Orientation Details
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Orientation Schedules by Program
Check out the flow of orientation events for each program. All schedules are subject to change.
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Full-Time MBA
Monday, August 17
Time Session Presenter Location 8-8:45 a.m. Check-in and Breakfast Owen Lobby 8:45-9:15 a.m. Welcome Session Tom Steenburgh, Dean of Owen Graduate School of Management Great Room 9:15-10 a.m. OSGA Welcome / A Day in the Life at Owen OSGA Great Room
10 a.m.-12 p.m. Second City Workshop Second City Facilitators Great Room 12-1 p.m. Lunch
IT Helpdesk Available (optional, drop-in)Owen Lobby 1-2 p.m. How to Succeed in the Classroom - Faculty Panel MBA Faculty Great Room 2-2:30 p.m. Student Life, Plugging in at Owen ASA Student Life Team Great Room 2:30-2:45 p.m. Break 2:45-3:00 p.m. Meet the MarComm Team Maria Misbach & MarComm Team Great Room 3-3:30 p.m. Library Resources Library Staff Great Room 3:30-4 p.m. Class Photo (Professional dress is recommended) Owen Steps 4-5:30 p.m. Headshots (Last Name: A-M) (Professional dress is recommended) Walker Management Library 4-6 p.m. Community Fair Owen Lobby Tuesday, August 18
Time Session Presenter Location 8:15-9 a.m. Check-in and Breakfast Owen Lobby 9-10 a.m. Owen Values Tom Steenburgh, Dean of Owen Graduate School of Management Great Room 10-10:45 a.m. Leadership Development Program LDP Staff Great Room
10:45-11 a.m. Break 11 a.m.-12 p.m. Title IX, Project Safe, Student Care Network Title IX, Project Safe, SCN Great Room 12-1 p.m. Lunch
IT Helpdesk Available (optional, drop-in)Owen Lobby 1-2:30 p.m. Aperian GlobeSmart Dr. Jason D. Patent, Senior Consultant Great Room 2:30-2:45 p.m. Break 2:45-3:45 p.m. Academic Essentials & Honor Council Academic Affairs Team (ASA) Great Room 3:45-4:30 p.m. Career Management Center - Shape Your Career With Confidence CMC Staff Great Room 4:30-6:00 p.m. Headshots (Last Name: N-Z) (Professional dress is recommended) Walker Management Library Wednesday, August 19
Time Session Presenter Location 8:15-8:45 a.m. Registration and Coffee Owen Lobby 9-10:30 a.m. Quant Camp Lecture Rita Sowell Furman Hall 114 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m. Quant Camp Group Work Rita Sowell Owen Lobby 12-12:45 p.m. Quant Camp Lunch Rita Sowell Owen Lobby 1-2:30 p.m. Quant Camp Lecture Rita Sowell Furman Hall 114 2:30-4 p.m. Quant Camp Group Work Rita Sowell Owen Lobby Thursday, August 20
Time Session Presenter Location 8:15-8:45 a.m. Registration and Coffee Owen Lobby 9-10:30 a.m. Quant Camp Lecture Rita Sowell Furman Hall 114 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m. Quant Camp Group Work Rita Sowell Owen Lobby 12-12:45 p.m. Quant Camp Lunch Rita Sowell Owen Lobby 1-2:30 p.m. Quant Camp Lecture Rita Sowell Furman Hall 114 2:30-4 p.m. Quant Camp Group Work Rita Sowell Owen Lobby Friday, August 21
Time Session Presenter Location 4-6 p.m. Orientation Closing Bell Vanderbilt Football Stadium -
MS Finance
Monday, August 10
Time Session Presenter Location 8:45-9:45 a.m. Check-in & Breakfast Owen Lobby 10-11 a.m. A Day in the Life at Owen / OSGA Welcome OSGA & MSF Alumni Great Room 11 a.m.-12 p.m. Faculty Panel - How to Succeed in the Classroom MSF Faculty Members Great Room 12-1 p.m. Lunch Owen Lobby 1-2:30 p.m. Aperian GlobeSmart Dr. Jason D. Patent, Senior Consultant Wilson Hall 2:30-3:45 p.m. Owen Values Tom Steenburgh, Ralph Owen Dean and Professor of Marketing Wilson Hall 3:45-4:30 p.m. Student Life - Plugging In at Owen ASA Student Life Team Wilson Hall 4:30-5:30 p.m. Title IX, Project Safe, Student Care Network Title IX, Project Safe, SCN Wilson Hall 5:30-6:30 p.m. Specialized Master's Reception Owen Lobby & Great Room Tuesday, August 11
