Compass Week 2015: Atkinson Graduate School of Management

Welcome to Compass Week 2015

Compass Week is the first week of school. All incoming students to the Full-Time Early Career and Career Change MBA program participate.

Compass Week is an academic, professional, and social experience that introduces you to fellow classmates, alumni, faculty, and staff, as well as introduces programs and procedures to help you succeed in the Atkinson Graduate School of Management. This week includes a professional meeting with your PACE team and client, as well as a team-building retreat off campus.

Important Note:

While Compass Week officially begins on Tuesday, August 18 at 4:00pm and concludes on Friday, August 21 at 2:30pm, there are several recommended activities available for Early Arrivals on Monday and Tuesday. Download a PDF copy of the detailed Compass Week Schedule to see description and details of these activities.

Compass Week Overview — August 18-21, 2015
Tuesday, August 18, 2015 — Dress is Casual
4:00pm	Arrive Compass Week Begins Welcome and Overview of Compass Week Get to Know Your Fellow MBAs The Willamette MBA: Rotating Table Discussions	Willamette Heritage Center, Spinning Room 1313 Mill St. SE Salem, Oregon Park: Willamette Heritage Center
7:00pm	Conclude
7:30pm	Dine Around Town Sign up at the registration table for dinner this evening with your fellow classmates at a local downtown Salem restaurant. We will have reservations at La Margarita, Marco Polo, and the Ram. Groups will walk over together. Each student is responsible for the cost of their own meal.
	PLAN AHEAD: Bring money for Dine around Town, if you wish to participate. No need to bring anything else — just yourself ready to have fun!
Wednesday, August 19, 2015 — Dress is Athletic
8:15am	Arrive PACE: Your Team, TA and Project Teamwork and Communication Workshop with Professor Sukhsimran Singh, Lecturer in Law and Interim Director, Center for Dispute Resolution, Director, LL.M. in Dispute Resolution Honor Code with Professor Lisbeth Claus, Professor of Global Human Resources	Montag Center — The Den Park: Mudd Building Lot
11:30am	Lunch
12:15pm	Walk to Atkinson Annex and Board Buses Arrive at YWAM (Youth With a Mission) Team-Building Exercise	Board Buses in front of Atkinson Annex
5:00pm	Board Buses and Return to Willamette University
5:30pm	AGSM Community & Family BBQ Dinner	Mudd Building, Patio and Lawn Park: Mudd Building Lot
7:00pm	Conclude
	PLAN AHEAD: Bring your nametag/lanyard and your Compass Week Guide. Bring a water bottle. All Meals Provided. Remember to invite your family to the AGSM Community BBQ Dinner.
Thursday, August 20, 2015 — Dress is Business Formal
8:15am	Arrive Second-year Student Perspectives Professional Individual Photos Welcome from Dean Debra Ringold, President Stephen Thorsett and Chaplains Karen Wood and Gary Ellison Willamette MBA Experience & Expectations	Montag Center — The Den Park: Mudd Building Lot
11:30am	Faculty and Staff Introductions Lunch with your Faculty Advisor
12:45pm	Walk to Atkinson Annex and Board Buses to Willamette Valley Vineyards Networking Workshop Meeting with PACE Client Networking Reception and Professional PACE Team Photographs	Board Buses in front of Atkinson Annex Willamette Valley Vineyards 8800 Enchanted Way SE Turner, Oregon
5:00pm	Board Buses and Return to Willamette University
5:30pm	Conclude
	PLAN AHEAD: Bring your nametag/lanyard and your Compass Week Guide. Bring your ID with proof of age, if you would like to enjoy a glass of wine.
Friday, August 22, 2014 - Dress is Business Casual
8:00am	Arrive Breakfast with your Peer Career Advisor (PCA) PCA Job Function Presentations and Rotation Table Discussion	Willamette Heritage Center, Spinning Room 1313 Mill St. SE Salem, Oregon Park: Willamette Heritage Center or Mudd Building Lot
11:00am	Walk to Mudd Building	Mudd Building Park: Mudd Building Lot
11:30am	Lunch with Student Associations Break Introduction to Professional Communication with Jessica Ordonez, Contributing Assistant Professor, Management Writing Resume and Cover Letter Workshops	Mudd Building Room 201, 204 and 304 Park: Mudd Building Lot
2:30pm	Compass Week Concludes*

Schedule details may be subject to change.

Definitions of Dress

Business Formal: Business formal attire typically means a business suit — matching jacket and pants/skirt — for both men and women. Additionally for men, a tie, button-down shirt, and dress shoes. Additionally for women, a button-down shirt/shell/blouse, with clear or solid-color nylons and close-toed shoes.

Business Casual: Business casual attire typically means men and women can leave the jacket, tie and nylons at home. Men can wear polo or golf shirts and slacks. Women can wear slacks/skirt/dress and a professional shirt/blouse/shell/sweater. Everyone should avoid sweat suits, jeans, t-shirts, tennis shoes and flip-flops.

Athletic Wear: Sports clothing (no jeans) with tennis shoes and comfortable, loose clothing for physical activity (to your level of comfort).

Questions? Please contact your Compass Week Coordinators, Maralynn Maltz (mmaltz@willamette.edu) and Curtis Everetts (ceverett@willamette.edu).

Compass Week 2015

Welcome to Compass Week 2015

Important Note:

Compass Week Overview — August 18-21, 2015

Tuesday, August 18, 2015 — Dress is Casual

Thursday, August 20, 2015 — Dress is Business Formal

Friday, August 22, 2014 - Dress is Business Casual

Early Career and Career Change MBA

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