Join us this October for the Whiting School of Engineering’s third annual Connect to Campus. On Saturday, October 19, join us for a full day of engaging networking opportunities, an alumni panel, Tech Talks with subject matter experts, campus tours, and more!
Engineering for Professionals (EP) students are invited to attend a networking BBQ and social event on Wyman Quad on Friday, October 18 to connect with other EP students. Attendees are also encouraged to enjoy Baltimore’s rich culture by exploring the city on their own.
This in-person event will take place on the Johns Hopkins Homewood campus in Baltimore and is designed for EP and Homewood residential Master’s students and Doctor of Engineering Candidates to build community and network with faculty, program leadership, and alumni.
This event will be in-person only and no virtual components will be offered.
Registration is open! Register here.
Agenda
Friday, Oct. 18
6 to 8 p.m. | EP Networking BBQ and Happy Hour*
This event is an opportunity for EP students and DEng candidates who are traveling or local to connect with one another before the formal Connect to Campus Event.
*This event is restricted to EP students and DEng candidates.
Saturday, Oct. 19
8:30 a.m. | Check-in and Coffee
Light breakfast will be provided.
9 to 9:30 a.m. | Welcome:
Christine Kavanagh, Associate Vice Dean for Graduate Education and Lifelong Learning Dan Horn, Associate Vice Dean, Professional Education and Lifelong Learning Megan Barrett, Assistant Dean of Engineering Student Affairs
9:45 to 10:45 a.m. | Campus Tour
10:45 to 11:00 a.m. | Morning Break
11 a.m. to noon | Morning Tech Talks and Poster Presentations
Noon to 1:30 p.m. | Networking Lunch
Lunch will be provided.
1:30 to 2:30 p.m. | Afternoon Tech Talks and Poster Presentations
2:30 to 2:45 p.m. | Afternoon Break
2:45 to 3:45 p.m. | Alumni Panels
4 to 5 p.m. | Farewell Happy Hour
This is a draft agenda and subject to change. Updated 7-31-2024.
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This event will take place on JHU’s Homewood campus.
Room Block
A room block has been set up with the Study Hotel (within walking distance) for this event. Details:
Fees per night: $246 for King/$257 for Double (includes taxes).
Reservations: Please book your room here
Deadline to book within block: Friday, September 6, 2024
Location: 3215 N Charles St, Baltimore, MD 21218 (map)
Parking: the nearest parking is at a public garage for $20
Additional hotels can be found here, including the Inn at the Colonnade, which is likewise within walking distance of campus.
The Baltimore Running Festival will take place on Saturday, Oct. 19. The running route is in and around Homewood Campus. As such, you should expect road closures and delays. We will provide detailed instructions for getting to campus and parking instructions a few days prior.
Please see our Events Information webpage for more information about directions to campus, campus maps, and more.
Please contact Megan Barrett, Assistant Dean for Engineering Student Affairs, at [email protected] no later than Monday, October 7 to request disability accommodations. In all situations, a good faith effort (up until the time of the event) will be made to provide reasonable accommodations.
Campus Accessibility:
To find information about on campus accessibility, visit our JHU Accessibility webpage.
Friday to Sunday, Oct. 18 to 20 | Sweaty Eyeballs Animation Festival | Various times and locations
Friday to Sunday, Oct. 18 to 20 | Disney on Ice | Various times | CFG Bank Arena
Friday, Oct. 18 | Charles Village Music Presents Fridays in the Beer Garden | 7 to 10 p.m. | Charles Village
Saturday, Oct. 19 | Baltimore Running Festival | Various locations around Baltimore, including near Homewood Campus
Saturday, Oct. 19 | Brian Regan Live | 8 p.m. | The Hippodrome Theater
Museums/Places to Visit in Baltimore
This museum is located on JHU’s Homewood campus
Fort McHenry National Monument
Reginald F. Lewis Museum of Mayland African American History & Culture