DocNet Recruiting Forum
Participating schools include:
| Bentley University, McCallum Graduate School of Business Boston University, Questrom School of Business Emory University, Goizueta Business School Georgia Institute of Technology, Scheller School of Business Harvard University, Harvard Business School Indiana University, Kelley School of Business INSEAD Iowa State University, Ivy College of Business Kent State University, College of Business Administration Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Sloan School of Management Michigan State University, Eli Broad College of Business Northwestern University, Kellogg School of Management Penn State University, The Smeal College of Business Rutgers University, Rutgers School of Business Stanford University, Stanford Graduate School of Business The Ohio State University, Max M. Fisher College of Business University of California, Berkeley Haas School of Business |
University of Chicago, Booth School of Business University of Cincinnati, Carl H. Lindner College of Business University of Colorado, Leeds School of Business University of Connecticut, School of Business University of Iowa, Henry B. Tippie College of Business University of Kansas, School of Business University of Maryland, Smith School of Business University of Michigan, Ross School of Business University of Minnesota, Carlson School of Management University of Pittsburgh, The Katz Graduate School of Business University of Southern California, Marshall School of Business University of Texas at Arlington, College of Business University of Texas at San Antonio, College of Business University of Texas at Dallas, Naveen Jindal School of Management University of Washington, Foster School of Business University of Wisconsin, Wisconsin School of Business Washington University in St. Louis, Olin Business School |
Are you curious about a career in business academia?
Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management and
The University of Chicago Booth School of Business
You will have the opportunity to learn what’s involved in obtaining a doctoral degree in business and if a PhD could be a good option for you! This event is sponsored by DocNet, a global consortium of business doctoral programs.
To learn more about DocNet, visit businessdocnet.com.
Event Details
November 14, 2018
5:30pm – 8:30pm
Kellogg School of Management
2211 Campus Drive
Evanston, Illinois
Kellogg School of Management
Northwestern University
Global Hub
2211 Campus Drive
Evanston, IL 60208
Phone: 847-491-2832
Wednesday, November 14, 2018
Agenda
| Time | Location | Event |
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5:30-6:00pm | Gies Plaza
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Check-in
Kellogg Global Hub, Gies Plaza |
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6:00-7:00pm | Global Hub 1420/1430
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Faculty and Student Panel
PhD professors and current students will discuss: Why pursue a career in business academia? What does a PhD program in business entail? What do programs and faculty members look for in an applicant? |
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7:00-8:30pm | White Auditorium
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Recruitment Forum
At the recruitment fair, you'll have the opportunity to meet university representatives from business doctoral programs across the country, gather information, and have your questions answered. |
Logistics
Getting Here & Parking
Major airlines fly into both O’Hare International Airport and Midway International Airport. O’Hare Airport is approximately 45 minutes from Kellogg and Midway Airport is approximately 60 minutes from Kellogg, but you may want to allow more time for traffic.
Taxi
Taxi service from both airports can be arranged in advance of your visit for a reduced fare. Pre-arranged rides start at approximately $35 from O’Hare and $50 from Midway. For up-to-date fare information, please contact a taxi service directly.
- Northshore Cab Company: 847.864.7500
- American Taxi: 847.255.9600
- Uber
- Lyft
Upon arriving, park at either the South Campus Parking Garage (1847 Campus Drive) or the North Campus Parking Garage (2311 North Campus Drive.) The North Campus Parking Garage is closer to the Global Hub. Visit Northwestern University's Evanston Parking website for maps and more information.
Where to Stay
Airbnb
Airbnb has listings for rent throughout Evanston and Chicago
Hilton Garden Inn The Hilton
1818 Maple Ave., Evanston, IL 60201
Phone: 847.475.6400 or 1.877.STAYHGI
Hilton Orrington/Evanston
1710 Orrington Ave., Evanston, IL 60201
Phone: 888.677.4648
Holiday Inn Chicago: North-Evanston
1501 Sherman Ave., Evanston, IL 60201
Phone: 847.491.6400
Hyatt House Chicago/Evanston
1515 Chicago Ave., Evanston, IL 60201
Phone: 847.864.2300
Janet’s Place B&B
935 Judson Ave., Evanston, IL 60202
Phone: 847.328.8966
Margarita European Inn
1566 Oak Ave., Evanston, IL 60201
Phone: 847.869.2273
North Shore Doubletree Hotel
9599 Skokie Blvd., Skokie, IL 60077
Phone: 847.679.7000
Stone Terrace Bed & Breakfast
1622 Forest Place, Evanston, IL 60201
Phone: 847.859.2198
Public Transportation
The Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) maintains an extensive system of elevated trains (also known as “the L”) and buses throughout Chicago and Evanston. The train stop closest to Kellogg is the Purple Line Foster stop on Church and Davis Streets. The 201 bus departs from the Howard St. terminal and stops on the corner of Foster and Sheridan.
Be advised, while inexpensive, taking the CTA from the airport can take up to 90 minutes and requires transferring trains.