Networking & Social Events
Saturday, June 3, 2006
Alumni Kick-off Breakfast & Community Outreach
8:00 am - 12:00 pm, Lindbergh Room, 1st Floor
Calling all Consortium alumni! Join us as we kick-off the alumni reunion weekend at the 40th annual OP. After breakfast in the Lindbergh Room, Consortium alumni will show their propensity for giving back through participation in a community outreach event.
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School Welcome Center Rooms Open
11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Upon arrival in St. Louis, Consortium students and alumni are invited to stop by their individual schools rooms to meet fellow classmates and representatives from their designated university.
Carnegie Mellon Grand Ballroom G
Dartmouth College Gateway Ballroom 5
Emory University Grand Ballroom A
Indiana University Grand Ballroom B
University of Michigan Gateway Ballroom 2
New York University Gateway Ballroom 3
University of North Carolina Market Street Room
University of Rochester Broadway Room 2
University of Southern California Gateway Ballroom 4
University of Texas at Austin Grand Ballroom F
University of Virginia Gateway Ballroom 1
Washington University Grand Ballroom E
University of Wisconsin at Madison Broadway Room 1
Second Year Student & Alumni Reunion Luncheon
12:30 - 2:30 pm, Lindbergh Room
Join us for the Consortium's family reunion - a celebration of the past, present and future. Bring pictures, memorabilia and stories to share with alumni and 2nd year students. At this luncheon, FY2006 volunteers and donors will be recognized. There will also be a raffle, but you must be present to win!
Program Emcee: Kelly-Ann Henry (WU 00), Internal Audit Manager Toyota Motor Sales, USA, Inc.
Keynote Speaker: Ramsey Jay Jr. (DC 05), Private Wealth Manager Morgan Stanley
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Opening Session - New Students
1:30 - 2:30 pm, Grand Ballroom CD
Congratulations - you are a new member of The Consortium family! As such, you are now on a path that has been shown to lead to great professional and personal success. In this regard, you have become part of a proud tradition and can take advantage of a vast array of Consortium benefits, including career and academic skill preparation, networking and mentoring opportunities, and employment prospects. Today's session will serve as a springboard for maximization of your Consortium advantage and fulfillment of your Consortium responsibility. We at The Consortium believe that our new affiliation will be among those that you value the most over your life. Welcome to OP 2006!
Facilitator: Sherry Wallace (UNC 87), Director, MBA Admissions, Kenan-Flagler Graduate School of Business University of North Carolina
Panelists:
Peter J. Aranda (WU 87), Executive Director & CEO, The Consortium
Greg Fairchild, Professor, Darden School of Business University of Virginia
Ray Weathersby (IU 69), retired
Alumni Afternoon at the Ballpark
3:00 - 6:00 pm, NEW Busch Stadium
Join us for an afternoon game at the new Busch stadium. See firsthand the intense Cubs-Cardinals rivalry. Seating by invitation.
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The Consortium's Alumni Amazing Race
3:00 - 6:00 pm, Downtown St. Louis
This exciting alumni and 2nd student event is based on the current hit reality television series, The Amazing Race. Teams must follow clues and instructions while making their way to pit stops in historical places in downtown St. Louis. Each team will strive to be the first to arrive at the final pit stop.
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Alumni & 2nd Yr Student Networking Event
6:00 - 9:00 pm, Hospitality Lounge
Consortium alumni and second year students are invited to an informal networking session in the hotel hospitality lounge. Hors d'oeuvres and cocktails will be served.
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New Student Social Event
7:00 - 10:30 pm, Black Repertory (Grandel) Theatre
Lead sponsor, Emerson, will treat new students to a performance of Dream Girls by the award-winning Black Repertory Theatre of St. Louis. A cocktail reception with light hors d'oeuvres will precede the show's 8 pm curtain.
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Sunday, June 4, 2006
Networking Event for CAB & School Representatives
10:15 - 11:45 am, Hospitality Lounge
School representatives, including those from Admissions and Career Development, along with company representatives from The Consortiums Corporate Advisory Board, will have the opportunity to network and mingle at this new OP event. Rather than competing with our students for interactive time on the Career Fair floor, this event will provide a more relaxed and more effective way to connect counterparts. (This event is limited to representatives from Member Schools & Corporate Advisory Board companies)
Sterling Schoen Awards Luncheon
12:00 - 2:00 pm, Grand Ballroom C-G
During this highly interactive session, the 2006 Schoen Award recipient is honored. Additional highlights include presentation of the School Team Award, the Wally L. Jones Stipend Award, the NSHMBA Fellowship Award and recognition of the gold and platinum level alumni contributors. The luncheon will also feature a keynote address by distinguished Consortium alumnus, Dr. Leroy Nunnery. Students will be seated at designated school tables with university and corporate representatives and alumni.
Program Emcee: Ramsey Jay Jr. (DC 05), Private Wealth Manager Morgan Stanley
Sponsor Welcome Remarks: Geraldine Gallashaw, Managing Director The Bank of New York Company, Inc
Keynote Speaker: Dr. Leroy Nunery (WU 79), President Edison Charter Schools
Schoen Achievement Award Recipient: Dr. Wallace L. Jones, Former President & CEO The Consortium (deceased)
Accepting on behalf of Dr. Wallace Jones His brother, Mr. Omar Jones
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Student Q & A Open House
4:30 - 5:30 pm, Hospitality Lounge
Time has been set aside in the OP program to allow students the opportunity (if necessary) to confer with career services/admissions representatives from Consortium member schools. Students seeking input, advice or responses to their inquiries are invited to stop by the Consortium's hospitality suite for guidance from university administrators.