Time Session Presenter Location 8:30-9 a.m. Breakfast on the Go Owen Lobby 8:45-9:30 a.m. Library Resources Library Staff Great Room 9:30-10:15 a.m. Career Management Center - Shape Your Career with Confidence CMC Staff Great Room 10:15-11 a.m. Leadership Development Program LDP Staff Great Room 11-11:15 a.m. Meet the MarComm Team Maria Misbach & Team Great Room 11:15-11:30 a.m. Class Photo (Professional dress is recommended) Owen Steps 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Lunch Owen Lobby 1-2 p.m. Academic Essentials & Honor Council ASA Academic Affairs Team Great Room 2-4 p.m. Second City Workshop Second City Facilitators Great Room Wednesday, August 12
Time Session Presenter Location 8-9:15 a.m. Financial Economics I – Section 1 Nick Bollen, Frank K. Houston Chair and Professor of Finance Classroom 110 (Averbuch) 9:30-10:45 a.m. Financial Economics I – Section 2 Nick Bollen, Frank K. Houston Chair and Professor of Finance Classroom 110 (Averbuch) 9:30-10:45 a.m. Professional Communications – Section 1 Kimberly Pace, Professor for the Practice of Management Communication and Director, Owen Communication Program Classroom 209 11 a.m.-12:15 p.m. Financial Economics I – Section 3 Nick Bollen, Frank K. Houston Chair and Professor of Finance Classroom 110 (Averbuch) 11 a.m.-12:15 p.m. Professional Communications – Section 2 Kimberly Pace, Professor for the Practice of Management Communication and Director, Owen Communication Program Classroom 209 11 a.m.-3 p.m. IT Helpdesk Available (optional, drop-in) Owen Lobby 12:30 -1:45 p.m. Professional Communications – Section 3 Kimberly Pace, Professor for the Practice of Management Communication and Director, Owen Communication Program Classroom 209 Thursday, August 13
Time Session Presenter Location 8-9:15 a.m. Financial Economics I – Section 1 Nick Bollen, Frank K. Houston Chair and Professor of Finance Classroom 110 (Averbuch) 9:30-10:45 a.m. Financial Economics I – Section 2 Nick Bollen, Frank K. Houston Chair and Professor of Finance Classroom 110 (Averbuch) 9:30-10:45 a.m. Professional Communications – Section 1 Kimberly Pace, Professor for the Practice of Management Communication and Director, Owen Communication Program Classroom 209 11 a.m.-12:15 p.m. Financial Economics I – Section 3 Nick Bollen, Frank K. Houston Chair and Professor of Finance Classroom 110 (Averbuch) 11 a.m.-12:15 p.m. Professional Communications – Section 2 Kimberly Pace, Professor for the Practice of Management Communication and Director, Owen Communication Program Classroom 209 11 a.m.-3 p.m. IT Helpdesk Available (optional, drop-in) Owen Lobby 12:30 -1:45 p.m. Professional Communications – Section 3 Kimberly Pace, Professor for the Practice of Management Communication and Director, Owen Communication Program Classroom 209 Friday, August 14
Time Session Presenter Location 8-9:15 a.m. Financial Economics I – Section 1 Nick Bollen, Frank K. Houston Chair and Professor of Finance Classroom 110 (Averbuch) 9:30-10:45 a.m. Financial Economics I – Section 2 Nick Bollen, Frank K. Houston Chair and Professor of Finance Classroom 110 (Averbuch) 9:30-11 a.m. Headshots (Students in Financial Economics I – Section 1) (Professional dress is recommended) Walker Management Library 11 a.m.-12:15 p.m. Financial Economics I – Section 3 Nick Bollen, Frank K. Houston Chair and Professor of Finance Classroom 110 (Averbuch) 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Headshots (Students in Financial Economics I – Section 2) (Professional dress is recommended) Walker Management Library 11 a.m.-3 p.m. IT Helpdesk Available (optional, drop-in) Owen Lobby 12:30-2 p.m. Headshots (Students in Financial Economics I – Section 3) (Professional dress is recommended) Walker Management Library 1-8:30 p.m. Personal Brand Pitch Dress Rehearsals Kimberly Pace, Professor for the Practice of Management Communication and Director, Owen Communication Program Classroom 209 (Breakouts in 125, 211, 213, and 214) Monday, August 17
