Menu of Student Activities
Brief Overview

Overview
At Kellogg, student clubs are an active and important part of student life. Open to all students, the clubs plan events and activities throughout the year, many of which are outlined in this menu. Listed below for your reference is a brief description of the clubs followed by a menu listing of each club's planned activities for the 2005-2006 academic year in which corporate involvement may be needed. (Note: Not all sponsorship opportunities may be fully tax deductible or counted toward Corporate Affiliate status.)

Clubs
African Business Association (KABA)
The Kellogg African Business Association (KABA) is a social, cultural, and educational organization with a mission to develop and broaden interest in African business and social issues within the Kellogg Community. KABA provides opportunities to explore the rich African cultural heritage, to network with professionals and to establish contacts amongst individuals with a strong interest in developing African business and infrastructure.

Asian Management Association (AMA)
Our mission is to enrich the experience of Kellogg students through a deeper understanding of Asia and its values by promoting Asian cultures and business insights to the greater Kellogg community and uniting students through professional, social and cultural initiatives.

Black Management Association (BMA)
The BMA is a social, cultural, educational, and career development organization. Its mission is to promote academic excellence, professional development/networking and community involvement within its core membership. Moreover, the BMA seeks to nurture and sustain a cross-cultural dialogue, which is a hallmark of the Kellogg community.

Business Leadership Club
The mission of the Business Leadership Club (BLC) is to inspire and facilitate lifelong learning about leadership and to promote a leader-focused culture at Kellogg. The primary objectives of the BLC are: to encourage a passion to improve the world through team leadership; to create the foundation of a Leadership Development Program at Kellogg; to build awareness of Kellogg as a premiere institution for the development of leaders; to expand Kellogg's reach with business and non-business leaders and recognize outstanding leadership inside and outside the Kellogg community. The BLC is one of the largest and most active clubs at Kellogg, counting over 550 First- and Second-Year students members representing all industries and functional areas.

Business With a Heart (BWAH)
BWAH's primary goal is to encourage those in the Kellogg community to donate their time and skills to service in the greater Chicago area. BWAH supports a wide range of activities including educational programs, community outreach efforts, periodic drives and annual charity benefits.

Canadian Club
The Canadian Club aims to connect members of this invisible minority for the purposes of teaching other Kellogg students about the great place we call home. In addition, we hope to spread the Kellogg name through the Great White North to encourage more of Canada's best students to apply to and attend Kellogg. Finally we also hope to serve as a liaison between all students and Canadian recruiters to expand the scope of job opportunities for Kellogg graduates in Canada.

Chinese Business Club
The Chinese Business Club aims to brand Kellogg and link Kellogg students with business opportunities in the Greater China region (Hong Kong, Taiwan and Mainland China). It also helps students gain a better understanding of thisregion. Club members include students from this region as well as many students from different countries who are interested in the culture and/or business activities in Greater China.

Consulting Club
The Kellogg Consulting Club is a student-run organization dedicated to educating students about opportunities in consulting, supporting students in obtaining consulting positions and attracting leading consulting firms to campus. This is accomplished through various speakers and training sessions, interview and resume preparation workshops and networking events.

Education Industry Club
The Education Industry Club (EdInC) seeks to: Raise awareness and broaden the perceived scope of the education industry and the impact it has on the United States economy by: 1. Sponsoring and co-sponsoring guest practitioners and a wide range of thought leaders for speaking and teaching engagements and 2. Encouraging and supporting Kellogg students seeking future career and volunteer opportunities within related fields to promote innovative applications of business principles to the education industry through: a. Working with related clubs and the Career Management Center to bring education industry recruiters and Kellogg students together through treks, career fairs, information sessions, etc. b. Providing fellow students with additional knowledge and expertise to maximize their impact in education-related volunteerism while at Kellogg by offering primers, panels, and workshops for students working with education industry organizations. Students do not need to have any background in education to become a part of the club.

Emerging Markets Club (KEMC)
KEMC seeks to prepare the Kellogg School's students to pursue opportunities in emerging markets by increasing understanding of the issues and impact of emerging economies on the global community.

Energy Management Club
The Energy Management Club is a professional organization dedicated to developing and broadening the Kellogg community's interest in the energy industry. The EMC provides both learning and networking opportunities through a variety of forums emphasizing the diversity of careers available in the industry. During the 2006/2007 academic year, we will incorporate forums that will include guest speakers, networking events, and a career panel of current and former Kellogg students to discuss their personal experiences in the energy industry.

European Business Club
The European Business Club works to promote Kellogg in Europe and Europe at Kellogg. It aims at initiating, developing, and sustaining strong links among the following parties: 1) Current and perspective students interested in Europe; 2) Worldwide companies in the European Marketplace and European companies active globally; 3) European alumni worldwide and all Kellogg alumni working in Europe.

