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Kellogg Coffee and Conversations Alumni Mixer
Grab your favorite beverage and join fellow alumni online for a series of one-on-one, speed-networking style video chats to get to know other MBA alumni from Kellogg, Chicago Booth, Michigan Ross, UCLA Anderson andUT Austin from around Chicago.
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Kellogg Cares Day 2024-Chicago
Kellogg Cares Day 2024 -Chicago is here! Join in for a day of giving back at St. Francis de Sales High School! Kellogg Cares Day is a community service event where volunteers come together to make a positive impact on our community! Whether you're passionate about education, enjoy the impact of physical hard work, or enjoy teamwork with motivated people, there's a project for you. This fall, be part of a positive day of work in the community along with fellow alumni and friends! There are limited tickets available...Register Today!
Location: St. Francis de Sales High School, 10155 S. Ewing Avenue, Chicago
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An Evening with Prof. Sergio Rebelo: Wine, AI and the Global Economy
SOLD OUT! (Join Waitlist)
Join us for an exclusive evening where Prof. Sergio Rebelo will share his passions—wine, AI, and the global economy. We'll enjoy a curated wine tasting of Sergio's preferred Portuguese brands, paired with his expert take on global economic trends and AI advancements.
This is a unique chance to dive deep into these engaging subjects with one of the world's greatest minds, and to engage with Kellogg alumni. Guests are welcome too!
Location: Catalyst Ranch, 656 W. Randolph Street, 4E, Chicago
Cost: $65 ( Ticket price includes wine and appetizers)
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Kellogg Cares Day 2024- Evanston
Sign up for Kellogg Cares Day this fall! The Kellogg Alumni Council invites you to participate in a collective day of service promoting civic engagement and alumni connectivity across the greater Kellogg community.
Volunteers will perform tree and brush removal around the Canal Shores Golf Course. Friends, partners and/or kids are welcome! For more details visit the event page.
Receive a Kellogg Cares Day t-shirt if you sign up by October 5. (Volunteer spots are on a first come, first serve basis.)
Location: Canal Shores Golf Course (specific area/location TBD)Clubhouse- 1030 Central St., Evanston (followed by optional lunch at the American Legion Post- just above the Clubhouse.)
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Special Annual Event: Kellogg Alumni Boat Cruise
Back by popular demand! Engage in spectacular views and great conversation on the spacious three-level Anita Dee Yacht II with picturesque views of Chicago’s skyline and landmarks such as Navy Pier and Millennium Park.
Network with other alums from Kellogg and other business schools including Harvard, Stanford, UCLA Anderson, Michigan Ross, Booth, Haas and Fuqua. Enjoy cocktails, dinner hors d’oeuvres and and a live DJ. Don’t miss out!…Register Now!
Location: DuSable Harbor, 200 N. Breakwater Access, Chicago
Cost: $100 - (Ticket price includes dinner hors d'oeuvres and premium open bar)
This event is sponsored by Capco, a global technology and management consultancy, specializing in driving transformation across the financial services and energy industries.
Registration is open to Kellogg alumni and friends.
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Prof. Eschbach Lean Startup Talk & Founders Panel
Some people think you must be a unique visionary to start a company...but it's not true! This presentation by Kellogg Professor Jeff Eschbach '13 will provide many practical, real world examples - based on the lean startup methodology- to help anyone make the right first steps in building a new venture.
NextGroup Co-Founder Melanie Wright '97 will then moderate a Founders Panel which will include Prof. Eschbach (Founder of Page Vault), Tribble Founder Ray Shipley, and NextGroup Co-Founder Candance Chow '97 to review real-world lessons learned and best practices in launching any business! The event includes Q & A plus networking.
Location: Catalyst Ranch, 656 W. Randolph Street, Suite 4E, Chicago
Cost: $45 (Ticket price includes drinks and appetizers)
Limited tickets are available!
This event is sponsored by NextGroup.
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KACC July Networking Lunch
Engage in spectacular views and great conversations over lunch from the top of the Willis/Sears Tower. Join other alumni in networking for your business and/or career over a 3-course plated lunch. The event is in partnership with The Metropolitan Club, a private club on the 66th & 67th floor of the Willis Tower. Registration is open to Kellogg alumni only.
Location: Willis Tower, 233 S. Wacker Drive, Chicago
Cost: $45
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The Proximity Revolution with Prof. Robert Wolcott
Digital technologies have a pivotal impact across all industries - they push value creation ever closer to the moment of demand in time and space. We call this Proximity. It's the direction of all industries for the rest of our careers and a topic you won't want to miss!
