BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Wisconsin School of Business - ECPv6.15.18//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://business.wisc.edu X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Wisconsin School of Business REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20240310T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20241103T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20250309T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20251102T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20260308T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20261101T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250623T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250627T160000 DTSTAMP:20260405T040005 CREATED:20241001T185012Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241010T165527Z UID:10001324-1750665600-1751040000@business.wisc.edu SUMMARY:Precollege Junior Business Badgers (Session 2) DESCRIPTION:WSB Precollege Summer camps are offered Monday through Friday\, all day\, from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm at Grainger Hall\, located at 975 University Ave.\, Madison\, WI. WSB Precollege Summer programs are NOT RESIDENTIAL\, participants are expected to organize their own transportation to and from campus each day.  Precollege participants will have access to professional instructors\, trained college mentors\, free meals and snacks\, bus passes upon request (please indicate need in application)\, and activities and experiences that will allow them to navigate business career pathways and build lasting relationships with each other. \n\n\n\nWSB Junior Business Badgers Summer Camp requirements: \n\n\n\n(1) Commit to participating in the entire program week. \n\n\n\n(2) Must be a current 10th or 11th grade student \n\n\n\n(3) Identify as one of the following: \n\n\n\n\na first-generation college student (the first person in the family to attend college) and/or\n\n\n\na low-income student (defined as someone who receives free or reduced lunch).\n\n\n\n\nWSB Precollege will prioritize registering students who identify as low income or first generation. If you do not meet any of these participant requirements above\, you are still encouraged to register. \n\n\n\nApplication deadline is April 30th\, but WSB Precollege may stop accepting applications before April 30th\, if enrollment capacity has been reached. URL:https://business.wisc.edu/event/precollege-junior-business-badgers-session-2/ LOCATION:Grainger Hall\, 975 University Avenue\, Madison\, WI\, 53706\, United States CATEGORIES:WSB Precollege ORGANIZER;CN="WSB Precollege Program":MAILTO:wsbprecollege@wsb.wisc.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250616T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250620T160000 DTSTAMP:20260405T040005 CREATED:20241001T184714Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241010T165443Z UID:10001323-1750060800-1750435200@business.wisc.edu SUMMARY:Precollege Junior Business Badgers (Session 1) DESCRIPTION:WSB Precollege Summer camps are offered Monday through Friday\, all day\, from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm at Grainger Hall\, located at 975 University Ave.\, Madison\, WI. WSB Precollege Summer programs are NOT RESIDENTIAL\, participants are expected to organize their own transportation to and from campus each day.  Precollege participants will have access to professional instructors\, trained college mentors\, free meals and snacks\, bus passes upon request (please indicate need in application)\, and activities and experiences that will allow them to navigate business career pathways and build lasting relationships with each other. \n\n\n\nWSB Junior Business Badgers Summer Camp requirements: \n\n\n\n(1) Commit to participating in the entire program week. \n\n\n\n(2) Must be a current 10th or 11th grade student \n\n\n\n(3) Identify as one of the following: \n\n\n\n\na first-generation college student (the first person in the family to attend college) and/or\n\n\n\na low-income student (defined as someone who receives free or reduced lunch).\n\n\n\n\nWSB Precollege will prioritize registering students who identify as low income or first generation. If you do not meet any of these participant requirements above\, you are still encouraged to register. \n\n\n\nApplication deadline is April 30th\, but WSB Precollege may stop accepting applications before April 30th\, if enrollment capacity has been reached. URL:https://business.wisc.edu/event/precollege-junior-business-badgers-session-1/ LOCATION:Grainger Hall\, 975 University Avenue\, Madison\, WI\, 53706\, United States CATEGORIES:WSB Precollege ORGANIZER;CN="WSB Precollege Program":MAILTO:wsbprecollege@wsb.wisc.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250612T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250612T183000 DTSTAMP:20260405T040005 CREATED:20240815T173341Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241127T151700Z UID:10001384-1749751200-1749753000@business.wisc.edu SUMMARY:Executive MBA Virtual Information Session DESCRIPTION:Information sessions provide a valuable introduction to the Wisconsin Executive MBA Program. Members of the admissions staff are on hand to provide you with information and respond to any questions you might have. This is a virtual event. URL:https://business.wisc.edu/event/executive-mba-virtual-information-session-3/2025-06-12/ LOCATION:Georgia CATEGORIES:Executive MBA,Information Sessions ORGANIZER;CN="MBA Admissions Team":MAILTO:mba@wsb.wisc.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250611T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250611T124500 DTSTAMP:20260405T040005 CREATED:20241211T171950Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241211T171952Z UID:10001429-1749643200-1749645900@business.wisc.edu SUMMARY:Global Perspectives: Preparing for the Workforce DESCRIPTION:Join us for an MBA alumni panel as we explore the power of international experiences in shaping careers. Our panelists will share their personal journeys\, highlighting how studying or working abroad prepared them to be successful in today’s global economy. \n\n\n\nLearn how navigating diverse cultures\, adapting to new business environments and embracing international perspectives have equipped them with the skills to thrive in a global business environment. Gain an understanding of how the Wisconsin MBA provides strategies and opportunities for leveraging global experiences for professional growth. This is a virtual event. URL:https://business.wisc.edu/event/global-perspectives-preparing-for-the-workforce/ LOCATION:Georgia CATEGORIES:Full-Time MBA,Panels ORGANIZER;CN="MBA Admissions Team":MAILTO:mba@wsb.wisc.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250609T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250613T160000 DTSTAMP:20260405T040005 CREATED:20241001T184208Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241010T165645Z UID:10001322-1749456000-1749830400@business.wisc.edu SUMMARY:Precollege Business Basics Summer Camp DESCRIPTION:WSB Precollege Summer camps are offered Monday through Friday\, all day\, from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm at Grainger Hall\, located at 975 University Ave.