Finance Club
The Finance Club aims to (i) advance the global reputation of Kellogg as a premier educational institution in finance, (ii) promote a comprehensive understanding of finance in all fields, and (iii) provide recruiting support for students interested in finance jobs not targeted by other clubs, such as corporate finance. We serve as an umbrella organization for corporations to get involved in activities that reach our diverse audience (including speakers in corporate finance, financial planning and investment strategy). The club hosts social events, assists with interview preparation for corporate finance positions, and coordinates programs across all finance activities at Kellogg.

Gay & Lesbian Management Association (GLMA)
The Gay and Lesbian Management Association at the Kellogg School of Management exists to: facilitate and enhance current LGBT students’ social, academic, and professional experiences at Kellogg; increase and enhance the social capital of the entire network of LGBT Kellogg MBAs (pre-MBAs, current students, and alumni) in the professional world; and, facilitate understanding and acceptance of LGBT people in the post-MBA world by reaching out to Kellogg’s future leaders of the corporate world.

General Management Club
The General Management Club's mission is to act as a source of information and to provide professional development opportunities for all Kellogg students interested in general management. This is done through a variety of workshops, speakers, and events designed to inform members and non-members on general management issues and to foster networking between students and company representatives. The Club also aims to prepare students for general management full-time and internship interviews.

Healthcare & Biotechnology Club
The mission of the Healthcare and Biotechnology Club is to educate and inform the Kellogg community on the developments in all aspects of the healthcare and biotechnology industry, as well as to develop Kellogg's reputation as the most recognized and admired healthcare and biotech MBA program. The club also aims to identify and provide opportunities for students in recruiting and career development within the healthcare and biotechnology industry.

High Tech Club
The High Tech Club works to build connections between Kellogg and the high-tech community. The club activities are designed to promote Kellogg within the high-technology industry, help students find employment with leading firms, broaden perspectives of the impact of current and future technology trends across all businesses, and build interest in technology among non-club members at Kellogg. The High Tech Club welcomes participation from firms that wish to support this creative and dynamic group of students.

Hispanic Business Students Association
The Hispanic Business Students Association (HBSA) is a resource network for US Latino students at Kellogg. The goals of the organization are to increase the yield of qualified Latino students at Kellogg, to coordinate corporate recruiting efforts, to encourage connections to the Latino community in Chicago and to build a support network for US Latino students attending Kellogg.

India Business Club
The India Business Club (IBC) aims to foster a sense of community amongst students, faculty and alumni of the Kellogg School that have a common heritage. While fulfilling this objective, it offers a forum for the exchange of ideas and business opportunities both in India and in the United States. Mostimportantly, it strives to educate the entire Kellogg community on the social, economic and political issues that influence business in India.

Investment Banking and Capital Markets Club (IBCMC)
The Investment Banking and Capital Markets Club's (IBCMC) mission is to advance the Kellogg School's position as a top business school for investment banking, sales and trading, and research by attracting top students interested in pursuing careers in those areas, increasing interest in investment banking and capital markets among the student body, supporting students in their preparation for recruiting, and improving relations with firms.

Investment Management Club
The Investment Management Club's goal is to expose members to the investment management process and to help students pursue careers in asset management or research. The club also discusses current trends in the marketplace and analyzes stock proposals.

Kellogg Automotive Club
The Kellogg Automotive Club is focused on supporting a wide range of automotive interests within Kellogg. Our Mission encompasses both professional and recreational aspects of the automotive industry. We provide value to the Kellogg community and the automotive industry through a variety of services and activities that encourage exchange with others interested in the automotive industry, club trips to various motorsports venues, developing and maintaining contacts in the automotive industry, and developing a source of automotive expertise for the Kellogg community through automotive plant visits and speaker forums.

Kellogg Corps
Kellogg Corps is a club based upon the spirit of international volunteerism (i.e. Peace Corps). Students organize several trips in which they travel to developing countries to provide free business services to non-profit organizations benefiting the community. The projects are completed the summer following graduation from Kellogg.

LAHIMA
The Latin American, Hispanic and Iberian Management Association (LAHIMA) is meant to promote the presence and culture of all Spanish and Portuguese speakers in the Kellogg community, as well to increase the awareness of the Kellogg School brand throughout all Latin America and the Iberian peninsula. LAHIMA is currently composed of more than 200 international and U.S. students.

Marketing Club
As the largest student club at Kellogg, the Marketing Club provides academic, recruiting, and career resources to students interested in pursuing marketing careers in any industry. We achieve this through speaker series, workshops, networking events, and student mentorship in partnership with corporate sponsors and Kellogg faculty.

