Announcements
1. Kellogg PTMBA Holiday Gift Drive
The Women’s Business Association is proud to sponsor the 2009 Kellogg PTMBA Holiday Toy Drive, which runs now through Friday, December 11th.
All donations will make a difference in the lives of the children who are patients at Children’s Memorial Hospital.
This year, you can give in three ways:
1. Buy some toys! Children's Memorial Hospital will accept any new, unwrapped toys. Please drop off your unwrapped toys in the PTMBA office (until Dec 11th). Need ideas? Check out the hospital’s wish list here.
2. Buy a gift card! Children's Memorial Hospital will accept gift cards from any moderately priced, easily accessible toy, clothing or food store, such as Target, Kohl's or Dominick's. Please drop off your unwrapped gift card in the PTMBA office (until Dec 11th).
3. Give money! Donate online (until Dec 5th) and the WBA will take care of the shopping for you. CLICK HERE TO DONATE ONLINE!
Our goal is to donate gifts for 400 children this year. We can do it, but we need your help! Please make a donation today. Thank you for your generosity, and for making the holidays a little brighter for the kids at Children’s!
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2. GIM Southeast Asia 2010 Information Table
An information table for the Winter 2010 GIM Southeast Asia class will be available this week, Mon-Thurs. (Nov 2 – Nov 5) outside the mailroom on the first floor from 5:00pm – 6:00pm. Itinerary and course syllabus will be available.
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3. Kellogg Entrepreneur's Organization Seeking New Membership!
KEO is a group of Kellogg part-time students who are currently active in entrepreneurial ventures. We meet monthly to discuss challenges, opportunities, best practices and how to expand our networks. We are a closed organization currently looking to expand our membership base.
If you are an active entrepreneur or playing a key role in an entrepreneurial venture and are interested in joining, please email Venketesh Rajendran for more information and an application. Applications will be due by November 15th, and the first meeting to include newly selected members will be December 5th.
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4. KelloggGroups: Check your event times - certain events may appear 1-hour late due to daylight savings time
If you downloaded an event to your Outlook calendar (i.e., not by RSVPing) prior to October 16, this event may appear 1-hour late. The issue has since been fixed, but you should double check any events you added manually. Events that you RSVP'd to are automatically updated and have correct times.
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Events
5. Save the Date for the Marketing Panel- November 10th
PTMBA and Marketing club co-hosts professors from the Marketing department at Wieboldt Hall on Tuesday, November 10th to discuss the elective offerings from the Marketing department as well as any questions you might have about Marketing major.
We'll announce the list of faculty as soon as it is finalized.
Date: Tuesday, November 10th
Time: 5:00 - 6:00pm
Location: Wieboldt Hall
RSVP: Click here
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6. Professional Development Special Series with the PTMBA Career Coaches Jill Clouse and Bob Langewisch
Friday, November 6th Leveraging Electronic Resources for the Job Search
Come learn ways to quickly locate information to give you the knowledge you need to succeed in the job hunt. You'll learn about key resources to uncover in-depth company information: news, company financial, products, and services. You'll also learn how to access industry information such as, financial structure, nature of competition, marketing channels, top companies, etc. Fantastic resources are at your finger tips through Kellogg and Northwestern business resources. Learn about what is available and how to use the tools effectively.
The session will be held at Wieboldt Hall from 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm.
This workshop is open to all students in the PTMBA program.
Please contact Dean Krueger at with any questions.
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7. Suburban Social! November 6th
Please join fellow students for drinks at John Barleycorn in Schaumburg! This event is for any Kellogg student who lives or works in the suburbs, or any city dwellers who would like to venture on out! Significant others and guests are welcome. Attendees will be responsible for purchasing their own beverages.
No need to sign-up; just show up!
Please email Dorothy Muszynska or David Speigel with any questions!
Date: Friday, November 6th
Time: 8:00pm - whenever the party ends
Place: John Barleycorn,
1100 American Lane,
Schaumburg 60173,
773.549.6000
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8. Join Team Kellogg at the Northwestern University 5K Race to Benefit Special Olympics!
As part of the One Kellogg initiative, we are planning with the FT program to form a Team Kellogg at the Northwestern University 5K to benefit Special Olympics!