\, Madison\, WI. WSB Precollege Summer programs are NOT RESIDENTIAL\, participants are expected to organize their own transportation to and from campus each day.  Precollege participants will have access to professional instructors\, trained college mentors\, free meals and snacks\, bus passes upon request (please indicate need in application)\, and activities and experiences that will allow them to navigate business career pathways and build lasting relationships with each other. \n\n\n\nWSB Business Basics Summer Camp requirements: \n\n\n\n(1) Commit to participating in the entire program week. \n\n\n\n(2) Must be a current 8th or 9th grade student \n\n\n\n(3) Identify as one of the following: \n\n\n\n\na first-generation college student (the first person in the family to attend college) and/or\n\n\n\na low-income student (defined as someone who receives free or reduced lunch).\n\n\n\n\n*If you do not meet those preferences\, we still encourage you to register. Participants will be waitlisted and notified of availability closer to the first day of camp. \n\n\n\nApplication deadline is April 30th\, but WSB Precollege may stop accepting applications before April 30th\, if enrollment capacity has been reached. URL:https://business.wisc.edu/event/precollege-business-basics/ LOCATION:Grainger Hall\, 975 University Avenue\, Madison\, WI\, 53706\, United States CATEGORIES:WSB Precollege ORGANIZER;CN="WSB Precollege Program":MAILTO:wsbprecollege@wsb.wisc.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250602T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250602T130000 DTSTAMP:20260405T040005 CREATED:20241127T164142Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250109T183525Z UID:10001407-1748865600-1748869200@business.wisc.edu SUMMARY:Master's Virtual Drop-in Session DESCRIPTION:Have a quick question and need a quick answer? We’ve got you covered! \n\n\n\nHosted the first Monday of every month\, this Virtual Drop-In Q&A Session is designed with your convenience in mind. Stop by\, ask your questions\, and head out whenever you’re ready! \n\n\n\nHere’s what you can expect: – Drop by whenever it’s convenient for you– Ask your questions and get a swift\, informative answer– No obligation to stay after your questions are answered– Zoom Fatigue? No pressure to turn on your camera URL:https://business.wisc.edu/event/masters-virtual-drop-in-session-6/ LOCATION:Georgia CATEGORIES:Drop-in Sessions,Master's in Accounting and Business Analysis,Master's in Arts and Creative Enterprise Leadership,Master's in Business Analytics,Master's in Real Estate,Master's in Supply Chain Management ORGANIZER;CN="Master's Program Admissions Team":MAILTO:masters@wsb.wisc.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250602T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250606T170000 DTSTAMP:20260405T040005 CREATED:20241017T184052Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241112T214902Z UID:10001337-1748851200-1749229200@business.wisc.edu SUMMARY:Behavioral Operations Management Summer Institute (BOMSI) DESCRIPTION:Behavioral Operations Management Summer Institute \n\n\n\nJune 2 -6\, 2025 \n\n\n\nWisconsin School of Business\, University of Wisconsin – Madison \n\n\n\nAbout BOMSI 2025 \n\n\n\nThe Behavioral Operations Management Summer Institute for doctoral students will be held June 2-6\, 2025 (Monday through Friday) at the Wisconsin School of Business\, University of Wisconsin-Madison.  \n\n\n\nThe 1-week intensive summer institute is designed to provide doctoral students who are interested in behavioral research a solid foundation to conduct behavioral operations management research. Additionally\, we hope that the summer institute will encourage collaboration and the creation of a research community among the next generation of researchers. \n\n\n\nEach day of the institute includes morning and afternoon sessions. Morning sessions provide a general overview of behavioral operations management\, review core behavioral economics/psychology topics\, and discuss operations management applications.  Afternoon sessions focus on practical aspects of research (e.g. brainstorming ideas\, working with companies\, presenting your work)\, as well as the academic career (e.g. developing a research agenda\, building a research community\, managing the job market). There will also be free time to prepare for the next day\, have office hours\, pair up to work on ideas\, and get to know each other. \n\n\n\nApplying for the Summer Institute is free. Attendees will be required to cover their own cost of travel and accommodations in the Madison area. Please click below to view more information and navigate to the appropriate pages to find information on FAQs\, applying\, accommodations\, organizers and tentative schedule. \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nImportant Dates \n\n\n\nMarch 2\, 2025 – Application Deadline \n\n\n\nMarch 30\, 2025 – Notification of Acceptance \n\n\n\nJune 2 – 6\, 2025 – Summer Institute URL:https://business.wisc.edu/event/behavioral-operations-management-summer-institute-bomsi/ LOCATION:Wisconsin School of Business\, Grainger Hall\, 975 University Ave\, Madison\, WI\, 53706\, United States CATEGORIES:Operations and Information Management ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://business.wisc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/BOMSI-HARVARD-2023.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250520T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250520T083000 DTSTAMP:20260405T040005 CREATED:20240815T173819Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241127T160152Z UID:10001398-1747728000-1747729800@business.wisc.edu SUMMARY:Professional MBA Virtual Information Session DESCRIPTION:Information sessions provide a valuable introduction to the Wisconsin Professional MBA Program. Members of the admissions staff are on hand to provide you with information and respond to any questions you might have. This is a virtual event. URL:https://business.wisc.edu/event/professional-mba-virtual-information-session-3/2025-05-20/ LOCATION:Georgia CATEGORIES:Information Sessions,Professional MBA ORGANIZER;CN="MBA Admissions Team":MAILTO:mba@wsb.wisc.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250515T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250515T130000 DTSTAMP:20260405T040005 CREATED:20241127T185404Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241127T185406Z UID:10001414-1747310400-1747314000@business.wisc.edu SUMMARY:Career Coaches: Ask Us Anything DESCRIPTION:Join us for a drop-in session with the career coaches from the Wisconsin MBA program. This information\, open-access event provides an opportunity for prospective MBA students to gain information and knowledge on the career coaching services available in the Wisconsin MBA. This is a virtual event. URL:https://business.wisc.edu/event/career-coaches-ask-us-anything/ LOCATION:Georgia CATEGORIES:Executive MBA,Full-Time MBA,Information Sessions,Professional MBA ORGANIZER;CN="MBA Admissions Team":MAILTO:mba@wsb.wisc.