Join us as Professor Wolcott shares unparalleled foresight from his new book, Proximity: How Coming Breakthroughs in Just-In-Time Transform Business, Society, and Daily Life, co-authored with Kaihan Krippendorff.
Network with fellow Kellogg alums in a casual brewery setting! Guests are welcome. Register Today!
Location: Ten-Ninety Brewing Co., 1025 Waukegan Rd, Glenview
Cost: $55 (Ticket price includes craft beers, select wines, mixed drinks and appetizers.)
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The Human Element: Overcoming the Resistance That Awaits Breakthrough Ideas
Join us and Kellogg Prof. Loran Nordgren, who is also a national bestselling author of "The Human Element: Overcoming the Resistance That Awaits New Ideas!"
Come network and learn how to change anything! This session explores why change efforts produce so few returns and shows you how to harness hidden forces that make change more difficult.
Location: Pilot Project Brewing, 2140 N. Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago
Cost: Option 1: $30 (Ticket price includes appetizers, beer and non-alcoholic beverages.)
Option 2: $50 (Ticket price includes appetizers, beer, non-alcoholic beverages & book purchase.)
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KACC May Networking Breakfast
SOLD OUT!
Start your day with meaningful connections with Kellogg alums in a casual, small group setting in the North Shore area!
Location: Bluegrass, 1636 Old Deerfield Road, Highland Park
Cost: $30 (includes made-to-order eggs, sides & beverages).
Limited tickets are available!
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Kellogg 40th Annual MacEachern Symposium
Each year, Healthcare at Kellogg convenes healthcare experts for the Malcolm MacEachern Symposium. This 40-year-old program includes two keynote lectures: one by a leading academic and one by a leading industry practitioner as well as business leaders from around the nation who discuss the most pressing issues in the industry.
This year's topic will be "Value & Incentives in Healthcare."
On April 5, practitoners and academics will gather to consider the value created by medical innovation and discuss whether our system can provide the appropriate incentives.
Location: Kellogg Global Hub, 2211 Campus Drive Evanston
Cost: $50 (Alumni Admission)
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KACC March Networking Lunch
SOLD OUT!
Engage in spectacular views and great conversations over lunch from the top of the Willis/Sears Tower. Join other alumni in networking for your business and/or career over a 3-course plated lunch.
The event is in partnership with The Metropolitan Club, a private club on the 66th & 67th floor of the Willis Tower. Registration is open to Kellogg alumni only.
Location: Willis Tower, 233 S. Wacker Drive, Chicago
Limited tickets are available!
Cost: $45
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KACC March Networking Breakfast
Start your day building meaningful connections with Kellogg alums in a casual, small group setting in the North Shore area over made-to-order eggs.
Location: Bluegrass, 1636 Old Deerfield Rd., Highland Park
Cost: $30
Limited tickets are available.
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KACC(BHM) Networking Event: "The Legacies of Herb Carnegie and Buck O'Neil"
Join us for this KACC (BHM) Networking Event that includes the Exclusive Screening of the Award-Winning documentary, "Beyond Their Years: The Incredible Legacies of Herb Carnegie and Buck O'Neil" and engaging dialogue with Wendy Lewis '95 MBA, and Dr. Derrick Gragg, Combe Family VP for NWU Athletics and Recreation and Rane Carnegie, Grandson of Herb Carnegie.
Location: Kellogg Global Hub, White Auditorium, 2211 Campus Drive, Evanston
Cost: $20 (Ticket price includes light appetizers, beer, wine and soft drinks.)
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Kellogg Super Bowl Ad Review's 20th Anniversary
Join Kellogg School of Management faculty members Tim Calkins, Clinical Professor of Marketing and Derek Rucker, the Sandy & Morton Goldman Professor of Entrepreneurial Studies in Marketing, as they host the 20th anniversary of the Super Bowl Ad Review.
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Please register in advance. The Zoom link will be provided prior to the event.
24th Annual Kellogg Business of Healthcare Conference
Join professionals, academics, alumni, and students in discussions on this year’s theme – Pathways to Progress: Innovating in the Evolving Healthcare Landscape.
This conference will explore the dynamic intersection of cutting-edge technology, transformative innovations, and the ever-evolving healthcare eco system through six different panel discussions and two keynote speakers. More information on the conference can be found here.
Location: Kellogg Global Hub, 2211 Campus Drive, Evanston
Cost: $75-Early-Bird Pricing for Kellogg Alumni thru 12/17. $100-Regular pricing begins 12/18.