Time Session Presenter Location 8-9:15 a.m. Financial Economics I – Section 1 Nick Bollen, Frank K. Houston Chair and Professor of Finance Classroom 110 (Averbuch) 8-9:15 a.m. Personal Brand Pitches – Group 1 Kimberly Pace, Professor for the Practice of Management Communication and Director, Owen Communication Program Classroom 209 9:30-10:45 a.m. Financial Economics I – Section 2 Nick Bollen, Frank K. Houston Chair and Professor of Finance Classroom 110 (Averbuch) 9:30-10:45 a.m. Personal Brand Pitches – Group 2 Kimberly Pace, Professor for the Practice of Management Communication and Director, Owen Communication Program Classroom 209 11 a.m.-12:15 p.m. Financial Economics I – Section 3 Nick Bollen, Frank K. Houston Chair and Professor of Finance Classroom 110 (Averbuch) 11 a.m.-12:15 p.m. Personal Brand Pitches – Group 3 Kimberly Pace, Professor for the Practice of Management Communication and Director, Owen Communication Program Classroom 209 2-3:15 p.m. Personal Brand Pitches – Group 4 Kimberly Pace, Professor for the Practice of Management Communication and Director, Owen Communication Program Classroom 209 3:30-4:45 p.m. Personal Brand Pitches – Group 5 Kimberly Pace, Professor for the Practice of Management Communication and Director, Owen Communication Program Classroom 209 4-6 p.m. Community Fair Owen Lobby & Great Room Tuesday, August 18
Time Session Presenter Location 8-9:15 a.m. Financial Economics I – Section 1 Nick Bollen, Frank K. Houston Chair and Professor of Finance Classroom 110 (Averbuch) 9:30-10:45 a.m. Financial Economics I – Section 2 Nick Bollen, Frank K. Houston Chair and Professor of Finance Classroom 110 (Averbuch) 9:30-10:45 a.m. Professional Communications – Section 1 Kimberly Pace, Professor for the Practice of Management Communication and Director, Owen Communication Program Classroom 209 11 a.m.-12:15 p.m. Financial Economics I – Section 3 Nick Bollen, Frank K. Houston Chair and Professor of Finance Classroom 110 (Averbuch) 11 a.m.-12:15 p.m. Professional Communications – Section 2 Kimberly Pace, Professor for the Practice of Management Communication and Director, Owen Communication Program Classroom 209 12:30-1:45 p.m. Professional Communications – Section 3 Kimberly Pace, Professor for the Practice of Management Communication and Director, Owen Communication Program Classroom 209 Wednesday, August 19
Time Session Presenter Location 8-9:15 a.m. Financial Economics I – Section 1 Nick Bollen, Frank K. Houston Chair and Professor of Finance Classroom 110 (Averbuch) 9:30-10:45 a.m. Financial Economics I – Section 2 Nick Bollen, Frank K. Houston Chair and Professor of Finance Classroom 110 (Averbuch) 11 a.m.-12:15 p.m. Financial Economics I – Section 3 Nick Bollen, Frank K. Houston Chair and Professor of Finance Classroom 110 (Averbuch) 1-8:30 p.m. Persuasive Team Speech Dress Rehearsals Kimberly Pace, Professor for the Practice of Management Communication and Director, Owen Communication Program Classroom 219 (Breakouts in 110, 211, and 214) Thursday, August 20
Time Session Presenter Location 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Financial Economics I – Final Exam (all sections) Nick Bollen, Frank K. Houston Chair and Professor of Finance Wilson Hall 103 Friday, August 21
