The event will take place Wednesday, March 25 in Kunsela Hall at SUNY Poly, with networking and light refreshments beginning at 5:30 p.m., followed by the panel discussion. Attendance is free and open to the public, but registration is required.

The program will explore the challenges and opportunities facing colleges and universities today, as well as the critical role higher education institutions play in supporting regional workforce development and community growth across the Mohawk Valley.

The discussion will be moderated by Patricia “Trish” Kilburn, Superintendent of Oneida-Herkimer-Madison BOCES, and will feature a distinguished panel of regional academic leaders:

• Dr. Winston Soboyejo, President, SUNY Polytechnic Institute
• Dr. Randall VanWagoner, President, Mohawk Valley Community College
• Dr. Stephanie Nesbitt, President, Utica University
• Dr. Terri Grates Day, President, Herkimer County Community College

The event is part of the Steven J. DiMeo Speaker Series, which brings together leaders and experts to
discuss issues impacting economic development and the future of the Mohawk Valley region.

Register for the Steven J. DiMeo Speaker Series Higher Education Panel.