With in-person events on hold for 2020, iCons alumni have had to find other ways to stay in touch. To that end, the network hosted a series of virtual happy hours throughout the late summer and early fall.
iCAN Summer Happy Hours
Sean McGrath — November 19, 2020
iCAN Get a Job 2019
Deanna Kenyon — December 7, 2019
On Saturday, December 7th, the iCons Alumni Network (iCAN) returned to UMass to host this years annual iCAN Get A Job! We had an excellent turnout of students and alumni!
iCons Survival Guide 2019
Sean McGrath — February 23, 2019
This Saturday, iCAN returned to UMass once again to host the third edition of our academic event, the iCons Survival Guide.
iCAN Get a Job 2018
Angela Essa — December 1, 2018
On Saturday, December 1st, the iCons Alumni Network (iCAN) returned to the UMass campus to host this year’s annual “iCAN Get a Job” Event. We had a great turnout this year!
Wine and Burger Night at the UMass Club
Harli Weber and Angela Essa — February 25, 2018
On January 25th, iCons alumni living in the Greater Boston Area kicked off 2018 with wine, burgers, and conversation at the UMass Club in Downtown Boston.
The 2nd Annual iCons Survival Guide
Sean McGrath — December 2, 2017
As the iCons program kicked off its eighth year, ten of our alumni returned to the UMass campus to present the second edition of the iCons Survival Guide, our annual event focused on preparing current undergraduates with the tools they need for success in the iCons program.
Geek is Glam, Round 2
Meaghan Molloy — October 14, 2017
On October 14th 2017, iCAN volunteered at the Geek is Glam Science Technology Engineering and Math (STEM) event for the second year in a row. Geek is Glam is an annual one day event at Worcester Polytechnic Institute organized by the Girl Scouts of Central and Western Massachusetts. Through an engaging day of hands-on workshops and interactive career panels, the girls in grades 4-8 are introduced to new areas of science and engineering. The event aims to inspire the next generation of female scientists.
2017 Fall Welcome BBQ
Sean McGrath — September 30, 2017
To welcome recent graduates of the iCons program to the Boston area, iCAN held its first Fall BBQ. A little bit of rain didn’t stop us from having a great time!
iCons Case Study
Kevin Cavanaugh — August 4, 2017
On August 4, iCAN bridged new territory by showcasing the first ever iCons-style case study presented to high-school students grades 9-12. Seven alumni gathered at MIT as part of Junior Achievement’s Summer Institute to present a case study highlighting food deserts to over 40 students from various Massachusetts high schools.
JA In a Day
Kevin Cavanaugh — June 26, 2017
On June 26 the network partnered with Junior Achievement of Northern New England to teach fifth, sixth, and seventh grade classes for a day. Six alumni traveled to the Eliot Innovation K-8 School in Boston for “JA in a Day”, a full-day program for students conducted in their regular school classrooms.
iCAN BBQ with Scott Auerbach
Sean McGrath — June 19, 2017
Last weekend iCAN celebrated its one year anniversary with burgers, beers, and the one and only Scott Auerbach!
iCAN Get a Job!
Erica Light — February 25, 2017
This February the network held its annual on-campus event focused on helping current iCons students get a head start on their careers. Nearly a dozen of our amazing alumni traveled back to Amherst for “iCAN Get a Job!”
iCons Survival Guide
Isaac Han — December 3, 2016
As part of an effort to give back to the campus community, eight members of the network travelled back to campus in December of 2016 to present the iCons Survival Guide.
Geek is Glam!
Meaghan Molloy — October 15, 2016
On October 15th 2016, iCAN traveled to Worcester to volunteer with the Girl Scouts of Central and Western Massachusetts in the annual Geek is Glam Science Technology Engineering and Math (STEM) event.
Career Speed Dating Workshop
Kevin Cavanaugh and Matt Richard — August 19, 2016
On August 17, the network partnered with Junior Achievement of Northern New England to give students a glimpse into the working world. Matt Richard and Emily Travers participated in a round-robin panel discussion called the “Careers Speed Dating Workshop” as part of Junior Achievement’s annual Summer Institute.
JA Summer Insitute
Kevin Cavanuagh — August 17, 2016
On August 17, the network partnered with Junior Achievement of Northern New England for a round robin workshop in which alumni engaged with high school students for meaningful conversations about how to prepare for and excel in college and life after college. Five alumni traveled to Northeastern University to give a presentation called “Evolution of Life: Leaving the Nest” as part of Junior Achievement’s annual Summer Institute.