Time Session Presenter Location 4-6 p.m. Orientation Closing Bell Vanderbilt Football Stadium Friday, August 28
Time Session Presenter Location 8-9:15 a.m. Personal Brand Pitches – Group 1 Kimberly Pace, Professor for the Practice of Management Communication and Director, Owen Communication Program Classroom 209 9:30-10:45 a.m. Personal Brand Pitches – Group 2 Kimberly Pace, Professor for the Practice of Management Communication and Director, Owen Communication Program Classroom 209 11 a.m.-12:15 p.m. Financial Economics I – Group 3 Nick Bollen, Frank K. Houston Chair and Professor of Finance Classroom 209 11 a.m.-12:15 p.m. Personal Brand Pitches – Group 3 Kimberly Pace, Professor for the Practice of Management Communication and Director, Owen Communication Program Classroom 209 2-3:15 p.m. Personal Brand Pitches – Group 4 Kimberly Pace, Professor for the Practice of Management Communication and Director, Owen Communication Program Classroom 209 3:30-4:45 p.m. Personal Brand Pitches – Group 5 Kimberly Pace, Professor for the Practice of Management Communication and Director, Owen Communication Program Classroom 209 Important Notes
- Course sections: Financial Economics I and Professional Communications are offered in parallel Sections 1–3, and you will be in Groups 1–5 for your pitches/speeches. Attend only your assigned section or group; all offerings are listed together by time.
- Sign-up sessions: Personal Brand Pitch Dress Rehearsals (Aug 14) and Persuasive Team Speech Dress Rehearsals (Aug 19) require signing up for a 30-minute slot within the listed window.
- Final exam: Financial Economics I (Aug 20) is a time-flexible exam offered across all sections.
- IT Help Desk: A member of our IT staff will be available to answer questions on Wednesday – Friday, August 12 – 14 on a drop-in basis in the Owen Lobby.
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Master of Accountancy
Monday, August 10
Time Track Session Presenter Location 8:45-9:45 a.m. All MAcc Check-in and Breakfast Owen Lobby 10-11 a.m. All MAcc OSGA Welcome / A Day in the Life at Owen OSGA & MAcc Alumni Classroom 110 (Averbuch) 11 a.m.-12 p.m. All MAcc Faculty Panel - How to Succeed in the Classroom MAcc Faculty Members Classroom 110 (Averbuch) 12-1 p.m. All MAcc Lunch Owen Lobby 1-2:30 p.m. All MAcc Aperian GlobeSmart Dr. Jason D. Patent, Senior Consultant Wilson Hall 2:30-3:45 p.m. All MAcc Owen Values Tom Steenburgh, Ralph Owen Dean and Professor of Marketing
Wilson Hall 3:45-4:30 p.m. All MAcc Student Life – Plugging In at Owen ASA Student Life Team Wilson Hall 4:30-5:30 p.m. All MAcc Title IX, Project Safe, Student Care Network Title IX, Project Safe, SCN Wilson Hall 5:30-6:30 p.m. All MAcc Specialized Master's Reception Owen Lobby & Great Room Tuesday, August 11
Time Track Session Presenter Location 8:30-9 a.m. All MAcc Breakfast On The Go Owen Lobby 9-9:15 a.m. All MAcc Meet the MarComm Team Maria Misbach & Team Classroom 110 (Averbuch) 9:15-9:30 a.m. All MAcc Class Photo (Professional dress is recommended) Owen Steps 9:30-11:30 a.m. All MAcc Second City Workshop Second City Facilitators Classroom 110 (Averbuch) 11:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m. All MAcc Leadership Development Program LDP Staff Classroom 110 (Averbuch) 12:15-1:15 p.m. All MAcc Lunch Owen Lobby 1:15-2 p.m. All MAcc Career Management Center - Shape Your Career With Confidence CMC Staff Classroom 110 (Averbuch) 2-2:45 p.m. All MAcc Library Resources Library Staff Classroom 110 (Averbuch) 2:45-3:45 p.m. All MAcc Academic Essentials & Honor Council ASA Academic Affairs Team Classroom 110 (Averbuch) 6:00 p.m. All MAcc EY Social Wednesday, August 12
