: The Spice Age Group, Columbus, Ohio
• Sardor Taylakov, Co-Founder & CTO of Clarity Flo, Mountain View, California
• Sumedha Desilva, Founder of IEI

The International Student Alumni Entrepreneurs panel is part of the Global Career Connections Panel Series. The Global Career Connections Panel is a series of panels that will take place throughout the academic year. The panels will feature international student alumni and alumni abroad so that they can share their career journeys to provide information and advice to current Denison students who are international students exploring career options or any student interested in working abroad. Featuring these alumni will also allow students to make connections, and these panels also model informational interviewing and networking.

November's Feature Topic: International Student Alumni Entrepreneurs

When: Thursday, November 13 from 7 pm to 8 pm

Where: Virtual via Zoom

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Join Vanessa Dolan - Senior Creative Recruiter at Aquent with 20+ years of experience - for a hands-on workshop on crafting standout resumes. Learn what employers look for, how to avoid common mistakes, and how to showcase your skills even with limited experience. 

✨ Event Highlights ✨

 ⌚️ Resume Workshop with Vanessa Dolan (45 mins) 

Learn directly from Vanessa, Senior Creative Recruiter at Aquent with 20+ years of experience. She’ll share what employers look for, common mistakes to avoid, and how to make your resume stand out—even with limited experience. 

⌚️ Program Intro + Q&A (15 mins) 

We’ll provide an overview of ABI’s internship program and introduce you to the company partners you could work with for Summer internships. 

About the Speaker: 

Vanessa Dolan has 20+ years experience gained from the Advertising sector working in senior executive roles. Her in-depth understanding of advertising and marketing, design and digital, from both a local and international perspective, ensures that your career aspirations are well understood. She is focused on recruiting talent for the corporate and government sector, design studios and digital, advertising and marketing agencies.

This event is brought to you by ArtBound Initiative. 
 

Limited registration, so check your calendars and REGISTER TODAY!

Before registering, you should make informed choices and only register for events with alumni, employers, and coaches that you are truly interested in and that do not conflict with class, work, student organizations or other commitments. 

Late cancellations and no-shows reflect poorly on you as well as the university and may jeopardize the school’s relationship with employers and/or alumni. Your registration represents your commitment to arrive on time, prepared and professional.

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Join us for an engaging session on shareholder activism, where our guest executive Jonathan Ramsden will explore how investors influence corporate behavior, governance, and strategy through active ownership. Students will gain insight into how activism shapes business decisions, drives accountability, and impacts long-term value creation. The discussion will include real-world examples of campaigns that have challenged corporate leadership and transformed industries, offering a unique perspective on the intersection of finance, ethics, and global commerce.

Wednesday, November 19

5:00 PM

Samson Talbot 212

This session is designed for students interested in corporate governance, investment strategy, and the growing role of stakeholders in shaping the modern business landscape.

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Interested in Investment Banking? Join us for an exclusive session with Denison alumni from TD Cowen’s Healthcare Investment Banking team to learn how they navigate high-impact deals and build careers in this dynamic field.

This session will provide a firsthand look into Healthcare Investment Banking opportunities at TD Cowen, how the team operates, what skills matter most, and what students can do now to stand out in the competitive recruiting process.

You’ll also get insight into TD Cowen’s Healthcare Summer Analyst Program: a ten-week internship for rising seniors that offers training in New York City, mentorship from experienced bankers, and the opportunity to work with the team in San Francisco. Interns gain real-world experience through financial modeling, market research, and client interaction, more details about the program will be covered during the session!

This event is especially relevant for sophomores seeking Investment Banking internships for Summer 2027, as TD Cowen will begin their application process in early 2026.

Don’t miss this chance to hear directly from Denison alumni who’ve successfully launched their careers in IB. Bring your lunch, your questions, and your curiosity!

Meet the Alums

• Maggie Wills '25 |  Investment Banking Analyst in TD Cowen's Healthcare Coverage Group in San Francisco, CA. 
• Cale Gaverick '13 |  Director in TD Cowen's Healthcare Coverage Group in San Francisco, CA. 