Corporate/Student Receptions
5:00 - 7:00 pm, Grand Ballroom
Consortium students and alumni will have the opportunity to mingle and network with representatives from 14 companies sponsoring receptions at this year's '06 OP!
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The Consortium's Birthday Celebration
7:30 - 9:30 pm, Washington University in St. Louis, Knight Center, 3rd Floor
Step back in time to when The Consortium was first founded in 1966. The Beatles, Bonanza and American Bandstand were all the rage. Bring your nostalgia for the sixties as we celebrate the 40 year legacy of The Consortium.
All conference participants are invited to attend the Consortium's 40th anniversary bash at the Washington University in St. Louis campus. Come prepared to network and enjoy the company of Consortium family and friends in a relaxed setting. Oh, and don't forget--we'll need your help to blow out the candles on our cake!
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The Consortium Come on Down
10:00 pm - 12:00 am, Gateway Ballroom
Join The Consortium for its unique version of the Price is Right variety show. If youve ever watched the classic TV program, youre already familiar with the format. During this event, students and alumni will participate in a variety of challenges and have the opportunity to win a host of exciting prizes. So, come on down!
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Monday, June 5, 2006
Consortium Best Practices & Information Session - Corporate Sponsors
9:00 - 11:30 am, Grand Ballroom B
Prospective corporate representatives will be able to learn about the dynamics of The Consortium. Participants will learn why this organization is so unique and recognized as the premier source of diverse talent. Testimonials will be given from each of the major constituent groups associated with the organization (e.g., student, school, alumni and corporate). The session will be followed by a question and answer period.
Speakers:
Peter J. Aranda (WU 87), Executive Director & CEO, The Consortium
Kenneth Charles, Director, University Relations General Mills
Julie DeWitt, Manager, Business Staffing, Business Recruiting/Staffing US Eli Lilly & Company
Linda Hassan, Director, Global Diversity Recruitment - American Express Company
Bill Lawrence, Senior Diversity Staffing Program Manager, IBM
Andrea Mason, Diversity Relationship Manager Citigroup, Inc.
Phil Miller, Assistant Dean, University of Wisconsin
Colleen Smith, Associate Director, Career Opportunities Center, The Tepper School of Business Carnegie Mellon University
Ed Torres (UM 89), Principal, Lilly Ventures Elli Lilly & Company
Peter C. Thorp Leadership Luncheon
11:45 am - 1:45 pm, Grand Ballroom C-G
The 2006 recipient of this distinguished award will be presented during the Thorp luncheon. In addition, the Bronze, Silver and Gold corporate OP underwriters will be recognized. The luncheon will also feature a keynote address by distinguished alumnus, Derica Rice. Company representatives should be seated at white napkins. Students, alumni and school representatives should be seated at colored napkins.
Program Emcee: Sharon James-Wade (WU 89), Ph.D. Candidate Carlson School of Management
Sponsor Welcome Remarks: Kim Harris-Jones (UM 86), Vice President, Product Finance DaimlerChrysler Corporation
Keynote Speaker: Derica Rice (IU 90), Chief Financial Officer Eli Lilly & Company
Thorp Corporate Leadership Award Recipient: Ed Torres (UM '89), Principal, Lilly Ventures - Eli Lilly & Company
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Student Q & A Open House
3:30 - 4:30 pm, Hospitality Lounge
Time has been set aside in the OP program to allow students the opportunity (if necessary) to confer with career services/admissions representatives from Consortium member schools. Students seeking input, advice or responses to their inquiries are invited to stop by the Consortium's hospitality suite for guidance from university administrators.
Pre-Gala Reception
6:30 - 7:30 pm, Arch Foyer
Join us for the kick-off celebration to the Consortium's signature event, the Gala Dinner. Refreshments and light hors d'oeuvres will be served.
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Gala Dinner
7:30 - 9:30 pm, Grand Ballroom
Join the Consortium for celebration of its ruby 40th anniversary. During this gala event, special recognition will be given to the Patron and Founders level corporate givers. The new corporate partners for 2006 will also be introduced to The Consortium family. The dinner will also feature an address by keynote speaker, Emerson Chairman & CEO, David N. Farr.
Program Emcee: Peter Aranda (WU 87), Executive Director & CEO The Consortium
Sponsor Welcome Remarks: Teesha Hernandez (UW, 87), Director Organization Development Emerson
Wallace L. Jones Alumni Lifetime Achievement Award: Carol Reckling (WU '75), Executive Director - Child First Authority
Keynote Speaker: David N. Farr, Chairman & CEO Emerson
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Studio P & G
10:00 pm - 12:00 am, Gateway Ballroom
Heres your ticket to the hottest dance party of the year! Wrap up your evening in style at Studio P&G! The place to be--and be seen. Dance the night away in this dance club atmosphere! Event will feature a hosted bar and hip DJ.
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Tuesday, June 6, 2006
Career Forum
8:00 am - 2:00 pm, Exhibit Hall 1 - America's Center
Here's your chance to network with representatives from nearly 70 Consortium sponsoring companies. Establish contacts that will last a lifetime. During the Career Fair, a shuttle will run continuously between the Center and Ballpark Hotel
Hospitality Lounge
10:00 am - 2:00 pm, Exhibit Hall 1 - America's Center
Take a break from the hectic Career Fair & Private Interview floors! Stop into the Goldman Sachs Hospitality Lounge to relax with a cool beverage!
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