2026 PRESIDENTIAL SYMPOSIUM
The Future of Work
Tuesday, September 29 – Thursday, October 1, 2026
The nature of work is shifting faster than ever—reshaped by technological disruption, evolving industries, and changing expectations of skills and careers. What does it mean to be “career ready” in a world where the target is constantly moving? This symposium invites faculty and students to explore the future of work, examine emerging career pathways, and assess how universities can prepare individuals for a lifetime of adaptation and growth.
The symposium will be held on Tuesday, September 29 – Thursday, October 1, 2026.
The State of the University Address will be held on Wednesday, September 30, 2026.
Symposium
Faculty Advisors
- Lauren Hindman
Assistant Professor of Management and Entrepreneurship, Frank G. Zarb School of Business - Gregory DeFreitas
Director of the Center for the Study of Labor and Democracy and Professor of Economics, 鶹 College of Liberal Arts and Sciences - Jeff Morosoff
Associate Department Chair and Associate Professor of Journalism, Media Studies, and Public Relations, The Lawrence Herbert School of Communication
Symposium Coordinator
- Athelene A. Collins
Executive Director, 鶹 Cultural Center
As we begin the planning process, we request that each school solicit proposals form their faculty to be submitted directly to their Dean for consideration.
The Dean/School Committee in turn will select one proposal per school to share with the organizers on or before April 30, 2026.
Proposals should be sent to Athelene Collins at hofculctr@hofstra.edu.
Once schools have submitted their proposals and we have completed the review process, time will be given to finalize each panel. At that stage, you will need to provide the confirmed session title, description/abstract, and list of participants. This will allow us to finalize the program by mid-August and incorporate it into course syllabi before the start of the semester. Panel participants may include school faculty, cross-disciplinary faculty, research students, and/or industry experts. If your session features industry experts, a modest honorarium can be provided for their participation.
Each session will be limited to 60 minutes, followed by an additional 15 minutes dedicated to audience engagement.
The symposium will follow the class times to encourage class attendance. Please note that the 1-2:25 pm slot on Wednesday, Sept. 30, is not available as it is scheduled for the President’s State of the University Address followed by a BBQ on the Roosevelt Quad.
- 9:40-11:05 am;
- 11:20 am–12:45 pm;
- 1–2:25 pm; (not available on Wednesday, Sept. 30)
- 2:40–4:05 pm;
- 4:20–5:45 pm.
For any questions, please contact Athelene Collins, executive director, 鶹 Cultural Center, at athelene.a.collins@hofstra.edu.
On behalf of the
Office of the President
Office of the Provost, the Symposium Faculty Advisors
Past Symposia
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