tHE ANNUAL
Howard E. Mitchell Memorial Conference
About
Howard E. Mitchell
Established in 1986, The H.E.M.M. Conference is Black Wharton's premier calendar event. It is held in honor of Dr. Howard E. Mitchell, a former professor at Penn dedicated to corporate social responsibility and diversity. Students gain great exposure to a variety of corporations in the Financial Services, Consulting, Technology and Retail industries.
Programming
Career Fair: The Career Fair allows members of Black Wharton and the greater Penn community to learn about our sponsor companies and network with recruiters.
Luncheon: The Luncheon is an opportunity for students to speak on a personal level with professionals in attendance. A distinguished speaker will be in attendance to provide words of advice and The H.E.M.M. Scholarship is awarded to outstanding students who demonstrate a commitment to social conscience as well as academic excellence.
Panels: Panelists will share their perspectives and answer questions about specific topics in relation to the current business environment.
Roots to Riches: Strength in History, Power in Progress
With this year’s theme, we aim to honor not only the 41st year of the H.E.M.M. Conference, but also the 250th anniversary of the United States of America. This milestone inspired “Roots to Riches: Strength in History, Power in Progress.” From our roots as Black people who helped build the foundation of this nation, we have played an integral role in its history and have continuously worked to empower ourselves. Within this theme, “riches” extends beyond wealth to include how we are rich in community and culture. Through this conference, we will honor our history while building toward a richer tomorrow.