Thank you for joining us on campus on Saturday, February 8 for our signature Life at Owen event. At this event, you'll have the opportunity to participate in a mock class, meet current students, hear from the Career Management Center, and learn more about life in Nashville. We also encourage all women candidates to attend our Women's Preview Morning in partnership with the Owen Women's Business Association beforehand. See below for the full agenda for the day.
Vanderbilt Owen Graduate School of Management Address:
401 21st Ave S, Nashville, TN 37203
Friday, February 7
Opening Reception
Friday, February 7, 2025 | 6:00PM - 7:30PM CST
Location: Vanderbilt Owen Graduate School of Management, Great Room
401 21st Ave S, Nashville, TN 37203
Saturday, February 8
Women's Preview Morning
Saturday, February 8, 2025 | 8:45AM - 12:15PM CST
Location: Vanderbilt Owen Graduate School of Management, Averbuch (Classroom 110)
401 21st Ave S, Nashville, TN 37203
Life at Owen
Saturday, February 8, 2025 | 12:15PM - 4:30PM CST
Location: Vanderbilt Owen Graduate School of Management, Averbuch (Classroom 110)
401 21st Ave S, Nashville, TN 37203
Closing Reception
Saturday, February 8, 2025 | 4:30PM - 6:00PM CST
Location: TBD
Event Schedule & Details
Vanderbilt Owen Graduate School of Management Address:
401 21st Ave S, Nashville, TN 37203
Women's Preview Morning
| SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 8 | |
|---|---|
| 8:45AM - 9:00AM CST Lobby | Check-In for Women's Preview Morning Check in and get your day started with breakfast and coffee. Current students and staff will be in attendance to welcome you to campus. |
| 9:00AM - 10:00AM CST Great Room | Women's Networking Breakfast Join us for a breakfast with opening remarks from the Women's Business Association and the opportunity to network with current women MBA students. |
| 10:00AM - 10:45AM CST Averbuch | Alumnae of Owen - Stories of Resilience Hear from three Vanderbilt Business alumnae to hear about their personal stories of resilience and get insight into how their Vanderbilt MBA has helped them along their journeys. |
| 10:45AM - 11:00AM CST | BREAK |
| 11:00AM - 11:40AM CST Averbuch | Taking Risks to Maximize your MBA Experience Learn more about Owen’s Leadership Development program and hear from a current student on how it impacted her MBA experience. |
| 11:45AM - 12:15PM CST Averbuch | Faculty of Owen - A Look Inside the Classroom Hear from three women faculty members to learn about their research, teaching styles, and advice they have for your MBA journey. |
Life at Owen
| SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 8 | |
|---|---|
| 12:15PM - 12:30PM CST Lobby | Check-In for Life at Owen Candidates attending Life at Owen only can check in and get the afternoon started. Current students and staff will be in attendance to welcome you to campus. |
| 12:30PM - 1:30PM CST Averbuch | Lunch Join us at Owen for a barbecue lunch with current students, faculty, and staff, courtesy of local favorite Jim-N-Nick's. |
| 1:30PM - 2:15PM CST Averbuch | Mock Class Get a feel for being an MBA student by joining a simulated class session led by Professor Ranga Ramanujam, Professor of Management and Health Policy and Faculty Director of Health Care Programs. No preparation is required. |
| 2:15PM - 2:25PM CST | BREAK |
| 2:25PM - 3:00PM CST Averbuch | Your MBA Career Journey Coaches from Vanderbilt Owen’s Career Management Center will highlight the numerous services they offer to assist MBA students in the internship and full-time career search process. A panel of current MBA students will also share their experiences and advice. |
| 3:00PM - 3:45PM CST Averbuch | The Student Life Experience Want the inside scoop on what it’s like to be a Vanderbilt MBA student? Attendees may join current students for this off-the-record Q&A to learn about classes, Owen’s community and culture, and life in Nashville. No staff members allowed! |
| 3:45PM - 4:00PM CST Averbuch | Closing Remarks We will end the morning sessions with words of advice from Amanda Fend as you continue on your MBA journey. |
| 4:30PM - 6:00PM CST TBD | Closing Reception Join current students and other Discover Vanderbilt Business attendees for drinks and bites. Partners are welcome! |