Purposeful Pathways: Reflection

Thursday, September 5

September 5 | 8:00am - 9:00am

Breakfast

Enjoy Breakfast on the Lower Spanish Steps

September 5 | 9:00am- 9:15am

Daily Intention & Crucible Moment Reflection

MC-led session to set your intention for the day, then share your learnings from Crucibles.

Gies Plaza

September 5 | 9:15am- 11:00am

Intro to CMC+ Career Lab Launch

The Career Management Center (CMC) will begin with an overview of their team and the work they do, followed by their Career Lab Launch session, the first in a three-part series. This session will provide an overview of how you can best partner with the CMC team on your unique job search with a focus on recruiting timelines and how to utilize CMC career resources and services to kick start your job search.

Gies Plaza

September 5 | 11:00am- 11:15am

Break

Gies Plaza

September 5 | 11:15am- 11:30am

Intro to Student Life by Dean Fran

Gies Plaza

September 5 | 11:30am- 12:00pm

Wellness at Kellogg & NU

Gies Plaza

September 5 | 12:00pm- 12:30pm

Hear My Story Session

Join Co-President of The Good Life Club, Kasey Katz, for a unique story-telling Kellogg Tradition. This event will build awareness, empathy, and create connection within the Kellogg community. Learn how Kasey navigated her personal growth journey at Kellogg, maneuvering through professional opportunities, refining her values that guide her everyday life, and leveraging Kellogg resources to help her get there. It will be vulnerable, it will be real.. it will be worth it.

Gies Plaza

September 5 | 12:30pm - 1:30pm

Lunch Break

Bon appetit!
Grab some lunch with your new found CIM buddies!

Various Locations

September 5 | 1:30pm - 2:30pm

Kellogg Alumni Insights Panel

Join a distinguished panel of Kellogg alumni moderated by Sammy Goldstein ’22 MBA as they share invaluable insights on how to maximize your first year and set the stage for long-term success. Hear from:

  • Dwetri Addy ’10 MBA, People Team, Gusto
  • Christine Gutierrez ’05 MBA, VP Strategy & Operations, Presence
  • Bernardo Silva ’02 MBA, Partner and Managing Director, Alix Partners

Learn from their experiences, challenges, and strategies for thriving in your early career.

Gies Plaza

September 5 | 2:30pm - 2:45pm

Break

Gies Plaza

September 5 | 2:45pm - 3:30pm

Everything Dope About America Comes from Chicago

Shermann “Dilla” Thomas is passionate and well-versed in Chicago’s history, architecture, and culture. He will introduce you to Chicago city life through storytelling and insider knowledge.

Gies Plaza

September 5 | 3:30pm - 3:45pm

Break

Gies Plaza

September 5 | 3:45pm - 4:45pm

Intersection Competition

Gies Plaza

September 5 | 4:45pm - 5:00pm

CIM Closing Ceremony

Gies Plaza