Media & Entertainment Club (MEC)
The Kellogg School of Management's Media & Entertainment Club is dedicated to promoting and facilitating interaction between current students, Kellogg alumni, and companies in the entertainment and media industries. The MEC website provides both resources and a virtual forum for this interaction, while MEC sponsored speakers, panels, networking events, and career workshops provide the Kellogg community with industry insight and information.

Middle Eastern & Arabic Business Association (MEABA)
MEABA is an organization for students interested in the Middle Eastern region. The club promotes awareness of business issues and opportunities in the region and provides a forum for professional networking among Kellogg students and alumni with an interest or experience in the Middle East.

Neighborhood Business Initiative (NBI)
The Neighborhood Business Initiative (NBI) provides pro-bono consulting services to local non-profits. NBI is made up of Kellogg students who want to apply their industry expertise and business experience in a way that positively impacts the community.

Operations Management Club
The Operations Management Club seeks to raise awareness, interest, and knowledge about Operations Management among Kellogg students within and beyond the classroom. Additionally, the club aims to enhance the image of the major externally by facilitating contacts with practicing professionals from diverse sectors. Furthermore, the club seeks to attract industry representatives to campus by bringing together interested students through participation in its speaker series, field trips, group lunches, and other events.

Private Equity and Entrepreneurship at Kellogg (PEEK)
Private Equity and Entrepreneurship at Kellogg (PEEK) seeks to provide the greater Kellogg community with a comprehensive perspective on entrepreneurship and all stages of private equity investing, including venture capital and late stage investing. PEEK's goals include educating members about private equity and entrepreneurship, strengthening relations with faculty and alumni professionals and facilitating career and networking opportunities. Our events and the Private Equity Conference provide members with an opportunity to learn about the fundamentals, motivation and inter-relationships that drive successful endeavors in private equity and entrepreneurship.

Real Estate Club
The Real Estate Club's purpose is to serve full-time Kellogg students who are interested in learning more about the real estate industry or are pursuing a career in the field. The Club reaches out to the wider community of part-time students, industry professionals, faculty, and alumni to help strengthen the educational and career opportunities for Kellogg students. The Club is extremely active, organizing an annual conference, speaker events, site visits and publishes a newsletter, The Real Return.

Retail Club
The Retail Club provides information resources, career support and networking opportunities to Kellogg students interested in the retail industry. The club does so by offering speaker and faculty series, career workshops and panels on the retail industry, as well as networking events that strengthen relationships between Kellogg students and retail corporations and affiliations.

Social Impact Club
One of the largest student clubs at Kellogg, the Social Impact Club supports student interest in socially responsible business, nonprofit, and public management. Our goals are to strengthen the community of Kellogg students, faculty, and alumni who have a shared interest in Social Impact's mission; educate members about the many different educational and career opportunities currently available to business students with an interest in having a social impact, and work with Kellogg to strengthen and expand these opportunities; and inspire members of the entire Kellogg community to apply business skills toward positive social impact through organizations in the non-profit, public and private sectors.

Sports Business Club
The Sports Business Club aims to provide students interested in a career in sports with an increased awareness of the current issues facing the sports industry, as well as a broad range of opportunities in such functional areas as marketing, finance, operations, general management and strategy development. The objective is to allow students to utilize their management skills in such fields as sporting goods and apparel manufacturing, consumer goods marketing, sports consulting, multimedia sports content providers, event management, and professional leagues and teams.

Transportation Club
The Transportation Club is dedicated to helping students learn about and find transportation-related employment and broaden their understanding of transportation-related issues. The club also provides a forum for networking with other students and alumni and interacting with faculty. The club seeks to attract industry representatives to campus by bringing together interested students through participation in its speaker series, field trips, group lunches, and other events.

Veteran's Club
The Kellogg Veterans Club promotes fellowship among current and former service members; assists and mentors members throughout the summer and full-time job hunt; helps Veterans apply to Kellogg, facilitates the military transition to b-school life; and serves as an Ambassador for the military to the Kellogg student body.

Women’s Business Association (WBA)
The mission of the Kellogg Women's Business Association (WBA) is to provide professional and personal development opportunities for women at Kellogg through a variety of workshops, speakers, and events. It serves as a source of information, networking, and advice to its diverse membership and facilitates the exchange of ideas, interests, and resources among its members and the business community.

Kellogg Student Association (KSA)
The Kellogg Student Association's Executive Committee and Board constitute the elected student government of the Kellogg School of Management's full-time program. Their mission is to enrich the Kellogg experience by representing student interests, providing resources and leadership for student activities, and partnering with administration, faculty, and students to initiate positive change.

Career Management Center
The Career Management Center (CMC) is the office that coordinates all Kellogg recruiting efforts including the organization of career forums, career nights, and all specific recruiting needs (presentations, interview schedules, etc.). The CMC Student Committee is the liaison between the CMC and the student body. The committee handles the communication of issues and concerns to and from the students as well as the resolution of recruiting process violations.