Dress Code:
- Section T-Shirts (for section chants in the afternoon)
- Smart Casual (for the remainder of the programming)
Note: Section T-Shirts will be distributed on Day 1 of CIM (June 14th)
September 4 | 8:00am - 8:45am
Breakfast & Coffee
Begin your day with breakfast and coffee at the Global Hub!
East Gies Plaza & Marketplace
September 4| 9:00am - 9:30am
Intro to Academics
MMM, MDMBA, JDMBA optional
Professor David Besanko will share information about how to make the most of your Kellogg academic experience.
Gies Plaza
September 4 | 9:30am - 10:30am
Intro to Academic Experience
MMM, MDMBA, JDMBA
The Academic Experience Team will share information to lay the groundwork for your academic journey, covering topics ranging from how you will choose your electives to preparing for course bidding to requirements for graduating two years from now! And because we know you will need support, you will also learn about the services offered by your personal Academic Advisor and the Academic Experience team.
Gies Plaza
September 4 | 10:30am - 10:45am
Break
September 4 | 10:45am - 12:00pm
Case Method & Strategy Workshop
Complete your first case prep workshop led by Kellogg faculty. This session is designed to equip you for your classes later in the week. Pre-work Assignment here
Section Rooms
September 4 | 11:45am - 12:30pm
Lunch with Sections
Enjoy lunch with your section!
Section Rooms
September 4 | 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Section Time
Collaborate with your section in group games known as the section competition!
Section Rooms
September 4 | 1:30pm - 1:45pm
Break
September 4 | 1:45pm - 2:45pm
Your Personal Brand
A lot of things must come together to have a successful run at a company: You must have supportive managers and good opportunities, and then you have to do great work and capably lead teams. The most important thing, however, is building a strong personal brand. Professor McTigue will walk us through how you can put your best foot forward as you start your Kellogg Leader journey.
Gies Plaza
September 4 | 2:45pm - 3:00pm
Break
September 4 | 6:30pm
Crucible Moments Dinner
Dinner off campus with up to 7 members of your section to share your creative representation of your journey that reflects an understanding of the crucible events that have transpired along the way. Pre-work Assignment here
Off-campus Location TBA