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Kellogg Coffee & Convos MBA Alumni Mixer
Grab your favorite beverage and join fellow alumni online for a series of one-on-one, speed-networking style video chats to get to know other MBA alumni from Kellogg, Michigan Ross and Chicago Booth from around the Chicago area.
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The Insightful Leader Live:How to Thrive in the Age of AI
Kellogg’s Hatim Rahman will provide research-based insights into what all of us can expect amidst the rise of AI—and offer practical advice about what we can do to prepare.
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KACC Event: Here’s How ‘Smart People Can Become More Successful with Ram Iyer
"Despite our intelligence and education, many of us ask ourselves...'Why am I not more successful?'...'How can I become even more successful?' Ram Iyer is an MIT alum who did."
Ram has identified 18 factors that enable, or disable, the success of highly intelligent people. Ram will provide insights as to why this happens, and how you can become MORE successful.
As a benefit to our alumni, we have arranged for you to be able to take his assessment for free. Use discount code Kellogg-Chicago-2023 at post-questionnaire checkout for your personal report. Click here to take assessment.
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KACC Nov. Networking Breakfast
Start your day building meaningful connections with Kellogg alums in a casual, small group setting in the North Shore area over made-to-order eggs.
Location: Bluegrass, 1636 Old Deerfield Rd., Highland Park
Cost $30 (includes made-to-order eggs, sides & beverages)
Limited tickets are available!
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KACC Halloween Networking Party
Get ready for a Halloween bash/Kellogg networking event like no other!
Join us for an unforgettable evening of premium bourbon/spirits and costumes that scream fun!
Come mingle with fellow Kellogg alumni in the North Suburbs and make this Halloween a memorable one! Fantastic costumes won't go unnoticed - prepare for a chance to win exciting prizes! Costumes are optional, but encouraged! Guests are welcome, too.
Location: North Shore Distillery, 13990 W. Rockland Rd., Green Oaks
Cost: $60 (Ticket price includes 2 premium craft cocktails, a spirit's tasting station, and heavy appetizers.
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KACC Sept. Networking Breakfast
Start your day building meaningful connections with Kellogg alums in a casual, small group setting in the North Shore area over made-to-order eggs.
Location: Bluegrass, 1636 Old Deerfield Rd., Highland Park, IL
Cost $30 (Ticket price includes made-to-order eggs, sides & beverages)
Limited tickets are available!
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KACC Event: Getting Good at Getting Great with Prof. Craig Wortmann
This fast-paced workshop with Professor Craig Wortmann explores the vast difference between repetitive practice and deliberate practice.
In this session, we will look at the "scaffolding" that elite performers from any field build around themselves to get good at getting great at anything.
Location: Ten-Ninety Brewing Co., 1025 Waukegan Rd., Glenview
Cost: $65 (ticket price includes craft beers, wine options & appetizers)
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KACC August Networking Dinner
We are pleased to bring our popular networking lunches to a dinner format where you can engage in great conversations and delicious food. Join other Kellogg alumni in networking for your business, career, or new friendships. Includes a 3 course plated dinner. Guests welcome.
Location: Jack's Bistro Wicker Park, 2056 W. Division St., Chicago
Cost:
$75 - Option 1 includes dinner, soda & coffee
$85 - Option 2 includes dinner, soda, coffee & one glass of house wine or draft beer
Limited tickets are available!
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Special Annual Event: Kellogg Alumni Boat Cruise
Back by popular demand! Join us for an evening of cocktails, food, networking and cruising on a two-hour tour around Chicago past the city's iconic landmarks!
Enjoy Chicago's beautiful cityscapes from the outdoor deck or indoor enclosure while networking with other business school alumni. Our vibrant alumni community and a seasonal backdrop are sure to deliver a memorable excursion. Guests are welcome!
Location: River City Marina, 900 S. Wells Street
Cost:
$95 - Early bird pricing thru 6/30
$110 - Regular pricing begins 7/1
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KACC June Networking Breakfast
Start your day building meaningful connections with Kellogg alums in a casual, small group setting in the North Shore area over made-to-order eggs.
Location: Bluegrass, 1636 Old Deerfield Rd., Highland Park, IL
Cost $30 (includes made-to-order eggs, sides & beverages)
Limited tickets are available!
Questions? Please contact Chad Waynee '08.