Facilitated by 

• Jessica Hall, Director of Industry Partnerships, The Knowlton Center

🤝 Event in collaboration with Women in Business and Investment Club

When | Thursday, November 20th 11:30AM - 12:30PM

Where | 114 Olin 

Please Note

Before registering, you should make informed choices and only register for events with alumni, employers, and coaches that you are truly interested in and that do not conflict with class, work, student organizations or other commitments. Late cancellations and no-shows reflect poorly on you as well as the university and may jeopardize the school’s relationship with employers and/or alumni. Your registration represents your commitment to arrive on time, prepared and professional.

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This program is exclusive to the students of GC201. If you are not a student of GC201, please register for our later offering in January. 

Microsoft Excel allows you to communicate and handle information with much more impact than raw numbers alone. You will get more from your data by learning how to build graphs in Microsoft Excel, from straight-forward to complex. This workshop outlines the visualization features and functions in Microsoft Excel including: Graphs: Line graphs, bar graphs, scatter plots, bubble plots, box and whisker plots, pie charts, heat maps, waterfall charts, and more, Formatting graphs to include scale adjustments, axes labels, value labels, layout, primary and secondary axes, and the use of summary tables and conditional formatting.

Instructor: Charles Richmond

Charles works at Book+Street as the Manager of Financial Planning and Analysis. He supports clients with numerous projects including cash flow forecasts, cap tables, financial models, systems integrations, commission trackers and deal pipelines. His job is two-fold as he also supports the internal team with operational systems and KPI reporting. In his role, Charles has also taken on the responsibility of mentoring and managing our analysts and interns. He finds immense satisfaction in bridging the gap between classroom learning and real-world applications. Prior to joining Book+Street, he was a Financial Planning and Analysis Intern at Libbey Glass where he was responsible for reporting on financial actuals each month, identifying low-margin SKUs in order to make the projection process more efficient and streamlined, and maintaining and rolling over projections month-to-month. Charles earned a BS in Finance from the Ohio State University. When he’s not working, Charles loves going to the movie’s with his fiancee, playing video games, and hanging out with his two cats. 

Schedule: Mondays & Wednesdays from 6:00-8:00pm (2x a week). (1/5, 1/7, 1/12, 1/14)

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Learn how balance sheets, income statements, and statements of cash flows facilitate decision making in business. Financial statements provide information to help people make decisions and set priorities based on an organization’s financial condition and performance. In this program, you will:

Develop a basic understanding of the interrelationships of the three main financial statements used in making business decisions: 

- Balance Sheets

- Income Statements

- Statements of Cash Flows

- Understand how organizations are presented to the public through annual financial reports

- Learn how banks use organizations’ financial statements to make financing decisions

- Understand how individual shareholders use financial statements to make investing decisions

- Acquire the skills and tools necessary to understand and analyze the three main types of financial statements

- Make decisions based on financial statement analysis

At the conclusion of this program, you will be able to read, interpret, and analyze real-world balance sheets, income statements, and statements of cash flows to facilitate valued decision making.

Instructor: Louann Cummings

This program is led by Louann Cummings, Emeritus Professor at the University of Findlay ​and former Fulbright Scholar and Specialist. She received her BA in economics from Denison University, an MBA from the University of Toledo, and a Doctor of Business Administration from Case Western Reserve University and is a licensed CPA. She also worked for Root Learning, Inc. developing learning map technologies for companies such as Harley-Davidson, ATT Wireless, Motorola, UPS, and Whirlpool. Her passion is helping students and colleagues, regardless of their course of study, become exceptional global leaders who truly make a difference.

Schedule: Tuesdays, January 6 - 27, 6:00 - 8:00 PM

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Head back from winter break a few days early to join for the Class of 2026 Senior Career Ready Boot Camp - January 14-16, 2026.. Don’t worry; there won’t be any push-ups or sprints, but you will spend 3 days working hard to kick your future into shape.

During Boot Camp you’ll participate in workshops to set you up for success AND spend structured time finding opportunities and preparing and sending out MANY applications……with a team of coaches right there to support and guide you along the way!

Attend the Senior Boot Camp if….

