Amplify Alum Summer Session

Welcome to the Amplify Alum Summer Session!

We are SO looking forward to spending time with you! Check out who’s coming and take a close-up look at the session materials. You can download a PDF of the PowerPoint or use the reader below.

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Program Details | Hotel Accommodations | Maps & Travel

Amplify Alum Summer Session Program

Hanover Inn Dartmouth

2 E Wheelock St, Hanover, NH 03755

AMPLIFY LEAD REUNION

Date & Time: Wednesday, August 21, 2024, from 1 p.m. – 7 p.m.

Location: Hayward Room, Hanover Inn

*There is a Lactation Room available in the Washington meeting room (located on the lower level of the Hanover Inn). Please click here to reserve a time.

1:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.: Registration

1:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.: Welcome by Amplify Founders. Alexis Kanda-Olmstead and Amy Bronson will review highlights from the past 5 years of Amplify.

2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.: Table Teambuilders. Revisit our most popular Amplify teambuilders (e.g., 3 B’s) with Amplify Leads from other campuses.

3:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.: Amplify Learning Workshop. Experience Amplify live and in person! Alexis will facilitate a large-group session based on the book, Feminist Fight Club: A Survival Manual for a Sexist Workplace, followed by small group discussions at your tables.

4:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.: Closing and Day 2 Summer Session Preview

5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.: Reception and Dinner. Join us for an opportunity to socialize with other Amplify Leads and enjoy complimentary offerings at Dunk’s Sports Bar & Grill (7 Lebanon Street Suite #103, Hanover, NH, 03755; 603-277-9102)

AMPLIFY ALUM SUMMER SESSION

Date & Time: Thursday, August 22, 2024, from 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.

Location: Grand Ballroom, Hanover Inn

*There is a Lactation Room available in the Washington meeting room (located on the lower level of the Hanover Inn). Please click here to reserve a time.

10:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.: Registration

10:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.: Celebrating 5 Years of Amplify! A look back and a look ahead with program founders Alexis Kanda-Olmstead and Amy Bronson.

11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.: The Leader I See in You. Refresh your Amplify skills and revisit key concepts in this workshop that focuses on personal and collective leadership.

12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.: Affinity Group Lunch. Enjoy a boxed lunch on the Dartmouth Green with Amplifiers who share an identity. You may select from one of the formal groups or make up one of your own! (Formal groups include: Fundraising, Manager, Woman of Color, Leader – Current or Aspiring). *Vegan and gluten-free options will be available for those with dietary restrictions.

1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.: Skills to Succeed in the Hybrid Workplace.

Presented by Nicole Dumas, Director of Advancement Talent at Boston College

The pandemic exploded the traditional workplace model, creating space for alternative work arrangements that benefit women and people with marginalized/minoritized identities. However, with these benefits come potential costs that could limit professional opportunity and career growth. This session will address emerging inequities and give you the skills needed to reframe, navigate, and advocate to succeed in the hybrid workplace.

3:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.: Break

3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.: Growing the Amplify Alum Experience.

Presented by Amy Bronson, Associate Vice President – Advancement Resources & Strategic Talent Management at Boston University.

Learn from other campuses that have continued the Amplify experience after the program, and spend time imagining future possibilities for yourself, your organization, and the larger Amplify alum community of 500+ participants at 27 institutions.

4:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.: Reception, Dinner, and Karaoke Party. Sponsored by Boston University, the event will take place at Sawtooth Kitchen, Bar and Stage (Under Allen Street, Hanover, NH 03755; 603-643-5134) and will include a festive, laid-back reception and (optional) karaoke party to celebrate our five-year Amplify anniversary.

  • Karaoke prizes will be given in the following categories:
    • First cross-institutional duet
    • First cross-Amplify year duet
    • First duet with attendees who met for the first time today

Hotel Accommodations

For out-of-town guests, please reserve your hotel room as soon as possible. Vermont and New Hampshire are popular destinations for summer vacations. We are not reserving hotel blocks but recommend the following venues:

Six South St Hotel, ($430+) 6 South Street, Hanover, NH 03755, (877) 832-4853
  • Located across the street from the event venue (The Hanover Inn) and the Dartmouth College campus.
  • Easy walk from the Dartmouth Coach bus stop in Hanover, NH.
  • In walking distance to restaurants, coffee shops, and other amenities.
Hilton Garden Inn, ($270+) 35 Labombard Road, Lebanon, NH 03766, (603) 448-3300
  • 10-minute drive to the event venue (The Hanover Inn) and the Dartmouth College campus.
  • Within walking distance (.5 miles) from the Dartmouth Coach stop in Lebanon, NH. Please note: There are limited streetlights on the walk to the hotel, so we advise that you arrive before dark.
  • There is no shuttle service, and there are no restaurants within walking distance. However, the hotel provides breakfast onsite ($20) and dinner at the bar.
Courtyard by Marriott, ($300+) 10 Morgan Dr, Lebanon, NH 03766, (603) 643-5600
  • 10-minute drive to the event venue (The Hanover Inn) and the Dartmouth College campus.
  • The Dartmouth Coach does not stop at the Marriott.
  • Within walking distance to an Advance Transit bus stop, restaurant and bar (Snax), and a lovely grocery store (Food Coop) that offers breakfast and lunch options.

Maps and Travel

Hanover and Dartmouth Maps

Nearby Airports

Public Transportation from Boston

The Dartmouth Coach bus line provides direct service from the Boston Logan Airport and Boston South Station to Hanover, NH, and nearby Lebanon, NH. Dartmouth Coach tickets are transferable – if your flight lands late and you miss your original Coach reservation, you can use your ticket on the next scheduled bus.

  • The Hanover, NH, stop is located at the Dartmouth College campus and is within walking distance to Six South St. Hotel.
  • The Lebanon, NH, stop is in proximity to the Hilton Garden Inn; however, there is no shuttle service to the hotel. You will need to walk ~.5 miles to the hotel. Please note: There are limited streetlights on the walk to the hotel, so we advise that you arrive before dark.

Public Transportation in Hanover and Lebanon, NH

Public transportation is very limited in the area. Rideshares (Lyft, Uber) are relatively nonexistent, and there is no cab service. We encourage you to either rent/drive a car or coordinate carpooling with your campus colleagues.

For those staying at the Marriott, there is a bus stop within walking distance of the hotel. The nearest stop is “402 Mt. Support,” which is a .6 mile or 13-minute walk from the hotel. You will be using the Blue Route map and schedule. Please visit the Advance Transit website for more information: https://advancetransit.com/.

Questions? Need more info?

Please contact Alexis Kanda-Olmstead