A Look at What's Ahead at Paul College This Fall

Keep up to date with what's happening at Paul!

From the Paul Community Holiday Celebration to the Finance Symposium and the 2026 Gourmet Dinner (tickets now on sale!), there is an event for everyone! Here are some highlights: 

INVITE ONLY! Rines Networking Night – Wednesday, November 4, 2026, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.

This *INVITE ONLY* networking event is geared towards current students and alumni from the Rines program, and will allow them to connect with investment professionals, start up clients, and other guests. 

Taking place in the Great Hall on Wednesday, November 4, 2026, Rines Networking Night will begin with check-in at 5:00 p.m., with small-group networking at 5:30, and a dinner reception at 6:45. Contact Laura Sutherland for more information.

TICKETS ON SALE NOW! 2026 Gourmet Dinner - Friday, Nov. 6, at 4:30 p.m. 
This year's HMGT 667 (01) students are hosting their annual Gourmet Dinner event, Timeless Hospitality: A Century in the Spotlight. Different from prior years, this milestone celebration will take place at Wentworth by the Sea, in partnership with Ocean Properties and the Wentworth team. It will also feature a keynote presentation where Glenn Haussman, host of the popular hospitality podcast No Vacancy, will speak about his experiences in the field. 

Following the speaking program, guests will enjoy a reception with beverages, and appetizers highlighting each decade. Allergen-free options will be available. Get your tickets now!

2026 Finance Symposium - Friday, Nov. 13, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.  

The 13th annual Finance Symposium will begin with career and discussion panels and an opportunity for students to network with industry professionals. After lunch, the afternoon will have a Keynote address from Mieko Willoughby, President and CEO of Headlands Asset Management LLC, at 12:00 p.m. in the Paul College building.  After the break, all are invited to attend the exciting final round of the Stock Pitch Competition where UNH students will compete for a $1,000 first prize!

This event is open to all UNH students interested in finance.

2026 Fall First Look Sales Competition & Career Fair- Friday, Nov. 20, from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.  
Another year, another great opportunity for students to hone their sales skills to compete for cash prizes, as well as network with sales industry professionals and hiring companies at the 2026 Sales Career Fair. The day include various rounds of the competition, the sales career fair, a networking lunch, and the final round of the competition followed by a reception.

Students can register online via the Paul College website, and this is open to all UNH students. 

Grad Programs Fall Area Reception – Wednesday, December 2, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Join the Graduate Programs department, along with faculty, staff and alumni, as they network with potential graduate students in the Great Hall. Refreshments will be served. This is open to all prospective students, and they can register via Salesforce for the event. 

INVITE ONLY! 2026 December Senior Toast - Monday, Dec. 14, from 3:30-4:30 p.m.  
Save the date to celebrate with our Paul College December graduates (undergrad, master’s and PhD) as they culminate their time here at Paul with a toast to their hard work! Faculty and staff who have taught and worked with these students are welcome to attend, and more information will be sent closer to the date.
 
2026 Paul Community Holiday Celebration - Tuesday, Dec. 15, from 3:30 - 5:00 p.m.  
Is it too early for Holiday music? The retail industry might say no!

In that spirit, and thankfully without any “dashing through the snow” just yet, I’d invite you to Save the Date for our Paul Community Holiday Party on Tuesday, Dec. 15 from 3:30-5:00 p.m.

Location and theme, TBD.