• You are in the process of planning for what is next
• You need guidance finding relevant opportunities
• You need additional support and coaching as you apply
• You just need a kick in the pants to get moving and on your way to achieving your post-graduation goals

IMPORTANT DATES

Application Deadline: Friday, December 5th

Return to campus: January 13th

Full-Day Sessions and some evening sessions: January 14, 15, 16

Senior Boot Camp: Commitment Policy
Your commitment to the Senior Boot Camp is essential. Because this program requires significant planning and financial resources, your student account will be charged a fee of $250 if you do not show or if you cancel after December 8th. If you need to cancel your registration, contact the event organizer directly via email or phone. Please note that unregistering from Handshake will not cancel your registration, you must contact the organizer directly. 

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Are you unclear about what career path(s) might interest you? Not sure how to even start figuring it out? Do you know exactly what you want to do but need to create a plan to get there? Then “The Journey Program” is for you!  

Classes of 2027 and 2028 are invited to beat your peers back to campus and avoid the chaos of the Winter Break return by attending the Journey Program. Early arrival for this program will be on January 14, 2026. We will then travel off campus to Salt Fork Lodge to take in nature while you participate in the Journey Program. 

Register NOW! Space is limited and we will not be able to take late requests due to the planning involved. Capacity is 48 students.  If you register after this limit, you will be added to the waitlist. 

The Journey Program will help you become intentional about your life and utilize your time at Denison in the most powerful way possible. Spend time reflecting on what fulfills you, determine how to be successful, and craft a detailed plan for the rest of your time at Denison. Progress from being uncertain about potential career options to developing a career exploration plan and creating key materials to support your journey.

You will:

• Engage in an immersive career exploration experience
• Learn how to obtain the information you need in order to make decisions
• Develop a career planning roadmap for your remaining Denison experience and know how to implement your roadmap
• Complete/update your resume, a draft cover letter, and LinkedIn profile

During registration, you will be directed to a form to fill out. If you are not automatically redirected, please click the link in your confirmation email. You are NOT registered until you complete the form. 

The Journey Program: Commitment Policy
Your commitment to the Journey Program is essential. Because this program requires significant planning and financial resources, your student account will be charged a fee of $250 if you do not show or if you cancel after December 12, 2025. If you need to cancel your registration, contact Ashley Strausser directly via email or phone.  Please note that unregistering from Handshake will not cancel your registration. 

Please Note:  Before registering, you should make informed choices and only register for events with alumni, employers, and coaches that you are truly interested in and that do not conflict with class, work, student organizations or other commitments. 

Registration closes December 8th. 

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This Denison Edge program is being offered exclusively through the registrar as a one credit pass/fail "special topics" course (Look for "SES 191 - Sustainability Consulting"). Denison Edge programs are offered to complement your liberal arts education with career-forward skills. All other Denison Edge programs can be found on Handshake, and are not typically for credit. 

Sign up here: https://banner.denison.edu/StudentRegistrationSsb/ssb/classSearch/classSearch

This Denison Edge course provides students with a foundational understanding of the principles, practices, and professional landscape of sustainability consulting. Through a combination of lectures, case studies, and practical exercises, students will learn how to identify sustainability challenges and opportunities within an organization, apply basic analytical frameworks to sustainability auditing and reporting, and effectively communicate a business case for sustainable change. Students will identify a specific company or organization as their case study to analyze throughout the course. 

This course is designed for students interested in a career in consulting, corporate sustainability, or environmental organization management.

Instructor: Jeremy King

Jeremy King is the Director of Sustainability Campus Improvement at Denison University. His role at Denison focuses on key sustainability-issues such as: renewable energy, energy-efficiency, local food sourcing, recycling, sustainable landscaping and transportation. He has consulted with a number of organizations on sustainability and energy related issues. He serves on the boards of both the Licking Land Trust and the Licking Park District. In addition, he serves on the Granville Planning Commission and is actively involved in numerous other community organizations. Jeremy is a returned Peace Corps Volunteer having worked on sustainable development and sustainable agriculture projects in the Ecuadorian Amazon from 2007 to 2009.  Jeremy taught high school science at Circleville High School in Circleville, Ohio for ten years and during that time earned a Master of Science degree in Natural Resources from The Ohio State University.

Schedule: Tuesdays, January 20 - May 5 11:30am - 12:20pm

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Want to make a better world—and have fun doing it?

Join the Red Frame Lab Design Thinking Series to learn the same creative problem-solving tools used at leading organizations like Apple, Airbnb, P&G, Capital One, and Deloitte—right here on campus.

