Ithaca College Whalen Symposium attendees in Emerson Suites watch the Whalen keynote speakers.
Welcome to the Annual
James J. Whalen Academic Symposium
Discover the ways in which Ithaca College students extend the boundaries of their education through faculty-mentored research, performance, and creative projects.
2025 Whalen Symposium Submission Form

EVENTDATE/DEADLINE
Abstract Submissions OpenNovember 4, 2024 
All Abstract Submissions DUEMarch 6, 2025 by 5:00 p.m.
Abstracts Sent to ReviewersMarch 7, 2025 by 5:00 p.m.
Abstracts Due from ReviewersMarch 16, 2025 by 11:59 p.m.
Whalen Schedule PostedApril 1, 2025 by 12:00 p.m. 
Whalen SymposiumApril 23, 2025 - 9:00 am–4:00 p.m.

2025 Whalen Symposium Highlights!

HIGHLIGHTING ENERGY & SUSTAINABILITY RESEARCH AND CREATIVITY!

The cross-disciplinary energy and sustainability work that IC students are increasingly participating will now be highlighted through the Whalen Symposium. These projects help Ithaca College and Upstate New York communities to address the complex challenges associated with climate change. Separate awards will be presented based on the “sustainability” category. To participate and be considered for this category, students from any school may select “sustainability” as their School when completing the Whalen Abstract Submission Form.

DIGITAL POSTERS CAN NOW BE PRESENTED!

Digital poster presentations will be accepted. Please select “digital poster” as your option in presentation type when completing the Whalen Abstract Submission Form. Those who selected digital will be instructed to save their posters as a PDF and bring them to them symposium on a flash drive that has been formatted for Windows computers.

Questions about the Whalen Symposium?

Reach out to us at whalen@ithaca.edu.