Time Track Session Presenter Location 8-9:15 a.m. Valuation Financial Economics I Nick Bollen, Frank K. Houston Chair and Professor of Finance Classroom 110 (Averbuch) 9:30-10:45 a.m. Assurance Business Ethics in Accounting Jessica Kennedy, Associate Professor of Management Classroom 211 11 a.m.-3 p.m. All MAcc IT Helpdesk Available (optional, drop-in) Owen Lobby 3:30-4:45 p.m. All MAcc Leadership Communication - Section 1 Kimberly Pace, Professor for the Practice of Management Communication and Director, Owen Communication Program Classroom 209 5-6:15 p.m. All MAcc Leadership Communication - Section 2 Kimberly Pace, Professor for the Practice of Management Communication and Director, Owen Communication Program Classroom 209 Thursday, August 13
Time Track Session Presenter Location 8-9:15 a.m. Valuation Financial Economics I Nick Bollen, Frank K. Houston Chair and Professor of Finance Classroom 110 (Averbuch) 9:30-10:45 a.m. Assurance Business Ethics in Accounting Jessica Kennedy, Associate Professor of Management Classroom 211 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. All Macc Interview Workshop CMC Staff Classroom 211 11 a.m.-3 p.m. All MAcc IT Helpdesk Available (optional, drop-in) Owen Lobby 3-8:30 p.m. All MAcc Leadership Communication - Brand Pitch Dress Rehearsals Kimberly Pace, Professor for the Practice of Management Communication and Director, Owen Communication Program Classroom 209 (Breakouts in 204, 211, and 214) Friday, August 14
Time Track Session Presenter Location 8-9:15 a.m. Valuation Financial Economics I Nick Bollen, Frank K. Houston Chair and Professor of Finance Classroom 110 (Averbuch) 8:30-10 a.m. All MAcc Leadership Communication - Section 1 Kimberly Pace, Professor for the Practice of Management Communication and Director, Owen Communication Program Classroom 209 9:30-10:45 a.m. Assurance Business Ethics in Accounting Jessica Kennedy, Associate Professor of Management Classroom 211 10:15-11:45 a.m. All MAcc Leadership Communication - Section 2 Kimberly Pace, Professor for the Practice of Management Communication and Director, Owen Communication Program Classroom 209 11 a.m.-3 p.m. All MAcc IT Helpdesk Available (optional, drop-in) Owen Lobby Time Flexible All MAcc Leadership Communication - Team Meetings Kimberly Pace, Professor for the Practice of Management Communication and Director, Owen Communication Program TBA All MAcc Deloitte Social Monday, August 17
Time Track Session Presenter Location 8-9:15 a.m. Valuation Financial Economics I Nick Bollen, Frank K. Houston Chair and Professor of Finance Classroom 110 (Averbuch) 9 a.m.-4 p.m. All MAcc Leadership Communication - Librarian Meetings Kimberly Pace, Professor for the Practice of Management Communication and Director, Owen Communication Program Walker Management Library 9:30-10:45 a.m. Assurance Business Ethics in Accounting Jessica Kennedy, Associate Professor of Management Classroom 211 4-6 p.m. All MAcc Community Fair Owen Lobby & Great Room Tuesday, August 18
Time Track Session Presenter Location 8-9:15 a.m. Valuation Financial Economics I Nick Bollen, Frank K. Houston Chair and Professor of Finance Classroom 110 (Averbuch) 9:30-10:45 a.m. Assurance Business Ethics in Accounting Jessica Kennedy, Associate Professor of Management Classroom 211 1:30-3 p.m. All MAcc Headshots (Students in Leadership Communication – Section 1) (Professional dress is recommended) Walker Management Library 2:30-4 p.m. All MAcc Headshots (Students in Leadership Communication – Section 2) (Professional dress is recommended) Walker Management Library 3-4:30 p.m. All MAcc Leadership Communication - Section 1 Kimberly Pace, Professor for the Practice of Management Communication and Director, Owen Communication Program Classroom 209 (Breakouts in 211, 213, and 214) 4:45-6:15 p.m. All MAcc Leadership Communication - Section 2 Kimberly Pace, Professor for the Practice of Management Communication and Director, Owen Communication Program Classroom 209 (Breakouts in 211, 213, and 214) Wednesday, August 19