Over five sessions (Tuesdays, 6–7pm, Jan 20–Feb 17), you’ll learn how to:

• Solve “wicked” real-world problems
• Uncover deep human insights
• Turn big ideas into testable solutions
• Prototype like a pro
• Collaborate and create in a fun, hands-on environment

Whether you’re into business, design, engineering, social change—or just want to add a powerful innovation skill to your resume—this is your chance to think differently, build confidently, and change the game.

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This program will introduce you to the current landscape of generative AI: What these tools are, what they aren’t, and how to use them with intention. We'll break down common myths, explain what AI is good at, and what it is bad at.

This session will help students build foundational literacy in AI while considering the broader social and professional context in which these tools exist. Participants will gain an overview of today’s most widely used AI tools for text, image, and video generation, illustrated with real examples from Nha’s work in marketing and research. We’ll also explore key trends shaping how people are building and using AI technologies.

Equally important, the session will examine the cultural narratives and ethical implications surrounding AI, including global access gaps, environmental impacts, and the often-invisible labor behind training datasets. By the end of the workshop, participants will leave with a curated list of newsletters, podcasts, experts, and YouTube channels to help them stay informed about the evolving AI landscape.

Instructor: Nha Le

Nha is a Denison alum (class of 2022) and an analyst at FedEx with a background in marketing and digital strategy. Since 2023, she has been using generative AI tools at work and out of work for many things - even switching careers. Based in Vietnam, she brings a global perspective to understanding AI and its role in the workplace. Nha is passionate about helping students develop practical, career-ready AI skills with a human approach.

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This Denison Edge program is being offered exclusively through the registrar as a one credit pass/fail "special topics" course (Look for "GC 181 - Financial Management"). Denison Edge programs are offered to complement your liberal arts education with career-forward skills. All other Denison Edge programs can be found on Handshake, and are not typically for credit. 

Sign up here: https://banner.denison.edu/StudentRegistrationSsb/ssb/classSearch/classSearch

In this one-credit pass/fail course you will learn key financial concepts such as balance sheets, income statements, cash flows, working capital, budgeting, forecasting, and more. You will also gain applicable skills used in a variety of finance professions. This course will teach you how to speak the language of finance by focusing on applying knowledge, financial up-skilling, and mimicking on-the-job training. By the end of this course, you will have built and practiced the skills to create financial statements, understand financial decision-making processes, and raise capital through financial restructuring. You will also be asked to reflect upon the way in which the course fits into your Denison education and plans for life after Denison.

Instructor: Daniel Schuerman

Daniel Schuerman is a financially disciplined, process driven, analytical problem-solving leader with experience in various industries including Manufacturing, Distribution, and Professional Services. Daniel has diverse experience as an executive leader who is energized by long term business strategy, M&A diligence, and integration, and impacting short term financial objectives including cash flow, budgets, and data analysis. Additional experience with IT strategy and projects including risk management, compliance, facility, and infrastructure improvements.

Schedule: Mondays, January 26 - April 6 6:00 - 7:50 pm

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Master the essential skills of Microsoft Excel with Denison Edge’s Intro to Excel Accelerator Program. Designed for students and professionals looking to build proficiency in data management, formulas, pivot tables, AI tools, and more, this interactive course covers both foundational and advanced Excel functions. Through hands-on exercises and guided instruction, you’ll gain practical experience to enhance your academic and career success. Whether you’re new to Excel or looking to sharpen your skills, this program will equip you with valuable tools to analyze and visualize data effectively.

Instructor: Charles Richmond

Bio: Charles works at Book+Street as the Manager of Financial Planning and Analysis. He supports clients with numerous projects including cash flow forecasts, cap tables, financial models, systems integrations, commission trackers and deal pipelines. His job is two-fold as he also supports the internal team with operational systems and KPI reporting. In his role, Charles has also taken on the responsibility of mentoring and managing our analysts and interns. He finds immense satisfaction in bridging the gap between classroom learning and real-world applications. Prior to joining Book+Street, he was a Financial Planning and Analysis Intern at Libbey Glass where he was responsible for reporting on financial actuals each month, identifying low-margin SKUs in order to make the projection process more efficient and streamlined, and maintaining and rolling over projections month-to-month. Charles earned a BS in Finance from the Ohio State University. When he’s not working, Charles loves going to the movies with his fiancee, playing video games, and hanging out with his two cats. 