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KACC May Networking Dinner
We are pleased to bring our popular networking lunches to a dinner format where you engage in great conversations and enjoy delicious food. Join other Kellogg alumni in networking for your business, career, or new friendships over a 3-course plated meal. Guests are welcome.
Location: Jack's Bistro Wicker Park, 2056 W. Division St., Chicago
Cost:
$75 - Option 1 includes dinner, soda & coffee
$85 - Option 2 includes dinner, soda, coffee & one glass of wine or beer
Limited tickets are available!
Click here to register for this event.
KACC May Networking Lunch
SOLD OUT
Engage in spectacular views and great conversations over lunch from the top of the Willis/Sears Tower. Join other alumni in networking for your business and/or career over a 3-course plated lunch. The event is in partnership with The Metropolitan Club, a private club on the 66th & 67th floor of the Willis Tower. Registration is open to Kellogg alumni only.
Cost: $45
Limited tickets are available!
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KACC Event: Annual Reflection of the Progress of DE&I Social and Policy-Related Programs
Join us for a panel discussion with senior executives who will share how they expanded existing and identified new social and policy-related programs and initiatives over the last year. Network with other Kellogg alumni. Guests are welcome.
Panelists:
• Ethel J. Dickerson, Strategy & Operations Leader, CEO Action for Diversity & Inclusion, PwC
• Wendy Lewis, Founding Partner of Wendy Lewis, LLC, a Diversity, Equity & Inclusion practice firm, and Founder and Creator of AllySHIFTTM
• Robert Matthews, VP, Talent and Chief Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Officer, Exelon
• Moderator: Shontelle Mixon, Chief Audit Executive, Health Care Service Corporation
Location: Catalyst Ranch, 656 W. Randolph St., Chicago
Cost: $55 (includes beverages and appetizers)
Limited tickets are available!
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KACC April Networking Breakfast
Start your day building meaningful connections with Kellogg alums in a casual, small group setting in the North Shore area over made-to-order eggs.
Location: Bluegrass, 1636 Old Deerfield Rd., Highland Park, IL
Cost $30 (includes made-to-order eggs, sides & beverages)
Limited tickets are available!
Click here to register for the event.
KACC April Networking Dinner
We are pleased to bring our popular networking lunches to a dinner format where you engage in great conversations and enjoy delicious food. Join other Kellogg alumni in networking for your business, career, or new friendships over a three-course plated meal. Guests are welcome.
Location: Jack's Bistro Wicker Park
2056 W. Division, Chicago
Cost:
$73 - Option 1 includes dinner, soda & basic coffee
$80 - Option 2 includes dinner, soda, basic coffee & one glass of wine or beer
Limited tickets are available!
Click here to register for this event.
KACC April Networking Lunch
Engage in spectacular views and great conversations over lunch from the top of the Willis/Sears Tower. Join other alumni in networking for your business and/or career over a three-course plated lunch. The event is in partnership with the Metropolitan Club, a private club on the 66th & 67th floor of the Willis Tower. Registration is open to Kellogg alumni only.
Cost: $45
Limited tickets are available!
Click here to register for this event.
KACC March Networking Event
SOLD OUT in less than 24 HOURS!
Engage in spectacular views and great conversation over lunch from the top of the Willis/Sears Tower. Join other Kellogg alumni in networking for your business and/or your career. Includes a 3-course plated lunch.
This event is in partnership with The Metropolitan Club, 233 S. Wacker Drive, a private club on the 66th & 67th floor of the Willis Tower. Registration is open to Kellogg alumni only.
Limited tickets available!
Cost: $42
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Prof. Kraemer: PE Fundamentals & How To Apply Them To Any Field
Join Professor Harry Kraemer in a lively discussion deconstructing the fundamentals of Private Equity (PE) and the mechanics of Private Equity firms, all the while providing practical real-world insights from his own experiences. This event is meant to empower you to think more profitably and strategically. No matter what your industry is or whether you are a PE expert or a PE novice, you will find this event beneficial! Guests are welcome.
Location: Catalyst Ranch, 656 W. Randolph,
Ste. 5E, Chicago
Cost: $50 Early bird through 1/31. (Ticket price includes beverages and appetizers.)
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Kellogg Alumni Virtual Programs
Throughout the year, Kellogg Alumni Relations is pleased to offer two distinctive virtual programs for our alumni audience:
Conversations with Distinguished Alumni: This series showcases Dean Francesca Cornelli in live discussions with prominent Kellogg alumni.
This Is Kellogg: This program highlights the school’s distinctive approach to different areas of thought leadership and innovation.