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250514T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250516T235959 DTSTAMP:20260405T040005 CREATED:20241121T184558Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250514T205023Z UID:10001377-1747180800-1747439999@business.wisc.edu SUMMARY:Symposium on Artificial Intelligence in Marketing 2025 DESCRIPTION:Wisconsin School of Business Room 2510\n\n\n\nWednesday\, May 14 – Friday\, May 16\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Wisconsin School of Business at the University of Wisconsin-Madison is thrilled to host the 2nd Symposium on Artificial Intelligence in Marketing. The 2025 Symposium will be taking place from May 14\, 1pm to May 16\, 1pm in Madison\, Wisconsin. The symposium focuses on modern AI applications in marketing\, including: \n\n\n\n\nDeep Learning and Unstructured Data Analysis\n\n\n\nGenerative AI in Marketing\n\n\n\nHuman-AI collaboration\n\n\n\nAlgorithmic Bias and Fairness\n\n\n\nAI & Marketing Theory\n\n\n\nProbabilistic Machine Learning and Computational Methods for Marketing\n\n\n\n\nEmail your questions to aimarketing@wsb.wisc.edu \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nKeynotes\n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n K. Sudhir\, Professor of Marketing – Yale \n K. Sudhir is James L. Frank ’32 Professor of Marketing\, Private Enterprise and Management and Founder-Director of the Yale China India Insights Program at the Yale School of Management. He leads the academic-industry interface for quantitative marketing at the Yale Center for Customer Insights (YCCI). \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Saqib Mustafa\, Head Of Partner Marketing – Anthropic \n Saqib Mustafa\, MBA 2007 from WSB\, is a proven marketing and channel leader driving innovation in various positions in the AI\, data and analytics industries. Recently Saqib joined Anthropic where he leads the Partner Marketing team\, partnering with GenAI leaders like AWS and Google to drive value for customers\, and adoption of Claude. Previously he was at Snowflake for over 9 years\, where his leadership was instrumental in expanding Snowflake’s AI Data Cloud ecosystem through strategic partner marketing. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSchedule\n\n\n\nPresentations are in Room 2510 of the Wisconsin School of Business \n\n\n\nWednesday\, May 14th\n\n\n\n—————————————Session TitlePresenter2:00 PM – 2:45 PM Welcome + AI Hub for BusinessMatt Seitz (WSB AI Hub for Business)2:45 PM – 4:00 PMAI and the Professional WorldFoundation Models and AI Innovation: Evidence from the Hugging Face PlatformDavid Wu (UW-Madison)Generative AI and Job Satisfaction: Evidence from Glassdoor Employee ReviewsKhai Chiong (UT-Dallas)Confounding-Robust Deferral Policy LearningMingzhang Yin (Florida)4:00 PM – 4:15 PMBreak4:15 PM – 5.45 PMAI and AdvertisingImproving Targeting Policies Using Transfer LearningArtem Timoshenko (Northwestern)The Champion of Images: Understanding the Role of Images in the Design-Making Process of Online ConsumersGijs Overgoor (Southern Methodist)TV Beats Digital: Leveraging Deep Learning to Evaluate Commercial SuccessJinHo Yun (Wharton)5:45 PM – 7:30 PMReception\n\n\n\nThursday\, May 15th\n\n\n\n—————————————Session TitlePresenter8:30 AM – 9:30 AMBreakfast9:30 AM – 9:45 AMIntroduction and WelcomeDean Samba9:45 AM – 10:45 AMIndustry KeynoteSaqib Mustafa (Anthropic)10:45 AM – 11:00 AMBreak11:00 AM – 12:30 PMWorking with LanguageWords that Matter: Analyzing the Casual Effect of WordsAlain Lemaire (UT-Austin)Using Large Language Models to Create AI Personas for Replication and Prediction of Media Effects: An Empirical Test of 133 Published Experimental Research FindingsLeo Yeykelis(Viewpointsai)Byron Reeves(Stanford)A Framework for Theory-Guided LLM Alignment: Application to Content Marketing Tong Wang (Yale)12:30 PM – 2:00 PM Lunch + Academic KeynoteK Sudhir (Yale)2:00 PM – 3:30 PMWorking with Images and VideosOptimal Product Design Synthesis: Pairing Generative Models with Adaptive Preference MeasurementRyan Dew (Wharton)Enhancing Marketing Video Analysis with Multimodal LLMs and In-Context LearningYepeng Jin (UW-Madison)Going Beyond Black-Box Models by Leveraging Behavioral Insights: An Intent-Based Recommendation FrameworkYuyan Wang (Stanford)3:30 PM – 3:45 PMBreak3:45 PM – 5:45 PMAI and ConsumersGenerative Multi-Task Learning for Customer Base Analysis: Evidence from 1\,001 CompaniesKB Kim (Emory)The Adoption of Efficacy of Large Language Models: Evidence From Consumer Complaints in the Financial IndustryMinkyu Shin (City U-HK)Managing the Customer Journey to Generate Purchase at Maximum ProfitabilityWayne Taylor (Southern Methodist)Innovating Product Q&A with AI: Bridging Pre- and Post-Purchase Consumers with Enhanced RAGXingJian You (UW-Madison)5:45 PM – 7:45 PM Reception & AppetizersFluno Center (Floor-8\, Skyview Room)\n\n\n\nFriday\, May 16\n\n\n\n———————————————-Session TitlePresenter8:30 AM – 9:30 AMBreakfast9:30 AM – 10:10 AMPanel on AI in Research and Teaching 10:10 AM – 10:25 AMBreak10:25 AM – 11:15 AMAnalyzing PurchasesThe Market Basket Transformer: A New Foundation Model for RetailDaniel Ringel (UNC-Chapel Hill)Gaining deeper Insights into Thin Profile Consumers via Attributed Graph Contrastive LearningJiyeon Hong (George Mason)11:15 AM – 12:05 PMAI and Online PlatformsEmpowering or Eroding Contributions? How Generative AI Impacts User-Generated Content Across Diverse CommunitiesMengxia Zhang (Ivey)The Impact of Large Language Models on Open-Source Innovation: Evidence from GitHub CopilotRaveesh Mayya (NYU Stern)12:05 PMEnd of the Symposium\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration\n\n\n\nPlease register using the link below. Note that we have a very limited number of spots.Deadline: April 23rd. \n\n\n\n\n$250 for regular attendees\n\n\n\n$100 for PhD students\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe confirmation email is usually sent within 15 minutes. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLodging\n\n\n\nWe have partnered with the Best Western Premier Park Hotel to provide 50 rooms at affordable rates.These prices will be available until April 14\, 2025 or rooms are sold out (whichever comes first).To reserve a room\, follow the following link. \n\n\n\n\nReserve a room\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n\n Symposium Chairs\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Remi Daviet \n Assistant Professor of Marketing\, UW-Madison daviet@wisc.edu \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ishita Chakraborty \n Assistant Professor of Marketing\, UW-Madison ishita.chakraborty@wisc.edu \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Neeraj Arora \n Professor of Marketing\, UW-Madison neeraj.arora@wisc.edu URL:https://business.wisc.edu/event/symposium-on-artificial-intelligence-in-marketing/ LOCATION:Wisconsin School of Business\, Grainger Hall\, 975 University Ave\, Madison\, WI\, 53706\, United States CATEGORIES:Artificial Intelligence,Marketing Leadership Institute ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://business.wisc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Grainger-Data-Sky-Red-replacing-pink.