Schedule: Mondays beginning January 26th through February 16th from 6:30-8:30pm

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Denison Consulting is a highly competitive, hands-on, semester-long experience where teams of Denison students are matched with successful businesses and organizations to research, create, and pitch real-world solutions to actual business challenges, learning directly from company executives.

Consultants contribute 8–10 paid hours per week and receive professional development in:

• project management
• teamwork
• data visualization
• professional presentations
• communicating project stories for future interviews and applications

Supported and mentored by Red Frame Lab staff and consulting professionals, participants gain valuable career-building experience.

The deadline for applications for consideration for the Spring 2026 team is November 21st at 11:59pm.

Qualified candidates will interview the week of December 1st

Offers will go out to selected candidates the week of December 8th

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This Denison Edge program is being offered exclusively through the registrar as a one credit pass/fail "special topics" course (Look for "GC 182 - Logistics & Supply Chain Management"). Denison Edge programs are offered to complement your liberal arts education with career-forward skills. All other Denison Edge programs can be found on Handshake, and are not typically for credit. 

Sign up here: https://banner.denison.edu/StudentRegistrationSsb/ssb/classSearch/classSearch

This one-credit, pass/fail course is intended to complement your liberal arts education with the addition of some technical skills. The course will help you learn to navigate the evolving landscapes of logistics with strategic finesse by unlocking the secrets of seamless coordination, strategic planning, and dynamic execution that drive the heartbeat of industries around the world. The course’s primary intent is to show the critical strategic and financial significance the supply chain has on a company’s ability to add customer value. Specific attention is paid to critical industry frameworks (which includes, but is not limited to, distribution, procurement, inventory, transportation, and information technology) and their impact on individual businesses, industry sectors, and the local, national, regional, and global economies. You will also be asked to reflect upon the way in which the course fits into your Denison education and plans for life after Denison. 

Instructor: Jeremy Banta

Jeremy Banta is a retired Army Lieutenant Colonel with over 30 years of experience in civilian and military logistics. He is a Professor of Supply Chain Management at Columbus State and co-founder of the Ohio Supply Chain Academic Network. He serves on multiple school and organizational boards, as well as being a member of the Columbus Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors. His 20-year military career includes 15 years of full-time service in the Ohio National Guard and deployments to Iraq and Kuwait.

Schedule: Thursdays Jan. 29 - April 9 3:00 - 4:50pm

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In this program, we will explore how to market to your target audience through a variety of channels in the larger digital marketing landscape. From identifying your ideal customer profile, segmentation, and creative execution, this course will help you understand how to communicate effectively from your website to social media properties with a strategic content marketing plan in mind.

Learn more about:

Identifying your target audience

Brand positioning and customer segmentation

Creative campaigns

Key messaging and content strategy

Design and visual identity

Print vs. digital marketing

Marketing and communications career opportunities

Instructors: Allison Ditmer & Molly Queen

Allison Ditmer has her BSBA in Marketing and MBA from Bowling Green State University. She spent 15 years at Abbott before deciding to utilize her digital marketing background and pursue building her content and freelance writing business. When she's not helping organizations build their brands online with strategic content, she's with her family traveling to national parks and spending time with her two kids.

Molly Queen is President and Founder of Monarch Consulting as a boutique consulting firm in the digital marketing space. Clients range from startups to multinational companies. Prior to that, Molly was in an executive role at Abbott where she led the in-house agency. In that role she led creative services, digital strategy, UX, social media, e-commerce and marketing systems. During her tenure, she and her team built the in-house agency from a small production shop to a 145 person, full-service agency that scaled to support strategic planning, brand campaigns and product launches.

Schedule: Wednesdays, Feb. 4 - 25 5:30 - 7:00pm

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Unlock the power of AI to supercharge your spreadsheet skills. This hands-on workshop blends guided instruction with real-time practice as you learn to use tools like ChatGPT to write formulas, analyze data, and streamline your work in Excel and Google Sheets. You’ll start with ready-made spreadsheets and build your skills step-by-step—with plenty of support and prompts along the way. By the end, you’ll walk away with practical tools, boosted confidence, and brag-worthy skills that will elevate your academic, personal, and professional projects.

