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Welcome

The DePaul Kellstadt MBA Association strives to enhance the Kellstadt experience for students, alumni, and faculty of the graduate school of business. This goal is met by providing networking events, charity involvement and opportunities for professional growth.  Please register with the website in order to receive information about upcoming functions, opportunities for involvement and to RSVP for an event.  Register with us!

Networking

Join the DePaul Kellstadt MBA association networks on LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter.

Events

Visit the MBAA events page to view our many upcoming events.

Picture Gallery

Check out the MBA Association event pictures on Flickr.

Visit the old picture gallery to view photos of events prior to 2009.

 

It's that time again! Fall semester- which brings new assignments, new classes and more importantly new faces. Here's to welcoming you back to school with a bang!

Kellstadt Kickoff (co-sponsored by KMG): Our official back to school social is THIS FRIDAY with food, fun, drinks and a band. Come see what your fellow Kellstadters have been up to over the summer and network, network, network. $10 for 3 hours of open bar (beer, wine and soda). Pre-Register Here to Attend this Great Event!

Date/Time: Friday, September 10, 6-9 pm
Location: Depaul Loop Campus Terrace and Cafe (11th floor)

FREE Self Defense Class (co-sponsored by GWB): The Depaul MBAA is excited to welcome the instructors of "I Am Self Defense, " the nation's premier Self Defense program for educating and empowering women as they host a FREE self defense seminar for men and women. " I Am Self Defense" will give you the confidence, courage and strength of mind to protect yourself against violence and to master the outcome of any potential threat. Instructors and co-owners of Chicago In-home self defense, Syed Ahmad, Dominick Izzo and Ryan Parmelee bring their combined experience, passion and intensity to a three hour workshop which will leave you charged, educated and empowered. All are welcome. Register Now

Date/Time: Sunday, September 19, 12-3 pm
Location: Depaul Lincoln Park Campus Quad (Fullerton & Seminary, rain location campus gym bball courts).

4th Annual MBA Cup (Save the Date: Saturday, October 2): The Cup is coming and what better way to show some DePaul pride than by defending our 2009 title and partaking in one of Chicagoland’s most intense competitions between Northwestern Kellogg, Chicago Booth, Kellstadt, and Loyola GSB. The day is comprised of athletic events and a charitable food drive benefiting the Chicago Food Depository. REGISTER NOW FOR THE COMPETITION AND/OR AFTER-PARTY

Post Cup madness, network with MBAs at the LaSalle Power Company. Mark your calendars, stretch your quads, and scour the pantry for extra food in preparation for this year’s cup!

2010 Planned MBA Cup Athletic Events

  • Softball (Men’s and Women’s Competitive / Non-Competitive)
  • Kickball (Men’s and Women’s Competitive / Non-Competitive)
  • Dodgeball (Men and Women Recreational Only)
  • 3-on-3 Basketball (Men Competitive Only)
  • 4 x 100 Relays (Men and Women Competitive Only)
  • Carnival Games (Egg Toss / Bags / Three-Legged Race / Balloon Toss)
  • Tug-of-War (Men’s and Women’s Competition)
  • Hot dog Eating Contest (Men and Women’s Competition)

Third Thursday: Stop by Exchequer 9/16 at 9 pm for FREE beer and pizza with your favorite Kellstadters!

Speed Networking with Young Professionals of Chicago: Two heads are better than one and combining two great networking groups is no different. Your $15 ticket includes an open bar (domestic drafts, sangria and well drinks) plus appetizers. Register Now and make sure to use the promo code Depaulmemb to receive the $15 price.

Date/Time: October 26, 7-9 pm
Location: Grami 160 E. Grand

Storytellers with Stu Vass, Account Executive at MillerCoors

“Storytellers” is the Career Lecture Series intended to give DePaul MBA students an exposure to the chronicles of successful Kellstadt alums that are CEO’s, Executives, and Business Leaders. The October installment of “Storytellers” features Stu Vass, a Kellstadt alum, Account Executive at MillerCoors and Adjunct Professor at DePaul. Register now as seating is limited for this popular speaker.

Date/Time: October 15, 5:30-6:30 pm
Location: The Loop Campus, 11th floor in the DePaul Club

DePaul MBAA Wine Tasting and Networking Reception

$65 for the first 50 people to register, $75 thereafter. Space is limited so sign up early! Price includes unlimited wine tasting and heavy appetizer pairings. Each person that attends will receive a $25 Flemings giftcard for a future visit. Spouses, friends and all are welcome. Register Now.

