Taste of Africa
The Taste of Africa was created by Isi Okogun in 2001 with the help of KABA members Maria Steyn, Tope Folayan, Michael Antwi, Grant and Katie Jackson, Serge Tedjong, Tony and Nana Hagan. The 1st Taste of Africa was held in May 2001; over 300 Kellogg students participated. It brought Africa to the consciousness of the Kellogg community and renewed interest in GIM Africa trips. Since its launch in 2001, the Taste of Africa remains KABA's most successful and most widely anticipated annual event.
Every year, KABA hosts an annual school-wide Taste of Africa event, a great opportunity for all Kellogg students to learn about KABA and be exposed to the business and cultural aspects of Africa. This huge event produced by KABA students features African dancers, music, food, vendors, African fashion and information about key African social causes and business opportunities. The event is sponsored by target organizations from the public and private sectors who have an interest in Africa and/or companies that market African products and services in the U.S and Africa.
Preview Weekend
The Kellogg School of Management, in association with the Black Management Association and the Hispanic Business Student Association, co-host the annual Preview Weekend.
If you are considering pursuing an MBA at Kellogg or which MBA program works best for you or if Kellogg is the right fit, plan to come to Kellogg Preview Weekend.
During Kellogg Preview Weekend, you will have the opportunity to meet current students, alumni and faculty members throughout the weekend. The weekend will be filled with informational sessions, panel discussions and opportunities to interact with potential classmates while learning more about the unique qualities that separates Kellogg from other MBA programs. You can sit in on our classes and experience the teachings of some of the best minds in business academia and ask candid questions about the school.
Students from around the world are attracted to the Kellogg School of Management for its academic excellence, supportive and inclusive culture, and our commitment to leadership and involvement. The Kellogg School prepares students to tackle the changing global marketplace as corporate and community leaders by providing a culture that values diversity and a structure that enhances opportunities for sharing with and learning from everyone in the Kellogg community.
For more information on Preview Weekend, click here.
Workshop and Speaker Series
KABA hosts a workshop, speaker and discussion series led by a high caliber speaker. The event commences with a speaker who discusses a business issue relating to Africa like growth, social or business issues or opportunities and ends with a group discussion about the issue.
KABA TG
KABA hosts one of the weekly Friday TG events targeted to the entire Kellogg community. This social event provides an opportunity to spotlight KABA as an organization and includes a fashion show, African music, a slideshow and information booth.
Dinner & a Movie
Periodically, KABA students gather together to have dinner, watch a big screen movie relating to Africa and have a discussion about the issues brought up in the movie and ways to positively improve or impact Africa.
Coalition Events
Throughout the year, KABA works with the Coalition (BMA & HBSA) to co-sponsor events like the Minority Networking Reception, 1st Year Essential workshops, Holiday Party etc.
Social Cause Fundraiser
KABA picks a non-profit organization to learn more about and help raise money for as one way to positively impact Africa as a KABA community.
Calendar of Events
Fall Quarter '06:
- Pre-term Day Workshop & Reception
- KABA Welcome Social
- Coalition Social Gathering
- 1st Year Essentials Workshop: Academics
- 1st Year Essentials Workshop: Bidding
- KABA TG Event Co-hosted with the Leadership Conference
- Last King of Scotland Movie Outing
- Student Industry Lunches & Presentations
- Kellogg Preview Weekend
- Minority Networking Reception
- Phone-a-thon
- Weekly Newsletter
- Dinner at Addis Abeba
- Coalition Holiday Party
- Blood Diamond Movie Outing
Winter Quarter '07:
- 1st Yr Essentials: Recruiting
- Mock Interview Prep
- Weekly Newsletter
- More Events to be finalized
Spring Quarter '07:
- Speaker Series
- Taste of Africa
- Kellogg World Cup Soccer
- 2nd Year Appreciation Dinner
- Weekly Newsletter
- More Events to be finalized