2006-2007 B-school Diversity Events for Prospectives

The 2006-2007 Diversity Event List

These schools look forward to engaging you and sharing more information about their respective programs. Please kindly let them know you were referred by The MBADiversity Organization.

The Wharton School

The Boston School of Management

Yale School of Management

Georgetown University- McDonough School of Business

Tuck School of Business

The Berkeley MBA

Chicago GSB

Washington University in St. Louis- Olin MBA

Goizueta Business School @ Emory University

Penn State University, Smeal College of Business

The Johnson School- Cornell University

The Wharton School
Wharton Diversity & Women's Receptions
Fall 2006

Join us at one of our Wharton MBA Diversity Receptions, hosted by
admissions representatives and our diverse group of alumni. At a
reception, you will learn more about whether an MBA from Wharton is
right for you. Explore our programs, curriculum and student life, as
well as opportunities for under-represented groups and women within our community. Get an insider's perspective on the Wharton's admissions philosophy and process. For details and to register, please visit http://mba.wharton.upenn.edu. All receptions will be held in the evening, most from 7:00-9:00pm.

Explore Wharton: Diversity in Action
September 14-15, 2006

We invite you to attend our annual on-campus prospective student event for underrepresented groups, "Explore Wharton: Diversity in Action".

Co-sponsored by the African American MBA Association (AAMBAA), Wharton
Hispanic American MBA Association (WHAMBAA), Wharton Women in Business
(WWIB), Out4Business and the Wharton MBA Admissions Office, this event
will give you the opportunity to live the Wharton experience, focusing
on opportunities for students of color, women and LGBT. Over two days, you will meet current students and administrators, learn about Wharton's programs and resources, attend classes with Wharton's top faculty, and get valuable insight into our admissions process. For more information and to register, visit http://clubs.wharton.upenn.edu/proday.

Whitney M. Young Conference, Philadelphia
November 30 - December 3, 2006

Join us in Philadelphia for the 33rd Annual Whitney M. Young Conference, the largest student-run African-American business conference in the country. As part of this event, AAMBAA and Wharton MBA Admissions will host a prospective event for students of color to learn more about Wharton's Program, Curriculum, Student Experience and the Admissions Process. For more information, visit www.whartonaambaa.com.

Boston University School of Management

We'll be hosting the following US information sessions in the coming months:

· Boston - Wednesday, September 20th

· San Francisco - Wednesday, October 4th

· New York - Thursday, October 12th

· Boston - Wednesday, October 18th

· Boston - Wednesday, November 8th

For more information, please visit: http://management.bu.edu/events

Yale School of Management

Miami Diversity Admission Reception
Tuesday, September 13
6:00 - 8:00 pm
Click here to register.

Atlanta Diversity Admissions Reception
Wednesday, September 27
6:00 - 8:00 pm
Click here to register.

New York Diversity Reception
Tuesday, October 3
6:00 - 8:00 pm
Yale Club of New York City
50 Vanderbilt Avenue
Click here to register.

Washington Diversity Admissions Reception
Wednesday, October 4
6:00 - 8:00 pm
Click here to register.

Explore Diversity
Friday and Saturday, November 3-4
Yale School of management
New Haven
Click here to register.

Georgetown University- McDonough School of Business
Georgetown Full-Time MBA events will be as follows:

November 8, 2006
Georgetown Full-Time MBA Minority dinner - Washington, DC

November 29, 2006
Georgetown Full-Time MBA Minority dinner - New York, NY

February 9, 2007
Georgetown Full-Time MBA Minority Open House - Washington, DC

Locations: TBD. Further information can be found on our website: http://msb.georgetown.edu/prospective/graduate/mba/

Tuck School of Business
The Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth College’s Diversity Weekend is November 9th-12th, 2006 in Hanover, NH. The website is www.tuck.dartmouth.edu/diversity

2nd National Women in Business Conference, October 5-6, 2006 in Hanover, NH. www.tuckwomeninbusiness.org

American Indian Society of Engineers & Scientists (AISES) Conference, Detroit, MI, November 3-4, 2006

American Indian Graduate Horizons Symposium, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, July 13-17, 2007

The Berkeley MBA Diversity Events:

Diversity Workshops:
Diversity is a key strength of the Berkeley MBA program. Students from a variety of backgrounds are an important part of the vibrant Haas community. Furthermore, the enriching diversity of the Berkeley MBA program is deliberate and has the critical purpose to mirror the global makeup of today's business world. We invite you to attend a series of Diversity Workshops at the Haas School of Business to learn more about graduate studies in business management.

