The James J. Whalen Symposium is an annual Ithaca College tradition that celebrates students' learning under the mentorship of their professors and IC staff members. Students present their research, creative work, and performances in a professional setting to members of our campus and local communities. Each year’s symposium provides a rich sample of the wide range of mentored research, creativity, and learning.
Welcome to the Annual
James J. Whalen Symposium
Tuesday, April 7, 2026
9:00 - 5:00 pm (ET)
The James J. Whalen Symposium
Be open to life. Do not allow conformity to wear down your aspirations. Have the courage to trust your own dreams.
James J. Whalen, President of Ithaca College, 1975–1997
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