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250513T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250513T091500 DTSTAMP:20260405T040005 CREATED:20250109T202925Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250109T202927Z UID:10001436-1747125000-1747127700@business.wisc.edu SUMMARY:MSBA Consulting Practicum Webinar DESCRIPTION:Join us to learn about the consulting practicum at our virtual Intro to the Consulting Practicum session! Halley Jones\, Corporate Outreach Manager\, will be providing an overview of what the consulting practicum is\, what type of companies are involved\, what business questions students might answer\, and the positive impact this type of experience has on student’s future career prospects. Attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions about the practicum at the end of the session. This is a virtual session. URL:https://business.wisc.edu/event/msba-consulting-practicum-webinar-2/ LOCATION:Georgia CATEGORIES:Information Sessions,Master's in Business Analytics ORGANIZER;CN="Master's Program Admissions Team":MAILTO:masters@wsb.wisc.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250509T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250509T160000 DTSTAMP:20260405T040005 CREATED:20240626T205935Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250513T151742Z UID:10000974-1746799200-1746806400@business.wisc.edu SUMMARY:Spring 2025 BBA Graduation Celebration DESCRIPTION:Congratulations\, Graduates!\n\n\n\n\nView photos from the Spring 2025 BBA Graduation Celebration on Friday\, May 9 at the Alliant Energy Center – Veterans Memorial Coliseum\n\n\n\nDownload the program\n\n\n\nWatch the full celebration recording\n\n\n\nWatch for an email from Empire Photography to view and order proofs of individual photos taken. \n\n\n\nView highlights from the UW-Commencement ceremonies\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n2025 Photo Gallery\n\n\n\nImages from the 2025 Spring BBA Graduation Celebration are available for personal use only. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n2025 Student Speaker – Corinne Wright\, BBA ’25\n\n\n\n\nThe 2025 BBA Graduation Celebration selected student speaker is Corinne Wright\, who is graduating with a double major in marketing and management. Corinne is involved in leadership at the Wisconsin School of Business and across campus\, where she is the president of the National Pan-Hellenic Council\, commonly known as the Divine Nine\, and the Vice President for Zeta Phi Beta Sorority\, Inc – the Eta Iota Chapter. At WSB\, she is a Business Emerging Leaders (BEL) Scholar and also has had several leadership roles in Women in Business\, including senior vice president of DEI\, sustainability director\, and inclusion director.   \n\n\n\nDuring her time as a student\, Corinne has had internships at Wilson Sporting Goods\, Wisconsin Football\, and Adidas. She is exploring opportunities in the sports\, retail\, entertainment\, or tech industry through a marketing specialization after graduation. Corinne would like to extend thanks to her support system\, “I would like to thank my parents\, siblings\, the Business Emerging Leaders Program\, my career coach Melissa Leffin\, and my entire support network of family\, friends\, and mentors for pouring into me throughout the years.”    \n\n\n\nIn her speech\, Corinne will reflect on the valuable lessons she has learned from curating her own unique journey\, and overcoming the urge to compare her path to others. She will share the importance of moving with intention\, building community\, taking up space\, and lifting up those around you. \n\n\n\n \n\n \n Through her speech\, Corinne hopes to ease some of the pressure of answering that question we’ve all heard a million times over… “What’s next?”  \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n Stay InformedPlease check back closer to the event date for the most up to date information. \nAll graduation updates will be provided to May 2025 graduates via email announcements. If you are a family member\, guest or December 2024 graduate\, and would also like to receive updates please complete the Graduation Information Request Form. \n\n \n \n \n \n Information for Graduates Post-Graduation Survey \nPlease fill out this Post-Graduation Survey sharing with us your plans after graduation. The data helps inform students of what makes an offer competitive\, so by completing this survey\, you will help us help future Badgers. \nDress Code & Conduct \nGraduates should wear academic regalia (cap and gown) over business professional attire for the Spring BBA Graduation Celebration and the official campus Commencement at Camp Randall. View the University Book Store’s timeline for deadlines to order and pick up your regalia. \nGraduates are expected to demonstrate appropriate conduct during the entirety of the event such as remaining seated or in designated areas unless directed and not interrupting speakers or the proceedings. \nProhibited items include signs\, flags\, sticks\, noisemakers or bullhorns. \nDiploma Covers \nGraduates will receive a red diploma folder at the BBA Graduation Celebration. The actual diploma will be mailed six to eight weeks after grades are entered to the permanent home address listed in the MyUW Student Center. \nName Reading \nUpon arrival\, graduates will need to check-in and pickup their pre-printed cards. Hold onto the cards until you cross the stage where it will be read and displayed. \nArrival & Seating \nAll graduates should arrive no later than 1:30 pm\, entering through the indicated South entrance to the arena floor level. Graduates and staff escorts are the only ones permitted in this area. There is no assigned seating for graduates\, they are welcome to stand by their friends and process into the program together for seating. View the graduate instructions for more detailed overview. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Guest Information Food and Beverage \nThe Alliant Energy Center will have concessions available for guest purchase. Guests are welcome to bring their own bottled water into the event and personal snack items. No food and beverage is provided at this event. \nArrival and Seating \nDoors open at 12:30 pm\, and we ask that all guests are seated by 2:00 pm to begin the program. No tickets are required to attend. Guest seating is general admission\, first-come\, first-served. There is no limit to the number of guests that graduates may bring. Please review the accessibility arrival and seating instructions if you or your guests have accessibility requests. \nOnly graduates and staff escorts are allowed on the floor during the entirety of the event. \nView seating map. \nLive Stream \nThe program will be live streamed starting at 2:00 pm CST. A link will be provided on this website closer to the event. \nProgram \nView the full BBA Graduation Celebration Program here. A printed program with graduate names will be available for all attendees of the Saturday\, May 10 Camp Randall Commencement. Graduates must have applied to graduate prior to March 21 to have their name featured in the Camp Randall program. \nCeremony Etiquette \nTo create and preserve a memorable experience for graduates and guests\, we ask that all attendees adhere to our ceremony etiquette guidelines and decorum. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Accessibility & Parking Accessibility  \nFor wheelchair users or those with accessibility needs\, guests should enter on the west side of the Alliant Energy Center Veterans Memorial Coliseum\, nearest to the New Holland Pavilion. The only elevator is located just inside of the west entrance\, near Section 224. We will have ushers available to help guests locate the both the elevator and the reserved seating. \nWheelchair accessible seating is available on the concourse level in Sections 206\, 208\, 210\, 212\, 222\, 224\, 226\, and 228. Please note that we will only have room for the guest needing accessible seating and one companion—large parties will not be able to be seated together. \nAlliant Energy Center Veterans Memorial Coliseum has a drop-off lane to minimize travel between the car and seating. There is also reserved parking reserved for those with an ADA hang-tag. \nWheelchairs and other mobility aids are not provided by at the Alliant Energy Center Veterans Memorial Coliseum. Guests should provide their own equipment for accessibility needs. \nThe event is live-streamed online\, and also projected on large display screens at the event. On the live-stream and screens\, closed captioning is provided for the hearing impaired. \nGeneral Parking \nParking at Alliant Energy Center –  Veterans Memorial Coliseum is complimentary to BBA Graduation Celebration attendees. There are two parking areas and two main entrances. Please follow signage and parking attendant directions upon arrival. \nIf you do not have transportation to the Alliant Energy Center\, consider taking the bus or using a ride share service\, such as Uber or Lyft. Bus Route O runs from Johnson Street to the Alliant Energy Center every hour. \nAccessibility Needs Parking & Arrival \nThe west parking lot offers a drop-off lane close to the West entrance\, but will still require a short walk to the building. Accessible parking at the Veterans Memorial Coliseum is limited and is on a first-come\, first-served basis. Please note that disabled plates and/or hang-tags are required to secure available accessible spots. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCheck it out – 2024 Graduation Celebration\n\n\n\nCheck out photos and video from the May 2024 BBA Graduation Celebration \n\n\n\n\nSpring 2024 BBA Graduation Celebration URL:https://business.wisc.edu/event/spring-2025-bba-graduation-celebration/ LOCATION:Alliant Energy Center\, Veterans Memorial Coliseum\, 1919 Alliant Energy Center Way\, Madison\, Wisconsin\, 53713\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250508T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250508T124500 DTSTAMP:20260405T040005 CREATED:20250419T181214Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250419T181216Z UID:10001494-1746705600-1746708300@business.wisc.edu SUMMARY:Full-time MBA\, Technology Strategy and Product Management Virtual Information Session DESCRIPTION:You’re invited to join Erdman Center leadership\, current students and admissions representatives in a virtual info session to learn more about the full-time MBA program\, student experience\, as well as career pathways and employment outcomes in Technology Strategy and Product Management. We’ll also share more information about merit aid and scholarships and answer general questions about the application process. URL:https://business.wisc.edu/event/full-time-mba-technology-strategy-and-product-management-virtual-information-session/ LOCATION:Georgia CATEGORIES:Full-Time MBA,Information Sessions ORGANIZER;CN="MBA Admissions Team":MAILTO:mba@wsb.wisc.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250508T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250508T100000 DTSTAMP:20260405T040005 CREATED:20250428T141516Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250428T141521Z UID:10001498-1746694800-1746698400@business.wisc.edu SUMMARY:UW Real Estate in Rome Info Session DESCRIPTION:Explore the option of taking two required real estate courses in Rome for the spring 2026 semester\, taught by WSB faculty. In this session you will learn about academics\, housing\, cost\, and more! \n\n\n\nApplication opens May 1st! Deadline is mid-July. URL:https://business.wisc.edu/event/uw-real-estate-in-rome-info-session-4/ LOCATION:Room 3325\, Grainger Hall\, 975 University Avenue\, Madison\, Wisconsin\, 53706 CATEGORIES:Global Programs,Undergraduate ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://business.wisc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Italy_Rome_CEA-Rome-Business-Psychology_Spring-2023_church_Ashley-Frankwitz.png ORGANIZER;CN="Global Programs":MAILTO:global@wsb.wisc.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250505T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250505T130000 DTSTAMP:20260405T040005 CREATED:20241127T164038Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250109T183601Z UID:10001406-1746446400-1746450000@business.wisc.edu SUMMARY:Master's Virtual Drop-in Session DESCRIPTION:Have a quick question and need a quick answer? We’ve got you covered! \n\n\n\nHosted the first Monday of every month\, this Virtual Drop-In Q&A Session is designed with your convenience in mind. Stop by\, ask your questions\, and head out whenever you’re ready! \n\n\n\nHere’s what you can expect: – Drop by whenever it’s convenient for you– Ask your questions and get a swift\, informative answer– No obligation to stay after your questions are answered– Zoom Fatigue? No pressure to turn on your camera URL:https://business.wisc.edu/event/masters-virtual-drop-in-session-5/ LOCATION:Georgia CATEGORIES:Drop-in Sessions,Master's in Accounting and Business Analysis,Master's in Arts and Creative Enterprise Leadership,Master's in Business Analytics,Master's in Real Estate,Master's in Supply Chain Management ORGANIZER;CN="Master's Program Admissions Team":MAILTO:masters@wsb.wisc.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250501T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250501T133000 DTSTAMP:20260405T040005 CREATED:20241205T174832Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250218T174553Z UID:10001421-1746099000-1746106200@business.wisc.edu SUMMARY:Graaskamp on the Road - Dallas DESCRIPTION:You are invited as our guest to join us at the Graaskamp on the Road luncheon and presentation at The Park House in Dallas.  Board members are welcome to invite an industry guest. You won’t want to miss this fun\, lively and educational (invitation-only) event! \n\n\n\n\nRegister Here!