Instructor: Steve Krak

Steve brings a unique blend of engineering expertise, global education experience, and a passion for creative problem-solving. After 25 years at Battelle, where he worked in photonics, managed international programs, and led STEM initiatives, he turned his focus to education. At Denison University, Steve leads the Red Frame Lab, guiding students, faculty, and staff through design thinking as they tackle real-world challenges. He’s energized by collaboration and always ready to help others turn ideas into action. When he's not at work, you’ll likely find him playing his saxophone or experimenting with his MIDI wind synth.

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Excelling in a complex, fast-paced environment.

Learn the importance of promoting and protecting an organization's reputation, influencing public opinion, and effectively communicating to multi-generational audiences with Megan Hill. Through a combination of case studies, mock scenarios and hands-on exercises, you will walk away with new skills and approaches to engage with journalists, craft compelling messages and build strong relationships with key stakeholders

This program will enhance your knowledge of proactive media engagement, global communication, crisis management and executive profiling skills. Additionally, you will learn about AI trends in PR such as integration with brand monitoring and consumer sentiment in the press, prompts for creative headlines/titles and more. 

Instructor: Megan Hill

Megan Hill is a highly motivated leader with nearly 20 years of experience in brand marketing, corporate communications, public relations, crisis management, executive communications and employee engagement. Megan has a proven history in driving accelerated global growth for multibillion dollar organizations, with expertise in international expansion and new market entry.Currently, Megan is the Director, U.S. Communications for The Wendy’s Company, headquartered in Dublin, Ohio. She was recently promoted to oversee external and internal communications strategies for the brand, with a focus on Marketing, Operations and Development. She is the Communications business partner to Wendy’s U.S. President and Chief Marketing Officer, and is a member of the U.S. Marketing Leadership Team.

Schedule: Tuesdays, February 3 - 24, 6:00 - 8:00 PM

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Have you ever considered what happens behind the pharmacy counter.  Take a behind-the-scenes look at careers in pharmacy and learn what it takes to enter the world of improving patient care through the safe and effective use of medications.

During this virtual workshop you will:

1.  Discover career options that focus on helping patients get the best use of their medications in careers as a pharmacist, pharmaceutical scientist, or pharmacy technician.
2. Learn how to prepare yourself to achieve your dream career in the health sciences through preparation, experiences, and a glimpse in the application process.

Facilitator 

• Gena Grant '15, Associate Director of the Healthcare, Clinical Research & Wellness Career Community, The Knowlton Center

When | Thursday, February 26th 12:30PM - 1:30PM

Where | Join us through Zoom!

Please Note

Before registering, you should make informed choices and only register for events with alumni, employers, and coaches that you are truly interested in and that do not conflict with class, work, student organizations or other commitments. Late cancellations and no-shows reflect poorly on you as well as the university and may jeopardize the school’s relationship with employers and/or alumni. Your registration represents your commitment to arrive on time, prepared and professional.

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Microsoft Excel allows you to communicate and handle information with much more impact than raw numbers alone. You will get more from your data by learning how to build graphs in Microsoft Excel, from straight-forward to complex. This workshop outlines the visualization features and functions in Microsoft Excel including: Graphs: Line graphs, bar graphs, scatter plots, bubble plots, box and whisker plots, pie charts, heat maps, waterfall charts, and more, Formatting graphs to include scale adjustments, axes labels, value labels, layout, primary and secondary axes, and the use of summary tables and conditional formatting.

Instructor: Charles Richmond

Charles works at Book+Street as the Manager of Financial Planning and Analysis. He supports clients with numerous projects including cash flow forecasts, cap tables, financial models, systems integrations, commission trackers and deal pipelines. His job is two-fold as he also supports the internal team with operational systems and KPI reporting. In his role, Charles has also taken on the responsibility of mentoring and managing our analysts and interns. He finds immense satisfaction in bridging the gap between classroom learning and real-world applications. Prior to joining Book+Street, he was a Financial Planning and Analysis Intern at Libbey Glass where he was responsible for reporting on financial actuals each month, identifying low-margin SKUs in order to make the projection process more efficient and streamlined, and maintaining and rolling over projections month-to-month. Charles earned a BS in Finance from the Ohio State University. When he’s not working, Charles loves going to the movie’s with his fiancee, playing video games, and hanging out with his two cats. 

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