Time Track Session Presenter Location 8-9:15 a.m. Valuation Financial Economics I Nick Bollen, Frank K. Houston Chair and Professor of Finance Classroom 110 (Averbuch) 9:30-10:45 a.m. Assurance Business Ethics in Accounting Jessica Kennedy, Associate Professor of Management Classroom 211 10am-1 p.m. All MAcc Leadership Communication - Team Dress Rehearsals Kimberly Pace, Professor for the Practice of Management Communication and Director, Owen Communication Program Classroom 209 5:00 p.m. All MAcc KPMG Social Thursday, August 20
Time Track Session Presenter Location 8-9:15 a.m. All MAcc Leadership Communication - Section 1 Kimberly Pace, Professor for the Practice of Management Communication and Director, Owen Communication Program Classroom 209 9:30-10:45 a.m. All MAcc Leadership Communication - Section 2 Kimberly Pace, Professor for the Practice of Management Communication and Director, Owen Communication Program Classroom 209 12:30-1:45 p.m. Assurance Business Ethics in Accounting Jessica Kennedy, Associate Professor of Management Classroom 211 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Valuation Financial Economics I - Final Exam (All Sections) Nick Bollen, Frank K. Houston Chair and Professor of Finance Wilson Hall 103 Friday, August 21
Time Track Session Presenter Location 4-6 p.m. All MAcc Orientation Closing Bell Vanderbilt Football Stadium Wednesday, August 26
Time Track Session Presenter Location TBA All MAcc PwC Social Important Notes
- Sign-up sessions: Brand Pitch Dress Rehearsals (Aug 13), Team Dress Rehearsals (Aug 19), and Librarian Meetings (Aug 17) require signing up for a slot within the listed window. Team Meetings (Aug 14) are self-organized.
- Final exam: Financial Economics I (Aug 20) is a time-flexible exam offered across all sections.
- To be confirmed: The Deloitte Social (Aug 14), Interview Logic (Aug 17), and KPMG Social (Aug 17) are tentative, as the times are to be confirmed.
- IT Help Desk: A member of our IT staff will be available to answer questions on Wednesday – Friday, August 12 – 14 on a drop-in basis in the Owen Lobby.
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Master of Marketing
Monday, August 10
Time Session Presenter Location 8:45-9:45 a.m. Check-in and Breakfast Owen Lobby 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Second City Workshop Second City Facilitators 219 12-1 p.m. Lunch Owen Lobby 1-2:30 p.m. Aperian GlobeSmart Dr. Jason D. Patent, Senior Consultant Wilson Hall 2:30-3:45 p.m. Owen Values Tom Steenburgh, Ralph Owen Dean and Professor of Marketing Wilson Hall 3:45-4:30 p.m. Student Life – Plugging In at Owen ASA Student Life Team Wilson Hall 4:30-5:30 p.m. Title IX, Project Safe, Student Care Network Title IX, Project Safe, SCN Wilson Hall 5:30-6:30 p.m. Specialized Master's Reception Owen Lobby & Great Room Tuesday, August 11
Time Session Presenter Location 8:30-9 a.m. Breakfast on the Go Owen Lobby 9-10 a.m. Faculty Panel – How to Succeed in the Classroom MMark Faculty Members Classroom 219 10-10:15 a.m. Meet the MarComm Team Maria Misbach & Team Classroom 219 10:15-10:30 a.m. Class Photo (Professional dress is recommended) Owen Steps 10:30-11:30 a.m. OSGA Welcome / A Day in the Life at Owen OSGA & MMark Alumni Classroom 219 11:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m. Career Management Center – Shape Your Career with Confidence CMC Staff Classroom 219 12:15-1:15 p.m. Lunch Owen Lobby 1:15-2:00 p.m. Leadership Development Program LDP Staff Classroom 219 2-4:30 p.m. A Sharper You: Being a More Effective Manager by Knowing Yourself Becky Sharpe Classroom 219 Wednesday, August 12