\n\n\n\n\nAgenda11:30Registration and Networking12:00Lunch and ProgramKeynote Presentation: Jack Fraker\, President\, Global Head of Industrial & Logistics\, Capital Markets\, Newmark1:30Adjourn\n\n\n\nAbout the Jack Fraker\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJack Fraker is President\, Global Head of Industrial & Logistics Capital Markets for Newmark. He is responsible for driving Newmark’s industrial & logistics business\, primarily capital markets but also leasing. \n\n\n\nThroughout his career\, Fraker has been a consistent top national producer in industrial & logistics sales\, representing some of the country’s largest corporations\, global investors\, pension fund advisors\, REITs\, and corporate tenants. Fraker has personally completed over 1\,800 industrial & logistics capital markets transactions totaling 1.5 billion square feet | $85 billion in more than 60 U.S. cities\, Mexico\, Europe\, Japan\, and South America. He has also advised on approximately 12\,000 acres of development sites and over 300 office/industrial leasing assignments. As a partner with other firms prior to Newmark\, Fraker was cumulatively involved in over 3.3 billion square feet | $220 billion in various projects. \n\n\n\nFraker earned a Bachelor of Business Administration at the University of Texas at Austin. URL:https://business.wisc.edu/event/graaskamp-on-the-road-dallas/ LOCATION:The Park House\, 100 Highland Park Village Level 3\, dallas\, Texas\, 75205\, United States CATEGORIES:Graaskamp Center ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://business.wisc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Dallas.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250501T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250501T090000 DTSTAMP:20260405T040005 CREATED:20240815T174802Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241127T154703Z UID:10001392-1746088200-1746090000@business.wisc.edu SUMMARY:MBA Application Webinar DESCRIPTION:Join the admissions team for an informative chat/webinar series designed to familiarize you with the admissions process for the Wisconsin MBA programs\, and provide guidance on how to produce a competitive application. This is a virtual event. URL:https://business.wisc.edu/event/mba-application-webinar-3/2025-05-01/ LOCATION:Georgia CATEGORIES:Application Support,Executive MBA,Full-Time MBA,Professional MBA ORGANIZER;CN="MBA Admissions Team":MAILTO:mba@wsb.wisc.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250430T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250430T181500 DTSTAMP:20260405T040005 CREATED:20250114T235151Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250114T235153Z UID:10001438-1746034200-1746036900@business.wisc.edu SUMMARY:Professional MBA Alumni Panel DESCRIPTION:Join the MBA Admissions team to hear from Professional MBA alumni and learn about how the Professional MBA has impacted their career. Learn about what support they received during the program and what skills are now used in their daily lives. This is a virtual event. URL:https://business.wisc.edu/event/professional-mba-alumni-panel/ LOCATION:Georgia CATEGORIES:Panels,Professional MBA ORGANIZER;CN="MBA Admissions Team":MAILTO:mba@wsb.wisc.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250429T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250429T140000 DTSTAMP:20260405T040005 CREATED:20250424T144804Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250424T144808Z UID:10001497-1745931600-1745935200@business.wisc.edu SUMMARY:Business Badgers Study Abroad Info Session DESCRIPTION:Join this BBSA info session if you are thinking about studying abroad on a program through the Wisconsin School of Business. \n\n\n\nBefore scheduling an appointment with a professional staff member\, prospective study abroad students (pre-application) must attend a BBSA info session. \n\n\n\nRegister by clicking the button at the bottom of the page to attend. URL:https://business.wisc.edu/event/business-badgers-study-abroad-info-session-7/ LOCATION:Room 4151 – Director’s Room\, Grainger Hall\, 375 University Avenue\, Madison CATEGORIES:Global Programs,Undergraduate ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://business.wisc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Web-Event-Header-Image-1200x600-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Global Programs":MAILTO:global@wsb.wisc.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250429T121500 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250429T124500 DTSTAMP:20260405T040005 CREATED:20240815T173341Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241127T151700Z UID:10001383-1745928900-1745930700@business.wisc.edu SUMMARY:Executive MBA Virtual Information Session DESCRIPTION:Information sessions provide a valuable introduction to the Wisconsin Executive MBA Program. Members of the admissions staff are on hand to provide you with information and respond to any questions you might have. This is a virtual event. URL:https://business.wisc.edu/event/executive-mba-virtual-information-session-3/2025-04-29/ LOCATION:Georgia CATEGORIES:Executive MBA,Information Sessions ORGANIZER;CN="MBA Admissions Team":MAILTO:mba@wsb.wisc.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250427T095000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250427T134500 DTSTAMP:20260405T040005 CREATED:20250429T123030Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250429T123545Z UID:10001492-1745747400-1745761500@business.wisc.edu SUMMARY:Inside Look: The Professional MBA DESCRIPTION:Join us in Grainger Hall\, to experience a day in the life of a Professional MBA student. This event will provide you the opportunity to: \n\n\n\n\nNetwork with current students and learn about their experiences in the program\n\n\n\nAttend an in-person class with current students\n\n\n\nLearn more about the Professional MBA and the application process\n\n\n\n\nThis event will take place in person. URL:https://business.wisc.edu/event/inside-look-the-professional-mba/ LOCATION:Georgia CATEGORIES:Information Sessions,Professional MBA ORGANIZER;CN="MBA Admissions Team":MAILTO:mba@wsb.wisc.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250424T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250424T170000 DTSTAMP:20260405T040005 CREATED:20250415T160643Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250415T161924Z UID:10001493-1745510400-1745514000@business.wisc.edu SUMMARY:Info Session for Global Immersion in International Business in India - January 2026 DESCRIPTION:Come and learn about the upcoming Global Immersion in International Business in India program for Winter 2026! \n\n\n\nIn this session\, you will meet the program leader (Sachin Tuli) and discuss topics such as: \n\n\n\n\nQ&A\n\n\n\n\n\nProgram details\n\n\n\n\n\nFunding information\n\n\n\n\n\nHow to apply\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRSVP: https://uwmadison.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_b2RL3fhvnJS2jSC URL:https://business.wisc.edu/event/info-session-for-society-culture-business-in-senegal-january-2026-2/ LOCATION:Room 1140\, Grainger Hall\, 975\, Madison\, Wisconsin\, 53706 CATEGORIES:Global Programs,Undergraduate ORGANIZER;CN="Global Programs":MAILTO:global@wsb.wisc.