Thank you for joining us on campus for Military to Vanderbilt MBA on Friday, November 8, a special event for military candidates. During this half-day event, you'll have the opportunity to connect with current Vanderbilt MBA military students and hear about their experience in our program. You'll also gain insight into the transition from the military to the MBA world, and discover the resources and support Vanderbilt offers to help you succeed.
See below for the official Military to Vanderbilt MBA event schedule and optional social events, which partners are welcome to join.
Closing Bell with the Armed Forces Club (optional)
Thursday, November 7, 2024 | 6:00PM - 7:30PM CST
Location: Vanderbilt Owen Graduate School of Management
401 21st Ave S, Nashville, TN 37203
Military to Vanderbilt MBA Event
Friday, November 8, 2024 | 8:30AM - 1:00PM CST
Location: Vanderbilt Owen Graduate School of Management
401 21st Ave S, Nashville, TN 37203
Happy Hour with the Armed Forces Club (optional)
Friday, November 8, 2024 | 4:30PM - 6:00PM CST
Location: Hopsmith
1903 Division St, Nashville, TN 37203
Event Schedule & Details
| THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 7 | |
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| 6:00PM - 7:30PM CST Owen Graduate School of Management | Closing Bell with the Armed Forces Club (optional) Join attendees and the Vanderbilt Business community for this in-person gathering that is a weekly tradition on campus. This casual event will include the opportunity to spend time with other event attendees and members of the Owen community. In honor of Veteran's Day, the Armed Forces Club will be hosting this event. Partners are welcome. |
| FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 8 | |
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| 8:30AM - 9:15AM CST Lobby | Check-In and Breakfast Check in and get your day started with breakfast and coffee. Current students and staff will be in attendance to welcome you to campus. |
| 9:15AM - 9:25AM CST Classroom 214 | Welcome Remarks John Barr, President, Armed Forces Club welcomes you to Vanderbilt Business. |
| 9:25AM - 10:15AM CST Classroom 214 | Career Management Coaches from Vanderbilt Owen’s Career Management Center will highlight the numerous services they offer to assist Military MBA students in the internship and full-time career search process. |
| 10:15AM - 10:45AM CST Classroom 214 | Leadership After MBA Jameson Norton, MBA ’15, COO at Newport Healthcare, will share his insights on leadership after MBA . |
| 10:45AM - 11:00AM CST | COFFEE BREAK |
| 11:00AM - 12:00PM CST Classroom 214 | Life at Owen The Armed Forces Club will host breakout sessions on Life at Owen as a Military student. Bring your questions! |
| 12:00PM - 12:30PM CST Classroom 214 | Back to the Classroom Hear from Professor Erik Olson and Academic Advisor Wesley Notestine about how Vanderbilt supports the academic transition. |
| 12:30PM - 1:00PM CST Classroom 214 | Bass Military Scholars Program Learn about Vanderbilt’s Bass Military Scholars program from Program Manager Erin Huber and hear from three current Scholars. |
| 1:00PM - 1:45PM CST Lobby | Lunch Enjoy lunch with fellow attendees and current students from vet-owned Mission BBQ. |
| 1:45PM - 2:15PM CST | Tour of Owen (optional) Optional tour of the Owen building. |
| 4:30PM - 6:00PM CST Hopsmith | Happy Hour (optional) A casual time with the Armed Forces Club + alum. Partners welcome! Hopsmith 1903 Division Street Nashville, TN 37203 |