The Berkeley MBA Diversity Workshop
Date: October 14, 2006
Time: 9:00 AM
Location: Haas School of Business
Wells Fargo Room
Berkeley, CA 94720

Description: The Black Business Students Association (BBSA) and the Latin American & Hispanic Business Association (LAHBA), in conjunction with the MBA Admissions Offices (Full-time, Evening & Weekend, and Berkeley-Columbia Executive), invite you to learn about the diverse community at the Haas School of Business. Learn about the value of an MBA, the Haas curriculum, student life and alumni network. Get helpful tips on how to prepare a strong application for admission, and hear about common pitfalls you will want to avoid. Attend a mock case study, hear from current students and alumni, and discover exciting scholarship and financial aid opportunities. Packed full of useful information, the Diversity Workshop should not be missed!
Workshop time: 9 am to 6 pm

The Berkeley MBA Women's Workshop
Date: October 28, 2006
Time: 9:00 AM
Location: Haas School of Business
Wells Fargo Room
Berkeley, CA 94720

Description: Hosted by the Haas School's Women in Leadership (WIL) club, this workshop is for women interested in exploring MBA programs. Participants will learn about the value of an MBA, the Haas curriculum, student life and alumni network. You will also attend a mock case study, hear from current students and alumni, and discover exciting scholarship and financial aid opportunities. Admissions staff from all Berkeley MBA programs (Full-time, Evening & Weekend and Berkeley-Columbia Executive) will share helpful tips on how to prepare a strong application for admission, as well as offer advice about how to avoid common pitfalls. Packed full of useful information, the Women's Workshop should not be missed!

The Berkeley MBA LGBT Workshop
Date: November 11, 2006
Time: 9:00 AM
Location: Haas School of Business
Wells Fargo Room
Berkeley, CA 94720

Description: Sponsored by Lehman Brothers and the Q@Haas Club at the Haas School of Business, this workshop is for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgendered individuals interested in exploring MBA programs. Participants will learn about the value of an MBA, the Haas curriculum, student life and the alumni network. You will also attend a mock case study, hear from current students and alumni, and discover scholarship and financial aid opportunities. Admissions staff from all Berkeley MBA programs (Full-time, Evening & Weekend and Berkeley-Columbia Executive) will share helpful tips on how to prepare a strong application for admission, as well as offer advice about how to avoid common pitfalls. Packed full of useful information, this Berkeley MBA workshop should not be missed!

For maps, directions, and parking go to www.haas.berkeley.edu/haas/visiting.html

If you are not able to attend these above events, please consider attending one of our off-campus events near you!

Chicago GSB
1. Chicago's Fall Preview/Diversity Weekend - October 13-14, 2006. Applicant's can register online at:

http://www.chicagogsb.edu/fulltime/admissions/fallpreview.aspx

2. November 3, 2006 - African American MBA Association (AAMBAA)
Dusable Business Conference

Washington University in St. Louis- Olin MBA

Washington University in St. Louis - Olin MBA will host a Diversity Weekend to October 20-22, 2006! Olin’s Diversity Weekend highlights our strong commitment to attracting the most talented, dynamic, and diverse student body possible. Our goal at Olin is inclusiveness. We seek highly qualified, underrepresented minority candidates to help achieve this goal. To inquire about Olin Diversity Weekend or to register, please contact Ms. Joya Shepard at 888-622-5115 or by email at visit@olin.wustl.edu. The first 25 candidates to register will receive two free nights lodging at Olin’s Charles F. Knight Executive Education Center . http://www.olin.wustl.edu/mba/

The Olin Chapter of the National Association of Women MBAs will host the 2006 National Conference and Career Fair at Washington University in St. Louis November 3-5, 2006. Olin welcomes female business school students and recruiters from across the nation at this multi-day conference and recruiting event. Please check our website for more information http://www.olin.wustl.edu/orgs/nawmba/

Goizueta Business School @ Emory University
Upcoming Diversity Events at Goizueta Business School @ Emory University

Please join us for two very special conferences celebrating the advantages
of our diversity.

INSIDE GOIZUETA CONFERENCE: Leading a Diverse Community
November 9-10, 2006
Apply online September 1st – Click here to apply

BLACK MBA DIVERSE LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE: Developing Leaders through
Economic Empowerment
November 11, 2006
Register online September 1st – Click here to apply

Penn State University, Smeal College of Business, MBA Program

3/30-4/1/07 Diversity Appreciation Weekend

This annual event is designed for candidates, current students, and alumni who are also members of historically underrepresented minority ethnic and racial groups. These events conclude with a Diversity Appreciation Awards Banquet on Saturday evening. It is at this time that the Minority MBA Association recognizes and honors corporate sponsors, special guests, and alumni for their support and dedication to diversify Smeal’s MBA Program.

The Johnson School- Cornell University

Johnson Means Business, October 19-
21, 2006, is a weekend designed to provide you with a glimpse into the MBA experience at Cornell University, introducing you to our faculty and students as well as our curriculum and quality of life.

This year, Johnson Means Business will be held in conjunction with the annual symposium of the Black Graduate Business Association (BGBA), providing additional opportunities to interact with corporate sponsors and Johnson School alumni.

To be considered for this opportunity you must submit the online application and fax your GMAT score report by Tuesday, September 5, 2006. You will be notified of our decision by Tuesday, September 12, 2006, at which time we will contact you regarding travel to Ithaca.

Applications are being accepted now and are due by September 5th: Click here to fill out application.

We look forward to reviewing your application and hope to see you in October!

2006-2007 B-school Diversity Events for Prospectives

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