Monday, March 8
All times are Central Standard Time (CST). Sessions will start promptly so please join a few minutes prior to start time.
On Demand
Welcome & Introduction
Betsy Kacizak, Director of Recruitment and Admissions - MBA and Master's
Binnu Palta Hill, Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer
We are focused on International Women’s Day, Women in Business, and the importance of earning an MBA from UW-Madison. International Women's Day (March 8) is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. The day also marks a call to action for accelerating gender parity. International Women's Day is all about unity, celebration, reflection, advocacy, and action.
On Demand
Inspiring Stories
Hear from current students and alumni about their Wisconsin MBA experience.
- Mackenize Jahn – Full Time MBA
- Alyssa Ryanjoy, MBA '20 – Evening/Professional MBA
- Senior Manager, Workplace Modernization – CUNA Mutual Group
- Renee Moe, MBA '08 – Executive MBA
- President & CEO – United Way of Dane County
On Demand
Coffee Chat with Career Management
Today’s Topic – ‘How to Negotiate Compensation’
Presenter: Gina Jenkins, Director of Career Management
On Demand
International Women’s Day - #Choose To Challenge
- What is International Women's Day all about?
- Examples of how to challenge
- Balancing Family and Work by Tammy Grigsby, VP of Manufacturing, Staco
- We are the faces... by Sharena Lee Satti
Send your #Choose To Challenge photo to mba@wsb.wisc.edu by Thursday at 10 a.m.
4:00 – 4:30 p.m. CST
Ask Us Anything Session - Live Event
This event will be held via Zoom and representatives from the admissions team, career management team, and current students are on hand to answer specific questions about the Wisconsin MBA Programs. Stop by the room for a few minutes or spend the time getting to know the teams. Private one on one meetings will be available.
Tuesday, March 9
All times are Central Standard Time (CST). Sessions will start promptly so please join a few minutes prior to start time.
8:00 – 8:30 a.m. CST
Ask Us Anything Session - Live Event
This event will be held via Zoom and representatives from the admissions team, career management team, and current students are on hand to answer specific questions about the Wisconsin MBA Programs. Stop by the room for a few minutes or spend the time getting to know the teams. Private one on one meetings will be available.
On Demand
Coffee Chat with Career Management
Today’s Topic – ‘Quick Tips for Virtual Networking’
Presenter: Amanda Earle, Associate Director of Career Management and Corporate Partnerships.
On Demand
Forté
Gina Jenkins, Director of Career Management, shares about Forté and the empowering environment that equips women for lifelong success in their careers and community life. Gina covers how Forté strives to increase the number of women applying to and enrolling in MBA programs by providing educational opportunities, networking and mentoring events, as well as professional conferences.
12:00 – 12:30 p.m. CST
Ask Us Anything Session with Students - Live Event
This event will be held via Zoom with current students to answer specific questions about the Wisconsin MBA Programs. Stop by the room for a few minutes or spend the entire time getting to know us. Private one on one meetings will be available.
On Demand
Inspiring Stories
Hear from current students and alumni about their Wisconsin MBA experience.
On Demand
M. Keith Weikel MBA Leadership Speaker Series Welcomes Susan Chapman Hughes
Wednesday, March 10
All times are Central Standard Time (CST). Sessions will start promptly so please join a few minutes prior to start time.
On Demand
Coffee Chat with Career Management
Today’s Topic – ‘Resume Tips’
Presenter: Betsy Golomski, Assistant Director of Career Management
8:00 – 8:45 a.m. CST
Student Panel – Live Event
Current Wisconsin MBA students will share how they came to attend Wisconsin, future career goals, and how they have enjoyed their MBA experience.
Moderator: Betsy Kacizak, Director of Recruitment and Admissions - MBA and Master’s
Panelists:
- Maghan Kuehl – Full-Time MBA
- Erin Harried – Evening MBA
- Shawnee Parens – Executive MBA
On Demand
Inspiring Stories
Hear from current students and alumni about their Wisconsin MBA experience.
11:45 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. CST
Ask Us Anything Session - Live Event
This event will be held via Zoom and representatives from the admissions team, career management team, and current students are on hand to answer specific questions about the Wisconsin MBA Programs. Stop by the room for a few minutes or spend the time getting to know the teams. Private one on one meetings will be available.
Thursday, March 11
All times are Central Standard Time (CST). Sessions will start promptly so please join a few minutes prior to start time.
On Demand
Coffee Chat with Career Management
Today’s Topic – ‘Maximizing LinkedIn’
Presenter: Jean Sink, Director of Career Management and Corporate Partnerships
8:00 – 8:30 a.m. CST
Ask Us Anything Session - Live Event
This event will be held via Zoom and representatives from the admissions team, career management team, and current students are on hand to answer specific questions about the Wisconsin MBA Programs. Stop by the room for a few minutes or spend the time getting to know the teams. Private one on one meetings will be available.
On Demand
Inspiring Stories
Hear from current students and alumni about their Wisconsin MBA experience.
9:00 – 9:45 a.m. CST
Admission Panel - Live Event
The Wisconsin MBA Admissions Team will share what makes a competitive applicant for the Wisconsin MBA. The panel will cover standardized test scores, undergraduate academic performance, essay questions, recommendations, interviews, and merit aid.
Moderator: Betsy Kacizak, Director of Recruitment and Admissions - MBA and Master’s
Panelists:
- Jennifer Balogh, Associate Director of Recruitment and Admissions - MBA and Master’s
- Randy Parvin, Assistant Director of Recruitment and Admissions - MBA and Master’s
Friday, March 12
All times are Central Standard Time (CST). Sessions will start promptly so please join a few minutes prior to start time.
On Demand
Coffee Chat with Career Management
Today’s Topic – ‘Virtual Interviewing Tips'
Presenter: Sandra Kubat, Assistant Director of Career Management
9:00 – 9:30 a.m. CST
Ask Us Anything Session - Live Event
This event will be held via Zoom and representatives from the admissions team, career management team, and current students are on hand to answer specific questions about the Wisconsin MBA Programs. Stop by the room for a few minutes or spend the time getting to know the teams. Private one on one meetings will be available.
On Demand
Inspiring Stories
Hear from current students and alumni about their Wisconsin MBA experience.
10:00 – 10:30 a.m. CST
Closing Session – Live Event
10:00 – 10:20 a.m. Recap of the week’s events, Q&A about the Wisconsin MBA
10:20 – 10:30 a.m. Participation from the audience on International Women's Day