Time Session Presenter Location 10-11 a.m. Academic Essentials & Honor Council ASA Academic Affairs Team Classroom 219 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Lunch on your own 11 a.m.-3 p.m. IT Helpdesk Available (optional, drop-in) Owen Lobby 12-4 p.m. Business Fundamentals Jenny Escalas, Senior Associate Dean of Academic Programs, Dean Samuel B. and Evelyn R. Richmond Chair, and Professor of Marketing Classroom 219 Thursday, August 13
Time Session Presenter Location 8:30-11:45 a.m. Marketing Fundamentals – Section 1 Steve Hoeffler, Professor of Marketing Classroom 219 11 a.m.-3 p.m. IT Helpdesk Available (optional, drop-in) — Owen Lobby 1-4:15 p.m. Marketing Fundamentals – Section 2 Steve Hoeffler, Professor of Marketing Classroom 219 Friday, August 14
Time Session Presenter Location 8:30-11:45 a.m. Marketing Fundamentals – Section 1 Steve Hoeffler, Professor of Marketing Classroom 219 11 a.m.-3 p.m. IT Helpdesk Available (optional, drop-in) — Owen Lobby 12:15-3:30 pm Marketing Fundamentals – Section 2 Steve Hoeffler, Professor of Marketing Classroom 219 Monday, August 17
Time Session Presenter Location 8:30-11:45 a.m. Marketing Fundamentals – Section 1 Steve Hoeffler, Professor of Marketing Classroom 219 9:30-11:30 a.m. Expect A Lot, Care A Lot: How 6 Critical Practices Create High-Performing Teams – Section 2 Patrick Leddin Classroom 214 12:15-2:15 p.m. Expect A Lot, Care A Lot: How 6 Critical Practices Create High-Performing Teams – Section 1 Patrick Leddin Classroom 214 12:15-3:30 p.m. Marketing Fundamentals – Section 2 Steve Hoeffler, Professor of Marketing Classroom 219 4-6 p.m. Community Fair Owen Lobby & Great Room Tuesday, August 18
Time Session Presenter Location 8:30-11:45 a.m. Marketing Fundamentals – Section 1 Steve Hoeffler, Professor of Marketing Classroom 219 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m. Headshots (Students in Marketing Fundamentals, Section 2) (Professional dress is recommended) Walker Management Library 12-1:30 p.m. Headshots (Students in Marketing Fundamentals, Section 1) (Professional dress is recommended) Walker Management Library 12:15-3:30 p.m. Marketing Fundamentals – Section 2 Steve Hoeffler, Professor of Marketing Classroom 219 Wednesday, August 19
Time Session Presenter Location 8:00-11:45 a.m. Marketing Fundamentals – Section 1 Steve Hoeffler, Professor of Marketing Classroom 219 12:15-4 p.m. Marketing Fundamentals – Section 2 Steve Hoeffler, Professor of Marketing Classroom 219 Thursday, August 20
Time Session Presenter Location 8:00-11:45 a.m. Marketing Fundamentals – Section 1 Steve Hoeffler, Professor of Marketing Classroom 219 12:15-4 p.m. Marketing Fundamentals – Section 2 Steve Hoeffler, Professor of Marketing Classroom 219 Friday, August 21
Time Session Presenter Location 4-6 p.m. Orientation Closing Bell Vanderbilt Football Stadium By 11 p.m. Marketing Fundamentals – Take-Home Final Due Steve Hoeffler, Professor of Marketing Important Notes
- Course sections: Marketing Fundamentals is offered in two parallel sections most days (Section 1 in the morning, Section 2 in the afternoon). Attend only your assigned section.
- Take-home final: The Marketing Fundamentals take-home final is due Friday, August 21 by 11 p.m.
- IT Help Desk: A member of our IT staff will be available to answer questions on Wednesday – Friday, August 12 – 14 on a drop-in basis in the Owen Lobby.
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Executive MBA
Saturday, July 11
Time Session Presenter Location 9 a.m.–4:30 p.m Math Camp Rita Sowell, Adjunct Professor of Management (Statistics) Owen 412 4:40–5 p.m Special Welcome from the Class of 2027 EMBA Class of 2027 Owen 412 5-7:30 p.m. Family Day Picnic Owen Lobby Saturday, July 18
Time Session Presenter Location 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Math Camp Rita Sowell, Adjunct Professor of Management (Statistics) Owen 412 Saturday, July 25
Time Session Presenter Location 9-11:45 a.m. Math Camp Rita Sowell, Adjunct Professor of Management (Statistics) Owen 412 11:45 a.m.-12:15 p.m. Welcome Session Tom Steenburgh, Ralph Owen Dean and Professor of Marketing
Owen 412 12:15-1 p.m. Lunch 4th Floor 1-2 p.m Owen Values Tom Steenburgh, Ralph Owen Dean and Professor of Marketing
Owen 412 2-3 p.m. Leadership Development Program / Career Coaching LDP & CMC Staff Owen 412 3-3:15 p.m. Break 4th Floor 3:15-3:45 p.m. Student Care Network Desireè Kelly, Associate Director, Student Affairs Owen 412 3:45-4:30 p.m. Academic Essentials / Plugging In at Owen Academic Affairs & Student Life Owen 412 4:30-5 p.m. Library Resources Library Staff Owen 412 5-5:45 p.m. Headshots, Welcome Gifts & Ask Me Anything Academic Affairs & Student Life Walker Management Library / 2nd Floor Common Area Monday, August 17
Time Session Presenter Location 4 p.m. – 6 p.m. Community Fair Owen Lobby & Great Room Friday, August 21
Time Session Presenter Location 4 p.m. – 6 p.m. Orientation Closing Bell Vanderbilt Football Stadium -
Master of Management in Health Care
Saturday, August 15
Time Session Presenter Location 8:30-9 a.m. Check-in & Breakfast 4th Floor Lounge 9-10:30 a.m. Welcome Session & Owen Values Tom Steenburgh, Ralph Owen Dean and Professor of Marketing Owen 410 10:30 a.m.-12:45 p.m. Interactive Workshop / Leadership Development Program LDP Staff Owen 410 12:45-1 p.m. OSGA Welcome OSGA Owen 410 1-2:00 p.m. Lunch 4th Floor Lounge 2-2:30 p.m. Student Care Network Student Care Network Owen 410 2:30-3:15 p.m. Academic Essentials & Plugging In at Owen ASA Academic Affairs & Student Life Owen 410 3:15-3:45 p.m. Library Resources Library Staff Owen 410 3:45-4 p.m. Meet the MarComm Team Maria Misbach, Chief Marketing and Communications Officer Owen 410 4-4:15 p.m. Class Photo (Professional dress is recommended) Owen Steps 4:15-5 p.m. Headshots, IT & Ask Us Anything 4th Floor Lounge/ Library Monday, August 17
Time Session Presenter Location 4-6 p.m. Community Fair Owen Lobby & Great Room Friday, August 21
Time Session Presenter Location 4-6 p.m. Orientation Closing Bell Vanderbilt Football Stadium
International Student Orientation
International Students Welcome Day is designed to help students transition smoothly to the Nashville area and to the business school experience.
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Saturday, August 15
Time Session Presenter Location 8:30-9 a.m. Check-in and Breakfast Owen 125 9-9:15 a.m. Welcome Session Jenny Escalas, Senior Associate Dean of Academic Programs Owen 125 9:15-9:30 a.m. ISCG Welcome and Day Overview ISCG Team Owen 125
9:30-11:30 a.m. Second City Workshop Second City Facilitators Owen 125 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Lunch Owen Lobby 12:30-1:30 p.m. Mock Class Brian McCann, David K. Wilson Chair, Professor of Strategic Management Owen 125 1:30-2 p.m. Libraries & Research in the U.S. Library Staff Owen 125 2-2:15 p.m. Break 2:15-3:00 p.m. Networking and Small Talk CMC Team Owen 125 3-3:30 p.m. Reflections and Key Takeaways LDP Staff Owen 125 3:30-4:15 p.m. Lessons from International Students International Alumni Owen 125 4:15-5 p.m. Happy Hour Social Owen Lobby Wednesday, August 19
Time Session Presenter Location 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Vanderbilt ISSS Orientation (Required for F/J Visa Students) Vanderbilt ISSS Student Life Center Ballroom
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