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250424T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250424T153000 DTSTAMP:20260405T040005 CREATED:20250422T194014Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250422T194016Z UID:10001496-1745505000-1745508600@business.wisc.edu SUMMARY:Business Badgers Study Abroad Info Session DESCRIPTION:Join this BBSA info session if you are thinking about studying abroad on a program through the Wisconsin School of Business. \n\n\n\nBefore scheduling an appointment with a professional staff member\, prospective study abroad students (pre-application) must attend a BBSA info session. \n\n\n\nRegister by clicking the button at the bottom of the page to attend. URL:https://business.wisc.edu/event/business-badgers-study-abroad-info-session-4/ LOCATION:Room 4151 – Director’s Room\, Grainger Hall\, 375 University Avenue\, Madison CATEGORIES:Global Programs,Undergraduate ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://business.wisc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Web-Event-Header-Image-1200x600-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Global Programs":MAILTO:global@wsb.wisc.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250423T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250423T130000 DTSTAMP:20260405T040005 CREATED:20241002T152527Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241211T160927Z UID:10001424-1745411400-1745413200@business.wisc.edu SUMMARY:Ask an Ambassador DESCRIPTION:Drop-in during this open chat session to chat with current Full-time MBA students about their experience in the Wisconsin MBA. Current students will be on hand to answer any questions you have about the Wisconsin MBA. This is a virtual event. URL:https://business.wisc.edu/event/ask-an-ambassador-2/2025-04-23/ LOCATION:Georgia CATEGORIES:Ambassador Series,Full-Time MBA ORGANIZER;CN="MBA Admissions Team":MAILTO:mba@wsb.wisc.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250423T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250423T090000 DTSTAMP:20260405T040005 CREATED:20240815T172506Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241127T155216Z UID:10001394-1745397000-1745398800@business.wisc.edu SUMMARY:Master's in Data\, Insights\, and Analytics Information Session DESCRIPTION:Join the virtual information session to learn about the new MS in Data\, Insights and Analytics program at the Wisconsin School of Business! During this webinar\, the Admissions team will be sharing information about the curriculum\, career outcomes\, and the admissions process URL:https://business.wisc.edu/event/masters-in-data-insights-and-analytics-information-session-3/2025-04-23/ LOCATION:Georgia CATEGORIES:Information Sessions,Master's in Data, Insights, and Analytics ORGANIZER;CN="Master's Program Admissions Team":MAILTO:masters@wsb.wisc.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250418T134500 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250418T144500 DTSTAMP:20260405T040005 CREATED:20250411T172247Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250411T173140Z UID:10001489-1744983900-1744987500@business.wisc.edu SUMMARY:CEFAM Lyon Study Abroad Info Session DESCRIPTION:Join us in the Global Programs office for this unique opportunity to learn about studying in Lyon\, France for a summer or a semester. Meet with the CEFAM rep and hear about the program straight from the source! \n\n\n\nREGISTER HERE for this in-person event URL:https://business.wisc.edu/event/cefam-lyon-study-abroad-2/ LOCATION:Global Programs\, Suite 3295\, Grainger Hall\, 975 University Avenue\, Madison\, Wisconsin\, 53706 CATEGORIES:Global Programs,Undergraduate ORGANIZER;CN="Global Programs":MAILTO:global@wsb.wisc.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250418T134500 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250418T143000 DTSTAMP:20260405T040005 CREATED:20250130T150000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250127T161719Z UID:10001461-1744983900-1744986600@business.wisc.edu SUMMARY:Future Badger Day- Direct Admit Information Session DESCRIPTION:Direct Admit Business Students are invited to attend the Undergraduate Business Information Session as part of Future Badger Day. Students will learn about their next steps to becoming Business Badgers and be able to interact with undergraduate program staff and students. This session will consist of a presentation about next steps and campus resources for direct admit students and a Q & A panel with Business program representatives. Come learn about your next steps to becoming a Business Badger!Register on Visit Bucky URL:https://business.wisc.edu/event/future-badger-day-direct-admit-information-session-2/ LOCATION:Grainger Hall\, 975 University Avenue\, Madison\, WI\, 53706\, United States CATEGORIES:Undergraduate,Undergraduate Admissions END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250418T134500 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250418T143000 DTSTAMP:20260405T040005 CREATED:20250130T150000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250127T161926Z UID:10001462-1744983900-1744986600@business.wisc.edu SUMMARY:Future Badger Day- Pre-Business Information Session DESCRIPTION:Pre-Business Students are invited to attend the Pre-Business Future Badger Day Information Session. This session will consist of a presentation with an Undergraduate Business Admissions Counselor and Q & A panel with undergraduate program staff and students. Guests will  have the opportunity to hear from our Pre-Business Advisors about the resources that are available to pre-business students seeking admission to the School of Business. Come learn about your next steps to becoming a Business Badger! \n\n\n\nRegister on Visit Bucky URL:https://business.wisc.edu/event/future-badger-day-pre-business-information-session-3/ LOCATION:Grainger Hall\, 975 University Avenue\, Madison\, WI\, 53706\, United States CATEGORIES:Undergraduate,Undergraduate Admissions END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250418T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250418T114500 DTSTAMP:20260405T040005 CREATED:20250411T172031Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250411T173138Z UID:10001488-1744974000-1744976700@business.wisc.edu SUMMARY:CEFAM Lyon Study Abroad Info Session DESCRIPTION:Join us in the Global Programs office for this unique opportunity to learn about studying in Lyon\, France for a summer or a semester. Meet with the CEFAM rep and hear about the program straight from the source! \n\n\n\nREGISTER HERE for this in-person event URL:https://business.wisc.edu/event/cefam-lyon-study-abroad/ LOCATION:Global Programs\, Suite 3295\, Grainger Hall\, 975 University Avenue\, Madison\, Wisconsin\, 53706 CATEGORIES:Global Programs,Undergraduate ORGANIZER;CN="Global Programs":MAILTO:global@wsb.wisc.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250417T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250417T203000 DTSTAMP:20260405T040005 CREATED:20250306T151935Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250402T173812Z UID:10001481-1744912800-1744921800@business.wisc.edu SUMMARY:Badgers in Consulting - Chicago DESCRIPTION:Curious about consulting? Already in the field and looking to grow? Exploring new career possibilities?  \n\n\n\nConsulting is a versatile and dynamic career path that opens doors across multiple fields—and is seeing rapid growth in the United States. According to the U.S. Department of Labor\, the professional and business services sector\, which includes consulting firms\, is expected to add more than 1.6 million new jobs by 2028.  \n\n\n\nJoin the Wisconsin School of Business in Chicago for Badgers in Consulting\, an exciting new event for UW–Madison alumni from all industries who are passionate about the field of consulting and want to expand their network. During this interactive event\, an esteemed panel of partners from top firms like EY-Parthenon\, Accenture\, McKinsey & Company\, and Bain & Company will share insights on:  \n\n\n\n\nKey consulting skills that open doors to new opportunities and fields\n\n\n\nPersonal career journeys and how they landed in their current roles\n\n\n\nIndustry trends and the future of the consulting industry\n\n\n\nVersatile career pathways in the consulting industry and beyond\n\n\n\n\nModerated by Fay Shong (BBA ’84)\, retired partner at McKinsey & Company\, this interactive discussion will provide valuable takeaways—whether you’re an experienced consultant\, considering a transition\, or just want to expand your network. \n\n\n\nDon’t miss this opportunity to join fellow Badgers and professionals who are eager to learn about the future of the consulting industry and build connections through networking! \n\n\n\n\nRegister today!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAll Badgers are welcome to attend this free event\, which includes complimentary hors d’oeuvres\, drinks\, and dessert. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSummit Chicago205 N Michigan Ave.\, 10th FloorChicago\, IL 60601 \n\n\n\nParking information \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSpeakers\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMichael Botos (BS ’89)Partner/Principal\, EY-Parthenon \n\n\n\nBotos has worked across multiple industry sectors and government agencies in both corporate and consulting roles\, with over 30 years of experience. Currently\, he’s a senior partner with EY-Parthenon\, where he works with clients on a broad range of disruptive business model strategies\, go-to-market launch strategies\, and complex operating model transformations. Prior to EY-Parthenon\, Botos was vice president of strategy and innovation at CareFusion and Cardinal Health. Additionally\, Botos was a principal at Strategos\, a design strategy and innovation consulting boutique founded by Professor Gary Hamel. Beyond work\, Botos teaches a graduate-level course on design strategy at the Illinois Institute of Design and volunteers at the MATTER Healthcare Incubator in Chicago. Botos holds an MBA from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business\, a master’s in economics from George Washington University\, and an undergraduate degree from the University of Wisconsin–Madison. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBrian GrayManaging Director of Global Fuels and Convenience Retail\, Accenture \n\n\n\nGray is currently leading Accenture’s Global Fuels and Convenience Retail practice as managing director. He has spent the last 20 years working with over 25 fuels and convenience retailers around the world. Gray is passionate about driving innovation throughout the business and ultimately setting clients up to capitalize on future trends. His experience stretches across digital transformation\, customer experience\, AI and generative AI\, analytics\, loyalty\, retail site systems\, mergers and acquisitions\, and large-scale complex deployments. \n\n\n\nAccenture is a leading global professional services company that helps the world’s leading businesses build their digital core\, optimize their operations\, and accelerate revenue growth—creating tangible value at speed and scale—with nearly 800\,000 people serving clients in more than 120 countries. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJustin Greis Partner and North American Cybersecurity Leader\, McKinsey & Company \n\n\n\nGreis is a partner in McKinsey & Company’s Chicago office and leads the cybersecurity work in North America with a focus on cybersecurity transformation\, cloud\, technology strategy\, and digital transformation. Greis designs\, builds\, and accelerates secure and trusted digital transformations to help organizations accelerate their mission and protect their purpose. He also works closely with the providers of and investors in cybersecurity solutions to help them grow and achieve market leadership. Prior to McKinsey\, Greis served as the global and Americas practice leader at a global management consulting firm and was a founding partner of the firm’s cybersecurity\, technology transformation\, and digital divisions. In addition to his work with McKinsey\, Greis serves on the faculty at Indiana University\, where he teaches graduate-level IT governance\, risk\, and controls and has won numerous awards for his real-world curriculum and innovative teaching methods. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLouise KeelyPartner\, Bain & Company \n\n\n\nKeely is a leader in Bain’s Advanced Analytics practice and has over 25 years of experience in advanced analytics and customer strategy\, particularly within retail and other consumer industries. She has spearheaded customer-led strategic transformations\, leveraging data science and analytics to drive recommendations. Keely has also guided the design and implementation of data and analytics organizations for clients. She specializes in the development of strategy and execution of new data and analytics businesses. Recently\, Keely has focused on advising clients on generative AI strategy\, use case development\, and implementation. Prior to Bain\, she held leadership roles in major consulting firms and industry\, and she was an economics professor and published researcher. Keely holds degrees from Georgetown University and the London School of Economics. She is a noted author and speaker on global consumer demand shifts\, consumer data trends\, and analytics strategy. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nModerator\n\n\n\nFay Shong (BBA ’84)Retired Partner at McKinsey & Company \n\n\n\nShong is an impact-focused leader who has served energy companies on critical business issues for 40 years. Since graduating from the Wisconsin School of Business\, Shong has pursued her passion for working at multinational firms. Starting out as an executive with ExxonMobil\, and later as a management consulting partner for top consulting firms\, Shong spent her career working at the intersection of strategy\, finance\, and technology. Shong’s experience as a partner at Accenture\, EY\, and McKinsey provided her with a unique opportunity to focus on various C-suite leaders at different times. Over the course of her career\, Shong served over half of the largest energy companies\, working across four continents and delivering transformation programs that added material shareholder value. \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSchedule of Events\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n6:00–6:45 p.m.: Networking\, hors d’oeuvres\, and drinks6:45–7:45 p.m.: Program with moderated Q&A7:45–8:30 p.m.: Networking\, dessert\, and drinks URL:https://business.wisc.edu/event/badgers-in-consulting/ LOCATION:Georgia CATEGORIES:Alumni,Alumni Networking ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://business.wisc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/bic-1200x450-1.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR