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
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Tuesday, August 18, 2015 — Dress is Casual |
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4:00pm |
Arrive Compass Week Begins Welcome and Overview of Get to Know Your Fellow MBAs The Willamette MBA: |
Willamette Heritage Center, Park: Willamette Heritage Center |
7:00pm |
Conclude |
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7:30pm |
Dine Around Town |
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PLAN AHEAD: Bring money for Dine around Town, if you wish to participate. |
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Wednesday, August 19, 2015 — Dress is Athletic |
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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 |
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12:15pm |
Walk to Atkinson Annex and Board Buses Arrive at YWAM (Youth With a Mission) Team-Building Exercise |
Board Buses in front of |
5:00pm |
Board Buses and Return to |
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5:30pm |
AGSM Community & Family BBQ Dinner |
Mudd Building, Patio and Lawn Park: Mudd Building Lot |
7:00pm |
Conclude |
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PLAN AHEAD: Bring your nametag/lanyard and your Compass Week Guide. |
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Thursday, August 20, 2015 — Dress is Business Formal |
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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 |
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12:45pm |
Walk to Atkinson Annex and Networking Workshop Meeting with PACE Client Networking Reception and Professional PACE Team Photographs |
Board Buses in front of Willamette Valley Vineyards |
5:00pm |
Board Buses and Return to Willamette University |
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5:30pm |
Conclude |
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PLAN AHEAD: Bring your nametag/lanyard and your Compass Week Guide. |
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Friday, August 22, 2014 - Dress is Business Casual |
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8:00am |
Arrive Breakfast with your Peer Career Advisor (PCA) PCA Job Function Presentations and |
Willamette Heritage Center, 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, Resume and Cover Letter Workshops |
Mudd Building 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).