Date: Saturday, November 7th
Time: 9:30am
Cost: $10 for students and $15 for adults.
Please register at the race site here!
Please also register through Kellogg Groups so we know how many are participating.
NOTE: Registering through Kellogg Groups will NOT register you for the race. Please register at the race website. You will need to do that separately.
After the race, we'll get together for breakfast to socialize and warm up (details to be announced). We'll send more information to those that register.
If you have questions, please contact Jessica Streit.
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9. 2009 Kellogg Business of Healthcare Conference: November 11th
The 10th annual Kellogg Business of Healthcare Conference, “Driving Growth in a Cost Conscious Economy,” will focus on ways that individuals in healthcare can deliver value for a variety of stakeholders despite the difficult environment. Featuring prominent keynote speakers and panelists, the conference will address topics including financing healthcare growth, leveraging interactive marketing tools, employing IT for operational effectiveness for providers, and assessing the viability and impact of the proposed healthcare plans. The keynote speakers this year include senior executives from Booz & Company, UnitedHealth Group and GE Healthcare.
For more information and to register, click here!
Date: Wednesday, November 11th
Time: 8:00AM – 4:45PM, networking reception to follow
Location: Allen Center, Evanston Campus
RSVP: Click here
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10. Environmental Leadership and Real Estate Clubs Present: "Rewards & Responsibilities of “Greening” Existing Buildings" with Lisa Loweth
Join the Kellogg PT Real Estate and Environmental Leadership clubs in exploring the benefits and challenges of sustainable real estate in the current economy. Lisa Loweth, a Sustainability Consultant and former VP of Sustainability for General Growth Properties, will discuss how to effectively address environmental impacts of existing buildings while meeting economic objectives.
Event jointly hosted by the Kellogg Environmental Leadership Club and the Kellogg Part Time Real Estate Club
When: Thursday, November 12th
Time: 5:00pm-6:00pm
Location: Wieboldt Hall (340 E. Superior - Chicago, IL) - Rm 147
RSVP: Click here
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11. Athletics Club: Blackjack Card-Counting Seminar with Scott McKeon
If you are interested in taking decision sciences to the next level or simply want to experience one of Kellogg's most dynamic professors, you cannot miss out on Scott McKeon's Blackjack Card-Counting Seminar. After numerous requests from students, Professor McKeon has graciously agreed to entertain us on Friday, November 13th at 6pm. Hope to see you there!
Date: Friday, November 13th
Time: 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Location: Wieboldt Hall, Room 147
RSVP: Click here
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12. Kellogg Kohorts: Joe Bozich, CEO of Knight Apparel
Mr. Bozich has over 20 years of extensive manufacturing, sourcing, marketing and operations experience. Mr. Bozich founded Knights Apparel in 2001, and today along with Nike is one of the two largest suppliers of college licensed apparel in the United States. Knights Apparel also holds exclusive rights with the NBA and NHL.
When: Saturday, November 14th
Time:
12:15 pm - 1:15 pm
Location: Wieboldt Hall, Room 247
RSVP: Click here
What: Joe Bozich, CEO of Knights Apparel will be discussing how a product can be profitable yet socially responsible in the garment/textile industry.
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13. The Healthcare & Biotech Club Presents Hot Topic: Healthcare Reform – November 17
Come hear Professor Edward Hughes discuss the latest status of the proposed reform in America. Professor Hughes has given numerous presentations on this topic to corporate and healthcare executives and is recognized as a well-known thought leader. Healthcare reform headlines the news on a daily basis; don't miss this opportunity to become better educated on the issues!
When: Tuesday, November 17th
Time: 5:00-6:00 pm
Where: Room 147, Wieboldt Hall
RSVP: Click here
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14. WBA Presents: Women in Sports Panel- November 18th
Imagine pursuing your interest and passion in sports in a business setting! Join Women's Business Association as we discuss the Business of Sports with our panel:
- Alexandra Yeung, Kellogg Student and Olympian - Alexandra Yeung participated in the 2000 Olympic Games in mountain bike riding for Hong Kong, her birth country. She grew up in Toronto, but now lives in Chicago and works as an environmental engineer. Yeung was a consultant for Chicago's bid for the 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
- Margaret Stender, CEO of the Chicago Sky - Stender, the woman behind the WNBA Chicago Sky expansion team and a former basketball player and coach, has more than 20 years of experience in marketing and business management, including as the President of the Juice Drink division for PepsiCo, President for Quaker Oats ready-to-eat cereal division, Senior Vice President and General Manager of consumer travel solutions for Rand McNally & Co, and Vice President of marketing for Ameritech New Media. Stender holds an MBA from the University of Virginia.
- Megan Mawicke, sports anchor for CBS 2 Chicago - Mawicke serves as weekend sports anchor for CBS 2 Chicago. She is a sports reporter for the station during the week. Mawicke is a four-time Big Ten Women's Tennis Team champion and a two-time Illinois State Tennis champion. She competed on the WTA professional tour and in four NCAA tournaments. She received MS in Broadcast Journalism from Northwestern University in 1997.
Date: Wednesday, November 18
Time: 5:00 - 6:00 PM
Location: Wieboldt Hall, Room 147
RSVP: Click here
Contact organizer Katherine McCauley for more information. Sub sandwiches, fruit and beverages will be served. Please be sure to register so we have a count for food.
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15. 2009 Kellogg Real Estate Conference- November 18th
The Kellogg Real Estate Conference is Chicago’s premier annual conference for industry professionals. Every year, hundreds of professionals from Chicago and across the country gather at the nation’s top business school to discuss the current issues and future trends that face our industry. This year’s conference will feature panel discussions with some of the nation’s leading real estate professionals on Capital Markets, Distressed Investing, and Trends in Workouts/Restructurings. The keynote speaker will be Sam Zell, who will offer his vision for the future of our industry.
The 2009 Kellogg Real Estate Conference will take place on November 18th, 2009, at the Allen Center on Northwestern University’s campus in Evanston, IL. The conference will run from 8:30 am until 3:30 pm, with a networking reception to follow.
Date: Wednesday, November 18th
Time: 8:30 am – 3:30 pm, networking reception to follow
Location: Allen Center, Evanston Campus
RSVP: Click here
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16. "An Evening with the Andersons": co-founders of the Empowerment Experiment
The Part-Time Black Management Association, in conjunction with the Kellogg Black Alumni Club, would like to invite you to "An Evening with the Andersons" - a networking reception and a presentation from John (KSM 1999) and his wife, Maggie (JD-MBA, University of Chicago), the co-founders of the Empowerment Experiment. The conversation will include insights into their experiences purchasing from only African-American owned businesses for one entire year and will be open to Q&A from the audience. We have opened this event to our alumni and our counter-parts at Chicago Booth.
Snacks and drinks will be provided, we hope to see you there!
Date: Thursday, November 19, 2009
Time: 6pm - 8:30pm
Place: Wieboldt Hall, Room 147
RSVP: Click here
Questions: Contact Matthew Taylor
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17. Women's Business Association: Benefit Salon Toy Drive Fundraiser – November 20, 2009
Get ready for the holidays by indulging in some FREE pampering treatments at Benefit Salon in Lincoln Park and get in the holiday spirit by donating to the WBA's annual Children's Memorial Hospital toy drive.
Come and enjoy free complementary services such as eye brow waxes, eyelash tinting, make-over's, etc. Or just come for the free champagne and appetizers.
When: Friday, November 20th
Where: Benefit Salon - 852 W. Armitage Ave. (Lincoln Park)
When: 6:00 - 8:00pm
Cost: FREE registration by bringing either a toy or donating money to raise toys for the Kellogg Toy Drive*. Need gift ideas? Click here
Who: PTMBA Students
RSVP: Click Here
Contact ana-perez@kellogg.northwestern.edu for any questions regarding the event.
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Upcoming Kellogg Events
18. Class of 2010 - Fall Social Event- SAVE THE DATE!
Save the date! The Class of 2010 will have its first official social event on Saturday, December 12th.
Please email Brad DeCori if you are interested in helping plan the event or would like to join the graduation committee.
To RSVP, click here.
Hope to see you there!
