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Compass Week 2013

WELCOME TO COMPASS WEEK 2013

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 also includes a professional meeting with your PACE team and client, as well as a team-building retreat off campus.

Download a PDF copy of the detailed Compass Week schedule

COMPASS WEEK OVERVIEW - August 13-16, 2013
Tuesday, August 13, 2013 - Dress is Casual
3:30pm 4:00pm	Optional: Arrive early for a Campus Tour Compass Week Begins	Cat Cavern, Putnam University Center, 2nd Floor (#41 on Campus Map)
4:15pm	Welcome from Compass Week Coordinators	Cat Cavern
4:45pm	Get to Know Your Fellow MBAs	Cat Cavern
5:30pm	Break	Cat Cavern
5:45pm	The Willamette MBA Experience	Cat Cavern
6:45pm	Introduction to PACE	Cat Cavern
7:00pm	Conclude	Cat Cavern
7:30pm	Optional: Dinner Around Town	Various Local Restaurants
Wednesday, August 14, 2013 - Dress is Business Formal
8:45am 9:00am	Arrive Welcome from Willamette’s President	Mary Stuart Rogers Music Center – Hudson Hall (#31 on Campus Map)
9:30am	Willamette MBA Expectations	Mary Stuart Rogers – Hudson
10:00am	Knowledge, Experiential Learning and Career Management	Mary Stuart Rogers – Hudson
11:00am	Break	Mary Stuart Rogers – Hudson
11:15am	Faculty & Staff Introductions	Montag Center - The Den (#35 on Campus Map)
11:30pm	Lunch with Your Faculty Advisor	Montag Center - The Den
12:30pm	Break: Professional Individual Photo (required) Immunizations (if needed)	Montag Center - The Den
1:30pm	Meet and Board Buses	Hatfield Fountain, Near Sparks Permit Parking Lot (Near #41 on Campus Map)
2:00pm	Meet PACE Team, TA, and choose PACE Project	Creekside Country Club - Salem, Oregon
3:00pm	Meet PACE Client	Creekside Country Club
4:30pm	Break: Professional PACE Team Photo	Creekside Country Club
5:00pm	Etiquette Dinner & Training	Creekside Country Club
7:00pm	Board Buses for Departure	Creekside Country Club
7:30pm	Arrive back at Willamette
Thursday, August 15, 2013 - Dress is Business Casual
8:45am 9:00am	Arrive Career Management & Your Peer Career Advisor	Cat Cavern, Putnam University Center, 2nd Floor (#41 on the Campus Map)
11:00am	Break	Cat Cavern
11:15am	Introduction to Technology Resources On Campus	Cat Cavern
11:45pm 12:30pm	Lunch & Introductions to Student Associations Open Table Fair: Student Associations Technology set up ID Cards	Cat Cavern Cat Cavern
1:30pm	Break
2:00pm	Career Learning Panels Choose to attend one learning panel in each of the following hour blocks	Atkinson Mudd Bldg (#5 on Campus Map) & Atkinson Annex (#4 on Campus Map)
2:00pm	Project Management & Operations Global Management Marketing	Mudd 201 Mudd 204 Annex 101
3:00pm	Human Resources Not-for-Profit Management & Public Administration Management Finance & Accounting	Mudd 201 Mudd 204 Annex 101
4:00pm	Consulting Career Change Entrepreneurship	Mudd 201 Mudd 204 Annex 101
4:45pm	Wrap up	Mudd Bldg. Patio
5:00pm	AGSM Community BBQ Dinner You may also bring your family or a guest - RSVP if you are bringing a guest to the Community BBQ.	Mudd Bldg. Patio & Lawn
Friday, August 16, 2013 - Dress is  Athletic Wear
7:45am 8:00am	Arrive Board Buses	Mudd Bldg., Student Lounge, 1st Floor (#5 on Campus Map)
8:30am	PACE Team Development & Activities	YWAM Ropes Course - Salem, Oregon
12:00pm	Lunch	YWAM Ropes Course
3:30pm	Board Buses for Departure	YWAM Ropes Course
4:00pm	Arrive back at Willamette

Note: Schedule Details May Be Subject to Change

Definitions of Dress

• Business Formal: Business formal attire typically means a jacket for both men and women. A tie for men, button down shirt, matching slacks and dress shoes. For women, business attire would typically mean a skirt or slacks, jacket, button down shirt or shell with clear or solid color nylons and close toed shoes.
• Business Casual: Business casual 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 or skirt and a professional looking shirt. 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).

Click here to download the AGSM Professional Attire General Guidelines

For questions, please contact Desiree Vorhees, Assistant Director of Career Management at dvorhees@willamette.edu.