Date/Time: Saturday, November 13, 7-10 pm
Location: Flemings Steakhouse 25 East Ohio St., Chicago

Stay Tuned for the Investment Stock Contest! We will be using stocktrak.com to test your investment prowess: prizes will be awarded to the top 3 savvy investors.

Interested in getting more involved with the MBAA? Email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it for more information about the PR, Marketing, Events and IT Committees. Interested in being on the MBA Cup Committee? Help is needed for sponsorship, day of event logistics, and with leading our food drive. Get involved today! Email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

 

Job Opportunity: Blueprint Coordinator
Date Description Written: July 20, 2010
Department Name: Coleman Entrepreneurship Center
Supervisor (Reports to): April Lane

General Summary:
As an outreach center, DePaul University’s Coleman Entrepreneurship Center delivers Peer Roundtables and Continuing Education for Chicagoland business owners and entrepreneurs. On campus, the Center helps student- entrepreneurs launch and grow their own ventures through the Blueprint program. The Coleman Center is seeking a current MBA student who is interested in gaining experience in event planning and project management. This person will work closely with the Blueprint program to administer the program and lead its monthly events. They will also take the lead on the Coleman Center’s annual new venture competition, Launch DePaul.


Principle Duties, Responsibilities, and Other Job Related Information:
Planning and executing multiple on-campus student events monthly (40%)
Assisting with the development and management of the Blueprint student advising program and an annual
on-campus student competition (30%)
Presenting on-campus informational seminars (20%)
Taking on ad hoc projects as needed (10%)

Position Requirements:

  • Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously
  • Ability to work independently with little to no supervision and meet deadlines
  • Strong written and communication skills
  • Comfortable presenting to small groups
  • Ability to process and analyze diverse range of information, and then make recommendations that are
  • grounded in reason and logic
  • Extraordinary organizational skills and attention to detail
  • Flexible and able to work with a sense of urgency in a fast-paced office environment
  • Professional demeanor
  • Experience with event planning in some capacity
  • Knowledge of and experience with the Microsoft Office Suite (PowerPoint, Word, Excel)
  • Ability to work 12-20 hours per week in Center office during regular business hours

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this work. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities associated with it. DePaul management reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet business and organizational needs as necessary.

If interested, email a cover letter and your resume to April Lane at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

 

MBA Association Board Election Results are in!

Congratulations to the winners of the MBA Association election!  Below are the newly elected board members for the 2010-2011 school year.

President

Executive Vice-President

VP of  Events and Programming

VP of Marketing

VP of Membership

VP of Finance

VP of Public Relations

VP of Philantrophy

VP of Technology

 
New Student-Led Interest Groups Formed to Get Kellstadt Students Involved

-The DePaul MBA Association's large distribution channel and outreach will allow Kellstadt Students to connect with more students and alumni within your career interests and business synergies. 
-These groups will be endorsed by Professors in the department as well as alumni to provide insights and career guidance.
-We will establish groups on Linkedin under the DePaul MBA Association Linkedin page so sign up for our group and stay tuned for these sub-groups to be formed.

Current Interest Groups:
-Economics Group (Leader - Aksh Gupta)
-Management Group (Leader - Mike Nemmers)
-IT Group (Leader - Rob Vadeboncoeur)
-Real Estate Group (Leader - George Hauch)
-Finance Group (Leader - Dhaval Shah)
-Marketing Group (Seeking a Leader)
-Accounting Group (Seeking a Leader)
-Entrepreneurship Group (Seeking a Leader)

Reach out to the Leaders of these groups with questions as they can be found on the Linkedin Page.

If you would like to start ANY group that may interest you and you want the MBA Association's support, please reach out to Marc Grens at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .  In addition, if you are part of a current student group and want more exposure to grow and develop, please contact us for our support.



 


Welcome to the DePaul MBA Association Web site

You will find resources here that will enhance your experience as an MBA student at DePaul. We have year-round programs that allow you to expand your network; socialize with your fellow classmates; meet alumni; and participate in the DePaul community. We welcome your comments and feedback on how we can help serve you better.


Become a Committee Member Today!

Would you like to be more involved? Would you like to be part of a group that plans and executes events and services that cater to the needs of your fellow students?  If so, we encourage you to become a committee member today!

Committees

Membership

Marketing

Programming & Events

Public Relations

Philantrophy

Information Technology

Finance

If you are interested in learning more, please contact Marc Grens at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it



 

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