August 29 | 8:00am - 8:45am
Begin your day with breakfast and coffee at the Global Hub!
East Gies Plaza & Marketplace
August 29 | 8:45am - 9:00am
MC led session to set your intention for the day, then listen to a second year CIM Exec, Yanju Folarin, recount his culture box.
Gies Plaza
August 29 | 9:00am - 9:30am
MMM, MDMBA, JDMBA optional
Professor David Besanko will share information about how to make the most of your Kellogg academic experience.
Gies Plaza
August 29 | 9:30am - 10:30am
MMM, MDMBA, JDMBA optional
Amy Gingold 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
August 29 | 10:30am - 10:45am
August 29 | 10:45am - 11:45am
Go through a great "Wellness at Kellogg & Northwestern University" session with Prof. Carter Cast
Gies Plaza
August 29 | 11:45am - 12:30pm
Enjoy lunch with your section!
Section Rooms
August 29 | 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Collaborate with your section in group games known as the section competition!
Section Rooms
August 29 | 1:30pm - 1:45pm
August 29 | 1:45pm - 2:45pm
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
August 29 | 2:45pm - 3:00pm
August 29 | 3:00pm - 5:00pm
An interactive conversation with Alvin Tillery that challenges and equips incoming Kellogg students to better understand the diversity in their midst, accelerate inclusion in the Kellogg community, and lead through the lens of equity.
Gies Plaza
August 29 | 6:30pm
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
